Refurbished iPhone 8 (unlocked)

Name: Used & Refurbished iPhone 8 (Unlocked)
Brand: Back Market
Price: 81.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.35 (11828 reviews)

Warranty: 12 months

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iPhone 8 • Unlocked

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Customer reviews for Refurbished iPhone 8 (unlocked)

Overall rating

11,828 verified reviews

Rating details

Accessories
4.3/5
Appearance
4.5/5
Battery
4.2/5
Lens & Camera
4.5/5
Overall performance
4.3/5
Packaging
4.6/5
Shipping
4.5/5

Reviews

Dana L.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 6/15/25, United States.
I'm loving this vintage iPhone 8... so thin, lightweight, and with the original design language that everyone loved; the home button, swipe to turn off, the silent mode switch, etc. This phone came as described virtually as it came brand new, no scuffs, blemishes or scratches. I'll certainly be using Back Market for future tech goodies!
iPhone 8 256GB - Silver - Unlocked
iPhone 8 256GB - Silver - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
6/3/25
Robyn H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 2/11/26, United States.
This is my second purchase from Back Market and once again i am a happy customer. the phone arrived on time, in the exact condition I expected. It was easy to set up and seems to be working great so far.
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
1/28/26
Marlon C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 5/15/26, United States.
Right out of the box, the iPhone 8 worked great! Clean display and great battery life. Will be my main phone for the next couple of years.
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
4/17/26
Lorraine W.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 11/8/24, United States.
The iPhone 8 I recently purchased seems so far a great gift thank you customer service for the detailed tracking information it came on time in good secure packaging and is working as brand new with no problems
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
9/30/24
Tia G.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 2/20/24, United States.
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.
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
2/11/24
James M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 6/8/25, United States.
I ordered an iPhone 8 listed as being in excellent condition, but what I received was far from it. The battery showed 88% capacity, yet the phone couldn’t hold a charge for more than an hour. It was basically unusable out of the box. I had to take it to an Apple Store and pay to have the battery replaced, which completely defeats the purpose of buying a refurbished phone. If the battery is that weak, it should be disclosed or replaced before selling. Not happy with this purchase.
iPhone 8 256GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
iPhone 8 256GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
5/22/25
Phil’nesia F.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 3/26/26, United States.
Came with a case and charger! Fair condition. Nothing majorly wrong including software.
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
3/21/26
Victoria C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 1/18/24, United States.
There’s no other company in the world that i trust more than backmarket to get me a decent apple product at a decent price. I never use to shop refurbished but this site is top tier. Everytime I order my product is always in perfect condition no matter if I order excellent or good. I will forever be a customer.
iPhone 8 64GB - Gold - Unlocked
iPhone 8 64GB - Gold - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
12/14/23
David B.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 2/25/26, United States.
My iPhone 8 looks good and works great. Great experience overall; I'd recommend Back Market without reservation.
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
2/12/26
Guy S.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 12/29/25, United States.
Great phone, this is my 3rd iPhone 8 I bought from BackMarket as a gift to my kids, good and reliable phone without having to deal with hefty prices and commitments
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
iPhone 8 64GB - Space Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
12/19/25

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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.

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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.

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Reviews

Reviews

Dana L.

Robyn H.

Marlon C.

Lorraine W.

Tia G.

James M.

Phil’nesia F.

Victoria C.

David B.

Guy S.

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