I have a 14 pro max, and I’ve had every single iPhone since the iPhone 3GS The iPhone 8 was my favorite phone by far. Unlike the video, this really wasn’t a popular iPhone. It came out about a month before the iPhone X so it was easily forgettable. This was the first phone with witless charging, and had pretty much the same internals as the iPhone X but in its more reliable home button form. I loved this phone.
I've had the iPhone 8 since 2018 and I've really enjoyed having it, it's a great little phone and perfect for everyday moments. I'm looking to upgrade soon because my battery, camera and charging port are on their way out, but I really like the Touch ID and clicky home button and will definitely miss those aspects when I upgrade to a newer iPhone 😢
I’m feeling this I’ve used this phone since 2019ish and since I’m going to college now it’s time for an upgrade. I love the size and the home button so so much, sadly the battery life on mine is god awful now and it’s mad slow, bro is barely hanging on so I’ve decided I will likely upgrade to the 13 mini just to have a similar feel :7
I still use the 8 and been using it since almost 2 years now, and it has not disappointed me. Albeit, the battery life is now at 75% which is very rough, and I have to charge it almost 3 times a day, but running daily tasks on it is a piece of cake as I don't play games. Gonna upgrade to the SE 2020 soon after selling this one, since my budget is tight, and expect to get at least 2 more years out of it.
@@emilsecker7881 you can definitely get far more than 2 years out of it. Apple still gives security updates to older devices. dude should just replace his battery and keep using the phone by the time he’s ready the SE3 will be cheaper and he can get that.
Here in the UK the lowest spec iPhone 8 goes for around £130, so about $167 USD. iPhones over here seem to hold their value incredibly well, even if they are no longer supported by Apple.
I lost my 12 Pro Max earlier this year and had to use an 8 Plus for a few months until i got the new 15 Pro Max. All i can say is, the 8 Plus is still a good phone, perfectly capable and even fun to use as a phone (calls and text specifically). It lacks everything else that makes a great phone today great, but it was pretty cool to get to use it again and it was capable pf doing what it needed to do with no issues.
I got the 8 when it was first released. Only now it's on its last legs. I tossed up with upgrading..... But I'm comfortable with it. It does everything I want. So I bought a brand new still sealed in box. I couldn't be happier.
I have both iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. 8 Plus is my daily driver, and the normal 8 is a backup. I absolutely don’t plan on upgrading them, since I am in love with that beautiful creamy gold colour that no other iPhone model has! 😍 They work perfectly fine, the battery health on the normal size 8 is 86%, and on the 8 Plus is 84%. I charge it usually once or twice a day, but I work in the office so it’s not a problem for me. I have tried my husband’s 13 Pro, but I wouldn’t change my 8/8 Plus for anything, haha! I will use them for as long as they work without issues! 👍🏻
I use an iPhone 8 and I’ve used it for around 3 years now and it is SO durable like I’ve dropped it 10 million times it’s been underwater many times over 2 minutes WITH big cracks and amazing camera!
FR I DROP IT SO MUCH- wasn’t until the passed couple months where it got some scratches on the screen but even those are so subtle- very funny to think abt
I don’t know why people think just because an iPhone no longer gets new features that means you need to run out and buy a new phone. Security updates and app updates will still be available for years to come as well as support from Apple so there’s really no need to avoid buying an iPhone 6s/7/8/X or to replace one already in use. Traditionally jailbreakers stay behind on iOS updates and they’re generally fine and also enjoy the perks of a jailbreak.
Unless I’m missing something, you need the latest iOS to pair an Apple Watch. I’m a late convert to this piece of tech, but it’s now a major part of my inventory, and all 3 of my Apple products (iPhone, iPad and Watch) are running the Public Beta of the new iOS.
@@AnIndepentThinkeri had the 8. It was just trash. Especially the camera. The experience was awesome when i got it and it was still a newer phone out at the time but then it got unbearable and i got the 13mini now. Depends on what you want & need. This current phone should last me a long long time
I have the 14, but I still really miss my OG SE. It was the perfect size, and it just felt more polished and premium for some reason. I just don’t feel that in the newer iPhones, even the Pro models. They just feel glitchy now. Crazy how a budget model feels better in the hand, than the most expensive one. That’s like anything else nowadays, it seems like cheaper things tend to be better than more expensive things.
Had it for 6 years, upgrading to 15 pro today. It's worth upgrading now since battery life went down to 74% (the only downside it has, alongside becoming alittle slow with recent updates), and tech changed so much. I think it still holds against at least non-pro iphone 12. I must say I'm surprised from the build quality of iPhone 8, it has no ceramic shield yet it fell quite a few times (no cover whatsoever) and barely scratched on the *aluminum* edges. I've seen iPhone X and 11 shatter for much less. Also, the design is gorgeous(they are still making iPhone SE out of it)
I purchased an iPhone 8 in early 2018 and in the ~5.5 years I've been using it I've only had to replace the battery once (it lasted that long because I always kept it charged between 40% and 80% so when the battery started to not hold a charge well I stopped doing that and used it normally). Sadly it's already saying the battery needs a service at 89% health even though I had it replaced by Apple, so I'll probably need to replace it in the next few months. I'm also still a massive fan of Touch ID over Face ID. I have an iPhone XR for work so I know what using Face ID is like but I'm just not a fan of it, and I'm also not a fan of swiping up from the bottom of the phone to close apps as it doesn't feel as ergonomic as using the Home Button. I definitely think that cameras on iPhones have shifted dramatically since the iPhone 8. iPhones these days tend to take photos that are more saturated and processed compared to the photos from my iPhone 8 (as long as the lighting conditions are good as you mentioned). In terms of upgrading I do have an unboxed iPhone 13 Mini I purchased last year which I'll probably eventually upgrade to but if I didn't have that I would've happily considered upgrading to an iPhone SE 2022 (the maximum 256 gb capacity is just not as future proof for me). Overall the iPhone 8 has been an amazing phone and I'm happy I owned it! TOUCH ID FOREVER!!!!
I have the 13 mini its great. Perfect upgrade from my 8. Thought id also not like the seiping morion but because theres that little vibration it actually is satisfying to the touch and will eventually make you feel less senseory satisfaction from the home button if toj go back to touch that lol or maybe its just me
@@casswashwash1070 Trying to decipher your comment because of some typos haha. So there's a vibration when you swipe to go home on the iPhone 13? That's interesting. I still haven't opened mine yet but will probably have to sometime soon because my iPhone 8 battery is getting quite bad now.
@@casswashwash1070the only reason I don’t want to get the iPhone 8 is because of the glass back and glass breaks easier but with a case on it does it matter
I like how small and compact iPhone 8 is. I have a 14 pro max, and a 15 pro max, and I still like to go light with a simple 8. It fit's the well in the pants pocket, and has all the necessary features I need when in minimalist mode.
