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Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Apple iPhone 8
Product A: Apple
81 of 162 known
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Product B: Apple
101 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone 8
69 of 154 fields differ
- 43 different values
- 26 known for one only
- 30 the same
- 55 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AiPhone 6 Plus: 77.8 × 158.1 mm
- BiPhone 8: 67.3 × 138.4 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Apple iPhone 77Reviewifixit.com/Device/iPhone_8Read 7 October 2026Exact iFixit iPhone 8 hardware entry explicitly calls it the successor to iPhone 7. Parallel Plus and X branches are excluded.35Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/iphone-8-plus-vs-iphone-7-plus-features-tech-specsRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are the natural successors to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
Successor
Apple iPhone 6s Plus16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-6S-Plus-Smartphone-Review.151376.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's iPhone 6S Plus review compares it with the iPhone 6 Plus and calls the iPhone 6 Plus its predecessor.17Reviewtechradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/iphone-6s-and-6s-plus-release-date-how-to-get-apple-s-new-phones-1303905Read 23 October 2026TechRadar says the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus take over from the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
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Launch price (US)
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From $6998Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2017/09/iphone-8-and-iphone-8-plus-a-new-generation-of-iphoneRead 7 October 202630Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-8_id10408Read 7 October 202631Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-8/64gbRead 7 October 202632Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/apple/iphone-8Read 7 October 2026
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
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Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
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Water resistance depth
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Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
400.5ppi
325.6ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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PWM dimming frequency
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Front camera cutout
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
Chipset
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPhone 6 Plus
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Typhoon |
BApple iPhone 8
| Count | Core |
|---|---|
| 2 | Performance |
| 4 | Efficiency |
Max CPU clock
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GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
1GB7Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/iphone/specs/apple-iphone-6-plus-a1522-5.5-inch-gsm-north-america-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A1522 overview states 1 GB, common to 16/64/128 GB options. iFixit model specification independently agrees.13Reviewifixit.com/Device/iPhone_6_PlusRead 7 October 2026Exact A1522-inclusive device Specifications directly states 1 GB LPDDR3.
RAM type
LPDDR37Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/iphone/specs/apple-iphone-6-plus-a1522-5.5-inch-gsm-north-america-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A1522 overview explicitly names LPDDR3. iFixit chip and model pages corroborate technology.13Reviewifixit.com/Device/iPhone_6_PlusRead 7 October 2026Exact device RAM row directly names LPDDR3. Capacity and interface not guessed from chip support.
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Storage (nominal)
Storage type
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Memory card
Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AApple iPhone 6 Plus
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 8 | 2.2 | 29 | 1/3.0" | 1.5 | PDAF | Yes |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111940Read 7 October 2026Camera section. One physical 8 MP imaging camera with published 1.5 µm pixel pitch. Optical image stabilisation is explicitly scoped to iPhone 6 Plus. Photo OIS is not used to infer video OIS.9Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6_plus-6665.phpRead 7 October 2026Main Camera table explicitly gives 29 mm equivalent focal length, 1/3.0-inch optical sensor format and PDAF. Existing maker OIS and other cells retained. iFixit Step 14 explains Focus Pixels as phase detection.
BApple iPhone 8
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 1.8 | 28 | 1.22 | PDAF | Yes |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. One physical 12 MP Wide camera with f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilisation.24Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-8_id10408Read 7 October 2026Exact main-camera row explicitly states PDAF, 28 mm focal length and 1.22 µm native pitch. Maker camera Table 4-3 defines P as phase detection and Table 4-4 exact iPhone 8 main camera AF=P. Optical-format size is omitted because DXOMark 1/2.8 conflicts with PhoneArena 1/3. Existing 12 MP/f1.8/OIS retained.28Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Table 4-3 AF key: P is phase detection/focus pixels. Table 4-4 shared exact iPhone 8 back camera AF=P in full-resolution formats. No sensor-format or pitch inferred from cropping or FOV.29Reviewdcfever.com/phones/viewsamples.phpRead 7 October 2026Published original sample metadata Camera make Apple, Camera model iPhone 8 explicitly states Focal length 4.0 mm and 35 mm equivalent 28 mm at full 4032x3024 stills. Corroborates that the static 28 mm camera field is 35 mm-equivalent, not physical lens focal length. No sample exposure, location or performance measurements stored.
Number of rear cameras
1
1
Main camera
8MP
12MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
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Maximum photo digital zoom
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Flash
True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111940Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Maker name.
LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker wording.
Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Auto HDR for photos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111940Read 7 October 2026Camera section. Explicit published features.
Live Photos with stabilization, Auto HDR for photos, Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos, RAW photo capture via AVFoundation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicit published features. Historical beta qualifier retained where stated.27Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Table 4-1 states wide-gamut capture and RAW photo capture on the back camera. Existing Live Photos and AutoHDR retained. RAW requires a supporting app, not a claim that stock Camera exposes RAW. No portrait mode from Plus/X is transferred.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 6 Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111940Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section. Only 1080p30/60 is resolution-scoped. Unscoped 120/240 fps slow-motion claims are not assigned an invented resolution.9Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6_plus-6665.phpRead 7 October 2026Rear Video table explicitly scopes 720p at 240 fps. Existing maker 1080p60 row retained. This is capture rate, not slow playback rate.
