The Apple iPhone 8+ is a larger version of the iPhone 8. With a bigger screen and a superior camera, it's the best iPhone of the current generation, but also the most expensive. Compared with the 7+, the 8+ offers more memory, a faster chip and wireless charging.

Apple's release strategy this year is a bit more divisive than past iPhone launches. We're going hands on now with the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, but we're all keeping our sights set on the iPhone X launch later this year.

The most powerful phone hardware of the year; 4k/60FPS video in half the file size; Wireless charging based on an actual standard

Battery life continues to suffer, Not the most durable; Worn and dated design, Flagship pricing, but not Apple's crown jewel for 2017

It keeps the same, ageing design of yesteryear with its bulky bezels and physical home button. Compared to 2017's Android flagships – and even Apple's own upcoming iPhone X – the 8 Plus looks quite dated.

Great camera(s); Very fast; Good display

Uninspired design looks very dated now; Software is very samey; Price of 256GB model is right in iPhone X territory

About a month ago, Apple announced their latest flagship smartphone lineup at the company's annual September iPhone launch event. For the first time ever, not just two, but three new iPhones were unveiled, namely the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the bezel-less iPhone X.

A11 Bionic is the most powerful chip in any smartphone; Top-of-the-line camera setup; iOS 11 optimization; True Tone display; Wireless charging; Fast charging; Slightly better battery life than its predecessor

Ageing design; Outdated Full HD IPS panel; No headphone jack; No fast charger provided in the box; Expensive

Apple iPhone 8 Plus is an upgrade on the iPhone 7 Plus, and sports one major design change in the form of a glass back. But is there mo...

I have used the, It's really powerful under the hood and made to take on the challenges of a dual camera, ARkit apps and 4K video recording; The phone handles everything with ease and despite getting a bit warm at times, has no issues with performance.

The iPhone 8 Plus is a curious case of a great smartphone that fails to excite.

Fastest phone you can buy today; Brilliant 1080p display; Stellar battery life; Speedy camera with accurate focusing

Dated design; Low-light camera performance should have been better; Sort of in no man's land; thanks to the iPhone X; Wireless charger has to be purchased separately

It's obvious why Apple has sided with this over VR, leaving Google's phones to explore that impressive if insular space while AR is more obviously social and inclusive. It fits. Bar that, the only real issues are the inevitable smoothing-out period of a new OS – there are a fair few apps awaiting...

not protective at all!!!!!!! also didnt last long because the sides were peeling

The name of one phone is rolling off everyone's tongues: iPhone X . The X (pronounced "ten") is Apple's all new design for the iPhone, with an edge-to-edge screen, fancy facial recognition features, and an eye-widening price tag .

Stellar performance; Great camera; fun Portrait Mode features; Wireless charging works well; Great display; Daylong battery

Expensive; Boring; dated front design; No headphone jack

With the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, Apple now has an iPhone available for every budget - running from the £350 SE to the coming X for £1,000 – and this in undoubtedly the strategy: whatever your financial situation, there's an iOS option on hand.

Wireless charging; improved camera; augmented reality; the best iPhone to date..; but there's a but

Not enough to set either handset apart from the iPhone 7; the 8s feel immediately outmoded by the iPhone X