Apple·Flagship · Released Sep 2017
iPhone 8 Plus
The last home-button Plus — glass back, wireless charging.
66/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$799
Color · Space Gray
Display
5.5" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic
Memory
3 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/1.8
Battery
2,691 mAh
Weight
202 g
AI Snapshot
The last of the classic home-button Plus iPhones.
The iPhone 8 Plus added a glass back and wireless charging to the familiar Touch ID design. It is firmly a legacy device now — useful as history, not as a daily phone.
Subscores · 0–100
Display64
Camera70
Performance66
Battery68
Build78
Value62
- Glass back enabled wireless charging.
- Reliable dual camera with 2× zoom.
- Classic Touch ID home button.
- Solid A11 performance for its day.
Full specifications
Type
Retina HD IPS LCD, 60 Hz
Size
5.5 inches
Resolution
1,920 × 1,080 px (401 ppi)
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass
Main
12 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Telephoto
12 MP, f/2.8, 2× optical
Selfie
7 MP, f/2.2
Video
4K @ 60 fps
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -78.4%
This
350,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -68.6%
This
910
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -73.8%
This
2,120
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -90.3%
This
6.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the iPhone 8 Plus released?
The iPhone 8 Plus was released in Sep 2017.
What is the iPhone 8 Plus screen size and type?
The iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the iPhone 8 Plus use?
The iPhone 8 Plus is powered by the Apple A11 Bionic chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the iPhone 8 Plus have?
The iPhone 8 Plus ships with 3 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the iPhone 8 Plus battery capacity?
The iPhone 8 Plus has a 2,691 mAh battery.
What is the iPhone 8 Plus main camera?
The iPhone 8 Plus has a 12 MP · f/1.8 main camera.
Does the iPhone 8 Plus have 5G?
The iPhone 8 Plus does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the iPhone 8 Plus waterproof?
The iPhone 8 Plus is rated IP67 for dust and water resistance.