iPhone 8 and 8 Plus Pre-Orders to Begin at 12:01 a.m. PT on September 15

[speedbumpnv]

I'm sorry, but given most of the hardware is unchanged from an overhaul-in-technology perspective (e.g. this isn't first year for dual-lense camera on the Plus model), I would find it extremely irresponsible of Apple to have either 8 or 8 Plus supply this year.

We can make this argument about almost any year over year upgrade. But what about those upgrading from two or three years back? Not everyone on the planet if on the same generation cycle. There will always be 10's of millions of people looking to upgrade from phones two years old or greater.

Also, I think its a bit short sighted to say the hardware is unchanged. This isn't the first year a single lens camera on the non-plus model either. There are plenty of upgrades from the 7 to 8 that people coming from older models would like.

 

[rafark]

Wanna see who's the first brave one to get an 8 instead of the brand new X.

 

[pat500000]

Let the first wave test the problems for other people.
#teambatch1

 

[Dissident111]

iPhone 8 = boring. Should make it for $400. No incentive to upgrade even from a 6s.

 

[Razeus]

Too bad we still have large bezels. Stick with my 6S Plus.

 

[brownpaw]

Only incentive here (7 Plus) is if Verizon runs another trade-in deal like last year, which gave something like $650 trade-in value, but applied monthly against device payments. Can't beat that to stay current.

 

[tayalva]

has anyone actually realized that the iPhone X is more expensive than both the iPad Pro and a MacBook air. i'm not saying people won't still buy it, but wtf?

 

[Dissident111]

has anyone actually realized that the iPhone X is more expensive than both the iPad Pro and a MacBook air. i'm not saying people won't still buy it, but wtf?

iPhone X = junk!

 

[tayalva]

also, what's the big deal about wireless charging? I honestly don't get it. As it is today, it only charges if it's sitting on the charging pad. That's seems more inconvenient then plugging it in! At least when I plug it in i can still hold it up and use it. Now if there was a larger distance like 10 feet, then we'd be talking

 

[macguru212]

I need to replace my aging 5S, but don't want the iPhone X (I don't like the screen with that notch on top + and don't feel like taking a risk on new tech of Face scanning), so here I come iPhone 8!

 

[pat500000]

Me thinks Apple won't be releasing pre-order numbers this year

They been having problems with inventories lately, haven't they?

 

[bchreng]

Only incentive here (7 Plus) is if Verizon runs another trade-in deal like last year, which gave something like $650 trade-in value, but applied monthly against device payments. Can't beat that to stay current.

Fingers crossed AT&T has that promo again this year

 

[pat500000]

Thanks but no thanks. Looks outdated now. And iPhone X to expensive. So I wait a few years.

Honestly, by looking at IPX and ip8 or plus, it does makes it ip8 and plus version outdate, doesn't it? With those exclusive features...

 

[cocky jeremy]

Not too small, it's designed for a human to use!

A human baby, maybe.

 

[pat500000]

So why all the haters on the iPhone 8? I'm moving from a 6 to an 8. There's no point in just getting a 7 when I can get a better processor and wireless charging.

The question is: why do you care about the "haters?" They're just sharing their opinion/rant. It's a forum.

 

[AE14]

going from my MB 7+ to a 256 SG 8+....3:01am I will be up and purchasing

 

[goobot]

has anyone actually realized that the iPhone X is more expensive than both the iPad Pro and a MacBook air. i'm not saying people won't still buy it, but wtf?

The air is an old outdated piece of garbage. Apple sells it simply as a cheap option for those who want an apple logo on their laptop.

 

[farewelwilliams]

I just don't see these selling super well. It's already more expensive than past years' full retail price for the entry model and if you're spending $700 why not just spend $1000?

$1000 is 42% more than $700.

no doubt i'm getting the iphone x, but there people out there that can afford an iphone 8 but not an iphone x

 

[jonnysods]

Serious question, can Apple recognize revenue from a sale if they don't deliver the actual product (ie - if it's backordered)? I would think there's going to be a ton of orders and only a few phones to go around.

They don't hit your credit card unless it ships, so I don't think it will affect their revenue figures.

They can tout their 'we sold 10 million in one weekend' thing that they do on Mondays.

 

[44267547]

$1000 is 42% more than $700.

no doubt i'm getting the iphone x, but there people out there that can afford an iphone 8 but not an iphone x

And There are those who can't afford an iPhone 8 either, but some still find a way to upgrade. It's just a matter of how badly somebody wants something. Even if it's $1000 iPhone X, someone will manage to find a way to purchase it. But some don't consider (Or care) debt to income ratio.

 

[adamjackson]

has anyone actually realized that the iPhone X is more expensive than both the iPad Pro and a MacBook air. i'm not saying people won't still buy it, but wtf?

That's the price of miniaturization.

$1000 is 42% more than $700.

Yeah. I keep reading "It's only $300 more" LOL. Apply that logic to anything else.

 

[Black Magic]

Honestly, while I am considering buying the iPhone 8 or 8 Plus, the thought of just hanging on to my 6S Plus is starting to take root. I just feel like Apple is trying to fleece us for even more money. I can already imagine the Qi Pad being about $199.

 

[LinusR]

I want the home button.

Just for interest: Why?

 

[thisisnotmyname]

When pre-ordering, do you pre-order to a store or will it be on door step by the 22nd?

You can do either. I like to pick mine up at Apple Store just to see the excited people but if you choose to have it shipped it will arrive the same day (22nd).

 

[L-Viz]

Honestly, while I am considering buying the iPhone 8 or 8 Plus, the thought of just hanging on to my 6S Plus is starting to take root. I just feel like Apple is trying to fleece us for even more money. I can already imagine the Qi Pad being about $199.

I had big expectations for a decent small phone. Now I'll hang on to my iPhone 6