- Best smartphones: The best phones available to buy today
Our quick take
Apple iPhone 8 - 4.5 / 5
Design tweaks, not reinvention
- Glass front and back Gold colour option 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm; 148g
Screen technology
- 4.7-inch 1344 x 750 resolution LCD (326ppi) True Tone Display (real-time auto colour adjustment)
Processor and storage
- A11 Bionic processor 64/256GB storage options
Battery, wireless charging and Quick Charge
- Supports Qi open standard wireless charging Works with charging mats from Belkin and others Quick charge charges your iPhone 8 really fast
Taking photos with the iPhone 8
- 12 megapixel camera No portrait mode 4K at 60fps
New features with iOS 13 incoming
- Quick Start setup feature Better photo editing options
iPhone 8 vs iPhone 8 Plus
More manageable size Not as good for smartphone photographers
iPhone X vs 8 Plus vs 8: What’s the difference?
To recap
The iPhone 8 is small, compact, powerful, and will deliver a perfect phone experience for many, especially those that aren’t fussed with all the latest and greatest features, new design and the costs associated with them.
