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The controversy surrounding the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, the new versions of Apple's smartphone, continues. Before the release of the iPhone X, they received flagship status. Moreover, of the two new products, perhaps the more interesting is the iPhone 8 - precisely because the iPhone X with a 5.8″ display diagonal will clearly relegate the iPhone 8 Plus to the background, but the iPhone 8, even after the release of the iPhone X, will remain relevant as a compact model . So let's take a closer look at the pros and cons of the iPhone 8 and compare it with its immediate predecessor.

In general, the idea of ​​releasing two flagships first, and then, just over a month later, an even cooler flagship, seems controversial. After all, new iPhones are bought primarily by enthusiasts, those who want the latest technology, the most fashionable design; those who like to feel at the peak of progress. But it is for them that the iPhone X model is more interesting. And for those who approach the choice of a device more rationally, they are obviously not interested in the latest iPhone, since the previous generation models, which are not much inferior to them in terms of user qualities, can be bought much cheaper.

However, this concerns the iPhone 8 model to a lesser extent than the iPhone 8 Plus, since the “eight” will be the most advanced compact model in the Apple smartphone line for at least a year, and for those who want to get the most advanced characteristics, but at the same time prefers small devices, it’s worth paying attention to the iPhone 8.

Let's take a look at the device specifications.

Technical specifications of Apple iPhone 8

• SoC Apple A11 Bionic (6 cores, 2 of which are high-performance and operate at 2.1 GHz, and 4 are energy-efficient)
• Apple A11 Bionic GPU
• Apple M11 motion coprocessor including barometer, accelerometer, gyroscope and compass
• RAM 2 GB
• Flash memory 64/256 GB
• No memory card support
• Operating system iOS 11
• Touch display IPS, 4.7″, 1334×750 (326 ppi), capacitive, multi-touch, support for 3D Touch technologies and Taptic Engine response
• Cameras: front (7 MP, video 1080p 30 fps, 720p 240 fps) and rear (12 MP, video shooting 4K 60 fps and Full HD 240 fps)
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz; MIMO support)
• Cellular: UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, LTE Advanced support
• Bluetooth 5.0 A2DP LE
• Touch ID fingerprint scanner version 3
• NFC (Apple Pay only)
• Supports Qi wireless charging
• Universal Lightning Connector
• Li-polymer battery 1821 mAh, non-removable
• GPS/A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo and QZSS
• Dimensions 138×67×7.3 mm
• Weight 148 g

For clarity, let's compare the characteristics of the new product with the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone 7.

*according to manufacturer information
** our measurement

The differences, judging by the table, are relatively small. Firstly, both latest-generation smartphones have a new SoC and wireless charging (in addition to regular charging), and secondly, the flash memory options of 32 and 128 GB have given way to a 64 GB option (the maximum 256 GB option remains unchanged). In addition, we can note the appearance of a 4K 60 fps shooting mode. However, many hardware and software improvements to the camera were not included in our standard list of characteristics, and even if we talk about them, we tested the devices in practice. This is what we will move on to.

Packaging and equipment

The design of the iPhone 8 box is similar to the previous model, except that the shadow in the image of the smartphone is intended to emphasize the main design feature: the back surface is made of glass.

Inside there is also nothing new: EarPods with a Lightning connector, an adapter from Lightning to a minijack, leaflets, a charger (5 V 1 A), a Lightning cable, stickers and a key for removing the SIM card cradle.

Design

How much has the iPhone itself changed in appearance? We must admit that it is minimal. If you look at the smartphone from the front, you can’t see at all that this is not an iPhone 7. The main innovation, as already noted, is the glass back cover.

As we remember, the last version of the iPhone with a glass back was the iPhone 4S (and before it, the iPhone 4). And many users are still nostalgic for this decision. Now the iPhone again has a glass back surface, and we admit it’s beautiful.

At the same time, it cannot be said that the device has become more slippery; it is quite comfortable to hold in the hand. And overall it makes a pleasant impression. And an important point: thanks to the glass cover, the smartphone now supports wireless charging using the Qi standard. Apple's own AirPower wireless charging will only be available next year, but no one is stopping you from buying a third-party charger (their prices start at about 1,000 rubles in large chain stores).

Returning to the issue of changing the appearance, we have to admit that, alas, the glass surface is not enough to make the new iPhone feel like something truly advanced. Yes, a beautiful smartphone. But, firstly, as soon as you put on the case, all this splendor is hidden, and secondly, it’s hardly possible to amaze with the glass rear surface in 2017. And we saw everything else already in the iPhone 7.

The arrangement of connectors, buttons, camera, flash and other elements has not changed compared to the iPhone 7. The only new detail, besides the glass rear surface, is the mirrored apple. It also, I must admit, looks impressive. But, again, it’s hard to call this a serious innovation.

However, there is still one serious design change, and it relates not to the visual side, but to the sound side: we are talking about redesigned speakers. Apple says the speakers are 25% louder. It’s difficult to say whether this figure is correct, but indeed, even in comparison with the iPhone 7 Plus, the increase in volume when playing music through the smartphone’s speakers is noticeable.

But what’s more important is not the volume itself, but the improved sound quality. For comparison, we played Massive Attack's The Spoils on the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus. It is difficult for a smartphone for two reasons: firstly, because of the deep bass beat, and secondly, because of the bright female vocals. On the iPhone 7 Plus, listening to this composition at maximum volume is simply unpleasant: the noise, wheezing, and sound distortion are so strong that it cannot be enjoyable. Moreover, not only the beat is distorted, but also the voice. Whereas on the iPhone 8 the voice sounds much clearer, and the bass, although it does not become richer, still does not drown in noise.

It is clear that the example with the Massive Attack composition is radical: after all, even on the iPhone 8, such tracks do not sound good enough to be enjoyable. But at least it’s not as bad as before, and the very fact of progress in this direction is very encouraging. The iPhone 8 can be used to play audiobooks, some soft background music and, of course, speakerphone, and it will do this much better than its predecessor.

Summarizing our impressions of the design of the iPhone 8, let's say that the most interesting thing here is not even the glass cover and wireless charging (really, in the camp of Android smartphones these features have been found at every turn for several years now), but the significantly improved speaker, which did not affect the this depends on the dimensions and other design qualities.

By the way, the fact that the iPhone 8 has almost the same dimensions as its predecessor and a similar arrangement of all elements is a big plus for lovers of cases. You don’t have to buy them again if you previously had an iPhone 7. But, on the other hand, this is a minus for those who like to casually show off a new smartphone. With a case, the iPhone 8 will be completely impossible to distinguish from the iPhone 7, even for very well-versed people, and without the case, the difference lies only in the glass back surface and the mirrored apple.