I am currently using the iPhone 8. It’s running iOS 13 and is jailbroken, so I can do whatever I want with it. The software is SO much better than the one I have on my 14 Pro. Everything is way more stable and fluid and, of course, the jailbreak is worth so much on an iPhone. Love it and will keep using it until the battery goes down the 80%’ish route!
Get onto iOS 16. You’re not smart at all, you don’t keep your PC out of date, same goes for your phone. Time to update. Then get a new phone, that piece of crap isn’t getting iOS 17
@@jh5325 The consistency. For example password fill-ins working flawlessly on iOS 13 and almost not at all on iOS 16, the software not over-processing pictures you take (after taking the shot, on my iPhone 14 Pro I have to wait around 3 seconds for the picture to process), not to mention a million bugs and poor inconsistent battery life. On the iPhone 8 with iOS 13 there is not even one of these problems. I think you will see the difference between new apple software and old apple software by comparing iOS 16 to iOS 6. It’s about the consistency.
Still got the 8. Very TOP TIER phone. Love the nostalgia from this iPhone 8 and probably won’t upgrade it for a while. Highly recommend for people that’s in love with nostalgia technology! 😁
What iPhone should I get I had the iPhone 7 but it got stolen should I get the 8 or the 7 the only reason I don’t want to get the 8 because of glass screen but with a case on the 8 does it matter that’s it’s glass
@@Kzkzkzk158 bro trust I still have mine even tho I don’t use it as much it’s still brilliant but it won’t get iOS 17 but it’s fine because phones like iPhone 5s still run today decently 😊
In my opinion it’s still worth it, I am currently using the iPhone 8 it’s a great phone it works good fast enough, as long as you have a healthy battery your good to go as you said.
I just got the iPhone 8 256gb no scratches on front or back no cracks and it’s unlocked with a new battery with 100% health. and it’s working great so far.
I will absolutely miss the 3d touch. I just got mine last month, so this is slightly* disappointing but also reassuring because unlike my iPhone 6 (which is getting pegged all the time while idling) this will serve me with utmost performance until 3-4 years and/or the battery dies *Let’s be honest, iOS 17 doesn’t *really* bring anything new to the table. Just QOL and slightly fancier design.
Not having iOS 17 on A11-powered devices such as iPhone 8 is a bummer but understandable. I do sincerely hope that A13-powered devices such as iPhone 11 series & iPhone SE 2 will not stop at iOS 18 & get slightly longer iOS updates with iOS 19 or iOS 20 as the last iOS to be supported.
i have the 8 and need to leave it behind for the 15. never saw a reason to upgrade until now, partly due to usb-c being feature i wanted for so long, and also how the 8 simply is at the end of its support. i really like smaller form factor phones, i wish the "mini" phones were continued with the 15 series, i would have gotten a 15 mini in a heartbeat. even if they made an SE with a usb-c port i probably would have gotten that too. but the regular 15 will have to do and after 6 years i think it's finally time
Honestly I’ve been following you a few years now Josh and you’ve easily become one of my favorite creators. You’re thorough on your research, and put such quality in your content.
I’m watching this on my iPhone 8 that I got in 12/2017. It’s still going strong. Never had a problem. My battery has lasted because I almost always let it run to under 20%, then fully charge it 100%. It will last longer this way. 👍🏻
Had the iPhone 8 for 5 1/2 years, not because we can’t afford a new phone but due to the fact that I haven’t needed one until now as it has just gotten pretty slow and battery runs out quickly but charges quickly. Upgrading to iPhone 15.
I used an iPhone 8 for just over three years, from February 2020 to April 2023. It worked well until I upgraded to iOS 16; at that point it became laggy, and in the last few weeks I used it I had to have it plugged in almost constantly since its maximum battery capacity was around 79%. (From personal experience, iPhones run poorly on the last operating system they support.) In April 2023 my cousin gave me her old iPhone 11, and two weeks ago I upgraded to the iPhone 15.
i use a 8 iphone as music player the 256gb is very good for multimedia , store movies and cast with airplay, i have a lot of mp3 files that already transfer, i just installed tha gorgeous app "rewound" to feel an ipod classic sensation, i download too and ipod classic wallpaper that make the iphone looks like one, i really enjoy this device
I have an iPhone 8 for about 6 years now, even had a 12 pro but I keep going back to my baby. I just love its pink hue. My question is, can I use the “skeleton” (minus the screen) just the frame and the back glass for the iphone SE 2022?
I bought my 8 refurbished couple years ago or more for $230.00. The battery life is the biggest issue and I would like to have a better camera like the newer ones have. I think I’m gonna save up my money before buying newer. I do want to upgrade!
Last year, I went from the iPhone 7 to the XS, while my kids went from the X to the 13 Pro. I'm really not a fan of the weight of their phone. I'll probably stay with XS until Apple stops giving it the latest iOS - thankfully not til next year - at which point I'm seriously considering swapping to a 13 Mini. It'll most likely be 2nd hand, but I really can't see Apple reintroducing a Mini - unless the next SE uses the discontinued size. Thanks for the vid!
@@emilsecker7881 Had to use an iPhone 6 for about a month, and was surprised at how much I liked the size. Would love the Pro’s “bells and whistles”, but the weight just makes it a definite “No thanks”.
@@emilsecker7881What does it even matter to have stainless steel on your phone? I’ve got an XR, with aluminum edges, and over 5 years it’s accrued some moderate scratches but who’s gonna be closely looking at what the side of my phone looks like? Nobody, not even me most of the time. 13 Mini is still going to be perfect for people who want a smaller phone for years to come.
@pug_63 something to bear in mind is that whatever phone you get, you’ll get used to everything you do or don’t like about it within a couple weeks. If you think a bigger screen and battery would be nice, you’ll get used to a bigger phone quickly - but hey, the minis are cheaper and you’ll just as easily get used to the 5.4 inch form factor as you would 6.1 or 6.7.
I have an iPhone 8 and plan on getting the 15 this fall cause I’ve had it for 5 years, and I didn’t upgrade past iOS 15 cause it slows down your phone, and it has in the past, and the battery degradation is at 81% so it isn’t great but I can deal with it, but the charger port is starting to not work correctly anymore
I had the same issue with my charging port on my 8. If you take something pointy like a toothpick you can dig out a lot of dust and lint from the charging port. I did that a couple of months ago and the port works like brand new now, the Lightning cable even clicks in properly as if the phone is brand new!
1:28 I know it makes absolutely no sense for Apple (pricewise) but i kinda wish they would also release a iPhone SE Plus using the iPhone 8 Plus design. I currently own the iPhone 13 but had the nostalgic feeling of using a classic iPhone device again with the home button and got a iPhone SE 2020... and i really enjoy using it :D
I have been using iPhone 8 for the last six years. I bought it and it was fantastic choice. However, now I can see how cheaper phones (~400 Euros) taking better photos. However, if you know what you are doing it is not a problem because still hearing compliments that photos look good. Battery life is a bit an issue. Not too bad but of course it could be way better. Thinking about an upgrade, iPhone 15 or even something cheaper as Google Pixel. In conclusion, it was and still is a great phone.
