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The iPhone 8 is the smaller of Apple's last two Home-button phones: 4.7 inches, Touch ID, a single rear camera and wireless charging. It is the cheapest way onto iOS that we stock, and the least demanding phone here to carry around.
Set your expectations
Released in 2017, the iPhone 8 is past the point of receiving new feature updates. Security patches have continued to be issued for older versions, but support from app developers is thinning out. It handles calls, messages, photos, music and maps without complaint; newer or heavier apps are where it shows its age. Treat it as a phone for a year or two with a clear purpose, not a long-term main device.
When it is the right buy
Buy it as a backup, a travel phone, a first phone for a child, or a cheap handset to put a basic Canadian plan on. It is unlocked and works with all the major carriers, checked against the CWTA lost and stolen list, and graded Excellent, Good or Fair for looks only, since the functional testing is identical at every grade. Battery health is guaranteed at 83% or better, with a 90-day warranty and free shipping across Canada.
Line up the cheap options in our comparison tool, or browse all used iPhones and our handsets under $150.