Refurbished iPhone 8
A tested & certified iPhone 8 from £100 — fully tested and honestly graded. The same phone as new, for a fraction of the price.
1 iPhone 8 option in stock
Apple iPhone 8
Should you buy an iPhone 8 in 2026?
The iPhone 8 is a budget pick. It is approaching or past the end of its maker's update window, which makes it best suited as a first phone, a spare, or a work handset rather than a long-term main phone. The price reflects that honestly.
Apple has historically kept iPhones on the latest iOS for around six to seven years after launch, so an iPhone 8 released in 2017 can reasonably be expected to receive updates into 2023–2024.
Own one already? An iPhone 8 screen replacement is a fixed £30 and a new battery £30 (full iPhone 8 repair price list). Upgrading instead? We pay up to £45 for an iPhone 8 — get a trade-in quote.
iPhone 8 at a glance
- UK release
- September 2017
- Age
- 9 years
- Ours from
- £100
- Updates expected
- to ~2023
- Storage options
- 64GB
- Grades in stock
- Good
- Trade-in up to
- £45
- Screen repair
- £30
- Battery repair
- £30
Buying a pre-owned iPhone 8: what to know
Every iPhone 8 we sell is put through a full diagnostic — screen, cameras, speakers, charging, biometrics and battery — then graded honestly as Like New or Good so the price reflects exactly what you receive. There are no surprises on arrival and no vague “fully working” claims hiding a tired battery.
Battery health is stated on each listing above (what the percentage means). If you'd rather keep your current iPhone 8 running, a battery or screen repair is often the smarter spend — get a fixed-price repair quote in seconds. Upgrading? Our trade-in portal turns your old device into instant credit.
New to buying pre-owned? Our 8-point buying checklist covers everything worth checking first.
Common questions
How much is a refurbished iPhone 8?+
A tested & certified iPhone 8 starts from £100 at Optimise Marketplace. The exact price depends on storage (64GB), colour and condition grade. Every one includes a 12-month warranty, free insured UK delivery and 30-day returns.
How old is the iPhone 8?+
The iPhone 8 went on sale in the UK in September 2017, making it 9 years old. Apple has historically kept iPhones on the latest iOS for around six to seven years after launch, so an iPhone 8 released in 2017 can reasonably be expected to receive updates into 2023–2024.
Will the iPhone 8 still get software updates?+
Yes. Based on the maker's stated policy and track record, the iPhone 8 should keep receiving updates until around 2023, so it is safe for banking apps, security patches and new features for the foreseeable future.
What does an iPhone 8 repair cost if I damage it?+
Our fixed prices for the iPhone 8 are £30 for a screen replacement and £30 for a new battery, usually done the same day in Batley. Accidental damage isn't covered by the warranty, but it's inexpensive to put right.
How much is my old iPhone 8 worth?+
We currently pay up to £45 cash for an iPhone 8 in Like New condition, with lower grades priced honestly. Get an instant quote on our trade-in page — the price is locked for 7 days.
Is a refurbished iPhone 8 worth buying?+
Yes — though "refurbished" is not quite the right word for ours. Nothing has been rebuilt or modified: these are pre-owned handsets with 100% original parts, tested and graded. A iPhone 8 bought this way performs identically to new at a significant saving. Each device is inspected and function-tested by us, graded honestly and comes with a 12-month warranty (covering hardware faults in normal use) plus 30-day returns.
Is the iPhone 8 unlocked?+
Our iPhone 8 stock is sold unlocked unless clearly stated otherwise, so it works with any UK network and with eSIM plans.
What battery health does the iPhone 8 have?+
Battery health is listed on every individual iPhone 8 listing, so you know before you buy. Every pre-owned phone we sell has at least 85% battery health, Like New and Good alike.