Apple’s latest flagship smartphone, iPhone 8, is finally here, bringing upgrades to the range. Sporting robust construction, the iPhone 8 brings along the ‘most powerful chip’ ever, impressive cameras, Retina HD display, a glass body, and louder speakers.
Where to Buy iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Key Specs & Features
- 4.7-inch IPS Touch Display, 750 x 1334 pixels (326 ppi)
- Apple A11 Bionic Chipset with 2GB RAM
- iOS 11
- Water Resistant & Dustproof
- 64GB, or 256GB Built-in Storage
- 12MP Rear Camera and 7MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE (up to 1024 Mbps download)
- Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
- Fast Charging and Wireless Charging support
Design and Display
The iPhone 8 looks to maintain its prized position with a highly aesthetic, premium look. It parades an all-glass design, with sturdy glass described as the most durable ever on the front and rear. Laser-welded steel and copper boost the ruggedness of the device. The iPhone 8 comes in new gold, silver and grey finishes.
You have in the new Apple flagship phone one built to resist water and dust. It features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display. This has a True Tone technology that adjusts screen brightness to suit different lighting conditions.
Camera
The iPhone 8 offers you a 12 megapixel shooter for capturing images and recording 4K videos. This has a wide-angle lens, featuring six elements, that lets you get more people into shots. The aperture size of f/1.8 means you should expect being able to take quality shots in dark settings.
Camera features include Quad-LED True Tone Flash and optical image stabilisation (OIS). Portrait Lighting enhances the quality of shots with effects and more. A 7 megapixel FaceTime HD camera takes care of your quality selfie needs, coming with Retina Flash and auto image stabilisation.
Hardware, Software and Other Features
In charge of all the heavy-lifting in the iPhone 8 is a new A11 Bionic processor, which Apple says is ‘the most powerful and smartest chip ever in a smartphone.’ The CPU is up to 25 percent faster and the GPU up to 30 percent faster, compared to the last generation chip. The iPhone 8 ships with the latest iOS 11, which brings several new features, including better multitasking and improved safety features.
You will be able to get the iPhone 8 in 64GB and 256GB storage variants. It comes with improved stereo speakers said to be 25 percent louder and offering deeper bass. You still get Touch ID for unlocking, signing into apps and using Apple Pay.
The iPhone 8 offers wireless charging for the first time ever in the range. So, it should work with Qi wireless chargers in some public places, such airports.
Pricing and Availability
Pre-orders for the iPhone 8 will begin on September 15, while the device will hit stores starting September 22, 2017. iPhone 8 is available in 64GB and 256GB models at $699 and $849 respectively.
The iPhone 8 is not yet available in Nigeria, Kenya, or Ghana and we have no info on official pricing and availability at this time. iPhone 8 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 265,000 Naira to 490,000 Naira, depending on your location and built-in storage.
Price in Ghana is expected to start at around 3,200 GH₵. iPhone 8 Price in Kenya is expected to start at around 79,999 KSh.
Apple iPhone 8 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Apple iPhone 8:
General Features
- Platform: iOS 11
- Processor: Apple A11 Bionic
- GPU: –
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Silver, Space Gray, Gold
- Dimension: 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm
- Weight: 148 g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM
Display
- Display: 4.7-inch IPS Touch Display, 750 x 1334 pixels (326 ppi), 3D Touch
- Screen Protection: Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
Camera
- Rear Camera: 12MP Camera, 2160p ultra HD 4K Video
- Rear Camera Features: phase detection autofocus, quad-LED (dual tone) flash, Geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 8MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama), OIS
- Front Camera: 7MP Camera, 1080p HD Video
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB or 256GB
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, up to 1024 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: Yes, (Apply Pay only)
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes USB 2.0, Reversible Connector
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: No (supports a lightning connector to 3.5mm jack adapter or wireless AirPods)
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
- Maps: Apple Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: No
- Barometer: Yes
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: Yes
- Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes, Apple Pay
- Water Resistant: Yes, IP67 (Water resistant in up to 1 meter or water for up to 30 minutes)
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: No
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Non-Removable Battery Battery
- Talktime: up to 14 hours (3G)
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
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