The iPhone 8 is beautiful. I want to buy it for the white bezels but the battery of after market phones are severely degraded. If they only released the SE in white bezels 😞
Still using my iPhone 8 since 2018. Just a week ago changed the battery for the second time. Otherwise still working great. Might upgrade it when this battery goes bad.
Thanks for this video. I am in a pickle and have to get an iPhone 8 and was worried I would not like it but I'm convinced now that it will do for the time being and it's probably going to be a good temporary phone for a few months
I had an 8 for 4 and a half years. Got it in 2019. Lasted a really long time, liked it a lot, kind of wish that it had been an 8 plus but oh well. Now I've got a 15 pro and my next phone will probably be a 19 pro or something, or if they ever make another mini I would grab that up.
Hey. I just ordered one from the used market to used it as backup phone. Also to be a detox from the mainstream flagship phone. Look at it as a dumb phone but with iOS 😅. The least I could get to still enjoy the apple garden. Great review.
iPhone 8 is fine for 2023 for the lower end user. I don’t use socials or play games tbh. So, If you want it, go for it. Who cares what people say… they upgrade every 5 seconds. They’ll always be paying more on their phone bills lol
the phone is good my sister had 1 sitting around and my 11 broke been using it the 8 is still good just small only downside would b good for a first iphone
I’ve had an 8 since 2019, but the battery is done, and I don’t have enough storage to do anything anymore regardless of backing up everything.. but I love the size and push button.. I’m trying to figure out what to choose.. 🤔
I use the iPhone se3 and i must say the chipset is really making good pictures if you think about the fact that the camera is a grandpa. I love the well rounded curves and I love touchID so it was a no brainer to get iPhone 8 with 4gb RAM and A15 Bionic Beast.
I am using a iphone 8 plus as my daily driver I just updated the iOS it has 256 gb I love fighter print I'd I like the two cameras I like the looks I get when people see me using it
i have an iphone 7 that i love and i know the battery is gonna go soon. i want an 8. (i hate the newer phones and would keep a 5 if i could but i can't. do you know where I should go ge one? on ebay or? i don't know anything about this stuff so i'm totally confused.
i am currently transfering data from my samsung a12 to the iphone 8 with plans to use this for a couple months until i maybe buy an iphone 11..... so if anyone could help me out by telling me if it works alright for whatsapp, social media and calls (maybe other stuff but not really heavy use)
Read this on Swappa, “The iPhone 8 is expected to get upgraded to iOS 17 in late 2023.” Is this not true? If it is true, would you alter your review in any way or wouldn’t that matter?
I have an iPhone 8, I also own a Samsung Note 20 Ultra 5G and a PC, just wasnt sure if replacing the screen and battery would be worth it so I did a quick YT search, amazon has a package deal for $50 to get my iphone back to working as a secondary unlocked phone
My other phone display broke down and I just started using iPhone 8 it’s been relatively good so far the only problem is that I prefer phones with bigger screens and the battery life
I’ve never understood the argument that the SE 2022 is poor value. It’s (at the time) cutting edge power in a phone for $400, only slightly behind the Pro Max phone of its generation. It’s got a nice screen and a nice camera. It’s smaller than a typical $400 Android and lacks some of the bells and whistles you’d find on such a phone, but it also blows a $400 Android out of the water as far as performance, so if you want the best performance on a budget or just really love IOS, it’s a great buy. And…it’s a year and a half old. You can find it refurbished for around half off. For $200 you can get a phone that’s nearly as powerful as the $1100 iPhone 14 Pro Max. If that’s not excellent value I don’t know what is. You simply cannot find a faster phone in that price range. If you want bells and whistles, you could find an iPhone 11 or an older flagship Android for around $200, at the cost of power and longevity of security updates - those are good value too, if they have what you’re looking for, but in the new phone market and refurbished phone market alike the SE 2022 is the best bang-for-buck when it comes to raw power, hands down, not even close.
I agree. Unless you need all the extra lenses (I doubt most people even use the other lenses most of the time) or power the iPhone SE 2022 would be a great phone. A bigger screen might be nicer to watch TV shows or whatever but it's not worth the price tag. I would've happily gone with the 2022 SE if I didn't already buy an iPhone 13 Mini as a replacement. Touch ID is also way more convenient than Face ID IMO.
@@Spacemonkeymojo I don’t worry about the price tag too much when buying a phone, if I’m gonna be using the same phone for 4-6 years and most of the cost of owning a phone’s coming from my cellular plan then it doesn’t make much difference to me if I’m paying an average of $20 a month or $30 a month. But, if you’re unable to pay $50-70 a month for your phone bill for the first two years of owning the phone even knowing that you’ll only be paying $15 a month for the last 2-4 years, yeah, a $400 phone will do a *great* job at lowering that initial two years of bills. Or a $200 refurbished phone’s probably not too tough to save up and buy outright.
@@berk6123 120hz has nothing to do with raw power, I don’t know what comparison you’re trying to make but it doesn’t seem to be a good one. At any rate, when I get a Samsung phone this year I’m going to be turning off the 120hz refresh rate because it’s all but completely pointless, not worth the extra battery it draws. I’m not entirely sure I can even tell the difference side by side let alone appreciate the difference, so to me setting a display to 120hz is like turning on a lightbulb in a room nobody can see. What does it matter that a room’s illuminated if it’s not providing any benefit? It’s just wasting energy.
I dropped and cracked the screen on my iphone 8 Plus several years ago. It's still working fine. Battery still 100%. The only reason I would spend a ton of money on a new phone is because IOS support is ending on mine. Do I need all those security upgrades? I mostly text and ... ummmm, phone people ... on it. I don't use it for buying stuff. I don't need that and don't want all that personal identification info on my phone.
I have never owned an 8 or 8 Plus, but have worked extensively in a software testing job with the 6s and 6s plus, as well as the 7 and 8 to a more limited extent. I also currently own an SE 2. I really like the design of these phones, particularly the plus versions. That being said, I would agree with you that the battery, at least on the standard size models, is too small to be truly adequate. I also own a X that has the same processor as the 8 and 8 plus that I use as a sort-of micro tablet on wi-fi only. It can be a bit laggy, but is largely OK for the low to moderate intensity tasks I use it for (no gaming). It also seems to be more battery efficient than the SE 2, even with a battery that has aged substantially. Sadly though, iPhones continue to lag technologically behind many Android phones that cost far less. My choices on iPhone going forward would be: 1. Buy an SE 3 (extremely outdated design, likely battery issues, decent price if one can find a good deal), 2. Buy a newer design iPhone (more up-to-date design, still not technologically where many much less expensive Android phones are, extremely overpriced IMO), 3. Wait and see what Apple comes out with (a plus size SE with an adequate battery or something along the lines of some of the proposed designs for the new SE 4 might tempt me if technological advancements are incorporated and battery life is good). Otherwise, I am likely going to be going with a lower mid-tier Android for my next phone (half the cost or less of a decent newer design iPhone with most of the same features provided for what I use a phone for, more open software environment, etc). As I don't want/need/use most of the features specific to the Apple ecosystem, moving to Android does not hurt me in that way.
