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Apple iPhone 8

Specifications

Apple iPhone 8
Apple iPhone 8 (iPhone 8 Series)
Processor
Apple A11 Bionic 6 x - 2.4 GHz, Monsoon / Mistral
Graphics adapter
Memory
2048 MB 
, Samsung LPDDR4x
Display
4.70 inch 16:9, 1334 x 750 pixel 326 PPI, Multi-touch, Apple Retina HD Display, IPS True Tone, glossy: yes
Storage
Apple 256 GB (iPhone 8 / Plus), 256 GB 
, 250 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: Lightning port, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: 3-axis gyrosensor, acceleration sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, Galileo, QZSS, Lightning
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0, GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900 and 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD-Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 and 66; TDD: 34, 38, 39, 40 and 41), LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.3 x 138.4 x 67.3 ( = 0.29 x 5.45 x 2.65 in)
Battery
6.96 Wh, 1821 mAh Lithium-Ion, 3.82 V, Talk time 3G (according to manufacturer): 14 h
Operating System
Apple iOS 11
Camera
Primary Camera: 12 MPix Wide-angle lens, aperture f/1.8, 5x digital zoom, optic image stabilization
Secondary Camera: 7 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo speakers, Keyboard: virtual, Power supply (5 watt), lightning cable, lightning headset, adapter (lightning on jack), 12 Months Warranty, Wireless charging (Qi), IP67 certified, head SAR: 1.32 W / kg), fanless
Released
09/22/2017
Weight
148 g ( = 5.22 oz / 0.33 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
969 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 81.55% - good
Average of 67 scores (from 110 reviews)
price: 67%, performance: 94%, features: 76%, display: 82% mobility: 72%, workmanship: 74%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: 94%

Reviews for the Apple iPhone 8

82.9% Apple iPhone 8 Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
Step by step. We already suspected that Apple would only show a slightly improved version of its smartphone this year. The eighth-generation iPhone from Cupertino gets a revised chassis and more performance, which is at least more than in the previous years.
80% iPhone 8
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Great camera, lots of power and a nice screen – only a shame that it’s all packed inside an ageing shell.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60%
80% iPhone 8 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Don’t let the iPhone 8 name fool you – this is very much the iPhone 7S, an incremental upgrade on 2016’s 4.7-inch iPhone 7 with a few additions here and there, but nothing to really wow.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% iPhone 8 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
There are some great things about the iPhone 8 including the addition of wireless charging, 64GB storage as standard and a fast A11 Bionic processor. However, this all comes at a higher price and everything else is largely the same so we can't imagine or recommend iPhone 7 users upgrading. Those on an older device like an iPhone 6 or older will experience a much bigger change.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% iPhone 8
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 is a good phone – very good in certain respects – but it also feels like it was the forgotten child. The iPhone X, with its edge-to-edge OLED display, shouldn’t be an exclusive £1000 device; it should be the phone that Apple puts head-to-head against the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the upcoming Google Pixel 2.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60%
80% iPhone 8 review
Source: Macworld.co.uk English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 is a gorgeous, sleek and incredibly powerful smartphone, there’s no doubt about it. The A11 Bionic chipset provided the highest benchmark scores ever, leaving Android rivals in the dirt, and the low-light camera performance is a marked improvement on the iPhone 7.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% iPhone 8
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Great camera, lots of power and a nice screen – only a shame that it’s all packed inside an ageing shell.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60%
84% iPhone 8 review:
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 has plenty of power under the hood, but lacks the extra camera features and design upgrade of the better iPhone 8 Plus and X.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
84% iPhone 8 review:
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 has plenty of power under the hood, but lacks the extra camera features and design upgrade of the better iPhone 8 Plus and X.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
81% The iPhone 8 Review: iSmall, but iRock!
Source: Tech PP English Archive.org version
No, we do not think it is everyone’s cup of tea. But those who have tasted Apple tea in a phone-y cup? They certainly will not be disappointed. It is not the most affordable phone around, but the eight is great in its own zone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 70% performance: 95% workmanship: 75%
80% iPhone 8
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 is also great if you’re after a safe bet, and aren’t ready for the changes that will come with the iPhone X. The iPhone 8 has that familiar Touch ID home button, meaning you won’t have to go all in with Face ID just yet.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60%
78% iPhone 8 & 8 Plus Review: Dated but Decent
Source: KL Gadget Guy English Archive.org version
I keep telling people to go for the iPhone 7 instead of the iPhone 8, simply because of the marginal difference in features and significant difference in price, and that verdict unfortunately hasn’t changed much. Granted, the iPhone 8 performs much better with a better processor and camera system, it supports wireless charging and has better battery life than the iPhone 7, but you aren’t missing out on essential features if you already own an iPhone 7. As a matter of fact, the iPhone 8 is made for those looking to upgrade from the iPhone 6 or older, and doesn’t want to pay an extra premium for Animojis and Face ID, it may be dated, but it is still a decent product.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 11/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 60% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 60%
One Month With The iPhone 8
Source: Tech Girl English Archive.org version
I do love the iPhone 8. I’ve always been pro Apple for work which means it fits seamlessly into my life already and it is definitely an improvement on the iPhone 6s. I’m really happy with the phone and I think you’ll be too.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/22/2017
80% iPhone 8 review
Source: V3.co.uk English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 is an excellent phone, boosted by the addition of wireless charging and Apple's new A11 Bionic CPU. Beyond that, however, it's an incremental update over last year's iPhone 7, and the handset's large bezels and three-year-old design mean it does feel somewhat dated compared to the likes of the Galaxy S8 and Pixel 2.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% iPhone 8 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
There are some great things about the iPhone 8 including the addition of wireless charging, 64GB storage as standard and a fast A11 Bionic processor. However, this all comes at a higher price and everything else is largely the same so we can't imagine or recommend iPhone 7 users upgrading. Those on an older device like an iPhone 6 or older will experience a much bigger change.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% iPhone 8 review
Source: Macworld.co.uk English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 is a gorgeous, sleek and incredibly powerful smartphone, there’s no doubt about it. The A11 Bionic chipset provided the highest benchmark scores ever, leaving Android rivals in the dirt, and the low-light camera performance is a marked improvement on the iPhone 7.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
First impressions of the iPhone 8
Source: Tech Girl English Archive.org version
I’ll have a full review of the iPhone 8 for you next week but before I write that I’d love to know from you what features or questions you have around the phone so I can make sure to include them in the review? Please put them in the comments below?
