World’s leading tech giant, Apple, has unveiled on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, the newest generation of iPhones, introducing the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.
The latest iPhone models are built with A11 bionic chip: a six-core CPU. iPhone 8 and 8 Plus also sport a three-core GPU, optimized for Metal 2 graphics framework and an ISP which has enhanced the lighting.
Here are the specs of iPhone 8:
4.7-inch Retina display @ 1334 x 750 px, 326ppi
TrueTone, 3D Touch
Apple A11 Bionic chip
RAM not disclosed
64GB, 256GB internal storage
12MP f/1.8 rear camera with Quad Tone Flash
7MP FaceTime Camera
4G LTE
Single SIM (Nano)
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
Qi Wireless Charging
Touch ID
Apple Pay
IP67 Dust and Water Resistance
Apple iOS 11
No Battery Information (same as iPhone 7)
138.4 mm x 67.3 mm x 7.3mm
148 grams
Here are the specs of iPhone 8 Plus:
5.5-inch Retina display @ 1920 x 1080 px, 401ppi
TrueTone, 3D Touch
Apple A11 Bionic chip
RAM not disclosed
64GB, 256GB internal storage
12MP f/1.8 wide-angle + 12MP f/2.4 telephoto rear cameras with Quad Tone Flash
7MP FaceTime Camera
4G LTE
Single SIM (Nano)
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
Qi Wireless Charging
Touch ID
Apple Pay
IP67 Dust and Water Resistance
Apple iOS 11
No Battery Information (same as iPhone 7)
158.4 mm x 78.1 mm x 7.5mm
202 grams
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus come in Silver, Space Gray and Gold colors and will be available in two configurations, 64GB internal storage (around USD699 or Php35,700) and 256GB (around USD799 or Php40,100).
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be available in the following countries starting Friday, September 22: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK, the US and US Virgin Islands.
However, official pricing and availability of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in the Philippines are yet to be announced.
Note: Details about the pricing and availability of iPhone 8 and 8 Plus will be posted here once announced.