After too many rumors finally, Apple iPhone 8 is now official(iPhone 8 Release) but it is not that special edition handset that was rumored months ago. Along with Apple iPhone 8, Apple launched iPhone 8 Plus & iPhone X.
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Apple iPhone 8
The iPhone 8 is essentially the iPhone 7S, as it’s more of an incremental upgrade from 2016’s iPhone 7 – although there is a new glass design, improved display, the updated camera and more power under the hood.
The iPhone 8 price in India for the 64GB variant is Rs. 64,000, while the 256GB model costs Rs. 77,000. The iPhone 8 models’ release date in India is September 29, as part of the second phase of release. As for the iPhone 8 price in the US, the 64GB and 256GB variants of the smaller model will be $699 and $849, respectively.
Display
The iPhone 8 comes with 4.7-inch display, which should keep the handset at a manageable size for one-handed use.It’s not the same display, however, with Apple upgrading the Retina HD display, which comes with improved color accuracy and a cinema wide color gamut.3D Touch is also here, enabling you to perform different actions by applying different levels of pressure to the screen, and for the first time, the screen on the iPhone 8 comes with Apple’s True Tone technology.
Processor
The iPhone 8 packs in a new A11 Bionic processor, with a 64-bit architecture and increased performance over the A10 chip found in the iPhone 7. The GPU on iPhone 8 is also 70% faster than the iPhone 7’s.
Camera
The iPhone 8 has a 12MP rear camera, with a larger sensor that sucks in 83% more light versus the snapper found on the iPhone 7, and a faster response time. The camera is capable to shoot 4K at 60 fps & slow motion at 240 fps.
Battery
Apple says the iPhone 8 battery will last a similar amount of time to the one in the iPhone 7, so expect a day of usage and a nightly recharge.The iPhone 8 does come with fast-charging capabilities, giving you 50% of the charge for just 30 minutes of plugged-in time.Thanks to its glass back the iPhone 8 also offers wireless charging, enabling you to top up your phone without having to fumble around for a cable.
Price
The iPhone 8 price starts at $699, £699, AU$1,079 for the 64GB variant, while the larger, 256GB version is $849, £849, $1,329.