Screen

The screen parameters of the iPhone 8 are no different from those of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 7: 4.7-inch diagonal, IPS matrix with a resolution of 1134×750. By modern standards - average parameters. However, the manufacturer has implemented many interesting technologies in the iPhone 8 screen, which will be discussed in more detail in the commentary from the editor of the “Monitors” and “Projectors and TV” sections. Alexey Kudryavtsev.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface that is scratch-resistant. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are better than those of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) screen (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, here is a photograph in which a white surface is reflected when the screens are turned off (on the left is Nexus 7, on the right is Apple iPhone 8, then they can be distinguished by size):

The screen of the Apple iPhone 8 is slightly darker (brightness according to photographs is 105 versus 112 for the Nexus 7). The ghosting of reflected objects in the Apple iPhone 8 screen is very weak, this indicates that there is no air gap between the layers of the screen (more specifically, between the outer glass and the surface of the LCD matrix) (OGS - One Glass Solution type screen). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (glass/air type) with very different refractive indices, such screens look better in conditions of intense external illumination, but their repair in the case of cracked external glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be replaced. The outer surface of the screen has a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (effective, much like the Nexus 7), so fingerprints are removed much more easily and appear at a lower speed than with regular glass.

When manually controlling the brightness and displaying the white field in full screen, the maximum brightness value was about 540 cd/m², the minimum was 2.5 cd/m². The maximum brightness is very high, and, given the excellent anti-glare properties, readability even on a sunny day outdoors will be at a good level. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable value. There is automatic brightness adjustment based on the light sensor (it is located above the front speaker slot). Please note that solely for user convenience, disabling and enabling this function is hidden deep in the smartphone settings. Apparently, Apple therefore wants to keep automatic adjustment turned on whenever possible, in order to extend battery life. In automatic mode, as external lighting conditions change, the screen brightness both increases and decreases. The operation of this function depends on the position of the brightness adjustment slider - the user uses it to set the desired brightness level for the current conditions. If you don’t change anything, then in complete darkness the brightness drops to 3.2 cd/m² (very dark), in an office illuminated by artificial light (about 550 lux) the screen brightness is set to 100-125 cd/m² (acceptable), in a very bright environment (corresponding to lighting on a clear day outdoors, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 lux or a little more) rises to 610 cd/m² (even higher than with manual adjustment). We were not entirely satisfied with the result, so in the dark we slightly moved the brightness slider to the right, and for the three conditions indicated above we got 12, 105 and 610 cd/m² (ideal). It turns out that the auto-brightness function works adequately, and it is possible to adjust the nature of the brightness change to suit the user's requirements. At any brightness level, there is no significant backlight modulation, so there is no screen flicker.

This smartphone uses an IPS matrix. The microphotographs show a typical IPS subpixel structure:

For comparison, you can see the gallery of microphotographs of screens used in mobile technology.

The screen has good viewing angles without significant color shift even with large viewing deviations from perpendicular to the screen and without inverting shades. For comparison, here are photographs in which the same images are displayed on the screens of the Apple iPhone 8 and Nexus 7, while the brightness of the screens was initially set to approximately 200 cd/m² (over a white field in the entire screen), and the color balance on the camera was forcibly switched to 6500 K . White field perpendicular to the screens:

Note the good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field.

And a test picture:

Color balance varies slightly, color saturation is normal. Let us remind you that the photograph cannot serve as a reliable source of information about the quality of color rendering and is provided only for conditional visual illustration. In this case, apparently due to the peculiarities of the emission spectrum of the screen, the color balance and brightness of colors in photographs of the Apple iPhone 8 screen are somewhat different from what is visible to the eye and determined by a spectrophotometer.

Now at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the colors did not change much on both screens and the contrast remained at a high level.

And a white field:

The brightness at an angle of the screens decreased (by at least 4 times, based on the difference in shutter speed), but in the case of the Apple iPhone 8 the drop in brightness is less. When deviated diagonally, the black field is lightened to a medium degree and acquires a purple tint. The photographs below demonstrate this (the brightness of the white areas in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the screens is approximately the same!):

And from another angle:

When viewed perpendicularly, the uniformity of the black field is average:

The contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is high - about 1380:1. The response time for the black-white-black transition is 24 ms (13 ms on + 11 ms off). The transition between halftones of gray 25% and 75% (based on the numerical value of the color) and back takes a total of 37 ms. The gamma curve, constructed using 32 points with equal intervals based on the numerical value of the shade of gray, did not reveal any blockage in either the highlights or the shadows. The exponent of the approximating power function is 2.12, which is slightly lower than the standard value of 2.2. In this case, the real gamma curve deviates little from the power-law dependence:

Color gamut is sRGB:

Let's look at the spectra:

Such spectra are found in top mobile devices from Sony and other manufacturers. Apparently, this screen uses LEDs with a blue emitter and green and red phosphor (usually a blue emitter and a yellow phosphor), which, in combination with special matrix filters, allows for a wide color gamut. Yes, and the red phosphor apparently uses so-called quantum dots. For a consumer device, a wide color gamut is not an advantage, but a significant disadvantage, since as a result, the colors of images - drawings, photographs and films - oriented to the sRGB space (and the vast majority of them) have an unnatural saturation. This is especially noticeable on recognizable shades, such as skin tones. However, in this case, the color gamut is carefully adjusted to the sRGB boundaries. As a result, visually the colors have a natural saturation.

This applies to those images that have an sRGB profile or no profile at all. However, today's top-end Apple devices are native to the Display P3 color space, with slightly richer greens and reds. The Display P3 space is based on SMPTE DCI-P3, but has a D65 white point and a gamma curve of approximately 2.2. In addition, the manufacturer states that starting with iOS 9.3, color management is supported at the system level, which makes it easier for iOS applications to correctly display images with a specified color profile. Indeed, by supplementing the test images (JPG and PNG files) with the Display P3 profile, we obtained a color gamut wider than sRGB (output in Safari):

Note that the coordinates of the primary colors coincide almost exactly with those specified for the DCI-P3 standard. Let's look at the spectra in the case of test images with the Display P3 profile:

It can be seen that in this case no cross-mixing of components occurs, that is, this color space is native to the Apple iPhone 8 screen.

