Apple iPhone 8 vs Apple iPad Air (2019)
Display
Size
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
16:9
4:3
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
65.34 %
79.41 %
Colors
16 777 216
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit)
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A11 Bionic APL1W72
Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81
Processor
GPU
Apple 3-core GPU
Apple 4-core GPU
RAM
Internal storage
256GB, not expandable
256GB
Device type
Smart phone
Tablet
OS
iOS (13.x, 12.x, 11.x)
iPadOS
Battery
Capacity
1821 mAh
8134 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 18 h (1103 min)
Internet use
LTE: 9 hours; Wi-Fi: 10 hours
Music playback
40.00 hours
Video playback
13.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase-detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Aperture size: F2.4
Flash
Quad LED
Software Features
HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Burst mode, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Digital image stabilization, Panorama, Burst mode, Effects, Exposure compensation, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps)
Features
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light
Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
7 megapixels
7 megapixels
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Form factor
Candybar
Candybar
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.2 oz (177 g)
the average is 20.7 oz (591 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Keys
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors
Gold, Silver, Red, Space gray
Gold, Gray, Silver
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Data Speed
2G Data
EDGE, GPRS
EDGE, GPRS
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Global Roaming
Yes
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
No 3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Profiles/ Protocols
Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Object Exchange (GOEP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile (HOGP), Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), SIM Access (SAP)
Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN)
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO
USB
Lightning
Lightning
Features
Headphones port, Charging
Mass storage device, Video out, Charging
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop
Hearing aid compatible
M3, T4
Internet browsing
Browser
Safari
Phone features
Notifications
Vibration
Organizer
Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Notes
Other features
Voice commands, Voice recording
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR
Head
1.09 W/kg
Body
1.09 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.09 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
EarPods with Lighting connector, Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
Lightning to USB cable, USB power adapter
MSRP
$ 849
$ 779
Availability
Officially announced
Sep 12, 2017
Mar 18, 2019
