iPhone 8

The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, first released in 2017, are no longer a flagship Apple devices, having been replaced by the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. Apple is, however, continuing to sell the iPhone 8 models as a lower cost option right alongside the newer models and the older iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, which are even less expensive.

Priced starting at $599 for a 64GB iPhone 8 or $699 for an iPhone 8 Plus, the two older iPhones are more affordable than the $749 iPhone XR, the $999 iPhone XS, and the $1099 iPhone XS Max.

The iPhone 8 models do not feature the newer edge-to-edge design introduced in the iPhone X, XS, XS Max, and XR, instead offering a Touch ID Home button and thick top and bottom bezels in a 4.7 or 5.5-inch body. There is no TrueDepth camera system for Face ID, but wireless charging is supported.

Apple's iPhone 8 uses an LCD display instead of OLED and the camera is less advanced, but it still takes fantastic photos along with 4K video, and the A11 Bionic processor is fast enough that it will hold up well for years to come.

It is IP67 water resistant and features LTE Advanced speeds of up to 450Gb/s, but it does not have dual-SIM functionality.

If you don't mind missing out on Face ID features like Portrait Mode and Animoji, and don't mind the extra bezel size, the iPhone 8 is an excellent device that will save you quite a bit of money.

If you're torn between the iPhone 8 and a newer iPhone, make sure to check out the iPhone comparison tool on Apple's site to compare devices feature by feature.

WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE IPHONE 8

Apple is allegedly working on a new version of the iPhone 8 that will be released in March 2020 with the aim of boosting its share in the mid-tier smartphone market. The updated iPhone 8 will reportedly continue to feature a 4.7-inch display but will have a new A13 processor, single-lens rear camera, and 128GB of storage.

Apple doesn't often revamp older iPhones with new processors and components, so it's not clear how accurate this information is or if the phone will be positioned as an actual iPhone 8 or something else.

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Specs and Features

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