The balance of shades on the gray scale is good, since the color temperature is close to the standard 6500 K, and the deviation from the blackbody spectrum (ΔE) is less than 10, which is considered an acceptable indicator for a consumer device. At the same time, color temperature and ΔE change little from hue to hue - this has a positive effect on the visual assessment of color balance. The nature of the change in values ​​from hue to hue indirectly shows that software color correction is used. (The darkest areas of the gray scale can be ignored, since color balance there is not very important, and the error in measuring color characteristics at low brightness is large.)

This Apple device has a feature Night Shift, which makes the picture warmer at night (the user specifies how much warmer). For a description of why such a correction might be useful, see the article about iPad Pro 9.7. In any case, when having fun with a tablet or smartphone at night, it is better to reduce the screen brightness to a minimum, but still comfortable level, and only then, to calm your own paranoia, turn the screen yellow with the Night Shift setting.

There is a function True Tone, which, when turned on, adjusts the color balance to environmental conditions. For example, we activated it and placed the smartphone under LED lamps with cool white light, resulting in values ​​of 6.0 for ΔE and 7100 K for color temperature. Under a halogen incandescent lamp (warm light) - 3.7 and 6260 K, that is, the color temperature has become lower. The function works as expected. Note that the current standard is to calibrate display devices to a white point of 6500 K, but in principle, correction for the color temperature of external light can be useful if you want to achieve a better match between the image on the screen and what is visible on paper (or any other device). a medium on which colors are formed by the reflection of incident light) under current conditions.

Let's summarize. The screen has a very high maximum brightness and has excellent anti-glare properties, so the device can be used outdoors without any problems, even on a sunny summer day. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. It is also possible to use a mode with automatic brightness adjustment, which works adequately. The advantages of the screen include an effective oleophobic coating, the absence of an air gap in the layers of the screen and flicker, good black stability to deviation of the gaze from perpendicular to the screen plane, high contrast, as well as support for the sRGB color gamut (with the participation of the OS) and good color balance. There are no significant shortcomings. At the moment, this is perhaps one of the best displays among all smartphones.

Performance

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are powered by the new Apple A11 Bionic SoC. This is a 64-bit SoC that includes 6 cores, of which two are high-performance and the other four are energy-efficient. Moreover, at maximum load, all six cores can work simultaneously, which was not the case before. Let's see how this affected benchmark performance!

Let's start with browser tests: SunSpider 1.0.2, Octane Benchmark, Kraken Benchmark and . The Safari browser was used. In the case of the iPhone 7, testing was carried out a year ago on iOS 10. If you update the model to iOS 11, the results may be slightly different, but not much.

So, there is a significant (about one and a half times) superiority of the iPhone 8 over the iPhone 7. In practice, this will manifest itself in more comfortable web surfing. But in this case, this is also important to us as a demonstration of the capabilities of the new CPU.

Now let's see how the iPhone 8 performs in the comprehensive AnTuTu and Geekbench 4 benchmark, which measures CPU performance.

And here we see even more clear confirmation of the superiority of the new processor: the picture is especially expressive in the Geekbench multi-core subtest. Apparently, this is precisely the result of the simultaneous operation of all cores.

The last group of benchmarks is dedicated to testing GPU performance. We used 3DMark and GFXBench Metal.

Let us remind you that off-screen tests mean displaying a 1080p image on the screen, regardless of the actual screen resolution. And Onscreen tests mean displaying a picture in the resolution that matches the device screen resolution. That is, Offscreen tests are indicative from the point of view of the abstract performance of the SoC, and Onscreen tests are indicative from the point of view of the comfort of the game on a specific device.

The results were very strange. Therefore, we decided to add an iPhone 7 Plus to the comparison, with iOS 11 installed. But this did not allow us to determine the reason for this situation. We see that in some subtests the iPhone 8 not only does not outperform its predecessors, but is inferior to them (albeit slightly). In others, indeed, the breakthrough of the new product is undeniable.

Here the results are much more logical: in the Ice Storm Unlimited mode, the iPhone 8’s superiority over its predecessor is almost two times, and in the Sling Shot mode – by a third.

And the last test is Basemark Metal. Unfortunately, we did not test the iPhone 7 in it, so in order to make at least some comparison, we launched it not only on the “eight”, but also on the iPhone 7 Plus. And it turned out that the iPhone 8 confidently outperformed the iPhone 7 Plus in terms of scores, and the gap in the first scene in terms of fps turned out to be huge: for the iPhone 7 Plus this value fluctuated around 30 fps, and for the iPhone 8 it remained at 60 fps .

In general, we can admit that the iPhone 8 is indeed significantly faster than its predecessors, both in terms of the CPU and in operations using the GPU. It cannot be said that this is some kind of breakthrough, but in general this is the kind of increase that should be from generation to generation. By the way, we note that during the tests, the iPhone 8 heated up slightly less than the iPhone 7 Plus. However, we will talk about heating later.

operating system

Apple iPhone 8 runs iOS 11. You can read a detailed review of the new operating system in a separate article.

Cameras

The iPhone 8, like its predecessor, does not have a second rear camera, and this is the main difference between the compact model and its larger brother. But otherwise they are identical. Let's evaluate the camera in action.

Below are examples of pictures taken with the rear camera of the iPhone 8 with comments from our expert. Anton Solovyov.

	Good sharpness in distant shots.
	The camera handles shadows well.
	The car numbers are distinguishable. Good detail in the background.
	Sharping on the wires is almost invisible.
	Good sharpness across the field and plans.
	Detail is good, but the image is noticeably noisy in the shadows.
	The camera does macro photography well.

The camera copes well with everyday photography in less than favorable conditions. But it’s difficult to find differences with the previous generation, so let’s move on to a laboratory test to test the camera using our method.

Our standard test did not show a significant increase in the maximum sensor resolution compared to previous generations. However, now the camera loses significantly less detail in noise in low light, which can be called a new breakthrough. Thus, in good light there will be no noticeable difference with the same iPhone 7, but if the lighting deteriorates, it will be immediately felt. And even the flash works very effectively here: it does not work out the corners very well, but in the center of the frame it does not allow the resolution to drop. The camera copes well with everything else, as before: there is good detail in the field of the frame and in the plans, moderate noise in the shadows, and not very aggressive software processing. As a result, it, of course, will not replace a good camera, as the manufacturer is persistently trying to convince us of, but it will become an excellent tool for documentary and artistic shooting of ordinary subjects.

Autonomous operation and heating

Despite the slight reduction in battery capacity, Apple has kept the iPhone 8's battery life similar to the previous generation. In real everyday use, this is about a day.

As for benchmarks, unfortunately, Epic Citadel, which we used for these purposes before, is no longer available in the App Store, so we switched to a new benchmark - more precisely, a subtest of the benchmark that we have been using for performance tests for a long time: GFX Benchmark Metal. Manhattan 3.1 mode is the most GPU-intensive mode, so this result shows how long the smartphone will last on the most modern 3D games.

