The iPhone 8 has a 4.7-inch 750 x 1334 IPS LCD screen with a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch. The storage is generous at either 64GB or 256GB. The former should be enough for most people, the latter definitely will be, though you’ll have to pay more for it. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, NFC and more interestingly Bluetooth 5.0. It’s worth highlighting, as it’s much faster and longer range than previous versions of the technology, though to make the most of it you’ll need Bluetooth 5.0 accessories as well. It runs iOS 11, which is the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system and comes with a number of improvements, such as a customisable Control Centre.
The Apple iPhone 8 is IP67 certified water and dust resistant, meaning it can be dunked up to 1 metre deep in water for up to 30 minutes. It’s a 12MP single-lens camera with an f/1.8 aperture. The camera also benefits from optical image stabilisation to keep shots steady and a quad-LED flash to brighten up dark scenes. The video camera has seen some improvements from previous Apple iPhones, as it can now record in 4K at up to 60fps and in slow-motion 1080p at up to 240fps, so your videos will be smoother than ever.
The biggest new feature is probably wireless charging. The iPhone 8 has both wireless charging and fast charging, giving you plenty of options for powering up. Fast charging will get the phone from zero to 50% in just 30 minutes, while wireless charging is slower, but potentially more convenient.