With the Apple iPhone 8, Apple is clearly aiming at buyers who want a well-rounded phone without too many compromises. Here is our take on what it brings to the table. Announced in 2017, September 12. Released 2017, September 22, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
The Apple iPhone 8 comes with a 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm 2 (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, pushing a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density), which is more than sharp enough for everyday use, streaming and a bit of gaming. In terms of design, the Apple iPhone 8 keeps things modern and comfortable to hold. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Silver.
Performance & Software
Under the hood you will find the Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm), paired with 2GB of RAM. That combination should handle day-to-day multitasking and most games without breaking a sweat. It runs iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
On the camera side, the Apple iPhone 8 is led by a 12 MP main sensor. It is not a pro camera rig, but for everyday memories it gets the job done nicely.
Battery
Keeping the lights on is a Li-Ion 1821 mAh, non-removable (6.96 Wh) cell, which should comfortably see most people through a full day on a single charge.
Our Opinion
So, what do we actually make of the Apple iPhone 8? Apple has clearly gone for substance over gimmicks here, and we respect that approach. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. In day-to-day use it feels like the kind of device you can rely on, whether you are replying to messages, scrolling through social media, watching videos or taking the odd photo. Is it perfect? No phone is, and you will always find a sharper camera or a faster chip somewhere else for a little more money. Even so, the Apple iPhone 8 holds its own and represents a solid, no-nonsense buy. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
