An iPhone 8 in this kind of shape is exactly why buying refurbished makes sense, you get a proper camera phone with a Home button that still feels familiar, without paying new-phone money.
The honest bit first. This unit has a few normal signs of a life well lived, minimal scuffs and nicks on the casing, a SIM tray that doesn't quite match the body colour, and a white Home button fitted in place of the original. It's also had its screen and battery replaced with new parts that work exactly as they should, all of which is reflected in the price.
Screen: No visible scratches and only minimal screen wear. The display itself has been fitted with a brand-new replacement screen that performs just as well as the original. You may see a notification about the replacement part on the lock screen, this disappears after a few days and is simply archived in the Settings app, it does not affect how the screen works.
Casing: The SIM tray is a different colour to the rest of the body, and the Home button is white rather than Space Gray. There are minimal scuffs and nicks from normal use.
Battery: The battery has been replaced with a brand-new battery that performs just as well as the original. You may see a similar replacement notification that clears from the lock screen after a few days. Battery health is at 100%.
Functions: This device has undergone comprehensive testing of its system functions and is in perfect working order.
Overall: A fully functional iPhone 8 with light cosmetic wear and healthy replacement parts doing their job well.
Warranty: Covered for 12 full months against faults, not accidental damage. If it stops working as it should, we sort it out.
In the box: Generic charging cable included. Original box not included.
System specifications
Apple iPhone 8, A1905
4.7-inch Retina HD display
Apple A11 Bionic chip
256GB storage
12MP rear camera, 7MP front camera
Touch ID
iOS, upgradable
4G LTE connectivity
There is only one, and it might be in someone else's cart right now. A cart does not hold it, checking out does. The first person to check out claims it, and we then hold it just for them for 2 hours to pay. Settle within that window and it is yours. Let it lapse and it goes back up for whoever is next in line. Pay before 13:00 on a weekday (not Friday) and it is packed and dispatched the same day.
Door to door, anywhere in South Africa. Every device is local stock, sent via The Courier Guy with a tracking number the moment it leaves us. No imports, no customs queue, no waiting weeks for a parcel from overseas.
The price you see is the price you pay. Because it ships from right here, there are no surprise VAT bills or import duties landing after checkout, the kind that catch people out when they buy refurbished from abroad. What you pay is the whole story.
