This article gives a good indication of what we are going to expect. This iPhone launch is going to be massive. Its likely going to shatter any iPhone sales in the past. Only weeks away.
There's nothing to hope for. This iPhone 8 will obviously be better than the 7S and 7S Plus, which means that it will be more expansive than the 7S Plus. $1000 minimum and $1500 maximum. The Europeans can count on €1500+.
Apple will clearly out-market many beloved customers with the new iPhone. If you like IOS, then the 7, 7S or the SE are the only options!