This is a special year for Apple since they released 3 iPhone versions to celebrate the 10-year anniversary. Apart from the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, we also have the iPhone X with some radical changes and said to be the future of smartphone.
However, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are still attractive options since the iPhone X is out of budget of most average consumers. The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus has a similar design as the previous iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. You can only distinguish between the 2 generations by looking at the back; Apple has replaced an all-aluminum body with a glass back cover. The change in materials doesn’t affect its water and dust resistance, moreover, it enables the wireless charging feature on iPhone for the first time.
In terms of hardware, iPhone 8 has the same LED-backlit IPS LCD displays, 12MP camera sensors, and a home button with Touch ID. Some major upgrades include the new A11 Bionic processor and wired fast charging (50% charge in 30 minutes). It originally came with just the 64GB and 256GB storage option, however, Apple discontinued the 256GB version and replaced with 128GB version in September 2019.
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Similar to previous years, the iPhone 8 versions will come in some different model numbers. Specifically, we have the iPhone 8 A1863, A1905, and 1906, and the iPhone 8 Plus A1864, A1897, and A1898. Apple uses modem chips from different manufacturers (Intel and Qualcomm), so some iPhone models won’t support CDMA networks; you should check the supported networks below carefully before ordering the new phone. Now, let’s check out all the differences.
iPhone 8 (Model A1863, A1905, A1906)
| Model | A1863 | A1905 | A1906 |
| Market | United States
Australia
China
Hong Kong
New Zealand
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
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United States
Belgium
Canada
France Germany Italy Spain Mexico
Puerto Rico
Singapore
United Kingdom
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Japan
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| Cellular Bands | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900, 2100 MHz) TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) FDD-LTE Bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 17 (700b MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), 25 (1900 MHz), 26 (800 MHz), 28 (700 APT MHz), 29 (700 de MHz), 30 (2300 MHz), 66 (AWS-3) TD-LTE Bands 34 (TD 2000), 38 (TD 2600), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500) |
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) FDD-LTE Bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 17 (700b MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), 25 (1900 MHz), 26 (800 MHz), 28 (700 APT MHz), 29 (700 de MHz), 30 (2300 MHz), 66 (AWS-3) TD-LTE Bands 34 (TD 2000), 38 (TD 2600), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500) |
GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900, 2100 MHz) TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) FDD-LTE Bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 11 (1500 MHz), 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 17 (700b MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), 21 (1500 MHz), 25 (1900 MHz), 26 (800 MHz), 28 (700 APT MHz), 29 (700 de MHz), 30 (2300 MHz), 66 (AWS-3) TD-LTE bands 34 (TD 2000), 38 (TD 2600), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500), 42 (TD 3500) |
| Part Numbers | SIM-Free
Sprint
Verizon
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AT&T
T-Mobile:
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iPhone 8 Plus (Model A1864, A1897, A1898)
| Model | A1864 | A1897 | A1898 |
| Market |
United States
Australia
China
Hong Kong
New Zealand
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
|
United States
Belgium
Canada
France Germany Italy Spain Mexico
Puerto Rico
Singapore
United Kingdom
|
Japan
|
| Cellular Bands | GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900, 2100 MHz) TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) FDD-LTE Bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 17 (700b MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), 25 (1900 MHz), 26 (800 MHz), 28 (700 APT MHz), 29 (700 de MHz), 30 (2300 MHz), 66 (AWS-3) TD-LTE Bands 34 (TD 2000), 38 (TD 2600), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500) |
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) FDD-LTE Bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 17 (700b MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), 25 (1900 MHz), 26 (800 MHz), 28 (700 APT MHz), 29 (700 de MHz), 30 (2300 MHz), 66 (AWS-3) TD-LTE Bands 34 (TD 2000), 38 (TD 2600), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500) |
GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz) CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900, 2100 MHz) TD-SCDMA 1900 (F), 2000 (A) FDD-LTE Bands 1 (2100 MHz), 2 (1900 MHz), 3 (1800 MHz), 4 (AWS), 5 (850 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 11 (1500 MHz), 12 (700 MHz), 13 (700c MHz), 17 (700b MHz), 18 (800 MHz), 19 (800 MHz), 20 (800 DD), 21 (1500 MHz), 25 (1900 MHz), 26 (800 MHz), 28 (700 APT MHz), 29 (700 de MHz), 30 (2300 MHz), 66 (AWS-3) TD-LTE bands 34 (TD 2000), 38 (TD 2600), 39 (TD 1900), 40 (TD 2300), 41 (TD 2500), 42 (TD 3500) |
| Part Numbers | SIM-Free
Sprint
Verizon
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AT&T
T-Mobile:
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Do you have any question regarding the iPhone 8 model numbers? Leave a comment below and I will try to answer promptly.
