Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) All specs
Full specifications phone: Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) specs, detailed technical information, features, price and review. All about this phone.
The Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) is a good iOS phone with 2.39GHz Hexa-core processor that allows run games and heavy applications.
With one SIM card slot, the Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) allows download up to 1024 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.
Great connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO and NFC to make mobile payments or connection to other devices.
Including the battery, the Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) phone has 202 grams and it's a very thin device, only 7.5mm.
Summary
*depends on the model🔥 Geekbench
10037 (v4.4)
🔄 iOS 16
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
60Hz
💽 ROM: 64GB / 256GB*
🤳 (front) 7.1MP
⚡ 15W
📱 Model features | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Model | iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) |
Other model names | iPhone 8 Plus A1864 (CDMA), iPhone 8+ A1897 (GSM) |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Apple |
Release date | 9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.1 x 158.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.24 in) |
Weight | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz |
Display features | 625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating |
🤖 Operating System | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
System version | iOS 11 |
Firmware update | iOS 16 |
User Interface | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm) |
CPU | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Apple GPU (3-Core) |
Performance (benchmark) | Geekbench: 10037 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1863 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | A1863 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1905 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported |
📷 Camera | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.81/3.6"57mm |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm (lens) |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3072x2304 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 32mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | 3 microphones |
Radio | Not supported |
TV | Not supported |
Video formats | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
🔌 Connectivity | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | proprietary audio output |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported |
🔋 Battery | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2691 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours |
Standby | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported |
Video calling | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri |
☢️ Radiation rate | |
iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered |
Apple iPhone 8 Plus versions (variations) with different specifications





Trump organization launches mobile carrier and smartphone
Tuesday, 6.17.2025
Top places to buy refurbished phones in Australia
Wednesday, 6.11.2025
iPhone 17 may feature 120Hz displays, but without full ProMotion tech
Tuesday, 6.3.2025