Thebattery life alone makes the iPhone 8 Plus a great option for anyone who relies heavily on their phone for work or personal use. Overall, I highly recommend the iPhone 8 Plus to anyone in the market for a new phone. The Face ID and fingerprint reader provide added security, while the exceptional battery life is a game-changer. iPhone8 Plus. Year introduced: 2017 Capacity: 64, 128, 256GB 8, 16, 32, 64GB Colours: Black and white Model number on the back cover: A1431, A1387 The imprint on the back case is the same bright and shiny silver as the Apple logo. There's a SIM tray on the top side that holds a "second form factor" (2FF) mini-SIM. The serial jovWDT.