The iPhone 8 Plus, released by Apple in September 2017, was a larger and more feature-packed version of the iPhone 8. It was designed for users who wanted a bigger screen and enhanced capabilities while still maintaining some familiar design elements from earlier models. The iPhone 8 Plus combined powerful performance, a premium design, and an improved camera system, making it a popular choice at the time.
Design and Display
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Size and Build: The iPhone 8 Plus features a 5.5-inch Retina HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, offering sharp and vibrant visuals. The screen uses IPS LCD technology, delivering accurate color reproduction and good brightness, though it doesn’t offer the deep blacks of OLED displays.
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True Tone: The display supports True Tone, which automatically adjusts the white balance to match ambient lighting for a more natural viewing experience, especially in different lighting conditions.
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Build Quality: The iPhone 8 Plus has a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, making it feel premium in hand. The glass back allows for wireless charging. The device also has an IP67 water and dust resistance rating, meaning it can withstand being submerged in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes.
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Colors: It was available in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold.
Performance
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Chipset: Powered by the A11 Bionic chip, the iPhone 8 Plus was one of the most powerful smartphones at the time of its release. The A11 Bionic features a 6-core CPU, which includes two high-performance cores and four efficiency cores, delivering a great balance of power and battery life. It also has a GPU and an integrated Neural Engine for machine learning tasks, ensuring fast performance for gaming, apps, and multitasking.
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Storage Options: The iPhone 8 Plus was available in 64GB and 256GB storage configurations, though there was no microSD card slot for expandable storage.
Camera
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Rear Camera: The iPhone 8 Plus boasts a 12 MP dual-camera system, with:
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Wide Camera (f/1.8 aperture): The main camera that excels in low-light conditions and general photography.
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Telephoto Camera (f/2.8 aperture): Provides 2x optical zoom for close-up shots without losing detail and allows for better Portrait Mode effects, such as blurred backgrounds.
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Portrait Mode: Creates depth effects by using the dual cameras to separate the subject from the background.
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Optical Image Stabilization (OIS): Helps to reduce blurriness from shaky hands, particularly in low-light conditions.
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4K Video Recording: The iPhone 8 Plus can shoot 4K video at 24fps, 30fps, or 60fps. It also supports 1080p slow-motion video at 120fps or 240fps.
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Smart HDR: Improves the dynamic range and preserves more detail in both bright and dark areas of photos.
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Front Camera: The 7 MP front-facing camera comes with Portrait Mode, Auto HDR, and can record 1080p video. It’s great for selfies and video calls with enhanced image quality in various lighting conditions.
Battery and Charging
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Battery Life: The iPhone 8 Plus features a 2675 mAh battery, offering up to 21 hours of talk time or 13 hours of internet use on a single charge. While its battery size is not as large as some newer models, it still provides reliable all-day battery life.
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Fast Charging: Supports 18W fast charging (with a compatible charger, sold separately), allowing the device to charge up to 50% in about 30 minutes.
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Wireless Charging: The glass back enables Qi wireless charging, allowing for convenient charging without the need for a wired connection.
Operating System
- The iPhone 8 Plus originally shipped with iOS 11, but it is compatible with the latest iOS updates, meaning it continues to receive new features, improvements, and security patches. The A11 Bionic chip ensures the device remains fast and responsive even as newer iOS features are introduced.
Other Features
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Touch ID: The iPhone 8 Plus uses Touch ID for secure authentication via the Home button, allowing for easy unlocking and payment authorization with a fingerprint.
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Stereo Speakers: The device features stereo speakers, offering better sound quality than previous models, especially when watching videos or listening to music.
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Apple Pay: The iPhone 8 Plus supports Apple Pay, making it easy to make secure payments with the phone at compatible terminals.
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