Below is a thermal image rear surface obtained after two consecutive runs (about 10 minutes of work) of the Basemark Metal test:

The heating is highly localized in the upper right part of the device, which apparently corresponds to the location of the SoC chip. According to the heat chamber, the maximum heating was 43 degrees (at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees). The Apple iPhone 7 heats up about the same in this test.

conclusions

The iPhone 8 was not a revolution. However, no one expected this from him. It's just a very good compact smartphone, with a great camera, top performance, a great screen and a nice design. Of course, in comparison with the future iPhone X, it does not make much of an impression, and there is no radical step forward compared to the iPhone 7. However, if we abstract from comparisons and look at the new product simply as an example of a compact smartphone, we will see that there is practically nothing to criticize it for.

The appearance of a glass back cover and support for wireless charging are pleasant innovations. Yes, in 2017 they are not amazing, but we can only be glad that they are now available in current Apple models. Less obvious, but no less valuable and useful, is improving the sound quality from the speakers. Strictly speaking, there are a lot of similar little things here, and although individually they seem like something cosmetic and not conducive to innovation, together they create the forward movement that is necessary for the new iPhone.

Release dates for new phones and smartphones are always discussed on forums on the Internet. Many people are interested not only in the appearance of the model, but also in the exact day, month and year when the desired device will be released into the world. This question is very relevant regarding equipment from well-known brands, which is now being sold on the market of our country. So many lovers of high-quality devices ask the question: “ When will the iPhone 8 be released? its manufacturers and what will be new in this unit?

Slowly but confidently

Many people know that Apple releases a new device almost every year. It is for this reason that 2015 was marked by the release of the iPhone 6, 2016 the 7th version of the iPhone, and 2017 the iPhone 8. It is now reliably known that the new device will be released in the 2nd half of 2017. Some say that it will be possible to hold it in your hands as early as July-August. Others are already claiming that the new model will be released closer to December and will be an excellent New Year's gift. So who should we believe?

By and large, it won't make much difference whether the iPhone 8 comes out two months earlier or two months later. The change in the time of its creation and entry into the market can only be due to the fact that developers are creating new applications, external design options, as well as some devices to simplify the work of all users.

Since it is now reliably known that the new model will be more powerful than its predecessor, and will also have a disassembled case, additional testing of absolutely every new part in the phone is not excluded.

What could delay the release of the iPhone 8?

Most likely, the release will be scheduled for the end of 2017 for the reason that the manufacturers announced a rather unusual device that is currently being created. It has become known that the iPhone 8 will be a virtually indestructible unit that can easily last even decades. Whether this is so can be found out only after purchasing it. However, if manufacturers claim such a difference, then absolutely all parts of the device must be checked several times by its creators before the iPhone enters the market.

Therefore, fans of this brand can only wait for the second half of 2017, so as not to rack their brains over the gadget’s release date, but to clearly know when the new iPhone will finally see the world.

A detailed and honest review of the iPhone 8.

iPhone 8 is a new generation smartphone from Apple that has a glass body, support for Qi wireless charging, a 4.7-inch display with True Tone technology, and a six-core A11 Bionic processor. The worldwide start of iPhone 8 sales took place on September 22. In Russia, iPhone 8 and 8 Plus went on sale on September 29. The price of iPhone 8 in Russia is 44 9 90 rub. for the model with 64 GB of memory and 54,990 rub. for the model with 256 GB of memory. We present to your attention detailed review of iPhone 8.

Name

Apple has named the next smartphone after the iPhone 7 not the iPhone 7s, but the iPhone 8. Thus, the company has jumped over one generation of smartphones, at least according to the usual logic of releasing new iPhones. Why did Apple decide to name the new iPhone iPhone 8? The point is the huge number of innovations that the device received.

Equipment

Apple remains the same, at least when it comes to packaging. The iPhone 8 comes in Apple's traditional rectangular packaging, with the smartphone itself depicted on the front side.

The word “iPhone” is emblazoned on the sides of the package, and technical information is on the back, including information about the capacity of the built-in memory. We have a silver iPhone 8 with 256 GB of internal memory for review. This is the top version when it comes to storage capacity. This year, Apple released new iPhones in only two configurations: with 64 and 256 GB of memory.

The packaging of the iPhone 8 is standard, as is the equipment, of course, compared to previous models of Apple smartphones. The iPhone 8 kit includes:

• Charger,
• USB/Lightning cable,
• EarPods headphones with Lightning connector,
• branded clip for removing the SIM card tray,
• documentation.

Everything in the package is as per GOST from Apple - nothing superfluous, nothing new. As everyone knows, the iPhone 8 supports wireless charging, but it is not included with the smartphone. And this is not Apple's whim. No other manufacturer, when releasing a smartphone that supports wireless charging, includes a docking station for the device. That's how it happened.

The iPhone 8 wireless charging dock will have to be purchased separately. Fortunately, Apple did not come up with its own wireless charging standard. iPhone 8 supports the generally accepted Qi standard. This means that almost every dock on the market will work for wireless charging of the iPhone 8. Even from budget ones. There is no need to purchase an expensive model from Apple, since the company has indeed released its unique AirPower docking station.

In other words, the iPhone 8 did not surprise me with either its configuration or packaging. However, the smartphone has made it all different.

Design

The shape of the iPhone 8 is no different from the iPhone 7. At all is not different. Apple presented a smartphone recognizable in all its features, which, nevertheless, another. Let's start with the fact that the back surface of the iPhone 8 is not aluminum, but glass. The use of glass allowed Apple to generally maintain the look familiar to the iPhone, but significantly refresh the design of the smartphone.

The front and back surfaces of the iPhone 8 are made of glass. According to Apple, this glass is 50% stronger than any other glass that was previously used both in the company’s devices and in all mobile gadgets in principle. I readily believe this, but the iPhone 8 and its glass body do not feel armor-piercing.

However, it was not possible to leave scratches or even hints of them on the back surface of the iPhone 8 during the short period of interaction with the smartphone. We will definitely update this paragraph after we have tested the iPhone 8 a little longer, when it becomes clear whether Apple has made a “revolutionary” glass or not.

The frame between the glasses is made of aluminum, which is used in the aerospace industry. For each iPhone 8 color, the frame is painted to match the body.

