Description

Design

How do you build an iPhone out of durable glass that also allows for wireless charging? By formulating a new kind of glass. Reinforcing it with a laser‑welded steel foundation and an aerospace‑grade aluminium band. And engineering it down to the micron for water resistance.

The most durable glass ever in a smartphone.

The front and back feature custom-engineered glass with a 50 per cent deeper strengthening layer. A new steel substructure and a stronger, aerospace‑grade 7000 Series aluminium band provide additional reinforcement. And an oleophobic coating lets you easily wipe off smudges and fingerprints.

Three new finishes.

iPhone 8 comes in three new glass finishes: space grey, silver and gold. A six‑layer ink process allows for precise hues, opacity and rich depth of colour. And the colour‑matched aluminium band complements the glass beautifully.

Wireless charging for a wireless world.

We’ve always intended iPhone to be a truly wireless device, free from charging cables and headphone cords. With a glass back and an embedded wireless charging system, iPhone 8 is designed for a wireless future. Note: Wireless Charger Sold Separately

Louder, more dynamic stereo speakers.

iPhone 8 features redesigned stereo speakers that are up to 25 per cent louder and deliver deeper bass. Crank up the volume and enjoy richer‑sounding music, videos and speakerphone calls.

Advanced security at your fingertip.

With Touch ID, your fingerprint is your secure password. Use it to instantly unlock your phone and sign in to many of your favourite apps. Touch ID also enables Apple Pay, which lets you pay in stores, within selected apps and on participating websites.

Retina HD Display

How do you make a display that’s more aware of the environment around you? By using light‑sensing technology and an expansive colour spectrum to make everything on the screen look and feel more natural. Lifelike colours and high contrast make everything you look at — photos, movies, games, news — crisp and captivating. With a wide colour gamut and the best colour accuracy in the industry, your photos will look as vibrant as real life.

Cameras

How do you improve on the world’s most popular camera? By introducing a new sensor and powering it with A11 Bionic. It makes advanced photographic techniques easy and automatic — so everyone can shoot unbelievable photos and movies. iPhone 8 cameras are also designed for the most immersive and incredible augmented reality experiences.

New advanced ISP.

Photo ops, optimised. The intelligent, Apple‑designed image signal processor detects elements in the scene — like people, motion and lighting Conditions — to optimise your photos even before you take them. It also delivers advanced pixel processing, wide colour capture, faster autofocus and better HDR photos.

Front‑facing camera.

Focus on yourself. With Retina Flash, wide colour capture, advanced pixel technology and auto image stabilisation, the 7-megapixel FaceTime HD camera shoots selfies that stand out.

Unprecedented power.

With six cores and 4.3 billion transistors, A11 Bionic has four efficiency cores that are up to 70 per cent faster than the A10 Fusion chip, and two performance cores that are up to 25 per cent faster. The CPU can even harness all six cores simultaneously when you need a turbo boost.