Apple iPhone 8
Reliable classic with dependable single-lens optics
75/100
MOBILE CAMERA SCORE
Features 12
Performance 15
Durability 16
Price 18
Usability 14
Apple iPhone 8 Camera System
MAIN CAMERA
12MP, f/1.8 aperture, 1/3-inch sensor, OIS
ULTRAWIDE
Not available
TELEPHOTO
Not available
Key Features
COMPUTATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Auto HDR, Portrait mode (software-based on Plus model only)
NIGHT MODE
Not supported
VIDEO
4K at 60fps, 1080p at 240fps slow-mo
STABILIZATION
Optical image stabilization for photos and video
DISPLAY
4.7-inch Retina HD, 1334x750, IPS LCD
CONNECTIVITY
4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, Lightning port
BATTERY
1821mAh, up to 14 hours talk time, 5W charging
BUILD
Glass and aluminum, IP67 water resistance, 148g
CHIP
A11 Bionic with Neural Engine for basic ISP tasks
Shooting Capabilities
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Technical Specifications — Apple iPhone 8
| Chip | A11 Bionic |
| Main Camera | 12MP f/1.8 |
| Ultrawide Camera | N/A |
| Telephoto Camera | N/A |
| Front Camera | 7MP f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K 60fps |
| Display | 4.7-inch IPS LCD |
| Storage Options | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 1821mAh |
| 5G | No |
| Water Resistance | IP67 |
| Weight | 148g |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm |
| OS | iOS 11 (upgradable) |
Phone Controls for Photography — Apple iPhone 8
Physical and software controls relevant to capturing photos on this phone.
| Control | Present | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Volume Button (Shutter Trigger) | ✓ Present | |
| Action Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Power / Side Button | ✓ Present | |
| Face ID / Touch ID | ✓ Present | Touch ID |
| Pinch-to-zoom (Gesture) | ✓ Present | |
| Tap-to-focus (Gesture) | ✓ Present | |
| Swipe for Camera Controls | ✓ Present | |
| Silent / Ring Switch | ✓ Present | |
| ProRAW Shooting | ✗ Not Present | |
| ProRes Video Recording | ✗ Not Present |
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