Here's How Much the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus Cost

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Apple's retired iPhones are not as cheap as you'd think

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The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus live in the shadows of the iPhone SE, but for cash-strapped iOS fans who don't require blazing-fast phones, they could save you some money if you know where to look. 

However, there are a lot of caveats. First, keep in mind that these iPhones are not only hard to find, at times — you're better off buying a newer iPhone, especially if you're opening a new line or switching networks. In addition, you'll likely have to settle for a refurbished iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus, as no carriers or retailers had any new models for sale at the time of this writing. That said, here's how much you can expect to pay for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. 

iPhone 8 pricing: What you'll pay

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Refurb iPhone 8 (256GB): $21/month @ AT&T (opens in new tab)
The iPhone 8 is only sold as a refurb at AT&T. In addition, they currently only have the 256GB model, which costs $21.25/month under an installment plan or $637.49 outright. You're better off getting an iPhone SE. The 256GB iPhone SE (opens in new tab) costs $15/month or $549.99 outright.  

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Refurb iPhone 8 Plus (256GB): $17/month @ Verizon (opens in new tab)
Like AT&T, Verizon doesn't have any new iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus phones. The only iPhone 8 they have is the iPhone 8 Plus for $17.79/month or $426.99 outright. The iPhone SE is again the better option as its currently free at Verizon with a new line and unlimited (opens in new tab) plan. 

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Refurb iPhone 8 (64GB): $4/month @ Sprint (opens in new tab)
Sprint has refurbished iPhone 8 (64GB) phones for $4.13/month or $99 outright. The $99 price is the cheapest iPhone 8 price you'll find of you want to buy it outright without an installment plan. 

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iPhone 8 (64GB): $16/month @ T-Mobile (opens in new tab)
The good news is that T-Mobile has stock of the iPhone 8. The bad news is, you'll pay $16.67/month or $399 outright. That's a hard pill to swallow for a phone that debuted in 2017. By comparison, the iPhone SE at T-Mobile (opens in new tab) costs the same. Better yet, add a new line and you'll get the iPhone SE for free. 

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Refurb iPhone 8 (64GB): $43/month @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Although Best Buy has limited stock of the refurbished iPhone 8, we recommend opting for another iPhone. The iPhone 8 at Best Buy will set you back $48.34/month or $289.99 outright. You'll find cheaper prices on Apple's newer iPhones (opens in new tab). For instance, the iPhone SE is $349 (opens in new tab) when you activate it during the checkout process. 

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Buying the iPhone 8 from Apple

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are no longer sold at the Apple Store. However, you might occasionally find them online via the Apple Refurb Store (opens in new tab). As of this writing, there were no iPhone 8 models in stock. 

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Louis Ramirez
Louis Ramirez

As deals editor at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.