The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are available for pre-order today — here's where to get one
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Justin Sullivan/GettyYou can officially start ordering the new iPhone — the 8 and 8 Plus, that is.
If you've decided for one reason or another that the iPhone X isn't for you, Apple has two other great options for you.
These are without a doubt the best "classic" style iPhones ever made, with better internals and a refined design. Although they won't ship for another few days, locking in a pre-order now means you can avoid lines at the store, and wait times once this initial shipment runs out.
Apple
You can always go to the source to buy an iPhone, and order a phone to your home or for in store pickup at your local Apple store. The biggest benefit to buying through Apple is the ability to sign up for its proprietary upgrade program, which lets you upgrade your phone every year and includes Apple Care +.
The latter greatly reduces the amount of money you have to pay for two repairs for accidental damage. This is what I've done, and while I haven't gone through the upgrade process yet, it seems like it's been smoothed out.
Shop for an iPhone through Apple here
Your phone carrier
Every phone carrier is different, and each has its own set of upgrade rules, terms, and conditions. But this is still one of the best ways to get a new iPhone, since these companies will be more than happy to let you upgrade on an annual basis and break the price of the phone up over the course of a year or two.
If your contract is up, or you have an older phone sitting around, your carrier might also offer you credit for trading it in.
Shop for an iPhone on AT&T here
Shop for an iPhone on Verizon here
Shop for an iPhone on Sprint here
Shop for an iPhone on T-Mobile here
Big Box stores
If you've had good luck getting your iPhone through big box retailers in the past, there's no reason to change course now. A lot of people check with Apple and their carriers first, so this may be a good option if you're starting to see the phones sold out or backordered elsewhere.
People with an affiliation with these store's reward programs may also be eligible for special trade-in offers and additional discounts.
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