After the release of the Galaxy Note 8, people are waiting for the iPhone 8. That said, the long wait is over as Apple’s iPhone 8 and 8 Plus launches today with the iPhone X.
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iPhone 8, 8 Plus Design and Display
The released iPhone 8 and 8 Plus doesn’t bring that much surprise. Both look similar to the previous iPhone 7 models, but this time, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus has a glass front and back design. That said, the base model sports a 4.7 inch while the Plus model has a 5.5inch True Tone display.
iPhone 8, 8 Plus Hardware and Camera
On board is a 25 percent and 70 percent faster chipset compared to the previous one used. The A11 bionic chipset of the two is paired with a new Apple-designed GPU. The speakers were also said to be 27 percent louder than its predecessors. Aside from that, the camera of the iPhone 8 was noted to be only equipped with a 12MP single lens with OIS while the Plus model has a 12MP dual lens setup.
Furthermore, the iPhone 8 Plus’ dual setup consists of a f/1.8 and f/2.8 aperture capable of “Portrait Lighting” and is AR calibrated. Both the smartphones are also announced to support Qi wireless charging.
iPhone 8, 8 Plus Official Photos
iPhone 8, 8 Plus Pricing
The iPhone 8 64GB starts at $699 (PHP 34,950) while the Plus model will cost $799 (PHP 39,950). Pre-orders will start on September 15 as it will start to be released on September 22. Apple’s iOS 11 was also said to roll out on September 19.
Of course, there is still no announcement regarding its Philippines release. But don’t worry we’ll be sure to keep you updated!
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus specs, Philippine price, and release
- Display: 4.7 inches 750 x 1334 pixels 326ppi (iPhone 8) 5.5 inch 1080 x 1920 pixels, 401ppi (Plus) Retina HD display with True Tone
- Design: Glass and aluminum front and back, 7-layer glass process, water/dust resistant
- Colors: Silver, Space Grey, and Gold
- Chipset: A11 Bionic processor
- Graphics: new Apple-designed GPU
- Memory: 2 GB RAM 32/128/256GB ROM (iPhone 8) 3GB RAM/64GB, 256GB ROM (Plus)
- Main Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, quad-LED (iPhone 8) Dual 12 MP with f/1.8, OIS & 56mm, f/2.8, phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom, quad-LED flash (Plus)
- Front Camera: 7 MP, f/2.2, 1080p@30fps
- Connectivity: Wifi, Bluetooth 5.0, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
- Availability date: September 2017
- Price: 64GB starts at $699 (PHP 34,950), 64GB or 256GB Plus model at $799 (PHP 39,950)