I would recommend an iphone 8 Plus. The 1GB bigger RAM let you play Alien Isolation for example. Also, nicer Full HD Resolution and 2 Cameras. Problem with used iphones is, the price. For the same Price (or just slightly more) you could get a XS or even a 11 on ebay.
Update on my behalf on this phone after getting it 2 weeks after, yes the battery still sucks but honestly im getting used to it. i am planning on buying a powerbank for it when i go to school and when it comes to playing it’s ok if you’re good with just exactly 2hrs of gameplay on some games, i do play alot of roblox on it, it does heavily overheat on some rblx games especially on a very hot day it gets lag but a fan near u helps with the overheat enough. good thing is I don’t really spend much time playing games so im fine with it. using social media and scrolling continuously lasts for me for about 3hrs and 30mins from 95%/90% - 20% till i get to charge my phone again which takes me 3 times a day of charge but playing music on almost full volume on this consumes alot more battery on this phone 😭
@@Omar_Faciobystand overnight it doesn’t really consumes anything i could go all night without charging my phone the battery would still have the same percentage as yesterday but if u have your notifications waking up your screen overtime especially with the vibration on you would obviously lose some few batteries but not much, you can fix that with dnd but just bystand non
late reply, but im getting a iphone 13 pro max coming from an iphone 8. want a bigger screen, bigger battery life and better features (ykwim). if you care alot about ios updates id just get a normal 15, but 14 is fine aswell.
Used an 8 plus for 1+ year and i am using one in ios 14 rn cause i sold mine to upgrade to an xr, it is for sure an good iPhone but im really lookin to use live text and continuity camera on college
That's good bro I have a 8+ I got 2 years ago still enjoy it great phones not every one cares about updates or how old they are that's how apple get u to buy a new phone that does the same thing
I had an iphone se 2nd gen but I had to sell it sadly because of battery problems and overheat. Then I bought a Xiaomi phone... Not my best decision... I will use an iPhone 8 in a few days now. I don't think it's outdated yet. Well it doesn't support any newer iOS versions but it's great on iOS 16. I will see how it performs soon.
I have a 14 pro max, and I’ve had every single iPhone since the iPhone 3GS
The iPhone 8 was my favorite phone by far. Unlike the video, this really wasn’t a popular iPhone. It came out about a month before the iPhone X so it was easily forgettable.
This was the first phone with witless charging, and had pretty much the same internals as the iPhone X but in its more reliable home button form. I loved this phone.
How was the home button more reliable than the touch?
Forreal I love iPhone 8 and 8 plus
@@mee-ho Not the wire no
@@ieditedmyname289because it had been done for years while the X was the first to have the swipe up
I just Ordered a 8 this will be my first iphone
Cancel it. It’s not getting iOS 17. You wasted your money on a 6 year old phone
@@emilsecker7881 yeah, its better to get a mid range- budget android
@@emilsecker7881 maybe that's all he can afford?
@@dizzymarta9078 maybe. But still not the best choice. It’s outdated from the get go and will only get worse as time goes on
Waste of money smh
It's amazing how old the iPhone 8 is. Time really does fly!
I literally still using my iPhone 8 right. Other than the laggy performance these days and pitiful RAM, it' still works and the camera is still good
can u use youtube? i cant
@@hollowSharkz I’m replying to you from my iphone 8 right now
my iphone 8p is fine on ios 15, the other one on 16 is a bit laggy
My iphone 8 with ios 16.3 is verry laggy especially in safari.
i still use my iphone 8 right now as well!
I've had the iPhone 8 since 2018 and I've really enjoyed having it, it's a great little phone and perfect for everyday moments. I'm looking to upgrade soon because my battery, camera and charging port are on their way out, but I really like the Touch ID and clicky home button and will definitely miss those aspects when I upgrade to a newer iPhone 😢
You could get the iPhone SE 2020 and SE 2022.
O wow
I’m feeling this I’ve used this phone since 2019ish and since I’m going to college now it’s time for an upgrade. I love the size and the home button so so much, sadly the battery life on mine is god awful now and it’s mad slow, bro is barely hanging on so I’ve decided I will likely upgrade to the 13 mini just to have a similar feel :7
I still use the 8 and been using it since almost 2 years now, and it has not disappointed me. Albeit, the battery life is now at 75% which is very rough, and I have to charge it almost 3 times a day, but running daily tasks on it is a piece of cake as I don't play games. Gonna upgrade to the SE 2020 soon after selling this one, since my budget is tight, and expect to get at least 2 more years out of it.
Nope. You won’t get 2 more years out of it. Time to upgrade, it’s not getting iOS 17, therefore it won’t be as secure as devices with it
@@emilsecker7881 2nd and 3rd generation SE are getting iOS 17
Trash 🗑️
@@emilsecker7881 thats why im getting the se 2020, it will get support till ios 18
@@emilsecker7881 you can definitely get far more than 2 years out of it. Apple still gives security updates to older devices. dude should just replace his battery and keep using the phone by the time he’s ready the SE3 will be cheaper and he can get that.
Here in the UK the lowest spec iPhone 8 goes for around £130, so about $167 USD. iPhones over here seem to hold their value incredibly well, even if they are no longer supported by Apple.
in australia theyre about $200 refurbished, but for the same price i can buy a used iphone se 2020
Hello, everyone I'm going too purchasers one for my granddaughter a IPhone 8
£130 ? You can pick one up with 90% plus battery health for under £100.
I also live in UK now. You can get better options in back market :)
I hate the UK 🇬🇧
I lost my 12 Pro Max earlier this year and had to use an 8 Plus for a few months until i got the new 15 Pro Max. All i can say is, the 8 Plus is still a good phone, perfectly capable and even fun to use as a phone (calls and text specifically). It lacks everything else that makes a great phone today great, but it was pretty cool to get to use it again and it was capable pf doing what it needed to do with no issues.
I got the 8 when it was first released. Only now it's on its last legs. I tossed up with upgrading..... But I'm comfortable with it. It does everything I want. So I bought a brand new still sealed in box. I couldn't be happier.
I have both iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. 8 Plus is my daily driver, and the normal 8 is a backup. I absolutely don’t plan on upgrading them, since I am in love with that beautiful creamy gold colour that no other iPhone model has! 😍 They work perfectly fine, the battery health on the normal size 8 is 86%, and on the 8 Plus is 84%. I charge it usually once or twice a day, but I work in the office so it’s not a problem for me. I have tried my husband’s 13 Pro, but I wouldn’t change my 8/8 Plus for anything, haha! I will use them for as long as they work without issues! 👍🏻
Time to upgrade. Those things aren’t getting iOS 17
@@emilsecker7881 just because of that? ios 17 isn't that exciting, anyways...
