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9/17/2017 10:14 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:11 AM

Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)

The Apple iPhone 8 (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 (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 (256GB) phone has 148 grams and it's a very thin device, only 7.3mm.

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Summary

*depends on the model

⚙️ CPU: Apple A11 Bionic
🔥 AnTuTu
237594 (v7)

🤖 iOS 11
🔄 iOS 16

📱 4.7"
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
60Hz

🔳 RAM: 2GB
💽 ROM: 64GB / 256GB*

🔌 WIFI5, BT5.0, NFC

📷 (back) 12MP
🤳 (front) 7.1MP

🔋 1821mAh
⚡ 15W

📱 Model features
	iPhone 8 (256GB)
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Model	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Other model names	iPhone 8 A1863 (CDMA), iPhone 8 A1905 (GSM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple
Release date	9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 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 (256GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	750x1334 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI
Colors	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz
Display features	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 8 (256GB)
System version	iOS 11
Firmware update	iOS 16
User Interface	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 8 (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)	AnTuTu: 237594 (v7) Geekbench: 10214 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 8 (256GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 8 (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 (A1864 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1864 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1897 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 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels
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	Only digital 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 (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 (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 (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 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 8 (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1821 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 8 (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 • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Apple Pay • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 8 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered