Xiaomi · September 2020
Poco X3 NFC
≈ JOD 65
SD 732G5,160 mAh6.67" 120Hz64+13+2+2 MP
Basic chipsetLarge battery (5,160)4 lenses · 64 MPLCD display
Performance index35/100
Top index per dinar
Apple · September 2017
iPhone 8 Price in Jordan
Estimate — about JOD 65 & full specs, October 2026 edition
Among the highest index-per-dinar we listan arithmetic ratio of specs to price, not a quality assessment
Estimate — from about
JOD 65
64GBJOD 65Top storage (estimate)JOD 75
Unverified reference estimate (derived from launch pricing and comparable phones) — a starting point for negotiation, not a confirmed price.
In the “under JOD 100” bracket — see the best alternatives ›
A11 BionicPerformance index 39/1001,821 mAh15W12MP1 lens4.7"LCD HD+ · 60Hz
Performance index:39/100
Overview
The iPhone 8 is a budget phone from Apple, with an unverified reference price of about JOD 65 (about $90), up to about JOD 75 for higher storage — also an estimate — an estimate, not a confirmed market price. Below is its full spec sheet with a plain-language breakdown, pros and cons, and how it compares to its rivals. We have not tested this phone ourselves; everything here is derived from published specifications.
Its main highlights: its practical balance of price and specs. Its chipset is basic (39/100) — calls, WhatsApp and light browsing, as a first or backup phone.
Performance-index rank: #39 of 46 Apple phones we list — and its performance-per-dinar is among the highest we list (an arithmetic ratio, not a verdict on value).
Why consider it?
What separates it from the iPhone 7 is not only speed: it is on Apple's iOS 16 compatibility list while the older phone is not, at an estimated ≈ 65 to ≈ 75 JOD with us.
Who it suits
Someone who wants the smallest, lightest Apple phone for little money, with wireless charging and one more software year than the iPhone 7.
Who should look elsewhere
Anyone who needs 5G, a night-capable or ultra-wide camera, or a phone that will still serve as a main line two years from now.
Performance, camera, display and battery — and the limits of the evidence
What sets it apart from the iPhone 7 is written plainly across Apple's two pages: an A11 Bionic with Neural Engine instead of the A10 Fusion, a True Tone display, Bluetooth 5.0 rather than 4.2, a 64 GB minimum capacity instead of 32 GB, Qi wireless charging, and fast charging to fifty percent in half an hour with an 18W or higher adapter sold separately.
The most valuable item, though, appears in no hardware table: this model is included on Apple's list of devices compatible with iOS 16, where the older phone is not. The 16.7 branch still receives security patches, and the newest entry on Apple's security releases page is dated 11 May 2026 and names "iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X". That is a full extra year of software life, and it is the main justification for the price gap.
After that the road ends completely: no place on the iOS 17 list, and none on the iOS 26 list, which starts at the iPhone 11. What you buy today is what you will have forever.
In daily use the screen is 4.7 inches at 1334 by 750 and 326 ppi — smaller and lower-resolution than anything current at this money — and the camera is a single 12 MP ƒ/1.8 unit with optical stabilisation and 4K video up to sixty frames, with no ultra-wide and no Night mode. The spec page lists LTE networks only.
That leaves the battery in a nine-year-old device: ask to see the Battery Health percentage in Settings, and price a replacement into what you pay.
Alternatives worth comparing
- Mi 8 Pro — At the same price (≈ 65 JOD), a Snapdragon 845, a 6.21-inch screen and a higher place on our spec index — but it is a 2018 phone long out of the update cycle, so the gain is performance and screen size, not working life. (65 JOD · estimate)
- Mi Note 10 — For the same money (≈ 65 JOD), a claimed 5260 mAh battery, a 6.47-inch screen and a four-camera array — the better choice for anyone who wants longer paper endurance and a bigger display instead of Apple's ecosystem. (65 JOD · estimate)
Strengths and trade-offs in detail ›
Verdict — conditional on your needs and the documented price above
The best pick in this family if a cheap Apple phone is the requirement: the same idea as the iPhone 7 with an extra software year and wireless charging. It is still a phone at the end of its road, so buy it for near-term use, at a genuinely low price, and only after checking the battery.
Full specifications
Each mini-graphic's fill shows where this phone sits vs the highest value we list
| Essentials | |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic |
| Performance index | 39/100 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB or more (by variant) |
| Display | |
| Size | 4.7 inches |
| Type | LCD HD+ |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Smallest here3.8"This phone4.7"Biggest here8.7" | |
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Rear | 12 MP (1 lens) |
| Front | 7 MP |
| Battery & charging | |
| Battery | 1,821 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 15 W |
| Other | |
| Operating system | iOS |
| Price segment | budget |
| Release period | September 2017 (approx.) |
| Price in Jordan | From 65 JOD — up to 75 JOD (≈ $90) |
Phones JO index (spec-based)
What does that mean in plain words?