@@emilsecker7881 u know jailbreaking is a thing?
The 13 line color is gorg too its a creamy powder pink like color that looks similar to the 8s imo i had the 8 too i always the goldish pinky phones
@@emilsecker7881that’s not needed lol
I use an iPhone 8 and I’ve used it for around 3 years now and it is SO durable like I’ve dropped it 10 million times it’s been underwater many times over 2 minutes WITH big cracks and amazing camera!
Its durable but you have big cracks lol
FR I DROP IT SO MUCH- wasn’t until the passed couple months where it got some scratches on the screen but even those are so subtle- very funny to think abt
you need new hands
I don’t know why people think just because an iPhone no longer gets new features that means you need to run out and buy a new phone. Security updates and app updates will still be available for years to come as well as support from Apple so there’s really no need to avoid buying an iPhone 6s/7/8/X or to replace one already in use. Traditionally jailbreakers stay behind on iOS updates and they’re generally fine and also enjoy the perks of a jailbreak.
The feature updates make the iPhone experience
@@emilsecker7881Do you computer science magz bruv ?
Unless I’m missing something, you need the latest iOS to pair an Apple Watch. I’m a late convert to this piece of tech, but it’s now a major part of my inventory, and all 3 of my Apple products (iPhone, iPad and Watch) are running the Public Beta of the new iOS.
@@AnIndepentThinkeri had the 8. It was just trash. Especially the camera. The experience was awesome when i got it and it was still a newer phone out at the time but then it got unbearable and i got the 13mini now. Depends on what you want & need. This current phone should last me a long long time
Exactly
i have had my iphone 8s since it came out pretty much, besides runing out of storage occasionally i have had no issues whatsoever and is perfect
I have the 14, but I still really miss my OG SE. It was the perfect size, and it just felt more polished and premium for some reason. I just don’t feel that in the newer iPhones, even the Pro models. They just feel glitchy now. Crazy how a budget model feels better in the hand, than the most expensive one. That’s like anything else nowadays, it seems like cheaper things tend to be better than more expensive things.
Same, I’m on the iPhone 14, I really want a mini iPhone.
Had it for 6 years, upgrading to 15 pro today. It's worth upgrading now since battery life went down to 74% (the only downside it has, alongside becoming alittle slow with recent updates), and tech changed so much. I think it still holds against at least non-pro iphone 12.
I must say I'm surprised from the build quality of iPhone 8, it has no ceramic shield yet it fell quite a few times (no cover whatsoever) and barely scratched on the *aluminum* edges. I've seen iPhone X and 11 shatter for much less. Also, the design is gorgeous(they are still making iPhone SE out of it)
I purchased an iPhone 8 in early 2018 and in the ~5.5 years I've been using it I've only had to replace the battery once (it lasted that long because I always kept it charged between 40% and 80% so when the battery started to not hold a charge well I stopped doing that and used it normally). Sadly it's already saying the battery needs a service at 89% health even though I had it replaced by Apple, so I'll probably need to replace it in the next few months. I'm also still a massive fan of Touch ID over Face ID. I have an iPhone XR for work so I know what using Face ID is like but I'm just not a fan of it, and I'm also not a fan of swiping up from the bottom of the phone to close apps as it doesn't feel as ergonomic as using the Home Button.
I definitely think that cameras on iPhones have shifted dramatically since the iPhone 8. iPhones these days tend to take photos that are more saturated and processed compared to the photos from my iPhone 8 (as long as the lighting conditions are good as you mentioned). In terms of upgrading I do have an unboxed iPhone 13 Mini I purchased last year which I'll probably eventually upgrade to but if I didn't have that I would've happily considered upgrading to an iPhone SE 2022 (the maximum 256 gb capacity is just not as future proof for me).
Overall the iPhone 8 has been an amazing phone and I'm happy I owned it! TOUCH ID FOREVER!!!!
I have the 13 mini its great. Perfect upgrade from my 8. Thought id also not like the seiping morion but because theres that little vibration it actually is satisfying to the touch and will eventually make you feel less senseory satisfaction from the home button if toj go back to touch that lol or maybe its just me
@@casswashwash1070 Trying to decipher your comment because of some typos haha. So there's a vibration when you swipe to go home on the iPhone 13? That's interesting. I still haven't opened mine yet but will probably have to sometime soon because my iPhone 8 battery is getting quite bad now.
@@casswashwash1070the only reason I don’t want to get the iPhone 8 is because of the glass back and glass breaks easier but with a case on it does it matter
I like how small and compact iPhone 8 is. I have a 14 pro max, and a 15 pro max, and I still like to go light with a simple 8. It fit's the well in the pants pocket, and has all the necessary features I need when in minimalist mode.
I am currently using the iPhone 8. It’s running iOS 13 and is jailbroken, so I can do whatever I want with it. The software is SO much better than the one I have on my 14 Pro. Everything is way more stable and fluid and, of course, the jailbreak is worth so much on an iPhone. Love it and will keep using it until the battery goes down the 80%’ish route!
Get onto iOS 16. You’re not smart at all, you don’t keep your PC out of date, same goes for your phone. Time to update. Then get a new phone, that piece of crap isn’t getting iOS 17
how is the software better on a 8 than the 14 pro?
@@jh5325 it’s not
@@jh5325 The consistency. For example password fill-ins working flawlessly on iOS 13 and almost not at all on iOS 16, the software not over-processing pictures you take (after taking the shot, on my iPhone 14 Pro I have to wait around 3 seconds for the picture to process), not to mention a million bugs and poor inconsistent battery life. On the iPhone 8 with iOS 13 there is not even one of these problems. I think you will see the difference between new apple software and old apple software by comparing iOS 16 to iOS 6. It’s about the consistency.
@@emilsecker7881 You must not be very smart
Still got the 8. Very TOP TIER phone. Love the nostalgia from this iPhone 8 and probably won’t upgrade it for a while. Highly recommend for people that’s in love with nostalgia technology! 😁
What iPhone should I get I had the iPhone 7 but it got stolen should I get the 8 or the 7 the only reason I don’t want to get the 8 because of glass screen but with a case on the 8 does it matter that’s it’s glass
@@Kzkzkzk15 Highly recommend getting the SE 2nd model or 3rd model. Those a lot more faster and better value.
@@Kzkzkzk158 bro trust I still have mine even tho I don’t use it as much it’s still brilliant but it won’t get iOS 17 but it’s fine because phones like iPhone 5s still run today decently 😊
In my opinion it’s still worth it, I am currently using the iPhone 8 it’s a great phone it works good fast enough, as long as you have a healthy battery your good to go as you said.
where would you recommend getting one? I'm in the US not UK.
I just got the iPhone 8 256gb no scratches on front or back no cracks and it’s unlocked with a new battery with 100% health. and it’s working great so far.
How much?
I will absolutely miss the 3d touch.
