iPhone 8 PlusFull Specs & Is It Worth It?
- ✓BeastScore 65 / 100 — solid all-rounder
- ✗Below-average refresh rate display
- ✗Smaller battery (2,691 mAh)
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Key Specifications
iPhone 8 Plus Quick Answers
How much does the iPhone 8 Plus weigh?
The iPhone 8 Plus weighs 202 g and measures 158.4 × 78.1 × 7.5 mm.
What is the iPhone 8 Plus battery capacity?
The iPhone 8 Plus has a 2,691 mAh battery, with 18W wired charging and 7W wireless.
How big is the iPhone 8 Plus screen?
The iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5-inch display (LED-backlit IPS LCD Retina HD, 60Hz).
When was the iPhone 8 Plus released?
The iPhone 8 Plus was released in 2017.
iPhone 8 Plus Full Specifications
| Display & Screen | |
| Display Type | LED-backlit IPS LCD Retina HD |
| Screen Size | 5.5" |
| Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (401 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 625 nits peak |
| Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Platform & Performance | |
| Processor / Chipset | High performance SoC |
| CPU | Multi-core |
| GPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Operating System | iOS 11 |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 3 GB LPDDR |
| Internal Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage Speed | High-speed storage |
| Cameras & Optics | |
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Telephoto Zoom | 12 MP (2x optical zoom), f/2.8 |
| Ultrawide Camera | N/A |
| LiDAR / Depth | None |
| Selfie Camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Battery Capacity | 2,691 mAh |
| Wired Fast Charging | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | 7W wireless |
| Body & Build | |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 202 g |
| Build Materials | Glass front, metal frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 |
| Connectivity & Ports | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| USB | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes |
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