The iPhone 8 feels very good in the hand. It doesn't slip at all, which, considering its glass body, is simply amazing! It shines beautifully in the rays of light and under chandeliers, but you don’t have to squeeze it too hard - the device itself seems to cling to your hand, it’s as if it even sticks a little to your hand - Apple has huge respect for this. After all, Apple is Apple. She managed to make the glass so non-slippery that a nearby iPhone 7 Plus with an aluminum body feels much more unruly in the hands.

And if the glass on the back surface was frankly pleasing, then on the front it was at least confusing. The protective glass, of course, is covered with an oleophobic coating, but fingerprints are left on it with some incredible ease. They can be erased just as easily, but the fact of their appearance is of much more concern.

During the first hours of using the iPhone 8, something like a scratch even appeared on the display. In this regard, it is completely unclear. Either we got such a copy of the iPhone 8 (as many people know, there are cases of defects in the first batches of iPhones), or the back surface of the iPhone 8 is covered with more durable glass.

Let's go through the elements of the body. On the front surface of the iPhone 8 case, there is a traditional physical Home button at the bottom (it disappeared only in the iPhone X), and at the top there is a front camera, a built-in stereo speaker and a microphone.

On the back surface there is a single camera, flash, Apple logo and the inscription “iPhone”.

On the bottom edge there is a second built-in stereo speaker, a second microphone and a Lightning connector.

The right side is dedicated to the SIM card tray and the power button. The left side is for the volume buttons. All these elements have not changed in any way compared to the iPhone 7.

The dimensions of the iPhone 8 are 138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm, weight - 148 grams. For comparison, the dimensions of the iPhone 7 are 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm and the weight is 138 grams. The difference between the case sizes of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 is insignificant.

Yes, the iPhone 8 is very similar to the iPhone 7. If you put Apple’s new product in a case (which most people probably want to do), then there will be absolutely no external differences from the previous model. Despite this, the iPhone 8 still has a wow effect! When you hold the iPhone 8 with a glass “back” in your hand, there are some special sensations that are not similar to those that arise when using the iPhone 7 and previous models. But, unfortunately, in terms of design, the iPhone 8 only gives a wow effect with its glass back surface. Otherwise, it's the same iPhone 7.

How dirty does the case get?

The silver iPhone 8 we reviewed definitely pleased us with the fact that fingerprint marks are practically invisible on its glass back surface. Traces, of course, remain, but the color of the case “eats” them and makes them visible only from certain angles. We give the silver version of the iPhone 8 a big plus in this regard.

Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to test the iPhone 8 in gold color yet, but we have tested the space gray version. And this very “feeling” was pleasant to the hands, but not very pleasant to the eye. On the dark cover of the iPhone 8, fingerprints are clearly visible. If with the silver version of the iPhone 8 you need to look for a certain angle to see the stains, then with the gray version, on the contrary, you have to look for the angle so that the fingerprints disappear from sight.

Let's summarize. The glass on the back of the iPhone 8 gets dirty. But fingerprint stains are very noticeable only on the space gray version.

Case colors

iPhone 8 is available in three colors: silver, gold and space gray. As you have already seen, we received a silver version for review. For the sake of completeness, we’ll show you what other colors of the iPhone 8 case look like.

Gold

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"Grey Space"

Display

iPhone 8 has a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with a resolution of 1334x750 pixels and a pixel density of 326 ppi. The screen aspect ratio is 16:9, the display covers 65.57% of the front surface of the smartphone. We've seen all this before somewhere, haven't we?

The display type of the iPhone 8 has not changed compared to the iPhone 7. However, there were plenty of changes. The new iPhone 8 display supports a wider color gamut, which is why Apple called the display of its new smartphone “all-new.”

And if the last statement can be called into question, then the uniqueness of the True Tone technology cannot in any case be questioned. iPhone 8, along with iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, became the first smartphone to support this technology. True Tone automatically adjusts white balance based on lighting conditions. This makes viewing images and reading text on iPhone 8's display more enjoyable in any lighting environment.

The iPhone 8 display also has improved color reproduction, making photos on the smartphone screen look even brighter and more saturated. And thanks to dual-domain pixels, the display can be viewed from almost any angle.

iPhone 8 / apple.com

The maximum brightness of the iPhone 8 display is 625 cd/m². And in terms of this display indicator, the iPhone 8 is no different from the previous model. The screen of the new Apple smartphone is very bright; there are no problems with recognizing text or images even in bright natural light. The iPhone 8 display contrast is 1400:1.

Specifications

The iPhone 8 is based on a six-core A11 Bionic processor, a chip unique to all Apple mobile devices. Four A11 Bionic cores are responsible for efficiency, and two for performance. The performance cores of the A11 Bionic are 25% faster than those in the A10 Fusion processor, which is installed in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and the efficiency is 75%. The A11 Bionic processor has 4.3 billion transistors.

iPhone 8 features a second-generation Performance Controller that gives the processor extra power when needed. It is noteworthy that with such acceleration of the A11 Bionic, the iPhone 8’s charge is consumed economically. iPhone 8 has a triple-core graphics chip that is 30% faster than the previous model. Apple developed the new video chip themselves, without the help of other companies.

In words, the iPhone 8 is a real performance monster. But how will the smartphone perform in synthetic tests?

iPhone 8 has fully proven and confirmed all the rave reviews about its performance from Apple executives. The six-core A11 Bionic chip simply tore apart all other flagship smartphones. In the Geekbench 4 benchmark, the iPhone 8 scored 4248 points in single-core mode. Compared to the iPhone 7, the increase was 17.9%, but compared to Samsung flagships it was many times more. The iPhone 8 is 54% faster than the Galaxy S8 and 53% faster than the recently released Galaxy Note8.

In multi-core mode in the Geekbench 4 benchmark, the situation has changed somewhat. Far behind the iPhone 8 is the iPhone 7, whose A10 Fusion processor has two fewer cores.

Testing in the AnTuTu 6 benchmark confirms the huge advantage of the iPhone 8 in terms of performance. And if the lag of the same iPhone 7 and Galaxy S8 does not seem surprising; after all, these are smartphones of the previous generation, then it is not the highest performance of the Galaxy Note8 that is striking. The latest Samsung smartphone, which was released at the end of August 2017, is very far behind the iPhone 8.

The conclusion from the synthetic testing carried out is quite simple. iPhone 8 is the most powerful smartphone of 2017. Taking into account the experience of previous years, we can confidently say that the iPhone 8 will remain so for many months, probably until the release of the next Apple smartphone. Of course, let's make an amendment - iPhone 8 is one of the three most powerful smartphones in the world. He is accompanied on the podium by the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X.

