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iPhone 8 Plus specifications
iPhone 8 Plus 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: 6.24 inches (158.4 mm) • Width: 3.07 inches (78.1 mm) • Depth: 0.30 inch (7.5 mm) • Weight: 7.13 ounces (202 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 • 5.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with IPS technology • 1920-by-1080-pixel resolution at 401 ppi • 1300:1 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
- Dual 12MP Wide and Telephoto cameras • Wide: ƒ/1.8 aperture • Telephoto: ƒ/2.8 aperture • 2x optical zoom in; digital zoom up to 10x • Portrait mode • Portrait Lighting with five effects (Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono) • 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 21 hours • Internet use: Up to 13 hours • Video playback (wireless): Up to 14 hours • Audio playback (wireless): Up to 60 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 A1864* 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 A1897* 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 Plus technical specifications — Apple Support
- Identify iPhone models and model numbers — Apple Support
- Devices compatible with iOS 26 — Apple Support