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/09/2017
iPhone 8 Camera Review: Eight to the Power of One
Source: Tech PP English Archive.org version
While many people have complained that there are not enough changes in the iPhone 8’s camera as compared to the iPhone 7’s (which is true as the shooting experience and the specs on both the device remains largely the same), we would say that in terms of performance, the iPhone 8 is significantly better. It cannot be denied that the company has not taken a super long jump from where it was with its previous model in spec terms- many expected dual cameras and portrait mode and maybe even dual front cameras – but even then, we would say that this does qualify as one of the best smartphone cameras out there. Yes, it is single lens but is good enough to give those dual lenses a run for their money. And yes, we will be comparing it with the iPhone 8 Plus. Stay tuned.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2017
90% Apple iPhone 8 review: Small, simple, powerful, delightful
Source: Tech2 English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 is just as impressive and just as disappointing as we’ve been expecting it to be. What frustrates me with the device is that even if Apple went with the same, three-year old design, it could have put in a lot more effort into the features and finish of the phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 95% display: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 75%
80% iPhone 8 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Don’t let the iPhone 8 name fool you – this is very much the iPhone 7S, an incremental upgrade on 2016’s 4.7-inch iPhone 7 with a few additions here and there, but nothing to really wow.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Apple iPhone 8 Review
Source: Fone Arena English Archive.org version
Overall, the Apple iPhone 8 has a blend of a powerful processor, classy camera, smooth operating system packed in a rather familiar design. You can also consider the iPhone 8 Plus with a larger screen and bigger battery or also wait for the iPhone X which marks the 10th anniversary of the iPhone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/27/2017
iPhone 8 has rekindled my love for small smartphones
Source: Soycincau English Archive.org version
Apple’s small iPhone brought it all back to me and made me realise that big isn’t always better. It made me realise that there is a sweet spot and now I’ve made it my personal quest to find the best phone that fits this sweet spot.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/26/2017
Apple iPhone 8 review: The compact iPhone should not be overlooked
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
Overall, iPhone 8 is small, compact, powerful, and will deliver the ideal phone experience for many - especially those who aren't fussed with all the latest and greatest features and the costs associated with them. Just because it has minimal upgrades doesn't mean it doesn't deliver maximum satisfaction.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2017
80% iPhone 8 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
There are some great things about the iPhone 8 including the addition of wireless charging, 64GB storage as standard and a fast A11 Bionic processor. However, this all comes at a higher price and everything else is largely the same so we can't imagine or recommend iPhone 7 users upgrading. Those on an older device like an iPhone 6 or older will experience a much bigger change.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
75% iPhone 8: Full, in-depth review
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
While it won’t inspire mania among the enthusiast crowd like the iPhone X will, the iPhone 8 remains a solid package for those happy to play things safe.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/16/2017
Rating: Total score: 75%
80% iPhone 8
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 is a good phone – very good in certain respects – but it also feels like it was the forgotten child. The iPhone X, with its edge-to-edge OLED display, shouldn’t be an exclusive £1000 device; it should be the phone that Apple puts head-to-head against the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the upcoming Google Pixel 2.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60%
50% iPhone 8 Review: Don't Waste Your Time or Your Money
Source: Know Your Mobile English Archive.org version
Also, if you’re reading this review after buying the iPhone 8 and you’re looking for validation on your purchase, I’m sorry. But I have to call it like I see it and I also cannot get my head around how Apple has the gall to charge more for this phone that last year’s iPhone 7.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 50%
90% iPhone 8 review: More of the same, but better in just about every way
Source: Zdnet.com English Archive.org version
Take a faster processor, a slightly updated design, an improved camera, and some new charging tricks and it all adds up to the iPhone 8. But is it enough to persuade iPhone loyalists to stick with Apple? Or what about those Android users who are tempted by Apple's ecosystem and ease of use?
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
86% Apple iPhone 8 review
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
Today? Well, the iPhone 8 might as well be the best iPhone for the right users. Cheaper than the X and smaller than the Plus - meaning it's one of the best premium compacts around. You're not quite that kind of user? Well, we guess we'll see you around neXt month then.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 86%
80% iPhone 8 review: Apple’s best smartphone already feels outdated
Source: Techno Buffalo English Archive.org version
There are several arguments to make for the iPhone 8, which we’ve laid out in a few different cases. The big one is you get a home button with Touch ID, which has been more or less a part of the iPhone from the beginning. But the future—at least as Apple sees it—exists without a home button and chunky bezels.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus Hands On: Not Exciting, But Still Indispensable
Source: Lowyat.net English Archive.org version
So that’s where the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus enter the picture: those who don’t want to be early adopters of the iPhone X will automatically look into getting them instead. Do they bring huge new features to the table? No, but they’re iPhones people know and love over the years.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2017
