A final word on the glass rear too – we prefer the way it looks and feels versus the metal body of the iPhone 7 and co., but it also means it’s even more slippery. Touch ID Fingerprint Sensor Built into the Home Button, Barometer, Three-axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Bluetooth-Tethering, AirPlay, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Bluetooth, USB-Tethering, Wi-Fi, Dual Band Wi-Fi, NFC The Apple One free trial includes only services that you are not currently using through a free trial or a subscription. Plan automatically renews after trial until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.

However, in terms of size, shape and look the iPhone 8 uses the same form factor as the iPhone 7, 6S and 6, and from the front it’s almost impossible to differentiate between the four generations of handsets.

iPhone 8 vs. iPhone 7: Build

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are splash, water, and dust resistant and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes). Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty. B20, B7, B34, B18, B29, B25, B1, B2, B5, B8, B12, B13, B17, B19, B38, B39, B40, B41, B4, B28, B26, B30, B66, B3

While on paper this may seem like the same old story of Apple refusing to be pushed on upping specification, it hasn’t left the display alone completely, adding True Tone display technology to the panel. Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately) 6 Available space is less and varies due to many factors. A standard configuration uses approximately 11GB to 14GB of space (including iOS and preinstalled apps) depending on the model and settings. Preinstalled apps use about 4GB, and you can delete these apps and restore them. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version and may vary by device. It all works, the design is functional, and it’s not a bad-looking handset – but glance at that price tag and it’s hard not to feel a little short-changed on initial inspection. Other highlights on this iPhone 8 include boosted stereo speakers said to deliver better bass, an oleophobic coating to prevent fingerprints and smudging, water and dust resistant build (IP67), and the convenient Touch ID feature which also facilitates Apple Pay. iPhone 8: Price UKHearing Aid Compatible, Hands Free Communication, Voice Control, TTY Support, Adjustable Handset Volume, Adjustable Ringer Volume, Display Zoom, Text-to-Speech, Vibrate, Screen Magnification, One-Hand Mode Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope Sensor, Accelerometer (G-Sensor), Motion Sensor, Magnetometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more about iPhone and the Environment Apple Retail UK Limited acts as the credit broker and not the lender. Pricing is before the application of a trade-in credit. Monthly pricing requires a 24-month instalment loan with 0% APR from Barclays Partner Finance, which is a trading name of Clydesdale Financial Services Limited, a member of the Barclays Group. Clydesdale Financial Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register number: 311753). Registered in England. Registered No: 2901725. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London, E14 5HP. Subject to application and status. Full terms apply.