Refurbished iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus - Best iPhone on a Budget? (Updated 2023)

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus remains a go-to option within the iPhone ecosystem despite seeing some fierce competition – it has since being laid off by the company.

The newest contenders into this competition congregation are 2022's iPhone line. that is the iPhone 14 lineup which succeeds the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, before which was the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. They are much more powerful than 2017's iPhone 8 Plus – but with iOS 16, the latter has all the newest perks of Apple's latest phones.

Usually, when Apple announces new iPhones, older ones get the boot, but Apple still keeps the iPhone 8 Plus alongside the iPhone 8 as its lineup for affordable iOS devices.

So, if this review gets you curious about the smartphone, it should be easy to seek out and easier on the wallet to shop for.

The refurbished iPhone 8 in Australia represents the swan song for the old iPhone design with a Home button and thick chin bezels, physical features which are kept on within the newer mid-range iPhone SE 2020 and Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen. Apple has kept the iPhone 8 handsets on sale for pragmatic buyers, and therefore, the iPhone 8 Plus is even cheaper with these Black Friday iPhone deals.

Specifications of iPhone 8 And iPhone 8 Plus

Screen

The iPhone 8 comes with a 4.7 inches screen, while the iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5-inch screen.

True Tone Display

The true toned display must be one of the most loved features of iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. Equipped with sensors that measure ambient light, colour and brightness, your viewing experience is highly enhanced in any type of surrounding or environment. The ability to correct white point and illumination according to the surroundings allows the display to immediately adjust the white light from any source. Both these models have a wide range of colour gradient accuracy that provides a more lively and vibrant display.

Camera Specifications

The camera specification of these models is 12 megapixels in the rear camera and 7 megapixels in the front camera. It also provides a 1080-pixel HD video shoot. With these specifications, pictures come out in superb quality. Various modes providing a diverse option for mobile photography and videography. Although the camera specifications are similar in both phones, the sensor on iPhone 8 being larger works better.

Operating System

Both iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus comes with iOS 11 which is one of the most advanced and secure operating systems.

Splash, water and dust resistance.
Another very good feature of these models is that both phones are resistant to water, splash and dust resistant, rated IP 67.

Wireless Charging

In these models, Apple has adopted the wireless charging feature that has been present on Androids for years. This works with Qi chargers and you can charge your phone wirelessly just like the new phones.

Performance

The next important specification of iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus is the six-core A11 chipset that is accompanied by 4 efficiency cores and 2 performance cores. The efficiency cores are 70% and the performance cores are 25% faster in comparison to the A10 chip. The capability to bind all 6 cores at a single go attributes to its exceptional performance. This makes your phone faster and more efficient in many ways. For example, you can store more videos and photos, the Augmented reality in apps, games and such interfaces look very good.

Battery

The battery of iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus compared to the previous iPhone 7 offer 2 hours more battery life. With a bigger battery of 2675mAh for the iPhone 8 Plus and a smaller of 1821mAh for the iPhone 8, there is no significant difference when it comes to battery life. Both will sustain you for a good 12 hours

The 8 may be a legacy iPhone through and through: if you've owned an Apple handset from the Apple iPhone 6 onwards, you'll know exactly what you're getting with this smartphone. There haven't been too many changes over previous models, except for some, that's a bonus.

Refurbished option

If you are looking to get a new or a Apple refurbished iPhone, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are both very good choices. However, it is pretty hard to find new ones these days.
However refurbished devices are excellent options that not only prolong the device life but also bring down the price even more. This can be appealing if you are looking for a more affordable option.

While it's going to not offer much over its direct predecessor, the iPhone 8 has enough about it to form it an exciting upgrade for those with older iPhone handsets. It also enjoys all the goodies in iOS 14, like widgets, Dark Mode and a variety of app speed increases, so you'll make the foremost of your iPhone experience.

Prices

The biggest advantage the iPhone 8 and iPhone Plus has to offer for buyers is that due to the fact that it is already a couple of year-old models, it offers a good price deal for its performance. This permits retailers to offer better discounts on the handset. The Apple iPhone 8 256gb is priced at $379 and the Apple iPhone 8 Plus 64gb price starts at $395.