80% iPhone 8 review: it's the iPhone you know and love
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 is overshadowed by the more exciting, more expensive brother, and if you're looking for the latest, greatest iPhone ever released, you're going to want the iPhone X.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% iPhone 8 Review: Overshadowed by the X?
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 is a good phone – very good in certain respects – but it also feels like it was the forgotten child. The iPhone X, with its edge-to-edge OLED display, shouldn’t be an exclusive £1000 device; it should be the phone that Apple puts head-to-head against the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the upcoming Google Pixel 2.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Apple iPhone 8 review: Modern mechanics, seen form factor
Source: Gadgets Now English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 comes in two storage variants 64GB and 256GB, which are priced at Rs 64,000 and Rs 77,000. A price point where it has stiff competition from the likes of Samsung Galaxy S8 and HTC U11. But, the main question about the latest iPhones is that whether you should buy the iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus or wait for the iPhone X. After using the iPhone 8 we can safely say that this is a solid smartphone. However, if you've an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, chances are the iPhone 8 might not impress you. Those who have the iPhone 6S or less, we feel that the iPhone 8 is an impressive upgrade. It has a lot going for it - a powerful processor, better display, enhanced camera and wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% iPhone 8 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Don’t let the iPhone 8 name fool you – this is very much the iPhone 7S, an incremental upgrade on 2016’s 4.7-inch iPhone 7 with a few additions here and there, but nothing to really wow.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Apple iPhone 8
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8, at $699 and $849, suffers from one major problem: the iPhone 7 is now $549. And the 8 just isn't $150 better—yet. The major improvements here are wireless charging, which I still think is basically a curiosity, and the A11 processor. The A11 is amazing, but there just isn't much that stresses it right now other than augmented reality, and if you want the best augmented-reality phone, you should go with the 8 Plus or the X.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
90% iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Review: Record-Breaking Speed, Samsung-Beating Cameras
Source: Tom's Guide English Archive.org version
Overall, my pick between the two new iPhones is the iPhone 8 Plus. It gives you a significantly bigger screen than the iPhone 8, longer battery life and more versatile dual cameras for just $100 more. The regular iPhone 8 is good, but 4.7 inches just doesn’t cut it for me anymore.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% iPhone 8 Review
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
Reviewing the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus is a little like a kid reviewing Christmas Eve. Sure, you’ll get a day off school and probably some chocolate too, but you can’t forget the main event is just around the corner. The smartphone world always has one eye on what’s in the pipeline, but Apple has managed to overshadow itself most comprehensively with the iPhone X.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% iPhone 8 review
Source: Macworld.co.uk English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 is a gorgeous, sleek and incredibly powerful smartphone, there’s no doubt about it. The A11 Bionic chipset provided the highest benchmark scores ever, leaving Android rivals in the dirt, and the low-light camera performance is a marked improvement on the iPhone 7.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Review: Apple iPhone 8
Source: Gadgetguy English Archive.org version
Overall, the iPhone 8 is the best iPhone available today. Is it good? Yes, it’s very good. However, it’s not for everyone. If you want the very latest, or already have an iPhone 7, then the iPhone X is really where your focus should be. There’s no denying that the X is at the cutting edge with its edge-to-edge OLED 5.8 inch screen, virtual home button and facial recognition. However, if you’re upgrading from an iPhone 5 or 6, then you’ll be very happy with an 8’s excellent camera, clever photo modes, stunning wide colour display, wireless charging and impressive augmented reality-ready capabilities.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/26/2017
92% Apple iPhone 8 Review
Source: Phone Arena English Archive.org version
In the end, assuming you're properly educated on all of Apple's 2017 iPhone options, you shouldn't feel bad about going with the iPhone 8. But maybe don't be afraid to try something new, even if that means stepping outside your comfort zone a little.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 92%
80% Apple iPhone 8 review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 is not radical, and there are plenty of options in the Android space that, on paper, offer more for less. Also, the design is perhaps trying for the smartphone equivalent of the Porsche 911, but one man’s ‘timeless’ is another’s ‘dated’ – especially in the smartphone world of edge-to-edge Android devices (and soon, the iPhone X).
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
85% Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus review: In the shadow of X
Source: Hardware Zone English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus own the dubious distinction of being the shortest reigning Apple flagship smartphones, being surpassed a mere twenty minutes later by the iPhone X. While they're both great phones, they're overshadowed by the X, and it doesn't help that the 8's biggest new feature, wireless charging, is something we've seen in Android smartphones for years now.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 80% performance: 90% workmanship: 80%
Apple iPhone 8 reviewed: A solid performance upgrade over the iPhone 7
Source: DxOMark English Archive.org version
While we haven’t retested every smartphone using our new protocols, we have retested some of the best, and the Apple iPhone 8 improves over all of them, including the Google Pixel and the HTC U11 — the two best performers until now. Apple has brought some impressive image processing technology to bear on the images that the iPhone 8’s relatively small sensor captures, and it shows in better exposure, improved dynamic range, and lower noise than the iPhone 7. Only its bigger and more expensive dual-camera sibling, the Apple iPhone 8 Plus, tops it on our DxOMark Mobile charts.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/22/2017
