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Refurbished iPhone 8 (unlocked)

Refurbished iPhone 8 (unlocked)'s customer reviews

4.4/5

206 verified reviews in the last 6 months.

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    Tia G.

    Purchased on February 11, 2024

    5/5

    I got this phone for my youngest daughter and as a test to see how ordering a refurbished phone would go...to my surprise this iPhone 8 really was in excellent condition. It looks brand new and The battery is lasting her all day too. The day I received this phone, I came back to order a different phone for myself, and it arrives today. I am very excited and I would absolutely recommend buying from back market, I plan to buy an iPad soon and will be shopping from here when I do. I love the fast shipping too.

    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024

    iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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    Kathleen H.

    Purchased on January 17, 2022

    5/5

    I love love LOVE being able to purchase these refurbished items. I use this for all of my phones and tech and I haven't been let down yet. I bought a brand new laptop for $1200 from a manufacturer and it lasted less than a year, but everything that I bought from here has worked so well for the past 5-ish years! I work in IT so I started buying here figuring that I could just fix this cheap stuff as it breaks but (knock on wood) everything has been working great! The only issue I have ever have has been Apple killing the battery of old phones with updates, but they do that even with non-refurbished stuff. I feel a lot better spending $200-$400 every 3 years for a new-to-me phone instead of $800-$1500. My whole family uses it now too because saving money and preventing electronic waste is awesome since being green usually costs more instead of less. What a great deal!

    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024

    iPhone 8 64GB - Gold - Unlocked
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    Dallas M.

    Purchased on April 7, 2024

    5/5

    I bought a Mac mini from here last year for my teen and was very satisfied with that purchase. I returned for an iPhone 8, my teen's first phone, and had my husband set it up. He was very impressed with its condition and speed considering it was an iPhone 8; he purchased an iPhone 13 from Back Market the same night. I won't be drinking the Apple Juice anytime soon but my guys are happy.

    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024

    iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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    Robin J.

    Purchased on February 10, 2024

    4/5

    The phone has a few quirks. It has a jumpy screen when I try to enlarge. Suddenly goes dark from time to time. Does not show missed calls. Shows the red dot, but doesn’t list them. If I turn my phone off, then back on then I can see them. I still stand up for refurbishing a phone instead of staying in debt to have a new one. Makes no sense to me.

    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024

    iPhone 8 64GB - Silver - Unlocked
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    Connie P.

    Purchased on February 14, 2024

    4/5

    His phone was not “wiped” before shipping. It had software etc on it. It therefore was nearly impossible to transfer data. I spent 2 hours with both t mobile and apple tech support to get just minimal performance. It requires a passcode which I hate. Nasty little iPhone

    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024

    iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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    Amanda M.

    Purchased on September 10, 2021

    5/5

    I have owned this phone close to 4 years now, and hate to get rid of it but I need more storage space for webinars, etc. it was an excellent phone, although it was listed as very good. No scratches, dents anything. I definitely recommend Backmarket to anyone who wants to outright purchase their phone for an outstanding price. I believe that you get what you pay for, but in this case, I got a lot more. I am extremely grateful for them!

    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024

    iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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    Emmanuel M.

    Purchased on April 12, 2024

    4.8/5

    It works good and 88% battery is good to have and love it came in excellent condition like I ordered but only one thing that it get super hot not to much of a fan of that but still like it thank you Back Market will be shopping more

    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024

    iPhone 8 64GB - Gold - Unlocked
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    Kyleann B.

    Purchased on April 1, 2024

    4.8/5

    Love the iphone. it was as advertised. Do Not count on the estimated delivery date. When I purchased the phone it said it would come within two days and it took 5 days. Not a big deal unless you're counting on it.

    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024

    iPhone 8 128GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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    Scott B.

    Purchased on February 15, 2024

    4.9/5

    Received the phone in just a few days and it looked brand new, not a scratch or mark on it. I'm not using it as a phone, but rather as a replacement for my aging Ipod. For some reason, some of my downloaded Itunes songs would not play on my Android, so I decided to try using an older Iphone just to load and play my thousands of songs and playlists. It's working perfectly in that capacity. The wifi works and the camera works, so I imagine if I was to activate it the phone would work fine also. Very pleased with this purchase!

    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024

    iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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    Anika R.

    Purchased on February 6, 2024

    4.3/5

    This is a great phone. I got it for my 6 year old who needed something small enough and easy enough for her to manage and she absolutely loves it. My only complaint is that the charger that comes with it didn’t work so I had to purchase a new one out of pocket.

    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024

    iPhone 8 64GB - Red - Unlocked
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Read our guides

Should I buy an unlocked iPhone 8?


When you buy an unlocked iPhone 8, you'll have multiple options for choosing a carrier network. It is the safest option if you're not already locked into a long term contract with a network like Verizon, T-Mobile or AT&T. With an unlocked phone, you also have the option to easily switch between different network providers if you need to.

However, if you're happy with your current network provider and you don't plan on switching any time soon, you might save a little more money by shopping for an iPhone locked to a carrier. Locked phones tend to cost less than unlocked phones on average.

Whichever you option you pick, Back Market has plenty of options to help you find an iPhone 8 at a low price.


Which networks can I use an unlocked iPhone 8?


Your unlocked iPhone 8 from Back Market will work with all 3 major carriers in the US: AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. Since it is compatible with all 3 networks, you can also activate it under each of their Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) including Mint, Straight Talk, US Mobile, Cricket, Boost Mobile, Google Fi, Metro and others. 

 

Unlocked iPhone 8 warranty and return policy


All locked or unlocked iPhone 8 purchases on Back Market come with free standard shipping, a 1-year warranty, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. We want to make sure you can shop with confidence and find the best iPhone 8 for your needs at the lowest price. In the rare case that any defects arise (outside of accidental damage) within 12 months of your delivery date, then you're entitled to your choice of a repair, replacement or reimbursement. 

 

What to expect when buying a refurbished unlocked iPhone 8


When you buy an unlocked iPhone 8 from Back Market, you'll be receiving a phone that has not been activated with any network yet. It's still a fully functional device, but you will not be able to make any calls, text or access the internet without Wi-Fi until it has been properly activated with a carrier of your choice.

Activating your iPhone 8 might look slightly depending on the network, but you can learn more about the activation process on our help page.


iPhone Trade In


If you already have an iPhone that you're looking to replace, consider trading it into Back Market to give you a little extra budget for your next smartphone upgrade. We make the process simple for you and we'll give you a free online quote when you answer a few easy questions about your current iPhone.