Using the iPhone 8, 5 years later - Review

My phone, the XR, is only one year newer. That’s weird to realize, the two phones feel a world apart and yet they’re both the baseline model for their generation, one for 2018 and one for 2017.

And, my phone only being about 7 months newer than the 8 was when you made this video, it feels about how you described the 8 here - it’s functional, it gets the job done, there’s not much a newer phone can do that mine *can’t*, but having just bought a 2022 iPad Air it became apparent how much slower my phone is than Apple’s modern processors.

So, I’m planning on upgrading my phone soon, but there’s no rush. If the 15 has a USB C port like is rumored, that’ll be a great time to upgrade and finally have all my devices use the same plug - but, in the meantime, my almost-5-year-old XR holds up well, does everything I want it to (other than I often find myself wanting to use Optical Zoom which it doesn’t have), the battery still usually gets me through the day with just one charge overnight, and, well, I’m happy with it :) it was a great purchase for $800, that works out to less than $14 a month if I get a new phone in September.

i dont know why i cant give up on iphone 8 . i like the classic design and size. if iphone se 4 came out with the same design but with better battery , night mode camera , and with metallic body . its gonna be my new phone

realme 7 6/64 or iphone 8?

Just copped one for 45£ inlcu delivery with a small screen crack and 256gb storage 😅🤪🤘😎🙏

Been using my 8 Plus since 2018, probably upgrading to the 15.

I bought the iPhone 8 in 2022 and god Damm it’s still a best phone, the only thing that is kinda bad is if you play big games on it

I'm going from an Iphone 8 to a 14, Dang

I have had a Samsung s7 for 4 years it being my first phone but im looking to get a new one and hoping to go to apple the 8 looks like a perfect option it can be bought for under £100 gets new updates(for now) and I need a new one as my current phones volume buttons have fallen off lmao and is just slowly dieing

Watching it on an iPhone 7💀

Thanks for this and where’s the iPhone 8 Plus review?

The iPhone 8 was the last iphone to actually have a reasonable form factor

I had an iPhone 8 for three years before recently upgrading to an 11. I always found its camera to be good. The phone itself worked well until I updated it to iOS 16; it then became laggy and I sometimes had to push the power button a few times for it to turn on. The last month or so that I had it its battery became very weak, and I had to have it plugged in almost constantly, but that I blame on having it for so long. It was a good phone until my last months of having it!

I am trying to use my phone less. Just trying to navigate, iMessage, email, and that’s it. No socials.

Utter BS - the iPhone 7 & 8 will always continue to receive updates
It’s an ideal phone for any sane person that doesn’t get mugged off for paying a £1200+ for a phone that ……. Has a new useless gimik ….. oh look my photos sing …… look at my latest phone

The. IPhone 8 is great . Battery life is fine I have an 8 personal phone and a new work phone …../ there is zero difference for phone calls or photos
Not once has someone said to me …… oh are you speaking on the latest iPhone

This mug here is just an easily lead person who will get the latest phone and queue up for it believing his 1gZ micro processer up date will make him popular ……… it won’t

Keep your iPhone 8 don’t bother getting the latest scam phone with a 1 dv micro unit processors speedkikng

You got played you fool 😂😂😂

I have the Google Pixel 4a as my personal phone. I needed a second phone for my work sim so I bought the iPhone 8, and boy it is amazing. I'm using it even more often than my Google Pixel 4a nowadays. It's a pretty solid phone.

I had an iPhone 8 in 2019 and when my apple care ran out I ordered a “new” one and been using ever since Battery is ok it still streams good and I like the button lol

Here's the thing. If you are used to iOS and don't care about your phone much more than that it's a great phone. I would rather spend my cash on a decent laptop than a phone any day. I don't understand why you would spend 2k on a cell phone, it's minimal gains.

I have the 8 right now waiting till the 18

Looking for a replacement for old iphone 7, which stopped being able to make or receive calls after iOS "upgrade". Thanks Apple. Looks I need to skip the 8 and go straight to SE 2.

Hey I got an iPhone 8 I use it as a spare unit I like the card slot what the others don't have

I have had my iPhone 8 since 2018 and have enjoyed using it for it "small" form factor. It still feels snappy to use and I like iOS 14.8.1 that I am on now. Although I am contemplating an upgrade because I want a better camera (especially to take night sky photos) and my battery has degraded to 75% its initial capacity.
I know I can get a new battery in there for like $80, but I really want a nicer camera so I am contemplating upgrading to an iPhone 13 mini or SE (3rd gen).

Just bought one at 100 dollars for setting up an Apple Watch…

Lol i found a iphone 8 in my basement

I have the iPhone 8 Plus but I’m upgrading soon what should I choose the iPhone se 3 or the iPhone 13 mini

Who’s here after Apple stopped supporting the iPhone 8 in iOS 17?

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RIP iphone 8 no ios 17

I just got my IPhone 8 yesterday on Friday

My main iPhone is an iPhone 11 as of right now (currently on the latest beta). I do have an iPhone 8 around, unfortunately the screen is broken. I first bought it in 2018 and used it until late 2019. The phone was performing very nicely and every day was a pleasure to use. Even though it's broken, I want to keep it, since it runs iOS 13.3.1, a very old version of software that still has the old widgets and the classic style notifications (i dont like the ios 15 style notifications as much). It's something you would really like to look back. Something you would always keep, considering the fact that Apple doesn't want you to downgrade your device...

I have an iPhone 8 and my battery usage is down to 85% but this has never bothered me. I love this phone but the only thing I think isn’t the best is the camera at night time. In the day it is fine and i like it but it is pretty terrible once it gets dark. I love it, it’s so much easier to hold than the newer iphones and I probably prefer it over some new models❤

It’s a great video, excellent review.. thank you 😊

Still using iPhone 6😅

i would say this guy is really wrong this phone should be good for u for atleast 2 years but these phones are perfect for 10 year old kids or lower

Im gonna switch from samsung J7 to iphone 8 and it seems pretty cool soo 😆

I love my iPhone 8

I’m still using 8 paying 60 bucks a month

is it just me that loses 50 percent of battery if I don't use it for 12 hours, I have 93 percent max capacity and I'm running iOS 16.6, the latest version, is it a problem?

im upgrading to an iPhone 8 to a 12 Pro Max.

The iPhone 8 has a home button which is nice to have

there's a reason why the SE2 and SE3 continued to immortalize the 8's design, the death of the mini sized phones is unfortunate. i would have totally went with an iphone 15 mini had they kept the line around

i still use it I am a high school freshman and its still really good for me.

I love my iPhone 8 my battery life is good for me! And it’s still on 96 percent after 9 months. I feel like I have an iPhone SE just and older chip! I bought my iPhone on eBay refurbished and it was worth it!!!!

i got the iphone 8 only for the 10 to drop three months after i was sick devistaed😂

Watching on iPhone 8 😊

I know few people that are still using this phone without problems other then battery life

I really hate the iPhone 8. BOTH of my old iphone 8's had bad charging and mobile data issues. They would start charging and then stop minutes later. The phones would also have issues with detecting and using mobile data for anything. Even updating and factory resetting the phones didnt work. I had so many issues with my iphone 8 i even downgraded to a 6s and later a SE 1. If anything if you want a 4.7inch iphone for cheap. Just get a 2020 SE and skip the 8