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Review: Iteration that holds its own
Source: Mobile Syrup English Archive.org version
Despite how solid of a device the iPhone 8 is, it's still overshadowed by the impending iPhone X.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2017
80% Iphone 8 And 8 Plus Review: The Default Option
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
After spending a week with the 8, I can’t think of a single compelling reason to upgrade from an iPhone 7. The 7 is still extremely fast, offers virtually the same design in a lighter package with a bigger battery, and will get almost every feature of the 8 with iOS 11. If you really want Qi wireless charging, you can get a slim $15 case that supports it. And if you’re dying for Portrait Lighting, there are tons of photo apps in the App Store that offer similar effects. Of course, if you're upgrading from anything older than an iPhone 7, the improvements in the camera and the overall speed of the phone are going to really impress you.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
85% iPhone 8 review:
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The sensible, speedy iPhone 8 makes a nice upgrade to the iPhone 6S and earlier siblings, but we won't know until November how it compares to the much pricier iPhone X.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Review Roundup: Great Phones No One Thinks You Should Buy
Source: Extreme Tech English Archive.org version
It’s going to be very interesting to see how the iPhone X hits Apple’s bottom line. If early reviews are any indication, the iPhone 8 simply doesn’t capture interest the way previous devices did. It’s not bad, and if you’ve been happy with previous iPhones, you’ll be happy with this one. But it’s not seen as moving the bar the way the iPhone X does.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/19/2017
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus review: Change in small doses
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
When I first picked up the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, I immediately decided they were actually just the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus. I was wrong: They're definitely much more than that. They're just saddled with a less exciting design. If you subscribe to the maxim that it's what's inside that really counts, the 8 and 8 Plus are big improvements. They pack more storage, great cameras, improved software and absolutely first-rate performance into some highly familiar packages. The iPhone X will continue to suck the air out of the room for the foreseeable future, but one thing has become clear after my week of testing: They might not have the X's style, but the 8 and 8 Plus are truly excellent phones that won't let Apple die-hards and new customers down.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/19/2017
iPhone 8 preview
Source: Macworld.co.uk English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 looks impressive, but we’ll reserve our judgement until we get our hands on a sample to review.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/15/2017
iPhone 8 review: Hands on with the middle child of Apple's new family
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
Despite the improvements, the iPhone 8 lacks any real punch. None of the features listed above are unique to the iPhone 8, for instance. Yes, they're a step up from the iPhone 7 and, yes, they certainly leave older models and some rivals in the dust, but all are available on the iPhone 8 Plus, which additionally comes with a number of USPs.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/14/2017
Apple iPhone 8 review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
No, they're (probably) not going to be as good as the X overall, but if your bank account frowns at the thought of a £1000 smartphone, you won't go far wrong by picking up an 8 or 8 Plus. We'll have a full review for you very soon.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/13/2017
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Hands-on: Iterative alternatives
Source: Mobile Syrup English Archive.org version
Pre-orders for the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus will go live on September 15th, ahead of the device’s September 22nd launch date. Canadians will be able to choose between silver, gold and space grey colour options. The 64GB model iPhone 8 model starts at $929 CAD, while the 256GB model is priced at $1,139. Meanwhile, the iPhone 8 Plus begins at $1059 for 64GB of internal storage, with the 256GB model set to cost $1,269.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/13/2017
Apple iPhone 8 hands on
Source: What Hi-Fi English Archive.org version
Although the iPhone 8 doesn’t have the attention-grabbing looks and features of the iPhone X, this phone is going to be the biggest seller of the three. It's an attractive handset, and the improved displays look great.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/13/2017
Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus preview: The Apple phones get a nip and tuck
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be available in space grey, silver and an all-new gold finish in increased 64GB and 256GB capacity models starting at £699.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2017
Hands on: iPhone 8 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The iPhone 8 is an incremental update over the iPhone 7 – it's strange that Apple decided against the 7S name here, as there's not a lot of new technology on offer beyond the improved screen and faster innards.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/12/2017
iPhone 8 hands-on: Wireless charging and some modest gains
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
After months of rumors and speculation, the new iPhones are finally here. In addition to the special-edition iPhone X and a larger 5.5-inch iPhone 8 Plus counterpart, the iPhone 8 serves as the successor to last year's iPhone 7 ($826.00 at Amazon Marketplace). You can preorder the new iPhone on Friday, Sept. 15, and it'll be available next week on Sept. 22. The phone comes in two memory capacities, 64GB and 256GB. In the US it starts at $699. If you live in the UK it starts at £699 and in Australia it costs AU$1,079.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/12/2017

