What is this?

FedEx finally made my delivery and I have the Apple Factory Replacement iPhone 8. Its model number starts with an N, not the typical M seen with retail units. I closely examined the entire case and screen and can see no blemishes. The battery is sitting at 100% and when I hook it up to 3utools it has a 100% rating as it relates to any replacement hardware. Not counting what I lost with the iPhone 7 fire I am sitting a bit under $300 with this device. Hopefully, I can get 2 or 3 years of service with it.

 

I am pleased with this 8. I am a bit bummed that the back case is made out of glass. I understand why! Still wish Apple would have also made a non-glass model for clutzes like me!

 

I actually bought two cases. I purchased one at Walmart Sunday. I also got a cheaper one off Amazon last week. The more expensive case from Walmart is more secure, but it's hard to press the side buttons. So I am going to offer that Walmart case to someone I know in my Apartment area that has an iPhone. I am also planning to see if I can get it covered by Apple+ care. According to the Apple Repair website a cracked back case out of warranty will cost almost $400. If I can get Apple care+ it is about $150 and I will only have a $99 fee. Right now my 8 is in a case.

Edit: Just got off the phone with Apple Support. Apple will not offer Apple Care+ to this replacement phone!