I just got mine last month, so this is slightly* disappointing but also reassuring because unlike my iPhone 6 (which is getting pegged all the time while idling) this will serve me with utmost performance until 3-4 years and/or the battery dies
*Let’s be honest, iOS 17 doesn’t *really* bring anything new to the table. Just QOL and slightly fancier design.
Nahhh I like iOS 17
Not having iOS 17 on A11-powered devices such as iPhone 8 is a bummer but understandable. I do sincerely hope that A13-powered devices such as iPhone 11 series & iPhone SE 2 will not stop at iOS 18 & get slightly longer iOS updates with iOS 19 or iOS 20 as the last iOS to be supported.
That'll make my $120 I dropped on my iPhone SE 2 as an upgrade from my iPhone 7 back in June worth it.
@@oldipodee Wow we both upgraded from an iPhone 7 to se 2 in the same month lmao
@@BlostI know some who wanted the SE 2 cuz the home button 💀
@@Simptendo 💀
@@Blost I’m rockin’ my 12 pro that thing still works great
i have the 8 and need to leave it behind for the 15. never saw a reason to upgrade until now, partly due to usb-c being feature i wanted for so long, and also how the 8 simply is at the end of its support. i really like smaller form factor phones, i wish the "mini" phones were continued with the 15 series, i would have gotten a 15 mini in a heartbeat. even if they made an SE with a usb-c port i probably would have gotten that too. but the regular 15 will have to do and after 6 years i think it's finally time
Honestly I’ve been following you a few years now Josh and you’ve easily become one of my favorite creators. You’re thorough on your research, and put such quality in your content.
I’m watching this on my iPhone 8 that I got in 12/2017. It’s still going strong. Never had a problem. My battery has lasted because I almost always let it run to under 20%, then fully charge it 100%. It will last longer this way. 👍🏻
Your battery backup?
Had the iPhone 8 for 5 1/2 years, not because we can’t afford a new phone but due to the fact that I haven’t needed one until now as it has just gotten pretty slow and battery runs out quickly but charges quickly. Upgrading to iPhone 15.
replace ur battery and upgrade to ios 16.7 mine got very smooth
im still using a iPhone 8 as main in 2023 it still runs like a beast on ios 16.6 and i might even jailbreak it when a new jailbreak comes out
Also I have 90% so it still good in the battary department
@@ErrorTech7000 Time to upgrade to a 15/15 Pro/15 Pro Max. That thing isn’t getting iOS 17
thats the good thing bout this fone
@@GarbanzoBeansFannot really
@@ErrorTech7000liar 😂😂😂😂
Still using the 6, no problems.
Same with my 6s, keep it on a charger and it works fine
I used an iPhone 8 for just over three years, from February 2020 to April 2023. It worked well until I upgraded to iOS 16; at that point it became laggy, and in the last few weeks I used it I had to have it plugged in almost constantly since its maximum battery capacity was around 79%. (From personal experience, iPhones run poorly on the last operating system they support.) In April 2023 my cousin gave me her old iPhone 11, and two weeks ago I upgraded to the iPhone 15.
i use a 8 iphone as music player the 256gb is very good for multimedia , store movies and cast with airplay, i have a lot of mp3 files that already transfer, i just installed tha gorgeous app "rewound" to feel an ipod classic sensation, i download too and ipod classic wallpaper that make the iphone looks like one, i really enjoy this device
I have an iPhone 8 for about 6 years now, even had a 12 pro but I keep going back to my baby. I just love its pink hue.
My question is, can I use the “skeleton” (minus the screen) just the frame and the back glass for the iphone SE 2022?
I bought my 8 refurbished couple years ago or more for $230.00. The battery life is the biggest issue and I would like to have a better camera like the newer ones have. I think I’m gonna save up my money before buying newer. I do want to upgrade!
i own an iphone 8 right now and its been my phone since iirc February 2018. it does the job for me and i am happy
Last year, I went from the iPhone 7 to the XS, while my kids went from the X to the 13 Pro. I'm really not a fan of the weight of their phone.
I'll probably stay with XS until Apple stops giving it the latest iOS - thankfully not til next year - at which point I'm seriously considering swapping to a 13 Mini. It'll most likely be 2nd hand, but I really can't see Apple reintroducing a Mini - unless the next SE uses the discontinued size.
Thanks for the vid!
Don’t go to a 13 mini from an XS. You’re losing stainless steel, and the telephoto lens and getting a smaller screen. It’ll be a huge waste of money
@@emilsecker7881 Had to use an iPhone 6 for about a month, and was surprised at how much I liked the size. Would love the Pro’s “bells and whistles”, but the weight just makes it a definite “No thanks”.
@@emilsecker7881😂😂😂😂 you put yours in a case so shut up about stainless steel pufta!!!
@@emilsecker7881What does it even matter to have stainless steel on your phone? I’ve got an XR, with aluminum edges, and over 5 years it’s accrued some moderate scratches but who’s gonna be closely looking at what the side of my phone looks like? Nobody, not even me most of the time.
13 Mini is still going to be perfect for people who want a smaller phone for years to come.
@pug_63 something to bear in mind is that whatever phone you get, you’ll get used to everything you do or don’t like about it within a couple weeks. If you think a bigger screen and battery would be nice, you’ll get used to a bigger phone quickly - but hey, the minis are cheaper and you’ll just as easily get used to the 5.4 inch form factor as you would 6.1 or 6.7.
My first iPhone was the iPhone 8. It was great but I upgraded to the SE 2nd Gen then the iPhone 14.
Just got one from eBay refurbished for 125.00 bucks Loving it rocking it for 2 months now totally worth it 😂
totally not worth it.
its a great phone in 2023
Apart from horrible battery life, it’s an ok device for 2023.. im still using mine as main driver
How long does your battery on it last on standby?
Sorry to hear that. At least an SE dude....
I had the iPhone 8 from 2018 to 2021 and I miss it. The gold color option was my favorite iPhone color ever
I’m considering an upgrade- ONLY because our time clock company changed & they say the reason I can’t use my 8 to clock in is I need the upgrade🙄
i js ordered an iphone 8 it will be my first phone and it comes on aug 1st!! ❤
I have an iPhone 8 and plan on getting the 15 this fall cause I’ve had it for 5 years, and I didn’t upgrade past iOS 15 cause it slows down your phone, and it has in the past, and the battery degradation is at 81% so it isn’t great but I can deal with it, but the charger port is starting to not work correctly anymore
It doesn’t slow down your phone. Time to update now. You’re missing a lot of security updates. Time to update now.
@@emilsecker7881 it does slow down my phone, sometimes when I switch apps it freezes and it takes like a full minute before it works again
I had the same issue with my charging port on my 8. If you take something pointy like a toothpick you can dig out a lot of dust and lint from the charging port. I did that a couple of months ago and the port works like brand new now, the Lightning cable even clicks in properly as if the phone is brand new!
