iPhone 8 Review
Specifications and Features of the iPhone 8:
Display:
Retina HD display in 4.7-inch size with True Tone
1334 x 750 (326 ppi) resolution
P3 and 625 nits brightness wide color
Processor:
64-bit A11 Bionic chip
6-core CPU (2 performance and 4 efficiency cores)
Neural Engine for artificial intelligence and machine learning tasks
RAM and Storage:
2GB RAM
Storage options – 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB
No expandable storage
Camera:
12MP f/1.8 main rear camera12MP f/1.8 main rear camera
OIS stands for Optical Image Stabilization
4K video recording at 60fps
7MP front facing camera with Portrait Mode and Depth Control
Works with Portrait Lighting and TrueDepth sensor for selfies and FaceTime
Battery:
1,821 mAh battery
Up to 13 hours of internet use
Up to 14 hours of talk time
Fast charging: 0-50% in 30 min (18W or higher adapter)
Wireless charging (Qi standard)
Build and Design:
Glass back and aluminum frame
**Water and dust resistant IP67 (splash and dust resistant, immersed in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes)
Fingerprint sensor built into Home button (Touch ID)
Now available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold
Software:
Introduced with iOS 11, but compatible with as far as iOS 16
Eligibility for all future iOS updates and security fixes
Audio:
Stereophonic speakers with improved sound
Does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack, uses Lightning connector for audio
Connectivity:
Wi-Fi 802.11ac with MIMO
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC with reader mode
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo de QZSS
4G LTE (no 5G support)
Security:
Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) for unlocking devices, payments and app authentication
FaceTime HD (for video calling)
- Pros of iPhone 8:
Top Performance: The speedy A11 Bionic chip is powerful and efficient, easily managing gaming, multitasking and augmented reality.
Good Camera: The 12MP rear camera captures vibrant and sharp images with great colors even in low light, and it supports 4K video at 60fps too.
Wireless Charging: Providing the killing first iPhone with wireless charging support, a feature designed to make the process of powering up more, well, wireless.
Fas Charging: 30 minutes for 50% charge with the appropriate fast charger.
Sturdy and Solid: Glass-back, smaller and more compact design look premium and solid
Software Support for Years: iOS updates regularly all the time making the device get long-time support for security and performance improvements.
Water resistance: IP67 rated dust and water resistant (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes)
- Cons of iPhone 8:
Battery Life: Not terrible but battery size means it may not run as long as newer models with larger batteries.
No future over network: No support for 5G so no future proof over evolving networks.
Small screen: Some users may want even more screen, particularly next to newer iPhones with edge-to-edge OLED displays.
Touch ID vs Face ID: Uses Touch ID for security, which may feel dated to some users in comparison with newer Face ID tech
Missing Dual-Camera System: Unlike the iPhone 8 Plus and later models, it doesn\’t have a dual-camera system for enhanced photography features.
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Final Verdict:
“The iPhone 8 delivers fast performance, solid camera quality and good battery life in an appealing and familiar design. It may not have some of the latest tech, from OLED displays to Face ID to 5G, but it does still deliver a reliable, still-capable smartphone experience for people who want a smaller device and don\’t need the latest and greatest. Its fast charging, wireless charging, etc.
h with fantastic software support is great if you spend a good amount of your computing time on a smartphone.