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
|
United States
Belgium
Canada
France Germany Italy Spain Mexico
Puerto Rico
Singapore
United Kingdom
|
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.
Jose Haber says
does the new A11 Bionic processor integrates a gigabit LTE modem? — the A10 doesn’t include any LTE modem
Tuan Do says
No, the A11 Bionic doesn’t have a built-in LTE modem, and the Gigabit LTE of Qualcomm’s modem is even disabled.
Dung Ly says
Good morning Tuan,
Can you tell us iPhone 8 model A1905, IMEI 3594980822686271905 can be used in Vietnam?
Thank you very much for your help
Dung~
Juno says
Hi Tuan what model A number sim free for iphone 6s plus . Thanks
laura D says
I want to purchase an iphone 8 Plus. I now have tmobile. may switch to verizon or At&T but ive read different models work on different networks.
Rafael Barbosa says
BUENOS DÍAS
COMPRE UN CELULAR EN JAPÓN, EL iphone 8 PLUS MODELO A 1898
SE PUEDE USAR EN COLOMBIA?
EL OPERADOR DE COLOMBIA SE LLAMA CLARO, Y DICE QUE: SE REQUIERE RED 4G LTE EN BANDA 7 o 2500 MHz una SIM card 4G una version de Software LTE.
este celular cumple con esas caracteristicas?.
gracias.
Snow says
Lol pero NO GRITÉS. Pregúntale a tu carrier de Colombia que bandas de LTE usan and go figure!
Ken says
hello, if I order iphone 8 sim free version from apple web, the model is 1863 or 1905?
Tuan Do says
You will receive the model A1863.
Cynthia says
I can get an iPhone 8 model MQ6K2LL/A from my work rewards program. I need to know if this is an unlocked model and what the model number is? It says Sim free but the description does not mention if it is locked or unlocked. Will it work with Verizon and CSpire service? I need to order one for my son on Verizon and I’m on CSpire. Thanks
Patrick says
Hello… wich model is better in middle east lebanon A1863 or A1905? and why plz
Sam says
Hello!
Is T-mobile’s iPhone is locked?
And I’ll use in Korea at SK Telecom.
T-mobile & SK Telecom is compatible?
Thanks!
Tuan Do says
Yes, they are compatible but you need to buy an unlocked phone from Apple Store. The T-Mobile version on Apple Store is unlocked.
Sam says
Apple Store is here? apple.com
Thank you very much!
Tuan Do says
Yes, you can buy it online or at a physical Apple Store.
Lars says
Will my sim free A1863 work in Belgium with a belgian simcard( base network)?
Tuan Do says
Sure, it is perfect.
Eric says
I don’t understand why anyone would get any iPhone 8 (not plus) other than the A1906. It has a superset of the other model’s frequencies. What am I missing?
Tuan Do says
Sometimes, they don’t have a choice. An average consumer wouldn’t know there are different iPhone 8 models, they thought all are the same. Besides, you can’t tell the difference when using them on GSM networks.
Tristan Brown says
I am trying to understand precisely the differences you reference.
Prabir says
If I buy an unlocked iPhone 8 (model A1863) or iPhone 8 Plus (Model A1864) from Apple Website, will they work with ATT or Tmobile? I don’t see they are listed here.
Also will those model will work in India?
Tuan Do says
Sure, they will work on AT&T and T-Mobile. The table above shows the iPhone models that those carriers are selling. All of them are great for India.
Prabir says
Thanks for your reply, so that means it’s better to by an unlocked version and then use it with any carrier like AT&T and T-Mobile including CDMA network with Verizon and Sprint.
Martin Tavander says
So if I understand it correctly I can buy an Iphone in Japan (a1906) and use it in Sweden with my swedish sim card?
Rob says
Har du testat? Gick det bra?
Tuan Do says
Sure, as long as you buy an unlocked phone and don’t mind the shutter sound.
Raymond says
Hi,
I’m based in US and current using ATT as carrier. And frequent travel to Hong Kong, China, Taiwan.
My current i-phone 6 is from ATT which not able to use China LTE band, no matter roaming or insert the local SIM
If I buy the iphone 8 plus at ATT retail shop which means I will suffer the same problem as the model will be A1897.