@@Spacemonkeymojo i did and it still doesn’t work like it used to
@@Spacemonkeymojo you should really Ypres this year. That thing isn’t getting iOS 17
I’m afraid there’ll never be an SE Plus. I think with the Xr eating a little into the regular iPhone sales, Apple have learned a lesson.
Apple really killed the xs sales. Every SE will have home button. But too bad they won’t make XR the next SE. I actually really enjoyed the XR.
My first iPhone. Got it in 2017. Loved it
1:28 I know it makes absolutely no sense for Apple (pricewise) but i kinda wish they would also release a iPhone SE Plus using the iPhone 8 Plus design.
I currently own the iPhone 13 but had the nostalgic feeling of using a classic iPhone device again with the home button and got a iPhone SE 2020... and i really enjoy using it :D
I have been using iPhone 8 for the last six years. I bought it and it was fantastic choice. However, now I can see how cheaper phones (~400 Euros) taking better photos. However, if you know what you are doing it is not a problem because still hearing compliments that photos look good. Battery life is a bit an issue. Not too bad but of course it could be way better. Thinking about an upgrade, iPhone 15 or even something cheaper as Google Pixel. In conclusion, it was and still is a great phone.
just replace the battery bro
The iPhone 8 is beautiful. I want to buy it for the white bezels but the battery of after market phones are severely degraded. If they only released the SE in white bezels 😞
Backmarket has refurbished iPhone 8s with replaced batteries as an option for like an extra 20$
I remember when this was my dream phone in 2018!
Still using my iPhone 8 since 2018. Just a week ago changed the battery for the second time. Otherwise still working great. Might upgrade it when this battery goes bad.
Thanks for this video. I am in a pickle and have to get an iPhone 8 and was worried I would not like it but I'm convinced now that it will do for the time being and it's probably going to be a good temporary phone for a few months
Me with the same space gray 8 for 5 th year in a row already and except the battery, everything is still working smoothly !
I had an 8 for 4 and a half years. Got it in 2019. Lasted a really long time, liked it a lot, kind of wish that it had been an 8 plus but oh well. Now I've got a 15 pro and my next phone will probably be a 19 pro or something, or if they ever make another mini I would grab that up.
Hey. I just ordered one from the used market to used it as backup phone. Also to be a detox from the mainstream flagship phone. Look at it as a dumb phone but with iOS 😅. The least I could get to still enjoy the apple garden. Great review.
A total waste of money. Hopefully you have a more modern iPhone to use as a main
@@emilsecker7881a total waste of time
iPhone 8 is fine for 2023 for the lower end user. I don’t use socials or play games tbh. So, If you want it, go for it. Who cares what people say… they upgrade every 5 seconds. They’ll always be paying more on their phone bills lol
I played higher intensity games on the iPhone 8 and rarely had issues, for $100 it's a steal
the phone is good my sister had 1 sitting around and my 11 broke been using it the 8 is still good just small only downside would b good for a first iphone
Had it for 5+ plus years with cracked back screen still works perfectly fine
Can you make a video about the iPhone XR on iOS 17?
Still using an A+ in 2023 replace the battery last year still going strong love it
I’ve had an 8 since 2019, but the battery is done, and I don’t have enough storage to do anything anymore regardless of backing up everything.. but I love the size and push button.. I’m trying to figure out what to choose.. 🤔
Still have mine but finally just ordered a 14 now that 15 is coming out. It still works fine but I have to watch the battery.
I just had my 8 battery replaced and it lasts me a whole day. I dont do games and just yt, ig, mails and photos
Thank you for the review.
I use the iPhone se3 and i must say the chipset is really making good pictures if you think about the fact that the camera is a grandpa. I love the well rounded curves and I love touchID so it was a no brainer to get iPhone 8 with 4gb RAM and A15 Bionic Beast.
I am using a iphone 8 plus as my daily driver I just updated the iOS it has 256 gb I love fighter print I'd I like the two cameras I like the looks I get when people see me using it
i have an iphone 7 that i love and i know the battery is gonna go soon. i want an 8. (i hate the newer phones and would keep a 5 if i could but i can't. do you know where I should go ge one? on ebay or? i don't know anything about this stuff so i'm totally confused.
I have the 8 now and I’m waiting for se 4
i am using a 7 and i am happy
i am currently transfering data from my samsung a12 to the iphone 8 with plans to use this for a couple months until i maybe buy an iphone 11..... so if anyone could help me out by telling me if it works alright for whatsapp, social media and calls (maybe other stuff but not really heavy use)
Read this on Swappa, “The iPhone 8 is expected to get upgraded to iOS 17 in late 2023.” Is this not true? If it is true, would you alter your review in any way or wouldn’t that matter?
I currently using iPhone 8 (64GB) to replace my iPhone 6 as the software update and some application can’t be used on iPhone 6.
Does the phone get warm even when only used for chatting and browsing?
Oof. That title pains me. I’ve watching this on my own iPhone 8.
Time to upgrade to a 15/15 Pro/Pro Max. That thing isn’t getting iOS 17
@@emilsecker7881nobody cares, im still using regular 7.. I dont need to upgrade, i use it for music and mainly calls and it lasts me a day.
@@emilsecker7881also the 15 didn't even came out yet 🤦♂️
@@emilsecker7881if he’s still using iphone 8 in 2023, upgrading to iphone 15 is overkill.. just go for SE2020
@@emilsecker7881lol bot
I have an iPhone 8, I also own a Samsung Note 20 Ultra 5G and a PC, just wasnt sure if replacing the screen and battery would be worth it so I did a quick YT search, amazon has a package deal for $50 to get my iphone back to working as a secondary unlocked phone
My other phone display broke down and I just started using iPhone 8 it’s been relatively good so far the only problem is that I prefer phones with bigger screens and the battery life
Eh I also like Percy Jackson
I’m currently stuck with an 8 plus on iOS 15, it’s holding up well. Unfortunately the battery is on its last leg
I’ve never understood the argument that the SE 2022 is poor value.
It’s (at the time) cutting edge power in a phone for $400, only slightly behind the Pro Max phone of its generation. It’s got a nice screen and a nice camera. It’s smaller than a typical $400 Android and lacks some of the bells and whistles you’d find on such a phone, but it also blows a $400 Android out of the water as far as performance, so if you want the best performance on a budget or just really love IOS, it’s a great buy.
And…it’s a year and a half old. You can find it refurbished for around half off. For $200 you can get a phone that’s nearly as powerful as the $1100 iPhone 14 Pro Max. If that’s not excellent value I don’t know what is. You simply cannot find a faster phone in that price range. If you want bells and whistles, you could find an iPhone 11 or an older flagship Android for around $200, at the cost of power and longevity of security updates - those are good value too, if they have what you’re looking for, but in the new phone market and refurbished phone market alike the SE 2022 is the best bang-for-buck when it comes to raw power, hands down, not even close.
