How long will an iPhone 8 last?

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A second-hand iPhone 8 with a 12-month warranty ranges from R3899.00 - R6080.00 on Phonetradr.

The iPhone 8 ranges between R3899.00 - R6080.00 on Phonetradr and comes with a 12-month warranty in South Africa.

From top to bottom, the iPhone 8 is 13.8 cm x 6.7 cm x 0.73 cm.

You can get the iPhone 8 in black, silver, space grey and rose gold.

The iPhone 8 has a 4.7-inch retina display and single-lens camera, whereas the iPhone 8 Plus has a 5.5-inch retina display and dual-lens camera system.

The iPhone 8 have a 50 percent deeper strengthening layer compared to previous models along with a new steel substructure and the “most durable glass in a smartphone ever”.

The iPhone 8 is water-resistant. It has a rating of “IP68” which means your phone is fully protected from dust and can handle being under freshwater for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 metres. If your phone gets dropped in a puddle, a shallow pool, or wet from the rain, it will be just fine. Steam from your bathroom shower, however, is not included in this rating, so rather keep it away from steam. As an added measure of protection we recommend the following waterproof cases for the iPhone 8 based on reliability, durability and look and feel.

The iPhone 8 has the A11 Bionic processor. The chip is faster and smarter than any other chip that came before it. The chip has a six-core CPU (central processing unit) which means that the 8 and 8 Plus are 25% faster than the iPhone 7 and 70% faster than the previous model.

You can get the iPhone 8 with 64GB or 256GB of space. For a better picture on how much 256GB is, it equates to an average amount of 73,224 photos.  For the 64GB model, that’s approximately 15,000 photos!

The phone comes with 3G of RAM.

It has a 12-megapixel dual camera at the back and a 7-megapixel selfie camera at the front. The dual camera means you get more range in your photos - something the 7 doesn’t have.

Yes, portrait mode is available on the iPhone 8. Portrait mode focuses on the subject of the photo and blurs the background, providing more depth. For photography enthusiasts, portrait mode makes use of the phone’s 56mm-equivalent "telephoto" lens.

Open your Camera app, then select ‘Portrait” on the right side. Your lighting options will appear on your screen such as Natural Light, Studio, Contour and Stage Light. After selecting your lighting, hold up your phone and focus on the person you’d like to photograph.

When taking a photo, there is a 2x zoom option on the screen. Taping this will give you 2X optical zoom. If you hold the 2x button, it will expand to give you further digital zoom options. In other words, anytime you use zoom up to 2x, it will automatically be optical zoom.

You can easily record a demonstration of something from your phone using the built-in  screen recorder. - Go to your Settings, then select Control Centre. Tap into ‘Customise Controls’ then add “Screen Recording” to the list - Exit your settings and then head to your homescreen. Swipe up the Control Centre and select the little white circle in the square icon. This is the Screen Recording icon. - The recorder will count down from 3 and then whatever actions you take on your iPhone will be recorded. - Once you’re done, tap the red recording timer at the top of your screen to stop the recording. You can find your recording in your camera roll and edit it just like a standard video such as trimming the start and end of it. Or, you can edit it in iMovie which comes free with your iPhone.

We would recommend that you invest in a case or cover for your iPhone 8. A good cover can protect your phone from cracked screens, from drops, dents, dirt, scratches and help keep it looking like new for when you’d like to sell it. Here are the best iPhone 8 cases, based on durability, look, feel and how well they protect your iPhone.

Constant internet use of your iPhone 8 gives you about 12 hours of battery life. Audio playback gives you 40 hours and the phone has fast-charging capabilities of up to 50% in 30 minutes.

It weighs 148 grams, which is slightly less than a can of tinned tomato and onion mix.

Yes, the iPhone 8 supports wireless charging and these are the best wireless chargers available:

We looked at the best wireless chargers for iPhone 8 and these are our top recommendations.

Yes, the iPhone 8 is compatible with magnetic card holder case

We looked at the best credit card holder cases for iPhone 8 and these are our top recommendations.

How many years does an iPhone 8 last?

Overall, you can expect a regular iPhone to be in your life for somewhere between two and three years.

Is an iPhone 8 still good in 2022?

Yes, iPhone 8 is absolutely still worth buying in 2022 — if you're looking for an affordable iPhone that can run the latest apps. Up until April 2020, when Apple stopped selling the iPhone 8, it was the newest iPhone that featured a smaller form factor and a home button.

Is iPhone 8 out of date?

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus were discontinued by Apple on April 15, 2020 with the release of the second-generation iPhone SE. ... iPhone 8..

How long should an iPhone 8 Plus last?

The iPhone 8 Plus battery gives you 2,691 mAh, with fast-charging at 50% in 30 minutes. Regular use of your iPhone 8 Plus gives you about 12 hours battery life. If you don't use the phone at all, it lasts about 21 hours.