Needless to say, the live performance of the iPhone 8 is at an incredible level. The smartphone instantly responds to any actions and quickly completes all tasks. Launching any applications and games is given by iPhone 8 with incredible ease. The same applies to switching between applications. Despite the fact that the iPhone 8 only has 2 GB of RAM, most often the smartphone does not have to restart previously launched applications.

In modern 3D games, the iPhone 8 is simply amazing. A very resource-intensive game World of Tanks Blitz at maximum graphics settings on the iPhone 8 “flies like in a fairy tale.” The number of frames per second always remains at a confident level above 60. FPS drops do not occur even in intense battles. The picture quality is simply excellent. Of course, we can’t talk about the console level (as Apple likes to do) in the case of World of Tanks Blitz, but the graphics look great.

The A11 Bionic processor has a special focus on augmented reality. Work with it is performed at the highest speed, due to which the smoothness and realism are significantly increased. What's more, the most demanding and immersive AR apps and games will run exactly as they were designed, only on iPhone 8.

A11 Bionic supports the second generation Metal graphics technology introduced at WWDC 2017. Developers will have the opportunity to create console-level games that can be played directly on the iPhone 8.

Sound

iPhone 8 has improved stereo speakers that Apple says are 25% louder and deliver better deep bass. And indeed it is. The new stereo speakers are noticeably louder, although we wouldn’t talk about a 25% increase in volume. The speakers sound 15 percent louder - an excellent increase. Considering that there was no need to complain about the volume of the speakers in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (the first Apple smartphones with stereo speakers), there is no thought about it in the iPhone 8.

But when it comes to deeper bass, Apple hasn’t sugar-coated it at all. iPhone 8 delivers excellent deep bass, which is especially noticeable when listening to music and watching movies. If you are not a fan of watching movies from a smartphone, then the iPhone 8 can convince you of this in literally 10 minutes.

Battery

According to official data from Apple, the iPhone 8 "lasts approximately the same as the iPhone 7." That is:

• Up to 14 hours talk time.
• Up to 12 hours on the Internet.
• Up to 13 hours of video playback.
• Up to 40 hours of audio playback.

Even though the thickness of the iPhone 8 case has increased by 0.2 mm compared to its predecessor, the battery capacity of the smartphone has been reduced. The battery capacity of the iPhone 8 is 1821 mAh, which is 139 mAh less than that of the iPhone 7. Apple reduced the size of the iPhone 8 battery in order to place other components necessary for the smartphone under the case. Thanks to the extremely energy-efficient Apple A11 Bionic processor, the battery life of the iPhone 8 has not decreased compared to the iPhone 7.

Moreover, according to the “live” sensations, the autonomy of the iPhone 8 has increased. In the first days of testing the smartphone, from morning until late at night we took photos, videos, conducted various tests, launched heavy applications, sent pictures and screenshots to work email via LTE. I had to charge the iPhone 8 only at night. Considering such a serious load, the smartphone showed its best side.

Fast charging

iPhone 8 was one of the first three Apple smartphones to support fast charging. The smartphone can be charged from 0 to 50% in just 30 minutes. True, under one very important condition, which Apple executives tactfully kept silent about at the presentation of the iPhone 8. You can quickly charge your iPhone 8 only when using Apple USB-C power adapters with a power of 29 W, 61 W or 87 W. None of these chargers are included with the iPhone 8.

In the Apple online store, chargers are sold at the following prices:

• USB-C power adapter 29 W - RUB 3,590.
• Apple USB-C 61 W power adapter - RUB 5,490.
• Apple USB-C 87 W power adapter - RUB 5,790.

So, to be able to quickly charge the iPhone 8, the smartphone owner will have to take a closer look at one of these chargers. Otherwise, the iPhone 8 will charge in the most normal way.

Wireless charger

Along with the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, the iPhone 8 received support for wireless charging. The glass body of the smartphone made the presence of wireless charging on the smartphone as painless as possible. iPhone 8 comes like all previous iPhones - with a regular charger and USB/Lightning cable. There is no docking station included, which means that to wirelessly charge your smartphone, you will have to buy a charging station separately. There will be no problems with choosing a docking station. iPhone 8 supports Qi chargers, of which there are many on the market.

iPhone 8 / apple.com

Apple also presented its unique charging dock - AirPower. The main feature of AirPower is the ability to charge three devices simultaneously. True, it is impossible to purchase a docking station now. It will go on sale only in 2018.

iPhone 8 / apple.com

Until AirPower is released, Apple recommends charging the iPhone 8 using charging docks from Belkin and Mophie. We tested the Mophie charger and were a little disappointed. iPhone 8 charges slowly. In 30 minutes, the iPhone 8 was charged only 15%. You won't be able to quickly charge your iPhone 8 wirelessly. Charging via a Lightning cable will be faster in any case.

In addition, the iPhone 8 gets quite warm when charging wirelessly. And this is provided that for charging we did not use the cheapest docking station made by Mophie. On more affordable variants, the iPhone 8 will likely get even hotter. The very fact that the smartphone heats up strongly during charging is already alarming, since batteries, as you know, do not like either high or low temperatures.

Waterproof

iPhone 8 is protected from water and dust according to the IP67 standard. This means that there is no improvement in security compared to the iPhone 7.

Cameras

The iPhone 8 has a new wide-angle camera with the old resolution of 12 megapixels. Although the number of megapixels has not changed, all other camera characteristics have been improved significantly. The iPhone 8 camera has a six-element ƒ/1.8 lens and optical image stabilization. The 12-megapixel matrix itself has become faster, which has a noticeable effect when shooting.

Thanks to the new iPhone 8 A11 Bionic processor, your smartphone camera allows you to take great photos and shoot great videos without the need to install additional settings.

The iPhone 8 camera signal processor can recognize not only people in the frame, but also movements, lighting brightness and many other details. This processor was developed by Apple - its technology is unique and is not used in any other smartphone.

In software terms, the iPhone 8 camera has received other improvements. It features pixel processing technology, faster autofocus, improved HDR image quality and a wider color gamut.