I agree. Unless you need all the extra lenses (I doubt most people even use the other lenses most of the time) or power the iPhone SE 2022 would be a great phone. A bigger screen might be nicer to watch TV shows or whatever but it's not worth the price tag. I would've happily gone with the 2022 SE if I didn't already buy an iPhone 13 Mini as a replacement. Touch ID is also way more convenient than Face ID IMO.
@@Spacemonkeymojo I don’t worry about the price tag too much when buying a phone, if I’m gonna be using the same phone for 4-6 years and most of the cost of owning a phone’s coming from my cellular plan then it doesn’t make much difference to me if I’m paying an average of $20 a month or $30 a month.
But, if you’re unable to pay $50-70 a month for your phone bill for the first two years of owning the phone even knowing that you’ll only be paying $15 a month for the last 2-4 years, yeah, a $400 phone will do a *great* job at lowering that initial two years of bills. Or a $200 refurbished phone’s probably not too tough to save up and buy outright.
Raw power ? For 400 you can buy samsung a52 which has 120 hz amoled display
@@berk6123 120hz has nothing to do with raw power, I don’t know what comparison you’re trying to make but it doesn’t seem to be a good one.
At any rate, when I get a Samsung phone this year I’m going to be turning off the 120hz refresh rate because it’s all but completely pointless, not worth the extra battery it draws. I’m not entirely sure I can even tell the difference side by side let alone appreciate the difference, so to me setting a display to 120hz is like turning on a lightbulb in a room nobody can see. What does it matter that a room’s illuminated if it’s not providing any benefit? It’s just wasting energy.
I dropped and cracked the screen on my iphone 8 Plus several years ago. It's still working fine. Battery still 100%. The only reason I would spend a ton of money on a new phone is because IOS support is ending on mine. Do I need all those security upgrades? I mostly text and ... ummmm, phone people ... on it. I don't use it for buying stuff. I don't need that and don't want all that personal identification info on my phone.
This was my first phone 4 years with this phone and I’m finally upgrading next month
I have never owned an 8 or 8 Plus, but have worked extensively in a software testing job with the 6s and 6s plus, as well as the 7 and 8 to a more limited extent. I also currently own an SE 2. I really like the design of these phones, particularly the plus versions. That being said, I would agree with you that the battery, at least on the standard size models, is too small to be truly adequate. I also own a X that has the same processor as the 8 and 8 plus that I use as a sort-of micro tablet on wi-fi only. It can be a bit laggy, but is largely OK for the low to moderate intensity tasks I use it for (no gaming). It also seems to be more battery efficient than the SE 2, even with a battery that has aged substantially.
Sadly though, iPhones continue to lag technologically behind many Android phones that cost far less. My choices on iPhone going forward would be: 1. Buy an SE 3 (extremely outdated design, likely battery issues, decent price if one can find a good deal), 2. Buy a newer design iPhone (more up-to-date design, still not technologically where many much less expensive Android phones are, extremely overpriced IMO), 3. Wait and see what Apple comes out with (a plus size SE with an adequate battery or something along the lines of some of the proposed designs for the new SE 4 might tempt me if technological advancements are incorporated and battery life is good). Otherwise, I am likely going to be going with a lower mid-tier Android for my next phone (half the cost or less of a decent newer design iPhone with most of the same features provided for what I use a phone for, more open software environment, etc). As I don't want/need/use most of the features specific to the Apple ecosystem, moving to Android does not hurt me in that way.
iam currently using iphone 8 space gray as back up phone and it still good in everything ❤
I just upgraded from a 8 to an 11 and the switch was soooo good
I upgraded from the 7 to the 11
7/11 before anyone else could say it
the one thing i like from the iphone 8 is the gold
Got a 11 pro from my 8 last year so much better
Please help me, does iphone 8 support mortal Kombat Mobile and mortal Kombat onslaught?
Awesome content Josh. Get well soon!
I would recommend an iphone 8 Plus. The 1GB bigger RAM let you play Alien Isolation for example.
Also, nicer Full HD Resolution and 2 Cameras. Problem with used iphones is, the price. For the same Price (or just slightly more) you could get a XS or even a 11 on ebay.
Update on my behalf on this phone after getting it 2 weeks after, yes the battery still sucks but honestly im getting used to it. i am planning on buying a powerbank for it when i go to school and when it comes to playing it’s ok if you’re good with just exactly 2hrs of gameplay on some games, i do play alot of roblox on it, it does heavily overheat on some rblx games especially on a very hot day it gets lag but a fan near u helps with the overheat enough. good thing is I don’t really spend much time playing games so im fine with it. using social media and scrolling continuously lasts for me for about 3hrs and 30mins from 95%/90% - 20% till i get to charge my phone again which takes me 3 times a day of charge but playing music on almost full volume on this consumes alot more battery on this phone 😭
How long does the battery last on standby?
@@Omar_Faciobystand overnight it doesn’t really consumes anything i could go all night without charging my phone the battery would still have the same percentage as yesterday but if u have your notifications waking up your screen overtime especially with the vibration on you would obviously lose some few batteries but not much, you can fix that with dnd but just bystand non
I still use the iPhone 8+. I am thinking about upgrading. Any recommendations?
late reply, but im getting a iphone 13 pro max coming from an iphone 8. want a bigger screen, bigger battery life and better features (ykwim). if you care alot about ios updates id just get a normal 15, but 14 is fine aswell.
Go for the 13, it costs about $500 and is still new
Watching this on my 8 change the battery been great ever since 😊😊
My battery health is at 83% and laggy. Changing it makes it a new phone?
Used an 8 plus for 1+ year and i am using one in ios 14 rn cause i sold mine to upgrade to an xr, it is for sure an good iPhone but im really lookin to use live text and continuity camera on college
Iphone 8(new) 2/64gb or Samsung a34 5g 6/128gb( new). They are similary priced in my country.
Just got a iPhone 8 for 250$ it’s a good device and fully functional, I do not care about iOS 17 tho
You got played.
@@marckenson305 nah I didnt
That's good bro I have a 8+ I got 2 years ago still enjoy it great phones not every one cares about updates or how old they are that's how apple get u to buy a new phone that does the same thing
$250 for an 8? 😳
@@marckenson305you play yourself with constant upgrades.
just bout this iphone 8 and its grate 🎉 256gb got it for £100 looks brand new 🎉
Bro please Is it still worth it to take the iPhone 8? I'm not a demanding user.Thanks
Even when i upgrade my 8+ will be my backup iPhone
i have the iphone se 3
Great vid!
I literally just upgraded to the 15 pro max from the 8 which was my first smart phone
I had an iphone se 2nd gen but I had to sell it sadly because of battery problems and overheat. Then I bought a Xiaomi phone... Not my best decision... I will use an iPhone 8 in a few days now. I don't think it's outdated yet. Well it doesn't support any newer iOS versions but it's great on iOS 16. I will see how it performs soon.
I’m still using my IPHONE 8 still functioning to my needs …. have time to save to uprgrade to a new one soon the battery of IPHONE 8 dies😊😊😊😊😊