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iPhone 8/Plus Which iPhone 8 Plus works best on T-Mobile?
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SP go with the Verizon version. Differences between QC and Intel chips for this gen seems like a wash to me, but at least the QC/Verizon version will have higher resale value since it's technically the unlocked model.
To answer your question, they will both work the same. They both have the GSM bands for T-mobile’s network. Where everyone began deviating is on the minute differences...global compatibility, Intel vs Qualcomm, etc. To ensure the best experience with the duration of the phone, I would highly recommend getting the SIM-free model (effectively the same as the unlocked Vzw model).
Supposedly the Qualcomm version has the slight edge in speed in low-signal strength environments. But nothing that’s worth spending more money on if the Intel-based GSM-only model is less money for you (T-Mobile specials, etc.).
I have a factory unlocked SIM-free model on T-Mobile, but bought that mainly because there’s about a 1 in 4 chance of switching back to Verizon in the next 6-8 months (moving to a new city where T-Mobile appears to be a little more spotty). For me, price was the same regardless as I didn’t have any T-Mobile bonuses/freebies/etc. to use.
I have a factory unlocked SIM-free model on T-Mobile, but bought that mainly because there’s about a 1 in 4 chance of switching back to Verizon in the next 6-8 months (moving to a new city where T-Mobile appears to be a little more spotty). For me, price was the same regardless as I didn’t have any T-Mobile bonuses/freebies/etc. to use.