HB says
Hello. I see only two models for the Xmax. I’m hoping this means that they are all essentially unlocked. Your carrier will insert their card if you upgrade but they can basically be used on any network. Are my assumptions correct?
Robert says
There is an omission in the “U.S. supported carrier” table for the model number A1863. Both AT&T and T-Mobile are also supported carriers (in addition to the others) in the U.S., as the A1863 has both CDMA and GSM capability. This omission in the “U.S. supported carrier” table falsely suggests that the A1863 is GSM-only.
Tuan Do says
Hi Robert,
That table is not supported carriers, it just shows the countries and carriers of that model number. You can’t buy the A1863 from AT&T and T-Mobile.
Timothy Campbell says
I bought an iPhone on eBay that said it was a 64 GB Verizon phone which should have been MQ722LL/A, but what they send me was a Sprint phone number
MQ752LL/A.
I think Verizon is a better phone than Sprint, but what’s the difference? Should I ask for a partial refund? I purposely purchased a Verizon phone because Verizon said they don’t lock their phones like other companies and I knew I could use a Verizon phone on T-Mobile. You can still use a Sprint phone on T-Mobile does T-Mobile bought Sprint. But if I change carriers I may be losing out. It’s a A1863 Tim Thanks
PF says
I had a Verizon new when I changed net works and it was lock the text goes out from a secondary number I want to erase every thing on it and start over from a factory setting with out any of the Verizon soft ware and now have two phones long story the other is a a1906 256 it works great and has better signal most places. It came unlock with no carrier apps.
What I have seen is that carrier software apps do not transfer to different carriers with out problems I hope my problem help you . 🤞 good luck
James MacLean says
I think your 8 Plus Verizon 64GB Gold should be MQ982
Tuan Do says
Yes, you’re right. I’ve just updated the post.
Thanks
Jennifer Donofrio says
I have a iphone 8 plus which I purchased with ATT in March. Model is A1897/MQ8W2LL/A. I was told by Verizon that I would be able to use this with Verizon. I had the phone unlocked by ATT. Was I lied to – will this phone not work with Verizon. Will I be limited. Any help would be appreciated.
Kevin says
As far As I know Verizon is starting to use GSM bands, so you’ll be good. Thats why it can be used. Search up their Cellular Bands.
Abby says
If I buy an A1864, Will I be able to use it on GSM networks in Europe?
Beyza Irem Atabey says
Hi, I want to buy an IPhone 8 Plus from the US and I want to use it in Turkey. Since I won’t be able to use the specific sim card phones, the only option is to buy a sim-free phone. Do you know if the sim-free one has international warranty? Because I can’t come to the US to just to fix it.
Promesse says
Which model of the iPhone 8 plus is factory unlocked and will work with any carrier worldwide?
Martina Gunst says
Hallo und guten Tag,
was ist hier der Unterschied bei den Geräten “iPhone8 64GB Space Gray – Modell A 1905” mit der Part No.: MQ6G2ZD/A + MQ6G2CN/A?
Im Voraus vielen Dank.
