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| iPhone 8 Plus | |
|---|---|
| Name | iPhone 8 Plus |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Release date | September 2017 |
| Predecessor | iPhone 7 Plus |
| Successor | iPhone Xs Max |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Os | iOS 11 |
| Display | 5.5-inch Retina HD |
| Soc | Apple A11 Bionic |
| Cpu | Hexa-core |
| Gpu | Apple-designed |
| Storage | 64/256 GB |
| Ram | 3 GB |
| Front camera | 7 MP |
| Rear camera | Dual 12 MP |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion |
iPhone 8 Plus The iPhone 8 Plus is a smartphone designed by Apple Inc. and released in September 2017. It served as a larger alternative to the contemporaneous iPhone 8 while coexisting with the flagship iPhone X and succeeding the iPhone 7 Plus. The device was manufactured by Foxconn and retailed worldwide through carriers such as Verizon Communications, AT&T, and Sprint Corporation.
Apple continued glass-backed construction introduced with the 2017 lineup, combining Gorilla Glass style materials with an aluminum frame developed by Alcoa-compatible processes. The design retained a 5.5-inch form factor familiar from the iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus, with a physical Home button incorporating Touch ID fingerprint authentication inherited from previous generations. Industrial design echoes from Jony Ive-era projects were apparent alongside manufacturing partnerships with Pegatron and Wistron for assembly. The device supported Qi wireless charging enabled by inductive coils, aligning Apple with accessory ecosystems from Mophie, Belkin, and Anker.
Under the hood, Apple shipped the device with the A11 Bionic system on chip, featuring a six-core CPU configuration and Apple's custom GPU design. Memory and storage options mirrored industry trends: 3 GB of RAM with 64 GB and 256 GB flash capacities. The Retina HD display used IPS technology and wide color gamut support certified under Display P3 standards used in professional displays like those from Dell and Samsung Display. Cellular bands and modem support tied the handset to suppliers such as Qualcomm and Intel Corporation depending on regional models, while certification testing followed protocols similar to those at Underwriters Laboratories.
Hardware components included a dual 12-megapixel rear camera array with optical image stabilization on the wide lens, a Lightning connector maintained from earlier models, and stereo speakers refined from layouts in the iPhone 7 Plus. Battery capacity allowed all-day use under mixed workloads, subject to optimization by the iOS scheduler. Sensors integrated included accelerometer and gyroscope modules from suppliers like Bosch Sensortec and magnetometers comparable to components used by Samsung Electronics. Manufacturing quality control referenced processes at Apple Park and supplier audits by firms linked to Deloitte and KPMG.
Shipped with iOS 11, the device supported features such as the redesigned Control Center and AR capabilities via ARKit, aligning with ecosystem apps from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Adobe Systems. Apple provided continuity features interoperable with the MacBook Pro line and services like iCloud, Apple Music, Apple Pay, and App Store distribution used by developers including Instagram, Snapchat, Spotify Technology, and Netflix. Security updates and software support policies matched Apple's approach to update deployment across devices similar to the strategy applied to iPhone SE and iPad Pro models.
The dual-camera system paired a wide-angle and a telephoto 12 MP sensor enabling 2x optical zoom and Portrait Mode effects that invoked computational photography techniques comparable to advances from Google (company) and Huawei Technologies. Portrait Lighting, introduced later in software updates, provided studio-like lighting simulations drawing on machine learning frameworks related to tools from TensorFlow and research from institutions like MIT and Stanford University. Video recording supported 4K capture at 60 fps and slow-motion modes akin to features used in content production by creators on YouTube and Vimeo.
Contemporary reviews from outlets including The Verge, CNET, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Wired praised performance improvements from the A11 chip while noting conservative design evolution compared to innovations in the iPhone X and competing devices from Samsung Galaxy S8 and Google Pixel 2. Reviewers contrasted Apple's camera software against developments by Huawei P20 and computational imaging research from Nokia-affiliated teams. Criticism targeted the retention of the Lightning port versus industry movement toward USB-C established by European Union proposals and standards discussions involving GSMA.
The handset contributed to Apple's fiscal results in late 2017 and 2018, influencing revenue reports presented to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Sales performance was analyzed by firms such as IDC, Gartner, Counterpoint Research, and Canalys, which tracked shipments against rivals from Samsung Electronics, Huawei, Xiaomi, and Oppo. The phone’s lifecycle affected trade-in and resale markets monitored by Gazelle (company), Swappa, and carrier programs at T-Mobile US. Regulatory and antitrust discussions in markets like China and the European Union touched on smartphone competition dynamics involving Apple and manufacturers such as Sony Corporation and LG Electronics.
Apple sold compatible accessories including the Apple Watch Series 3, wireless chargers from partners such as Belkin and Mophie, and leather and silicone cases designed by Apple's in-house teams. Third-party accessory ecosystems involved vendors like Logitech, Spigen, and OtterBox. Cellular variants differed by modem supplier—models containing Qualcomm or Intel Corporation components—while carrier-branded versions were distributed through networks including Vodafone, Orange S.A., and China Mobile. Special edition packaging and refurbishments followed Apple’s certified pre-owned programs and retail strategies used across Apple Stores worldwide.
Category:Apple products