Apple · iPhone 8
iPhone 8 specifications
iPhone 8 was introduced by Apple in 2017. This page includes every specification group published on Apple's official technical specifications page, plus model numbers, capacities, colors and current OS compatibility.
Software support: Not listed for iOS 26|Last reviewed: 2026-07-29
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Specifications
Design and colors
- Finish
- Gold • Silver • Space Gray • (PRODUCT) RED ™
- Size and Weight
- Height: 5.45 inches (138.4 mm) • Width: 2.65 inches (67.3 mm) • Depth: 0.29 inch (7.3 mm) • Weight: 5.22 ounces (148 grams)
- Splash, Water, and Dust Resistant
- Rated IP67 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
Display
- Display
- Retina HD display • 4.7-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology • 1334-by-750-pixel resolution at 326 ppi • 1400:1 contrast ratio (typical) • True Tone display • Wide color display (P3) • 3D Touch • 625 nits max brightness (typical) • Dual-domain pixels for wide viewing angles • Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously • Display Zoom • Reachability
Performance and storage
- Capacity
- 64GB • 128GB • 256GB
- Chip
- A11 Bionic chip • Neural Engine
Cameras and video
- Camera
- Single 12MP Wide camera • Wide: ƒ/1.8 aperture • Digital zoom up to 5x • Optical image stabilization • Six‑element lens • LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync • Panorama (up to 63MP) • Live Photos with stabilization • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos • Auto HDR for photos • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode • Photo geotagging • Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG
- Video Recording
- 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps • 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps • 720p HD video recording at 30 fps • Optical image stabilization for video • 2x optical zoom in; digital zoom up to 6x (iPhone 8 Plus only) • LED True Tone flash • Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps • Time‑lapse video with stabilization • Cinematic video stabilization (1080p and 720p) • Continuous autofocus video • Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video • Playback zoom • Video formats recorded: HEVC and H.264
- FaceTime HD Camera
- 7MP camera • ƒ/2.2 aperture • 1080p HD video recording at 30 fps • Retina Flash • Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos • Auto HDR for photos • Auto image stabilization • Burst mode
Battery and charging
- Power and Battery
- Talk time (wireless): Up to 14 hours • Internet use: Up to 12 hours • Video playback (wireless): Up to 13 hours • Audio playback (wireless): Up to 40 hours • Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes 9 with 18W adapter or higher (sold separately) • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery • Wireless charging (works with Qi chargers 10 ) • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Connectivity and ports
- Cellular and Wireless
- Model A1863* FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) • TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) • TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) • CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900, 2100 MHz) • UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) • GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) • Model A1905* Models A1905 and A1897 do not support CDMA networks, such as those used by Verizon and Sprint. • FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) • All models 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology • NFC with reader mode • Express Cards
- Location
- Built-in GPS/GNSS • Digital compass • Wi-Fi • Cellular • iBeacon microlocation
- External Buttons and Connectors
- Home/Touch ID sensor • Volume up/down • Ring/Silent • Side button • Built-in stereo speaker • Lightning connector • Built-in microphone
- Sensors
- Touch ID fingerprint sensor • Barometer • Three-axis gyro • Accelerometer • Proximity sensor • Ambient light sensor
- SIM Card
- Nano-SIM • iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards.
Software and security
- Touch ID
- Fingerprint sensor built into the Home button
- Operating System
- iOS 13 • iOS is the world’s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to protect your privacy. • See what’s new in iOS
Audio and media
- Audio Calling
- FaceTime audio • Voice over LTE (VoLTE) 5 • Wi‑Fi calling 5
- Audio Playback
- Audio formats supported: AAC-LC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+) • Stereo playback • User-configurable maximum volume limit
- Video Playback
- Video formats supported: HEVC, H.264, MPEG-4 Part 2, and Motion JPEG • Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content • AirPlay Mirroring, photos, and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) 6 • Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately) 6
- Headphones
- EarPods with Lightning Connector
In the box
- In the Box
- iPhone with iOS 13 • EarPods with Lightning Connector • Lightning to USB Cable • USB Power Adapter • Documentation
Additional specifications
- Apple Pay
- Pay with your iPhone using Touch ID in stores, within apps, and on the web • Send and receive money in Messages • Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac
- Video Calling
- FaceTime video calling over Wi‑Fi or cellular
- Siri
- Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more • Get intelligent suggestions on your Lock screen and in Messages, Mail, QuickType, and more • Activate hands-free with only your voice using “Hey Siri” • Use your voice to run shortcuts from your favorite apps
Before buying
- Match the model number to your region and cellular networks before buying.
- Test the battery, display, cameras and biometrics, and review parts and service history on a used device.
- Verify storage capacity because iPhone does not support expandable memory cards.
Sources
- Official iPhone 8 technical specifications — Apple Support
- Identify iPhone models and model numbers — Apple Support
- Devices compatible with iOS 26 — Apple Support