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BlackBerry skipped 9 and gave us BB10. Windows and Windows Mobile skipped 9 and went from Windows 8 to 10. Apple has skipped 9 too and given us iPhone 8 and iPhone X (the “X” is for 10). There is a simple reason why mobile phone brands are skipping the number 9. There is a reason why there is no BB9, Windows 9, Windows Mobile 9, and iPhone 9. Come with me for the details.
What is it about the number 9, that there is no BB9, Windows 9, and iPhone 9?
Marketing and Perception
If you want to sell products across multiple cultures, the rule of the game is to understand those cultures and their superstitions. This is the 21st century, but human nature is still essentially the same. For example, even in many places in the West, the number 13 is considered a number for bad luck. Remember “Friday the 13th”? Aha.
Also, in countries like Korea, China and Japan, the number 4 is a synonym for the word “death”. As such, brands active in those countries tend to avoid it. Who wants to buy death?! I remember Nokia avoiding that number in phones they shipped to that region.
Don’t forget it. If you want to sell products (consumer products especially) across multiple cultures, the rule of the game is to understand those cultures and their superstitions. Sometimes, brands take a chance and go ahead to push a product associated with an unlucky/negative number anyway. Sometimes, that is part of the game. But with the consumer public, perception is a factor. A strong factor.
The Number 9 and iPhone 9
So, what’s up with the number 9? It is a synonym for suffering, agony or torture in Japanese. That’s what.
The iPhone pretty much owns the Japanese smartphone market with over 50% market share there . It makes sense for Apple to avoid numbers that can mess up product perception. In marketing after all, perception is everything.
Now you know why there is no iPhone 9. Apple jumped and passed that nasty word in Japan. Or they just thought it would be cool to skip 9.
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Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
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Apple iPhone 8 Plus is a physical look-alike of its predecessor, the iPhone 7 Plus . It has the same design and same screen size and resolution. This time, though, there is glass both on the front and the back of the phone.
The differences become more glaring inside. The iPhone 8 Plus has a new processor and GPU – both Apple-made. iPhone user battery life nightmares may not be over yet, though: the iPhone 8 Plus has a smaller battery than its predecessor, though Apple claims that the iPhone 8 battery lasts longer. Time will tell.
Apple iPhone 8 Plus GSM Unlocked 64GB – Space Gray
Apple iPhone 8 Plus: Phone Price and Specs
Wireless Technology and Software
- 2G : GSM EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G : UMTS HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
- 4G : LTE frequency bands + VoLTE 1(2100) / 2(1900) / 3(1800) / 4(1700/2100) / 5(850) / 7(2600) / 8(900) / 12(700) / 13(700) / 17(700) / 18(800) / 19(800) / 20(800) / 25(1900) / 26(850) / 28(700) / 29(700) / 30 / 66 / TD-LTE 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41
- SIM Type : Nano-SIM
- OS / Software : iOS 11
Design, Build, Appearance
- Dimensions : 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm
- Weight : 202 g
- Display : 5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels (401 PPI) True Tone, IPS display with ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
- Sensors: Fingerprint, Ambient Light, Gyro, Barometer, Geomagnetic, Accelerometer, Proximity and Compass
- Build : Series 7000 Aluminium frame + Glass back. IP67 certified – dust and water resistant
- Colours : Silver, Space Gray, Gold
Internal Hardware Specs
- Processor Type : Hexa-core
- Processor Name : A11 Bionic, Neural Engine, Embedded M11 motion coprocessor
- Graphics Processor : Triple-Core
- RAM : 3 GB
- Internal Storage : 64 GB / 256 GB
- External Storage : None
Photography and Video Recording
- Rear Dual Camera : 12 MP wide angle + 12 MP telephoto, f/1.8 wide-angle + f/2.8 telephoto apertures, optical image stabilization, LED flash
- Video recording : 4K @ 60fps
- Front-facing Camera : 5 megapixels, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 86° wide angle, Retina flash
Multimedia Playback
- Music Support : MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Loudspeaker : Stereo
- Video Support : MP4/MPEG4/H.263/H.264 player
- FM Radio: No
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth : v5.0
- WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot
- GPS : Yes
- USB : Lightning connector
Miscellaneous Specs and Features
- Charging : Fast Charging (Up to 50% charge 30 minutes). Qi Wireless Charging
- Battery : Non-removable 2,675 mAh
- Launch Date : September 12, 2017
- Availability : September 22, 2017
- Phone Price : $699 / $849 at launch.
The iPhone 8 Plus is sold in many countries and regions around the world, including but not limited to USA, Canada, Latin America, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, China, Middle East, Africa, UAE, India, Singapore, and Japan.
Apple iPhone 8 Plus Supported US Carriers
Apple iPhone 8 Plus is supported on US GSM carriers like AT&T, Verizon, Metro PCS, Sprint, T-Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Cricket, Boost Mobile, H2O Wireless, Ting, US Cellular, Lyca Mobile, PureTalk, Consumer Cellular, Ultra Mobile, Straight Talk, Red Pocket Mobile, Jolt, Airvoice Wireless, and Google Fi.
It has global networks support too and can be used in most countries around the world.
Apple iPhone 8 Plus News and Price in 2020
Note also that it is one of the Apple devices eligible for iOS 14, so buying one in 2020 means you get the latest software and features at a bargain price. The hardware is still quite decent too.
If you love a smaller, handier form, the iPhone 8 is mostly the same phone with a smaller 4.7″ display. But we would then advice that you consider the iPhone SE 2020 , which is a much more powerful, better equipped, modern remake of the iPhone 8.
MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict
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Phone Review Rating
We are yet to review Apple iPhone 8 Plus and so do not have a review rating for it yet. This section will be updated with our review rating and a link to the review page, as soon as we have a review ready.
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