Summary: If you’re dead set on getting one of the new iPhone 8s when they start shipping this Friday, you have a few options. And some of those options are significantly cheaper than others. The basic iPhone 8 starts at $699 and up, but the real cost can vary depending on the carrier you choose and how you pay for it. Keep in mind, no carriers offer “free” iPhones for two-year contracts anymore. So you’ll either have to buy it upfront or go with a carrier installment plan.