Foreign Reviews

85% Apple iPhone 8 Lohnt der Kauf auch 2020 noch?
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 85% features: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
86% Apple iPhone 8 Lückenbüßer bis zum Tag X
Source: Areamobile German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 86%
Apple iPhone 8 dem Vorgänger sehr ähnlich
Source: RP-Online German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/03/2018
Apple iPhone 8 tolles Smartphone ohne Wow-Effekt
Source: Tech Stage German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/24/2017
78% Eine fortschrittsfeindliche Weiterentwicklung im Schatten des iPhone X
Source: Technik Surfer German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 60% mobility: 80%
Neuerungen in Maßen
Source: Billiger-telefonieren.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2017
80% iPhone 8 İncelemesi
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Eine Nummer Kleiner
Source: Android Pit German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
iPhone 8 und iPhone 8 Plus
Source: Smart Checker German DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/19/2017
80% Apple iPhone 8 Apples neue Mittelklasse
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Apple iPhone 8 im Handy-Test: Wieder mal Evolution statt Revolution
Source: Teltarif German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/09/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 79% display: 90% mobility: 40% workmanship: 90%
90% Apple Achterpack
Source: e-media - 10/17 German
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 10/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
93% Im Schatten des iPhone X
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 100% features: 89% display: 87% mobility: 89%
Uninspiriert, überholt und teuer
Source: Futurezone.at German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2017
pple iPhone 8 Prima Performance
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/23/2017
Apple-Handys auf Speed
Source: Spiegel Online German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2017
iPhone 8 und iPhone 8 Plus
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2017
88% iPhone 8 Review: Perfeccionando lo familiar
Source: Arturogoga Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 100% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
90% iPhone 8
Source: Hipertextual Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
70% Análisis a fondo del Apple iPhone 8
Source: Movil Zona Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
Las Ventajas y Desventajas del iPhone 8 al descubierto
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; powerful processor; top cameras; wireless charging. Negative: Mediocre design; very loud speakers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/12/2017
Así son los nuevos iPhone 8
Source: Kelisto.es Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive design; support waterproof and dust avoiding; excellent display; powerful hardware; wireless charging. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/29/2017
Así son los nuevos iPhone 8
Source: Kelisto.es Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; nice display; good hardware; wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/14/2017
84% Análise Nokia 8: Eficácia nórdica num topo de gama atraente
Source: Pplware Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
83% Apple iPhone 8, la recensione (foto e video)
Source: Mobile World Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 55% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
80% Apple Iphone 8 Recensione: Il Più Piccolo Della Cucciolata
Source: AndroidPit.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% iPhone 8 recensione: piccole novità che fanno piacere, ma che non rivoluzionano
Source: Ridble Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%
iPhone 8 de 4,7'', unboxing y primeras impresiones. Los pequeños detalles importan
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; excellent display; wireless charging; fast system. Negative: Relatively high price and heavy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/22/2017
Apple iPhone 8 ed 8 Plus: presentata l'ottava generazione!
Source: Techstation.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Wireless and quick charging; excellent cameras; high performance; nice design.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 09/12/2017
90% Apple iPhone 8 review
Source: Portablegear Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%
iPhone 8: de eerste nieuwe iPhone die niemand wil
Source: Bright.nl Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent cameras; fast system; high autonomy. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/05/2017
80% Test De L'Apple Iphone 8 : Une Vraie Nouveauté ?
Source: AndroidPit.fr French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/28/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Apple iPhone 8
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test : iPhone 8, la puissance d’un iPhone X… pour 350 euros de moins
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 100% mobility: 50%
100% Apple iPhone 8
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%
Mój pierwszy raz z Apple w stagnacji. Recenzja iPhone 8 i 8 Plus
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; nice design; great display; waterproof; fast fingerprint sensor; good speakers. Negative: High price; no NFC; huge frames.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/07/2017
80% iPhone 8 - Оптимальный вариант
Source: Helpix RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
88% Смартфон Apple iPhone 8: Обзор
Source: Product Test RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 100% display: 96% mobility: 70%
Вся правда об iPhone 8: тест-обзор смартфона Apple
Source: Yamobi RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; good cameras; fast and wireless charging; nice speakers. Negative: No headphone jack; short battery life; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/29/2017
Обзор обзоров iPhone 8 и iPhone 8 Plus. Самое интересное
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Wireless charging; powerful hardware; high performance; excellent display; top cameras. Negative: High price.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2017
Velká recenze Apple iPhone 8
Source: CZC CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Pleasant ergonomy; fast system; good cameras. Negative: No headphone jack; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/29/2017
78% Đánh giá chi tiết iPhone 8: Có thực sự là thất bại của Apple?
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 78%
Cận cảnh iPhone 8 vừa ra mắt: Tưởng không đẹp nhưng đẹp không tưởng
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; metal case; excellent display; top cameras; powerful hardware. Negative: Short battery life; high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/13/2017
Новият iPhone 8 – Ревю
Source: PC Store BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good cameras; wireless charging; excellent display; support waterproof. Negative: No headphone jack; mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/02/2017
80% Test iPhone 8
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%
Test av iPhone 8
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; nice display; wireless charging. Negative: No headphone jack; small screen; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/19/2017
70% Apple iPhone 8 [TEST]: God – men heftig pris
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 30% performance: 80%
75% Anmeldelse af iPhone 8 – flere grunde til den er middelmådig trods høj pris
Source: Mobil DK DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 75% display: 70% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70%
83% Test Af Apple iPhone 8
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%
78% Test: Apple iPhone 8
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 78%
مراجعة هاتفي آيفون 8 وآيفون 8 بلس
Source: Unlimited Tech →EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; nice cameras; support waterproof; excellent display; wireless charging. Negative: No headphone jack; high price.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 10/07/2017
92% REVIEW: iPhone 8 – Un telefon ferchezuit pentru 2017
Source: Playtech.ro →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 92%
Review iPhone 8
Source: Arena IT →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; high autonomy; decent cameras; good speakers; nice connectivity. Negative: Poor display; slow charging; low performance; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/15/2018
Apple iPhone 8 (scurt) review: primele impresii
Source: Arena IT →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; premium design; high performance; excellent cameras; decent battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/18/2017