Examples of pictures taken with the iPhone 8 camera

In natural light

Under artificial light

iPhone 8 vs iPhone 7 Plus: comparison of shooting quality

In artificial lighting conditions, the quality of pictures taken with the cameras of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus is generally similar. The only visible differences are in the background detail, which is higher in the iPhone 8 camera.

iPhone 8

iPhone 7 Plus

In one photo

In conditions of excellent natural light, the cameras of both smartphones show excellent results. Excellent color rendition, no distortion in the numerous transitions between bright colors, high detail. If we consider the main objects, the camera of the iPhone 7 Plus is in no way inferior to the camera of the iPhone 8, but small objects, in particular in the background, were better captured by the camera of the new smartphone.

iPhone 8

iPhone 7 Plus

In one photo

iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus: comparison of shooting quality

In the first photo, in bright artificial lighting, the difference between the cameras of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus cannot be called serious. Only by closely studying the detail of the ornament on the walls can you see that the dual camera of the iPhone 8 Plus coped with the task better. Against the general background, there are no significant differences between the images.

iPhone 8

iPhone 8 Plus

In one photo

The situation is similar in the second test image; there is no significant difference in the quality of the photo cameras of the two smartphones.

iPhone 8

iPhone 8 Plus

In one photo

The overall picture remains the same in the photo with excellent daylight. Both cameras handled shooting large objects perfectly and at the same level. The only visible difference is the wide shooting angle of the iPhone 8 Plus camera.

iPhone 8

iPhone 8 Plus

In one photo

Examples of shooting video with an iPhone camera

An example of shooting a daytime video on an iPhone 8 camera

An example of shooting an evening video on an iPhone 8 camera

An example of shooting a night video on an iPhone 8 camera

54,990 rub.

Bottom line

iPhone 8 leaves a mixed impression. On the one hand, this is the best smartphone ever released by Apple and it will remain so until the release of the iPhone X. The iPhone 8 has improved all the basic and important characteristics and, it would seem, what more could you want? However, on the other hand, the iPhone 8 does not feel truly new generation. If Apple had called this smartphone “iPhone 7s”, no one would have expected anything completely new from it. We would take the improved version of the iPhone 7 out of the box and be amazed at how many dramatic changes it contains.

Simply put, the iPhone 8 falls short of the “eight” and feels exactly like the iPhone 7s. Even despite the glass case, wireless charging, unique processor and other innovations.

But if you discard all these thoughts and evaluate the iPhone 8 simply as a smartphone, without turning around at the iPhone 7, without raising your head in an attempt to see the approaching iPhone X, then this smartphone close to ideal. Incredible performance, a great camera that produces images at the level of non-professional SLR cameras, wireless charging, fast charging, elegant appearance and some kind of magic glass that does not slip and feels very nice.

Who should buy

Who shouldn't buy

Owners of the iPhone 7 should think carefully before buying the iPhone 8. You'll enjoy many new features, an updated camera and wireless charging (if you buy a docking station), but there won't be any strong new emotions from owning the iPhone 8. For iPhone 7 users, we recommend paying close attention to the iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.

The premiere of new iPhones is always a holiday. And it doesn’t matter at all what exactly Apple showed - its new products are always hotly discussed, even by those who, as a rule, are not interested in technical innovations. But if opinions are usually divided into the typical “cool, I want it!” and “well, no, Apple is not the same anymore,” then this time everything is a little more complicated. It turned out that many did not understand why the iPhone 8 is called that way and not 7S. In addition, people were perplexed: why do we need an iPhone 8, which differs little from the previous generation model, if the iPhone X, a fundamentally new gadget in the spirit of the times, comes out soon after it? The question that I heard from literally every acquaintance sounded something like this: “Well, should I get the iPhone 8 or wait for X?” But there is no definite answer to it and there cannot be. I would, of course, wait and take the iPhone X, but after getting acquainted with both “eights” I can say that there are many reasons to buy them right now. You remember how successfully it started, right? It was a smartphone in the old design, but with a new camera and new hardware. The current iPhone 8 essentially plays the same role - an unchanged form factor, which has become familiar to many, a new hardware base with all that it implies, but an old price.

In general, the iPhone 8 will one way or another be in the shadow of the iPhone X, but it has already gone on sale, while the “ten” is guaranteed to be in short supply until the beginning of next year (if it hits shelves at all in 2017). Well, let's try to take a sober look at the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus and evaluate how good these devices are on their own, without comparison with the upcoming flagship.

Specifications

Design, ergonomics and software

Perhaps the main news is that nothing has changed in the design of the iPhone 8 - the front panel generally looks exactly the same as on the iPhone 7. The most noticeable innovation in the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus is the glass surface on the back. The last time this happened was in the iPhone 4/4S, and since the fifth generation of smartphones, the company has used metal cases with one exception - the iPhone 5C.

The return to the glass back panel is due to the possibility of wireless charging - it was impossible to implement it with a metal panel. Or Apple simply failed to do it.

The frame around the perimeter of the case is still made of aluminum, painted in the color of the case. By the way, there are again three color options - gold, silver and “space gray”. The latter could conventionally be called black, but against the background of the truly black Galaxy Note 8, the new iPhone does not look dark enough. In my opinion, this particular shade is the most pleasant, but from a practical point of view, you should prefer white or gold - fingerprints are not so noticeable on light glass. And they remain in decent quantities, despite the oleophobic coating.

The arrangement of the elements remains unchanged. The top edge is completely empty. At the bottom there is a Lightning connector, and next to it is a slot for one of the speakers and a microphone. The mini-jack, which was located at the bottom in the iPhone 6 and 6S, is no longer there. And Apple, it seems, is not going to change itself.

The left side contains two buttons for volume control and a convenient silent mode switch. By the way, I would really like all manufacturers imitating Apple's design to pay less attention to the overall appearance and look more closely at such little things. Until now, very few Android smartphones can offer such an easy and fast way to mute the sound. And finally, on the right side there is a power button and a SIM card tray. Yes, there is still only one SIM card, and there is no memory expansion slot. In this, Apple also remains true to itself.

The fingerprint scanner is still located in the central button below the screen and works exactly the same as in the iPhone 7. At least I didn't notice any difference in speed or accuracy. Well, for those who have not dealt with the “Seven”, it is worth reminding that there is no longer a physical Home button in iPhones. In iPhone 7 and 8, this is a small touchpad that is pressure sensitive and provides a clear tactile response when activated. Well, the iPhone X will not have this element at all, as well as the fingerprint scanner itself.

Protection against dust and moisture remains the same as in the iPhone 7/7 Plus - IP67 standard. This means that the smartphone will remain fully functional when submerged under water for half an hour to a depth of one meter. But as the authors of the first crash tests on YouTube found out, a glass case can withstand a fall on a hard surface worse than a metal one. So I would immediately recommend getting a cover or at least a bumper. Even the one offered by Apple itself will do. And by the way, cases for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are ideal for eights, and their choice is now huge.