Chipset: Apple A11 Bionic — basic tier (39/100): calls, WhatsApp and light browsing.
Battery: 1,821 mAh — a relatively small capacity by market standards. Capacity is an indicator, not a measurement: real endurance depends on the display, chipset and your usage, and we have not measured it.
Charging: 15W — standard (rated charging power; actual charge time varies with the charger and temperature).
Display: LCD HD+, 4.7-inch — an LCD panel; lower contrast than OLED, and the norm at this price.
Camera: 12 MP (1 lens) plus a 7 MP front camera. Megapixels and lens count describe the setup, not image quality — real results depend on the sensor and processing, which we have not tested.
Battery: 1,821 mAh — a relatively small capacity by market standards. Capacity is an indicator, not a measurement: real endurance depends on the display, chipset and your usage, and we have not measured it.
Charging: 15W — standard (rated charging power; actual charge time varies with the charger and temperature).
Display: LCD HD+, 4.7-inch — an LCD panel; lower contrast than OLED, and the norm at this price.
Camera: 12 MP (1 lens) plus a 7 MP front camera. Megapixels and lens count describe the setup, not image quality — real results depend on the sensor and processing, which we have not tested.
Pros & cons
Pros
- An A11 Bionic with Neural Engine and a longer software life: the phone is on Apple's iOS 16 list, and its most recent listed security patch is dated 11 May 2026
- Qi wireless charging plus fast charging to 50% in 30 minutes with an 18W or higher adapter (sold separately) — neither exists on the iPhone 7
- A 148-gram IP67 body, a 64 GB minimum capacity, a True Tone display and Bluetooth 5.0
Cons
- It appears on neither Apple's iOS 17 list nor the iOS 26 list, so the software stops at iOS 16 and no new feature will ever arrive
- Apple's page lists LTE bands only — there is no 5G support of any kind
- A single 12 MP rear camera with no ultra-wide and no Night mode on the sheet, digital zoom only to 5x, and a 7 MP front camera
Where to buy it in Jordan
We have no verified local listing for the iPhone 8 — the JOD 65 figure above is an unverified reference estimate (derived from launch pricing and comparable phones). We do not track stock or specific sellers, so check current asking prices before you decide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the iPhone 8 cost in Jordan?
We do not have a verified market price for the iPhone 8. Our reference estimate is about JOD 65, rising to about JOD 75 for higher storage, derived from launch pricing and comparable phones — treat it as a starting point, not a confirmed price.
How much is the iPhone 8 in US dollars?
About $90, rising to about $105 for higher storage — the pegged-rate equivalent of our unverified reference estimate of JOD 65 for Jordan; we have no observed market price for it. Prices in other countries differ with taxes and import fees, so treat it as a reference point.
Is the iPhone 8 worth buying?
On paper it covers the basics (calls, WhatsApp, browsing) at a low price (39/100 on our spec-based index). If you want gaming or heavier apps, a higher tier will fit better. This is a spec-based judgement, not a hands-on review.
What are the key specs of the iPhone 8?
Apple A11 Bionic chipset, 2 GB RAM, 4.7-inch LCD HD+ display, 12 MP rear camera, and a 1,821 mAh battery with 15W charging.
Which phones are in the same price range as the iPhone 8?
The two we name in this phone's written analysis are Mi 8 Pro and Mi Note 10 — the analysis says when each one makes more sense. You can also run a direct side-by-side from the comparison page.
Why is the iPhone 8 price here different from some shops?
Because the figure on this page is an unverified reference estimate, not an observed shop price (derived from launch pricing and comparable phones). Real asking prices can differ noticeably, especially between official-warranty units and imports — check current sellers before deciding.
Rivals in the same price range
Huawei · November 2017
Huawei Mate 10 Pro
≈ JOD 65
Kirin 9704,000 mAh6.0" 60Hz20+12 MP
Basic chipsetMid-size battery (4,000)2 lenses · 20 MPOLED display
Performance index34/100
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Note: Unverified reference estimate (derived from launch pricing and comparable phones) — a starting point for negotiation, not a confirmed price. Specs come from official manufacturer announcements and the locally available variant may differ slightly; the indices are computed from specs and we have not tested the phone ourselves. USD equivalents use the official peg.
Specification ambiguity: Some spec fields on this page (battery_mah, charge_w, ram_gb, refresh_hz) could not be matched to the manufacturer's own page — either the maker does not publish them, publishes a different figure, or the name covers more than one variant. Treat them as unconfirmed. Spotted an error? Let us know.
Specification ambiguity: Some spec fields on this page (battery_mah, charge_w, ram_gb, refresh_hz) could not be matched to the manufacturer's own page — either the maker does not publish them, publishes a different figure, or the name covers more than one variant. Treat them as unconfirmed. Spotted an error? Let us know.