Comment

Model: The new iPhone 8 sports the all new A11 Bionic processor, which for the first time is designed from the ground up by Apple instead of using pre-existing ARM SoC designs. It is by far the most powerful mobile SoC to date, even trumping its closest competitor Qualcomm and its Snapdragon designs. The iPhone 8 is also equipped with 2 GB of RAM and storage capacities ranging from 64 GB to 256 GB. Looking at its chassis, there really isn’t anything new to spout about as Apple has re-used an almost refined design from the iPhone 6 days, which is not to say it is bad. What it certainly does not have is the bendgate fiasco from the iPhone 6. Compared to the 6, 6s and even 7, the iPhone 8 is actually the most bend resistant iPhone to date. Safe to say its all familiar chassis is a tried and tested design which remains unapologetically elegant. Users will also be able to choose between 3 colors mainly silver, gold and space grey. In terms of IO, the iPhone 8 still remains adamant on eliminating the earphone jack and having all sound be to be routed via the lightning port. As for the display, this time around the iPphone 8 sports an true tone based retina display with IPS technology, which looks as sharp, bright and vibrant as ever. Bear in mind that the display on the iPhone 8 is only 1.334 x 750 pixels, which may not seem like a good resolution because it is not FHD. However, in retrospect is actually better than most displays out there because of its pixel density.

Next in line would be the cameras on the iphone 8, which are of the 12 MP and 7 MP variant on the rear and front, respectively. Generally, what makes a camera good is not just the megapixel count but the software and features that go along with it. Apple always has it down to the metal. Images always looking nice and crisp without a loss for detail  in good or bad lighting situations. One thing to note here is that HDR is now an always on function which makes pictures a lot more realistic and natural. Users might be happy that 4K videos can be recorded at 60 FPS instead of 30 FPS, which the iPhone 7 was limited to. It can also record 1080p videos at up to 240 FPS up from 120 FPS on the iPhone 7. This really makes it a cut above the rest of the flagships in the market. Despite all the bells and whistles, which make the iPhone 8 tantalizing, it should be noted that one area Apple often lacks in is the battery capacity department, which seems to have shrunk instead of gotten larger at only 1821 mAh. But all isn’t doom and gloom because while Apple refuses to increase battery capacity. At least the advertised times are about on par with last generation’s iPhone 7. However, the iPhone 8 supports fast charging now. This allows users to charge up to 50% in under 30 minutes. Last but not least another new feature in the iPhone which may not seem new to Android users is the support for wireless Qi charging thanks to the new glass back. The only gripe about fast-charging is that users will not be able to take advantage of that feature out of the box as users would still have to shell out more for an already expensive iPhone for a USB C to lightning cable plus a USB C power adapter commonly bundled with iPads or Macbooks. This is not to say it is eye gouging since Apple expects users who are buying an iPhone 8 to already be Mac or iPad user. Nonetheless having it pre-bundled with the phone would have been a much better preposition. Since the new Iphone 8 is only a minor incremental update by Apple standards it would be hard to swallow for users who are already using the 6S or even the 7. However, for users who are still rocking a 5 or even a 4S it might be a worthwhile consideration. Otherwise it really is not worthwhile selling your kidney just to own one.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Apple A11 Bionic GPU: First integrated GPU that was designed by Apple and not licensed by PowerVR. 