Peter says
I have an iPhone 8 A1863 that I bought unlocked from Apple. I initially used H2O carrier, which is good in the US but no international roaming. I recently switched to T-Mobile which allows international roaming. However roaming did not work (Canada and Peru) and I kept getting an error that I didn’t have an international roaming subscription. After many many hours with T-Mobile and Apple, and trying many fixes, what finally worked was a factory reset as a new phone and MANUALLY reloading apps to clear residual settings (I presume with H2O) that were blocking roaming. At one point T-Mobile and Apple were even telling me that I needed the A1905 model for these countries instead of the A1863. But that didn’t make sense since the A1863 covers all the bands of A1905 plus CDMA. Just a watch out for those that may run into the same problem.
Kitty says
Wow, this is great information! Thank you!
I am moving to an iPhone. I live in a fairly remote area and though I have no trouble with my LG V10, my husband has trouble with reception on his old iPhone. Please tell me if one of these is better for signal reception than the other: iPhone Xr or iPhone 8 plus.
I will use this phone on the T-Mobile service, but am planning to purchase an unlocked, SIM free phone. Is the Qualcom modem still “better” than the Intel for signal reception? Thank you for your help.
Zahin Mahmud says
How I can use the iphone 8 plus model
A1897 which IEM number 35 950008 312646 2 in Bangladeshi GSM MOBILE NET
James E Ricketts says
Iphone 8+ 256 Model 256GB Silver MQ9A2LL/A
What does that mean to me in terms of function and performance”
Danilo says
Hello
I have the model MQ8E2LL/A with broken screen and i want to know if there is any trouble with the compatibility replacement because i want to buy it at Amazon but have that little question. Hope you should help me.
Thanks
J says
It’s the Japanese model so it’s only directly available in Japan, and it has a bunch of unique restrictions to comply with the Japanese market. It’s also often difficult to service outside Japan due to supply-chain and parts restrictions
James E. Bainbridge says
Thank you, just trying to buy a refurbished I8, and after doing many eBay to Amazon, etc comparisons I had most of the information needed. After reading through your very thorough model comparisons for bands, part numbers, etc.. awesome man, wish I had found this info sooner, I can help, ffs actually help others who need to know all, part of where this phone works! Thank you!
Ivan says
What’s the biggest different between MRT82LL/A vs MRTK2LL/A
LJ Smiley says
I am looking for and 8 plus model that will be compatible with US Cellular in the US, and with Movistar in Panama.
Please advise which model (s) will work. Thank you.
George says
If i buy an iPhone 8 Plus model A1864 unlocked for metro pcs, will it work on any network in the U.K.? I know metro works with T-Mobile…
randy says
my iphone is MQ9D2LL/A but it is a 64GB could I have the roung software?
🧐 says
Why doesn’t your list include any of the 8 plus 128gb models? I told somebody they don’t exist, who was selling one, based off of your page
Tuan Do says
I’ve updated the post. The new 128GB model replaced the 256GB just a few months ago.
Yoselyn says
Mi iPhone es modelo MQ9F2LL/A
A Scott Buchman says
I’m confused just bought Iphone 8 a1905 is this compatable with Iphone 8 plus.Is one better than they other,Ionly have at&t service where I live and no longer travel much.
Zee says
I phone 8plus model A1897 working with Pakistan network are not tell me sir please
Rana says
IPhone 8 plus model 1897 can it global or gsm.it can unlock in bangladesh.
Steven says
The MQ6L2LLA is a sim free phone, but I see it has a sim tray, will it accept a sim or not, thanks in advance
Eduardo says
Hola si me aparece el modelo del iphone pero me aparece que es sin tarjeta sim eso que significa? quiero saber que compañía es originalmente es un 8 plus MQ8E2LL/A
Ruby says
Hey I was wondering if a specific version of the iPhone 8 Plus has the feature of turning off the camera shutter sound, because I know that some iPhones can’t turn it off even on silent mode. (Because of reasons for being sold in Korea and Japan). When buying a iphone how would I know that it would be able to turn off the camera shutter sound. Thanks
M says
Hi. Is the battery the same model for all iPhone 8 Plus models?
Thank You