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Gold iPhone 8 Plus with 5.5 inch display and dual rear cameras

Apple

Apple iPhone 8 Plus 256GB Gold Unlocked - Grade A

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Unlocked iPhone with 5.5" Retina display, dual 12 MP cameras and 256 GB storage

  • Storage drive256 GB
  • Connection optionsYes
  • Operating systemiOS 11
  • Technology typeLTE
  • Main screen size5.5 in (14 cm)
  • Screen resolution1080 × 1920
  • 5" Retina IPS LCD display with 1080 x 1920 resolution
  • Dual 12 MP rear cameras with f/1.8 wide and f/2.8 telephoto lenses
  • 256GB storage and 3GB RAM powered by Apple A11 Bionic hexa-core chip
  • Bluetooth 5.0 and 802.11 Wi-Fi for fast wireless connectivity
  • iOS 11 upgradable to iOS 16.4.1 with NFC for Apple Pay

What you get

This Apple iPhone 8 Plus comes with 256GB of storage and is fully unlocked for any carrier. It ships in Grade A condition showing minimal cosmetic wear. The handset runs iOS 11 out of the box and can be updated to iOS 16.4.1. It suits anyone who wants a classic home-button iPhone with ample space for apps and media.

The spec that decides fit

The only storage option is 256GB with no expansion slot, so buyers who need more room for photos, videos or large apps cannot add any. If your library already exceeds that capacity, this model will not meet the requirement. The fixed internal memory is the single factor that determines whether the device fits your workflow.

Thermals and power in daily use

The 2691mAh lithium-ion cell powers the A11 Bionic hexa-core processor and 5.5-inch Retina IPS LCD through a typical day. Under normal mixed workloads the handset stays cool and silent, with no active cooling to generate noise. Power draw scales with screen brightness and LTE use, but the sealed battery handles routine tasks without throttling.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Unlocked Smartphones, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $143.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 2,409 comparable items (median $168.99).
Storage drive 256 GB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,888 comparable items (median 128 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameApple
Model nameiPhone 8 Plus
Product colorGold
Processor
Processor chipApple A11 Bionic
Core configurationHexa-Core
Memory
RAM capacity3 GB
Storage
Storage drive256 GB
Display
Main screen size5.5 in (14 cm)
Screen resolution1080 × 1920
Audio & video
Back camera12.0 MP
Camera flashYes
Selfie camera7 MP
Connectivity
Connection optionsYes
Technology typeLTE
Wi-Fi capabilityIEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
BluetoothBluetooth v5.0
Ports & slots
USB portsLightning
Power
Battery capacity2,691 mAh
Battery typeLithium Ion Battery
Software
Operating systemiOS 11

Questions about this item

What does the 256GB storage mean for everyday use on this iPhone 8 Plus?

The 256GB capacity provides ample space for apps, photos, videos and music without needing to offload content to iCloud or a computer.

How does the Lightning port limit data transfer speeds in practice?

The Lightning connector operates at USB 2.0 speeds, so moving large files to a computer is slower than modern USB-C devices.

Will this iPhone 8 Plus fit standard 5.5-inch phone mounts and cases?

Yes, the 5.5-inch form factor matches the standard dimensions for iPhone 8 Plus accessories, so existing mounts and cases will fit.

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