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


A11 Bionic: System on a Chip (SoC) from Apple that integrates a processor (six 64 Bit cores, 2 performance and 4 power saving cores). Compared to the A10X, the A11 can use all six cores. However, also the single thread performance was improved.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


4.70":

This display is tiny. You will probably see very little on the screen and be able to use mini-resolutions.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Apple: Apple is a US company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company is known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and manufactures computers and consumer electronics as well as operating systems and application software. Apple is also a leading provider of software and services such as the App Store, iTunes and iCloud.

Apple has earned a reputation as a company that focuses on design and ease of use. As for their notebooks, they are mostly in the high-priced segment, have their own operating system, but also run Windows on the newer Macbooks.

Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world and has a loyal following of customers and fans. The company also has a strong presence in the entertainment industry, with services like Apple Music and Apple TV+. In 2023, Apple had an approximate 8% market share of global PC sales, ranking it 4th after Lenovo, HP, and Dell.


81.55%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Devices with the same GPU

Apple iPhone X
A11 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A11 Bionic, 5.80", 0.174 kg
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
A11 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A11 Bionic, 5.50", 0.202 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Apple iPhone 15 Pro
A17 Pro GPU, Apple A-Series A17 Pro, 6.10", 0.187 kg
Apple iPhone 15
A16 GPU 5-Core, Apple A-Series A16, 6.10", 0.171 kg
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
A16 GPU 5-Core, Apple A-Series A16, 6.70", 0.201 kg
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
A17 Pro GPU, Apple A-Series A17 Pro, 6.70", 0.221 kg
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
A16 GPU 5-Core, Apple A-Series A16, 6.70", 0.24 kg
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
A16 GPU 5-Core, Apple A-Series A16, 6.10", 0.206 kg
Apple iPhone 14
A15 GPU 5-Core, Apple A-Series A15, 6.10", 0.172 kg
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
A15 GPU 5-Core, Apple A-Series A15, 6.70", 0.203 kg
Apple iPhone SE 2022
A15 GPU 5-Core, Apple A-Series A15, 4.70", 0.144 kg
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
A15 GPU 5-Core, Apple A-Series A15, 6.70", 0.238 kg
Apple iPhone 13 mini
A15 GPU 4-Core, Apple A-Series A15, 5.40", 0.14 kg
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
A15 GPU 5-Core, Apple A-Series A15, 6.10", 0.203 kg
Apple iPhone 13
A15 GPU 4-Core, Apple A-Series A15, 6.10", 0.173 kg
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
A14 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A14, 6.70", 0.228 kg
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
A14 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A14, 5.40", 0.133 kg
Apple iPhone 12
A14 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A14, 6.10", 0.162 kg
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
A14 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A14, 6.10", 0.189 kg
Apple iPhone SE 2
A13 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A13 Bionic, 4.70", 0.148 kg
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
A13 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A13 Bionic, 5.80", 0.188 kg
Apple iPhone 11
A13 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A13 Bionic, 6.10", 0.194 kg
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
A13 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A13 Bionic, 6.50", 0.226 kg
Apple iPhone Xs Max
A12 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A12 Bionic, 6.50", 0.208 kg
Apple iPhone Xr
A12 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A12 Bionic, 6.10", 0.194 kg
Apple iPhone XS
A12 Bionic GPU, Apple A-Series A12 Bionic, 5.80", 0.177 kg

Devices from the same Manufacturer

Apple MacBook Air 15 M3
M3 10-Core GPU, Apple M3 M3, 15.60", 1.501 kg
Apple iMac 2023 M3
M3 10-Core GPU, Apple M3 M3, 23.50", 4.48 kg
Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 M3 Pro
M3 Pro 14-Core GPU, Apple M3 Apple M3 Pro 11-Core, 14.20", 1.6 kg
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Stefan Hinum, 2017-09-22 (Update: 2017-09-22)