BApple iPhone 8
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 4032 | 3024 | 30 |
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 3264 | 2448 | 30 |
| 2592 | 1936 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1440 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
| 960 | 540 | 60 |
| 640 | 480 | 60 |
| 480 | 360 | 60 |
| 352 | 288 | 60 |
| 192 | 144 | 60 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Highest capture rates include slow motion. 1080p/720p slow-motion limits checked separately for this exact model.25Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple device capture-format Table 4-4 explicitly names iPhone 8 in the shared exact-camera table. Key Table 4-3 defines Dimensions as captured-video pixels and FPS as supported capture rates. Maximum per resolution across published 420v/420f formats is stored. HRSI still dimensions are excluded. These AVFoundation formats require app active-format selection and are not all exposed by the stock Camera app. Existing native Camera modes remain documented subsets.
Max video resolution
1920 × 1080px
4032 × 3024px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111940Read 7 October 2026Video Recording section explicitly lists Slo-mo 120 fps or 240 fps. Maximum recording rate is 240 fps, resolution is unstated and is not assigned to a rear video mode row.3Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.htmlRead 5 October 2026Shoot video section explicitly distinguishes Slo-mo recording frame rate from the separately edited slowed playback segment. Faster recording frame rates produce larger video files. Exact model technical specification supplies the 240 fps recording maximum.
Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPhone 6 Plus
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 1.2 | 2.2 | 31 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111940Read 7 October 2026FaceTime HD Camera section. One physical front imaging camera. 720p recording has no published fps here, so no front frame-rate row is written.9Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6_plus-6665.phpRead 7 October 2026Selfie Camera table explicitly gives 31 mm equivalent focal length. No autofocus absence inferred. Existing maker aperture and resolution preserved.
BApple iPhone 8
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 7 | 2.2 |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 6 Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BApple iPhone 8
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3088 | 2320 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1440 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 60 |
| 960 | 540 | 30 |
| 640 | 480 | 60 |
| 480 | 360 | 30 |
| 352 | 288 | 30 |
| 192 | 144 | 30 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact FaceTime HD Camera section explicitly states 1080p30. Other models without stated front fps remain unknown.26Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple device capture-format Table 4-5 explicitly names iPhone 8 in the shared exact-camera table. Key Table 4-3 defines Dimensions as captured-video pixels and FPS as supported capture rates. Maximum per resolution across published 420v/420f formats is stored. HRSI still dimensions are excluded. These AVFoundation formats require app active-format selection and are not all exposed by the stock Camera app. Existing native Camera modes remain documented subsets.
Front autofocus
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Microphones
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Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111940Read 7 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz frequency ranges.
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111940Read 7 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 291Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111940Read 7 October 2026Exact A1522 GSM LTE list, excluding other model bands.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact A1863 LTE bands. No worldwide union of regional hardware.
5G bands
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5G modes
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5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Bluetooth
4.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111940Read 7 October 2026Current maker technical specification. For iPhone 6 and 6 Plus this is a later software-era claim, not the original 2014 launch specification. See exact later iOS 9-era security support source.6Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/pdf/security/en_GB/apple-platform-security-guide-b.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth security table page 199 explicitly lists iPhone 6 or later and iOS 9 or later under Bluetooth 4.2 or later. Current exact model spec separately states 4.2. This supports the later software-era claim, not 4.2 at the 2014 launch. No optional speed or packet-length feature inferred.
Bluetooth audio codecs
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NFC
Positioning
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
IR blaster
FM radio
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
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Sensors
Touch ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111940Read 7 October 2026Sensors section. Exact maker list. Touch ID Home-button position has no schema enum and is not misclassified as side-button.
Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact list. Home-button Touch ID on non-X models has no schema position option.
Extra buttons
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
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Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
Battery type
Claimed battery life
AApple iPhone 6 Plus
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 14 |
| Audio playback | 80 |
| Talk time | 24 |
BApple iPhone 8
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 13 |
| Audio playback | 40 |
| Talk time | 14 |
| Web browsing | 12 |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery tables. All stored talk, video and audio claims are up-to wireless claims. Actual runtime depends on network configuration, usage and settings. No unreported detailed test mode is inferred.23Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 7 October 2026Power and Battery explicitly says Internet use up to 12 h. Existing talk 14/video 13/audio 40 claims retained. Maker up to wording and network/usage variability apply. Not a reviewer active-use test.
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
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Wired charging standards
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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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PWM dimming (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
iPhone 6 Plus (Model A1522, A1524): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111940Read 7 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Published coupling rating without conversion.
iPhone 8 (Model A1863, A1905): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. As published, no method conversion.
In the box
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In the box
iPhone, Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111940Read 7 October 2026Exact current maker In the Box list. Current bundle software version is not launch OS evidence.
iPhone with iOS 13, EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111976Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker In the Box list. Source document OS version describes bundle revision, not original launch OS. Included adapter output rating is not published here.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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