Apple iPhone 8 Price in Singapore & Specifications

iPhone 7 vs iPhone 8 Specs Comparison

Design and Display

Although the iPhone 8 comes with the traditional 4.7-inch Retina HD display like the iPhone 7, the smartphone is slightly bigger and heavier than the iPhone 7 due to Apple's big switch from an aluminium exterior to a glass chassis.

• iPhone 8 - 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm; 148g
• iPhone 7 - 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm; 138g

Nevertheless, it offers more durability and is even believed to have the most robust chassis compared to the older iPhones. Its compact and comfortable size allows you to slip it into your pocket easily, making it one of the best handsets on the market for convenient one-handed operation.

Identical Cameras, But With Improved Features

The iPhone 8 sports a 12-MP rear camera with an aperture of f/1.8, HDR, and optical image stabilization, as well as a 7-MP front camera with an aperture of f/2.2. It’s designed to be easy to use; just point and shoot and you’ll get a decent photo. These camera features can also be found on the iPhone 7, hence not much upgrade has been done to the physical cameras.

However, something you might not find in the iPhone 7 is the sensor that offers “deeper” pixels and further reduces cross-talk and improves accuracy. Snapping photos is larger and faster as it pulls in more light and lets you capture moments more instantaneously. Even in a variety of different lighting conditions, indoor and out, you can confidently take great shots with its True Tone technology that adjusts colour temperature according to the surrounding lights.

Faster, Higher-Performing Processor

While the iPhone 7 holds the A10 fusion chip that allows for a lightning-fast processing speed with its quad-core processor, its successor is packing cutting-edge hardware under the hood. In the newer model, Apple adds the incredibly fast A11 Bionic chip. It combines two high-performance cores with four high-efficiency cores and has an Apple-designed GPU inside. With that, the device is slick and speedy when navigating and running apps and games.

Same Battery Life but With Wireless Charging Capability

Both Apple models share a similar battery life that lasts for about the same number of hours for all forms of uses. This includes talk time, internet use, video playback, and audio playback.

Nevertheless, iPhone 8's rapid wireless charging capability makes up for its weak battery capacity. The smartphone can charge much more quickly than its predecessor, provided that you use Apple's fast charger, which requires a separate purchase. The downside of its wireless charging capability though is that it merely operates at 7.5W, which is much lower than the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 that can charge at up to 10W.

All in all, the iPhone 8 has the best of both worlds - it has some features of the iPhone X and iPhone XR while certain features of the iPhone 7 remain. With overhauled internals and minor tweaks in terms of its design, the successor of iPhone 7 does everything better than ever before.

What is the price of the iPhone 8 in Singapore?

Apple iPhone 8 Singapore Price

Released in September 2017, the iPhone 8 is officially priced at S$729 for 64GB and S$799 for 128GB on Apple Online Store. As of recent, the cheapest price you can get for this model in Singapore is S$647, available on Qoo10.

What is the price of the iPhone 8 Plus in Apple Store?

The iPhone 8 Plus price in Singapore is $899 for 64GB on Apple Store, whereas the 128GB model is priced at $969 on the website. The phone is available in space grey, silver, and gold colours.

What's in the box of Apple iPhone 8?

Coming in the bundle with iPhone 8 includes a pair of EarPods with lightning connector, 3.5mm to Lightning adapter, a Lightning to USB cable, a 5W USB Power Adapter, information pamphlets, and the Apple logo stickers.

How long will an iPhone 8 last?

Based on the pattern of previous Apple iPhones, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus can continue to receive support and update for around 5 years. Since both phones were released in September 2017, they should probably last up to 2023, and they will likely lose software support by then. This could be a part of Apple’s strategy in pushing the sales of their new iPhone series as iOS continuously gets upgraded, resulting in old iPhones losing support for the latest iOS.

Does iPhone 8 need a screen protector?

Although the front screen of the iPhone 8 is made of durable Corning glass (not Corning Gorilla glass, but a special glass formulated specifically for Apple), a screen protector is recommended to prevent the screen from cracking after accidental drops. You may also opt for one with anti-blue light or privacy filter to reduce eye strain in the long run.

What’s the difference between iPhone 8 and iPhone SE 2020?

Since the release of the new iPhone SE 2 on 24 April 2020, many Apple aficionados have drawn comparisons between both the iPhone SE 2 and iPhone 8 due to a strong resemblance of their size, shape and weight. The similarities of both iPhones include:

• Measures 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3mm and weighs 148 grams
• 4.7-inch Retina HD, 1334 x 750 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio
• True Tone, wide colour, 625 nits of brightness
• IP67 rating for water and dust resistance (up to 1 metre for 30 minutes)
• Similar battery capacity of 1,821mAh
• Qi wireless charging capability
• Single 12MP, f/1.8 wide camera with 5x digital zoom and a vertically aligned flash
• 7MP, f/2.2 selfie camera
• 326 ppi density

Here’s a table that shows the primary differences between both phones: