Apple iPhone 8 Buyer's Guide
iPhone 8 Release Date: September 2019
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The iPhone 8 was released in September 2017, and is Apple’s 11th generation mainstream phone. The iPhone 8 retains the same overall design as its predecessor, while refreshing the internals with the speedy A11 Bionic chip. This is paired with 2GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. In addition to the spec bump, the iPhone 8 also supports fast charging and wireless charging, as well as an updated 4.7-inch True Tone display that uses the ambient light sensor to make automatic adjustments to screen calibration.
iPhone 8 Price
iPhone 8 Specs
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The iPhone 8 specs include a 4.7” Retina HD display with True Tone, Apple’s A11 Bionic chip, up to 128GB of storage space, 4G LTE wireless connectivity, and a home button with Touch ID for device security. The iPhone 8 also has an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance.
Size and Weight
| Size | 2.65in x 5.45in x 0.29in |
| Width | 67 mm 2.7 inches |
| Height | 138 mm 5.5 inches |
| Depth | 7 mm 0.3 inches |
| Weight | 148 g 5.2 ounces |
Measurements of the iPhone 8 are as follows: 5.45” in height, 2.65” in width, and 0.29” in depth. The iPhone 8 weighs 5.22 ounces.
Screen and Display
| Resolution | 750x1334 |
| Screen Size | 120 mm 4.7 inches |
| Pixels Per Inch | 326 ppi |
| Retina HD, True Tone, Wide color display (P3) | LCD Multi-Touch with IPS technology | 326 ppi | |
The iPhone 8 display measures 4.7-inches. The display is Retina HD (LCD with IPS technology) with a resolution of 1334 x 750, and features include True Tone, as well as a 1400:1 contrast ratio, and 625 nits (typical) max brightness.
Cameras
| Primary | 12.2 MP |
| Resolution | 4032x3024 |
| 12 MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture, OIS, AF with Focus Pixels, 5x Digital Zoom | |
| Yes - 7 MP | |
The iPhone 8 has a single camera on the front and back. The front-facing camera is a 7MP FaceTime HD with auto HDR for photos, and the ability to record 1080p HD video at 25 or 30 frames per second. The rear-facing camera is a 12MP wide-angle lens with optical image stabilization and digital zoom up to 5x, along with 1080p and 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 frames per second.
Battery and Charging
| Capacity | 1821 mAh |
| Longevity | 12 hours |
| USB | Lightning |
| Qi | |
The iPhone 8 features a 1,821 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can provide up to 13 hours of video playback time or up to 40 hours of audio playback time. The iPhone 8 can be charged using a Lightning cable, or wirelessly using a Qi wireless compatible charging pad. The iPhone 8 is also fast-charge capable and can charge to 50% in 30 minutes if you use Apple’s 20W wall power adapter.
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iPhone 8 Storage
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The Apple iPhone 8 is available in three storage configurations: 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB.
iPhone 8 Colors
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The iPhone 8 is available in four colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, and PRODUCT(RED). The color is found on the back and the sides of the phone. The front of the iPhone 8 features black bezels on the Space Gray and PRODUCT(RED) colors, and white bezels on the Silver and Gold colors.
Color Popularity
Gold
Gold is a popular iPhone 8 color preference, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPhone 7.
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Gray is the most popular iPhone 8 color choice, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone 7.
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Red is a unique iPhone 8 color choice, a classic available on the previous generation iPhone 7, and others in the iPhone family.
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Silver is a popular iPhone 8 color preference, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPhone 7.
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Swappasaurus says...
Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
Here are real images taken from active Swappa listing under a variety of lighting conditions,
so you can figure out which iPhone 8 color is best for you.
iPhone Comparisons
iPhone 8 Family
FAQ
The iPhone 8 is available in 3 models:
- A1863
- A1906
- A1905
The most popular iPhone 8 model option is A1863, favored by 72% of buyers on Swappa.
The most popular iPhone 8 storage option is 64 GB, chosen by 79% of buyers on Swappa.
More storage generally means a higher price for the iPhone 8. In June 2025, the average sale price for the 64 GB option was $91, the 256 GB option was $121, the 128 GB option was $99.
The most popular iPhone 8 color is Gray, favored by 70% of buyers.
In general, iPhone 8 color doesn't affect price, resale value, or depreciation much on Swappa; so go with the color you like best. Other factors, such as condition, and storage size have a larger influence on iPhone 8 prices.
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