iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) Review
A11 · 64GB · Silver
Specdex verdict The iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) scores 62/100 — entry-level capability with notable compromises; good for casual use but not the pick if you have flexibility on budget.
Apple's iPhone 8 Plus in 64GB Silver — 2017 generation with A11.
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) versus its closest rivals
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
Who's the iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 56 trails category leaders by a meaningful margin — see the “Best for Battery” lists.
Camera sub-score of 59 is below the photography-flagship tier — better picks live in our "best for photography" list.
Mid-tier pricing at $799 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver).
- Device
- USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick-start guide
- Brand sticker
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
Editorial · Specdex scoreSub-scores are Specdex's own assessment, weighted by category. They are not endorsed by, sourced from, or affiliated with the manufacturer. How we score →
Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | A11 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 64GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver |
| Release year | 2017 |
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) generations
Side-by-side with the products it replaced and what comes next — the comparisons people actually search for.
Cheaper alternatives to the iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)
Same category, at least 20% cheaper, best-scoring picks from our catalog.
Step up from the iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)
Higher-scoring smartphones if you've got more to spend.
More from Apple
All Apple products on Specdex →
Also consider
Where the iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) appears on Specdex
Curated lists, spec rankings, and buying guides where this product is mentioned or ranked.