So I need to buy iphone from the Apple store with sim-free version, which their phone will be A1864
Tuan Do says
Hi Raymond,
The situation is different now, all of the models are compatible with 4G networks in China now. You should buy from Apple Store since it’s unlocked.
Luis says
Hi, if I get the A1897. This phone is unlooked?, if so, can I use it Puerto Rico with t-mobile or sprint?. Can I use it sim free? Thanks Tuan.
YG says
Hi!
Would you let me know model name of iphone8 and iphone8 plus in South Korea?
(e.g iphone8 : A1905, iphone8 plus : A1897)
Cori says
if u by one for om canada ontario snapdragon or intel i have the 7 plus
Tuan Do says
Intel.
cori says
really intel sucks i already had to take my phone for fix for 2 times antenna issues i hate intel
Micheal Calvin says
The back cover of iPhone 8 does not specify the model number as iPhone 7 and 7 Plus does. Where can I find the model number of iPhone 8 plus?
Tuan Do says
You can find it on the box.
tarkan says
Hi ,
what about the lte modems ? are they the same like in 7 and 7 plus ? because the a1784 has intel modem (xmm7360) with speed and connection problems.Meanwile a1660-a1661 used the qualcom MDM9645M which performed much better. So what is the situation now with 8 and 8 plus ?
Tuan Do says
Apple upgraded LTE modems but the situation is the same, you can check out this post https://www.techwalls.com/iphone-x-a1865-qualcomm-a1901-intel-modem/
L says
Hey, thanks for your reports. If I will buy a iPhone 8, model A1863 will it work in Germany as perfect as anything else? Because another model is recommended for Germany. Thanks for your help!
Tuan Do says
It’s perfect as long as you buy an unlocked phone.
JVu says
If I buy an unlocked iPhone 8 Plus off of Apple’s website, what model will it be? Also, the cellular service I use, called Consumer Cellular, uses towers from both AT&T and T-Mobile, and they sell a sim card that requires the phone to be an unlocked GSM phone. Will the iPhone I buy off of Apple’s website work with it?
Tuan Do says
Absolutely, just buy the sim-free A1864.
John Caruso says
Hey the part number MQ8D2LL/A is the same for both the Verizon, Sprint, Unlocked 8+ and the AT&T 8+. Online I can only find the part number so are they both the same and compatible with GSM/CDMA? Is the T-Mobile one the only 8+ not compatible with CDMA?
Tuan Do says
No, they have different part numbers. I’ve just updated the post, please check again.
Gabriel Lopes says
Hi, I would like to know which model of the Iphone 8 would work in Brazil? Is the 1905? Do you know if I can buy it unlocked in best buy and will work in Brazil? Thank you.
Tuan Do says
No, don’t buy it at Best Buy. You should buy it directly from Apple Store, it’s unlocked and works well in Brazil.
Marcelo Macuco says
At Apple.com the unlocked iphone 8 is the same as the sim free? Which model do I buy to work in Brazil?
Thank you.
Tung says
My model is mq8j2ll/4. A1864 but it comes with sim card and work on h2o. Can someone help configure data profile network?
Chung says
Hi, my iPhone 8 model number is “A1906” and also this model is available in Japan only. Machine code is ‘iPhone10,1’.
This means, Did the “A1906” iPhone 8 used the Qualcomm’s modem? I think that International Model(A1905) will use the Intel’s modem, also Other country’s model will use Qualcomm’s modem
INGRID says
BOM DIA, O MODELO 8 PLUS A1864 COMPRADO PRA USAR NO BRASIL , NAO TEM GARANTIA APPLE MUNDIAL ?
Ken Hall says
Hi, so the A1863 8 plus will work okay in the UK on 3 network as long as I buy the unlocked one, is that correct?
Mk says
A1905 ITALY:
Vodafone
Wind
ken hall says
Sorry I men’t to say 1864 model number
Patrick B says
If I buy an iPhone 8 from Hong Kong, can I use it in Canada? Which model number will I get? Thanks
Edilson Silva says
Boa tarde.
Quais os modelos de Iphone 8 e 8 PLUS funcionam no Brasil e quais tem garantia Apple ?
Scott says
I am currently with T-Mobile and am looking to upgrade to an iPhone 8+. However, I want to make sure the phone will work when I travel home to Australia next year. I would prefer to buy from T-Mobile as I can get a significant discount on the plan I am on, but I am concerned about the compatibility of the A1897 model in Australia (Apple website only list the Australian carriers under the A1864 model). The only difference I can see on the Apple website is that the A1864 model offers CDMA as well (GSM seems to be the same as the A1897 model).
