About iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus we didn't bother to say too much, as many specialized websites didn't pay much attention to this new model recently launched by Apple. The reason? It is very simple. iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are a "mirror" copy of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Literally, in the mirror. The design difference between the two being made by the glass mirror present on the back of the new 8 models. A minor design change, but perhaps forced a little by the ability of the iPhone 8 to upload wireless. So the second difference compared to the previous model.
The "mirror" design also comes with a bonus. The fingerprints on the screen will also be present on the back. iPhone 7 Jet Black is still capable of such a thing. And if we remember, Apple even recommended from iPhone 7 launch event, since 2016, as the Jet Black version, it is good to keep it in a protective case. Preferably made of leather, produced by Apple.
What else would be added to the iPhone 8? The new generation of processors A11 Bionic. A 6-Core approximately 25% more powerful than the A10 present on the iPhone 7.
Pricing and availability for orders on the online stores
Available in the following color variants: space gray, silver and gold, we will no longer find the 32 GB storage space on the iPhone 8. Despite the introduction of the new data storage format and format HEIF for pictures, which promises the same quality as JPG but with a smaller occupied space.
Apple insists that we need more and more storage space on devices, and 32 GB is no longer enough. So, for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus we have the variants of 64 GB and 256 GB. Without an intermediary of 128 GB.
Both models are already available for pre-order on several online stores in Romania and around the world, but delivery to customers will be made as soon as they arrive in stock after September 22.
As far as we are concerned, in Romania prices for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be the following:
iPhone 8 (Silver, Gold, Space Gray) : 4,499 Lei / 256 GB and 3,699 Lei / 64 GB
iPhone 8 Plus (Silver, Gold, Space Gray) : 4,999 Lei / 256 GB and 4.199 / 65 GB
As a reference for pricing I used QuickMobile.ro, who already have them available for pre-order, in the full range of colors and storage space.
Is it worth buying iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus? Definitely, NO. Even less if we own an iPhone 7. The differences in characteristics, performance and capabilities of the two devices are minor, but the prices differ a lot.
If we are to take everything after QuickMobile as a reference, we have the following prices:
iPhone 7 / 256 GB costs 3.889 Lei. I mean with 610 Lei cheaper than the iPhone with the same storage space. If you are not crazy about the storage space, we make the difference between iPhone 8 with 64 GB and iPhone 7 with 32 GB. Guess? The latter is also cheaper by 610 lei.
So, if you are not passionate about a ~ 25% more power, wireless charging and you don't even need a mirror on your iPhone, you can buy an iPhone 7. Save 610 lei. In addition, if you also choose an elegant case from Apple, no one will know if it's an iPhone 8 or an iPhone 7.