I usually have no questions about the operation of Apple operating systems, but iOS 11 is a completely different case. This is the most crude and buggy iOS in the entire history of the platform. And if you can still somehow use it on the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, in the case of the iPhone 7 Plus everything is very bad. Widgets for controlling playback keep disappearing from the lock screen and notification center. And if in the standard audio player you can at least press pause, then with the proprietary Podcasts application and the popular Vox player this does not work at all. Navigation applications periodically freeze completely, and the smartphone itself refuses to connect to long-familiar Wi-Fi networks. In general, the times of total superiority of iOS in terms of stability are a thing of the past. All this, of course, will be corrected in the coming updates, but the sediment will remain.

In general, iOS 11 pleases with a large number of new features. For example, I really like the new quick access panel that slides out from the bottom. All elements are now located on one screen (horizontal scrolling has been completely eliminated), and 3D Touch is used to work with them. By pressing firmly, you can now adjust the flashlight power, select a camera mode for quick launch, and enable an advanced widget to control playback.

The problem of the eternal lack of free space among owners of basic iPhone models has been partially solved by the introduction of new formats for storing photos and videos. Still images are saved in HEIF format, which takes up half the space of JPEG and has superior quality. And for video the HEVC codec is used. At the time of writing this review, Lightroom was not able to work with the new photo format, but when exporting, all images are converted to JPEG on the fly. And of course, the iPhone can still shoot in RAW format. However, this will require a separate application.

The iPhone 8 generation is the upcoming new smartphone from Apple. The gadget will be equipped with a new generation quad-core A11 processor, the ability to read the iris of the retina, and an innovative frameless screen.

The release date for the iPhone 8 has been set; the start of sales in Russia, according to tradition, will take place two weeks after the presentation - in September 2017.

According to leading analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in 2017 Apple will abandon the usual aluminum so that the new flagship model is distinguishable from its predecessors.

According to some information, the company intends to return to the production of a glass back cover, like the iPhone 4 and 4s, this material is heavier than aluminum and has better characteristics for appearance, but at the same time it is more fragile.

Although, if you consider that the cover will be made of the latest generation Gorilla Glass, you don’t have to worry about durability. New OLED panels will reduce the thickness and weight of the device, which will allow the introduction of glass.

Allen Horng, head of the Catcher Technology holding center, which is the official supplier of Apple products, shares the same opinion. Both analysts are confident that one of the models will definitely receive a glass case, or rather its rear insert.

According to our estimates, Apple will once again release two versions of the flagship, but there is no official data on the size of the displays and the materials the case will be made of. It's possible that Apple will keep the usual 4.7 and 5.5-inch models, but given the company's grandiose plans, we can count on a complete redesign.

The company plans to completely update the iPhone 8 hardware, equipping the flagship with an Apple A11 processor made with 10nm technology. This will improve performance and reduce power consumption.

The device will receive a long-distance wireless charging function, and a new biometric function that allows you to protect your smartphone - a retinal scanner and facial contours.

• The display is made using Super AMOLED technology, size 5.5 inches, with 3D Touch functions, Quad HD resolution, and super durable Corning Gorilla Glass 6 class.
• Apple 11th generation quad-core processor and M11 class coprocessor made using 10 nm technology.
• The amount of RAM will increase to 3 gigabytes in the regular version, and in the Plus version up to 4 gigabytes, internal storage 64, 128, 256 gigabytes.
• Main camera with a resolution of 16 megapixels and front camera 8 megapixels, with optical stabilization function and f/1.8 aperture
• New generation operating system iOS 11.
• New battery with increased capacity up to 2350 mAh in the regular version and 3550 mAh in the plus version, with wireless charging function.

Display

Analysts speculate that the upcoming Apple iPhone 8 will feature an OLED screen, as Apple has already struck a deal with at least one manufacturer - Samsung - to make these panels for the new smartphones, which are set to debut in 2017. How quickly the company can set up the screen production process will determine when the iPhone 8 will be released.

OLED displays do not require additional backlighting, which is used in traditional iPhone LCD panels, which will allow Cupertino to make mobile gadgets thinner and lighter. Screens made using this technology can also be flexible, which contributes to the creation of a device with a curved display.

Samsung's displays also offer better contrast ratios, superior viewing angles and more efficient power consumption. Of course, this technology has disadvantages - the service life, for example, is not as long as that of LCD screens.

On the issue of screen diagonal, rumors are divided into two fronts. Some speculate that Samsung will supply 5.5-inch panels, while others claim that one of the iPhone 8 models will feature a 5.8-inch display with improved specifications.

CPU

TSMC, which is the main supplier of chipsets to Apple, is completing the development of its own 10-nanometer solutions. These processors are slated to be part of the iPhone 8 and are expected to begin shipping in early 2017.

New chipsets built on the 10 nm process technology will boast better energy efficiency and performance.

Camera

We also know almost nothing about the Apple iPhone 8 camera, but if Apple introduces the iPhone 7 Plus phablet with a dual lens this year, then there is a possibility that we will see its successor next year. The future flagship model will most likely receive a 16-megapixel sensor with optical image stabilization and an f/1.8 aperture. It is possible that the camera characteristics will remain at the same level.

Wireless charger

According to rumors, Apple is preparing long-range wireless charging technology, which it will introduce in 2017 with the iPhone 8. Long-range wireless charging is superior to any other existing wireless charging method because it works over a relatively long distance from the source.

This technology naturally has disadvantages. The biggest is the loss of energy transfer efficiency: the further away the source, i.e. the charger, the lower the charging speed.

Over the past few months, Apple has hired an entire team of engineers specializing in similar charging technologies, which confirms the above words.

In 2017, Apple will introduce its first smartphone with an OLED display - the iPhone 8. According to available data, the new product will receive a number of unique features, such as an edge-to-edge display, wireless charging, a 3D camera and much more. The iPhone 8 is scheduled to be released in September 2017. However, many analysts believe that the iPhone 8 release date will be pushed back to October or even mid-November due to production problems. Therefore, at the moment the release date of the iPhone 8 is unknown for certain. The price of iPhone 8 will be from $850 to $1000 in the USA and from 75,000 rubles. in Russia.

It is necessary to start a conversation about Apple smartphones of the 2017 model by clarifying their number. Indeed, unlike previous years, at the autumn presentation Apple will show not the standard two iPhones, but three new products at once. It is expected that they will be:

• 4.7-inch iPhone 7s.
• 5.5-inch iPhone 7s Plus.
• 5.8-inch iPhone 8 (aka iPhone X).

The iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus should be improved versions of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, respectively, but the iPhone 8 is a special device with many unique features. Some experts even believe that the iPhone 8, dedicated to the tenth anniversary of Apple smartphones, will be a truly premium, limited device.

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