So, my question is whether the A1897 model (iPhone 8 Plus) will work on the Australian networks?
Tuan Do says
Yes, the T-Mobile version will work on GSM networks in Australia. However, people still prefer the A1864 since it has a better modem chip. I had a guide for iPhone X and it’s applicable for iPhone 8/8 Plus https://www.techwalls.com/iphone-x-a1865-qualcomm-a1901-intel-modem/
Lee says
Why does the Japanese version of iPhone A1906 and A1898 offer more cellular bands? Does that mean it’s more versatile for travelers? I know that they sell unlocked (sim free) versions at their Apple Store, and based on the specs, it seems like a more viable option for people currently touring in Japan. It’s being sold here for 89,800 yen, which converts to 798 USD…. plus it seems you get a tax exempt if you bring your passport.
Will this phone be a better option than the US sim free version for heavy international travelers???
Tuan Do says
You won’t benefit from the extra bands in other countries since those extra bands are used in Japan only. Also notice that the A1906 and A1898 has a mandatory shutter noise when taking photos.
Lee says
Wow that was a huge red flag that I completely missed… I almost bought an iPhone here in Japan and would have regretted every time when taking photos… Thanks for the heads up!!
Yavuz says
Unfortunately i bought a1898 from japan since i dont know this. How about LTE? I want to use this phone in Turkey and i wonder if LTE will work properly??
CJ says
I would like to know if iphone 8 any model will work with KT Olleh in Korea?
Isela says
Hi,
I would like to know if its possible to use Apple Pay with cards of differents countries (like Spain or USA) in the new iphone 8 plus model A1898 (Japan) or there are any restriction and only works with japanese cards and in Japan, because for work I travel a lot.
Now I’m using Apple Pay function in an iphone 6s (Spain model) in USA and SPAIN
Thanks
Txe
Rodrigo says
is it possible to buy in the United States the model 1897 sim free?
Thanks
thomas says
Hi, I recently purchased an Iphone 8 Sim Free version at the apple store ( model A1863), but I don’t understand, on the apple website it seems there is a A1863 GSM and a A1863CDMA, so which model did I get ?
And moreover I will go back to France with this phone, so will I be able to have 4G even if I have the CDMA model ?
Tuan Do says
No worries, the A1863 is compatible with both GSM and CDMA, so you can use it in France.
Habib says
Hi , I’m always in travel and use different sim carts , such as turkey , Iran , uae. China , Georgia , EU and etc
Please inform me witchone is great for me
I changed my iPhone 7 cause i message and FaceTime didn’t work in Dubai
Best wishes
Habib
Raj says
Is unlocked Model A1864 works with Tmobile carrier in US & with any GSM sim in India?
(Someone else might have asked the same question but i don’t see it here. That’s why repeating it again)
Chris says
Hello, I was just wondering. I won a contest (first time ever!) but couldnt tell if it was unlocked or not. I am waiting to receive it but in the meantime they sent me the model A1864. I was a little confused but maybe you can help. Does that mean that I cant use it with Tmobile…even if its the unlocked version? Thank you for your help!
Helen says
can you tell model A1864 ít Gsm or CDMA and can work in Vietnam . I buy from apple unlock
Tuan Do says
Yes, it works great in Vietnam.
Dharmaraj says
how to unlock the 6s have country lock , the model a1688
remy says
i bought a A1864 and its locked to verizon , this list is off
Tuan Do says
All Verizon phones are unlocked, why do you say it’s locked?
Carlos says
I did too and I called Verizon and they told me that that model was specifically made for Verizon only and that it’s not compatible with any other carrier.
Tuan Do says
They made some changes recently to prevent theft. Now Verizon phones are locked as well, we can only buy unlocked phones at Apple Store.
Imran says
I have recently purchsed a apple iphone 8 plus A1864 to use on gsm network in pakistan, will it work in pakistan?
Espen says
Please confirm if i´m understanding this correctly. The A1864 has built in both GSM and CDMA on all the phones with that model number, and will work the best anywhere in the world, while the A1905 only has GSM, and will only work with GSM carriers?
thanks