Apple iPhone 8 Plus • Buyer's Guide

Swappa helps you decide which iPhone 8 Plus model, color, and storage options work best for you! And we'll help you get a great deal and save money.

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Released in September 2017, the iPhone 8 Plus is Apple’s plus-size 11th generation mainstream phone. Although similar in appearance to its predecessor, the iPhone 8 Plus bumps internal specs with the A11 Bionic chip, backed by 3GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. The iPhone 8 has a large 2961mAh battery, giving it all-day battery life, and it supports both wireless charging and fast charging. The iPhone 8 features an updated 5.5-inch True Tone display that automatically adjusts screen calibration to match lighting conditions. The iPhone 8 is also a fantastic camera, thanks to its 7MP front and dual 12MP rear cameras that offer new features such as Portrait Mode, Portrait Lighting, and 4k Ultra HD video recording at up to 60 fps.

Color Choices

Which color should you choose?

What are the iPhone 8 Plus color choices?

The Apple iPhone 8 Plus is available in 4 colors:

Gold
Gray
Red
Silver

Which color should you buy?

Storage Options

Which storage size is right for you?

How much storage does the iPhone 8 Plus have?

The Apple iPhone 8 Plus has 3 storage options:

64 GB
128 GB
256 GB

Which storage option should you buy?

iPhone 8 Plus Price

How much does the iPhone 8 Plus cost?

In September 2021, the average sale price for the 64 GB option was $256, the 256 GB option was $302, the 128 GB option was $294.

What's the best price for iPhone 8 Plus?

Carrier / Network

Which model is compatible with your carrier and/or network?

Which iPhone 8 Plus model should I buy?

The Apple iPhone 8 Plus is available in 3 models:

A1864
A1898
A1897

Which model is compatible with my carrier?

Which model is compatible with my network?

iPhone 8 Plus Family

Which generation is right for you?

Previous Generation iPhone

iPhone 7 $150 avg
iPhone 7 Plus $235 avg

This Generation iPhone

iPhone 8 $204 avg
iPhone X $333 avg

Next Generation iPhone

iPhone Xr $350 avg
iPhone Xs $406 avg
iPhone Xs Max $500 avg

iPhone 8 Plus Repair

What are cost-effective repair options?

The most common Apple repairs include screen and battery replacement. Whether the victim of a drop or a spill, Swappa can help you find the best local repair option for your iPhone 8 Plus.

How much does it cost to fix an iPhone 8 Plus?

Repair	Avg Cost
Diagnostic Services	Free
Screen Repair	$94
Battery Replacement	$60
Camera Repair	$102
Speaker Repair	$64
Water Damage Repair	$74
Charger Port Replacement	$79

iPhone 8 Plus Specs

Physical
Size (L x W x D)	3.07in x 6.24in x 0.3in
Weight	202 grams
Display / Screen
Description	Retina HD, True Tone, Wide color display (P3) \| LCD Multi-Touch with IPS technology \| 401 ppi
Processor
Description	A11 Bionic chip with 64-bit architecture \| Embedded M11 motion coprocessor
Memory
Description	3 Gb
Camera(s)
Main Camera	Dual 12MP wide-angle and telephoto, ƒ/1.8 and ƒ/2.8 aperture, Optical zoom; digital zoom up to 10x, OIS, AF with Focus Pixels
Selfie Camera	Yes - 7 MP