Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition now available in India starting at Rs 67,940

The smartphones have been launched under Apple's partnership with (PRODUCT) RED, which is an advocacy group dedicated to combating HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Other (Product) RED devices from Apple include accessories for the Apple Watch, iPhone and the iPad and the Beats Solo 3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones. A part of the proceeds from the sale of these (Product) RED devices goes directly to Global Funds HIV/AIDS grants that help in the work of eradicating the transmission of the virus. Apple claims to have donated $160 million to the Global Fund for the past 11 years, making Apple the largest corporate donors.

"This special edition (PRODUCT) RED iPhone features a stunning red and black colour combination and also offers customers the opportunity to make an impact in fighting the spread of HIV and AIDS," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's VP of Product Marketing, earlier in a statement.

The iPhone 8Where to buy 50249 59978 and iPhone 8 PlusWhere to buy 66497 72999 feature 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays respectively, same as their predecessors. However, they come with a True Tone display, which is said to supports a wider colour gamut and adjust the white balance as per ambient lighting. The two smartphones are powered by Apple's A11 Bionic chipset, which comes with a dedicated Neural engine. The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus feature a glass rear panel, which supports wireless charging and are also IP67 rated dust and water resistant. 

In terms of camera, the iPhone 8Where to buy 50249 59978 is equipped with a single 12MP rear sensor with f/1.8 aperture, whereas the larger model comes with a 12MP dual-rear camera setup with one wide-angle f/1.8 aperture lens and another f/2.8 telephoto lens. The two models support OIS, feature new quad LED true tone flash and come with a 7MP sensor with retina flash at the front. 

With inputs from IANS