iPhone 8
Our verdict
Repurpose it.
Its update days are over. Its useful days aren’t.
I
Give it a job
A dedicated dash cam, baby monitor, or music remote.
II
Keep it off the open web
Without security updates, treat it as a single-purpose appliance rather than a daily browser.
III
Or let it go
Apple parts availability is winding down (vintage status). Trade-in value is modest — selling privately usually beats the quote.
VintageTops out at iOS 16.7.12.
Worth, roughly$30–50
The record
Introduced
2017
Model identifier
iPhone10,1, iPhone10,4
Variants
CDMA
Chip
Apple A11 Bionic
Architecture
64-bit ARM
Latest official release
iOS 16.7.12
With OpenCore Patcher
Not applicable
Security updates
Ended — iOS 16 received its final security update in 2025 (last release 16.7.12).
Apple hardware status
Vintage — parts winding down
Data confidence
high
Common questions
What is the newest iOS for the iPhone 8?
The iPhone 8 officially tops out at iOS 16.7.12.
Is the iPhone 8 still getting security updates?
No. Ended — iOS 16 received its final security update in 2025 (last release 16.7.12).
Is the iPhone 8 vintage or obsolete?
Apple classifies it as vintage: parts and service are winding down but may still be available.
What is a iPhone 8 worth?
Roughly $30–50 in working condition, depending on spec and battery health. Selling privately usually beats a trade-in quote at this age.
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