Apple offers 1080p resolution FaceTime calling on two iPhones not mentioned in the official changelog
When Apple rolled out iOS 14, the official changelog mentioned that iPhone X and later models will receive support for FaceTime video calling at 1080p resolution. However, it looks like two older phones received this feature as well. We’re talking about the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, both of which launched alongside the iPhone X in 2017. Originally all of these iPhones had 720p resolution FaceTime calls, but with iOS 14.2, the iPhone 8 models have also been upgraded.
You can even see the new feature mentioned on the handset comparison page. It should be added that 1080p resolution is only available over Wi-Fi. While this upgrade has now been seen in the iPhone 8, it is not clear exactly when these two handsets got it. . However, according to a report from MacMagazine, it came with iOS 14.2.
It should be added that iPhone 12 models can make 1080p FaceTime calls over Wi-Fi and 5G. The report adds that since the iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 models have the same front camera hardware, 4G connectivity seems to be the only issue for not having a 1080p FaceTime call on the iPhone 11.
Meanwhile, there have been reports that iPhone 12 users are facing network issues like loss of connection while on the move. Most users are on the Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile networks. Apple has yet to make any statement on this matter as complaints keep piling up on the forums. The problem appears to be with all models of iPhone 12 including iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
