What to check on a used iPhone 8 Plus
A few quick checks separate a great buy from a costly mistake — spend a few minutes on these before you pay.
- ✓Battery health — ask for the exact percentage; a tired battery is the most common hidden cost on a used phone.
- ✓Physical condition — inspect the screen for cracks or dead pixels and the frame for signs of a heavy drop.
- ✓Face ID / Touch ID and True Tone — confirm they work; a missing True Tone can point to a replaced screen.
- ✓IMEI and PTA status — dial *#06#, then verify the IMEI on the official PTA DIRBS portal or via 8484.
- ✓iCloud / Activation Lock — make sure it is signed out of the previous Apple ID with Find My off, or the phone is unusable.
Fair used iPhone 8 Plus price guidance in Faisalabad
There is no single fixed price for a used iPhone 8 Plus — it depends on storage, PTA status, battery health and overall condition. A PTA approved unit in clean condition with strong battery health sits at the top of the range, while non-PTA units, tired batteries or replaced parts sell for noticeably less. Compare several live listings on Mehfoz, factor in battery health and any PTA tax, and you will quickly see what a fair deal looks like for the exact spec you want.
PTA vs non-PTA iPhone 8 Plus
You will see both PTA approved and non-PTA units in Faisalabad, often at quite different prices. A PTA approved iPhone 8 Plus works on Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone with no SIM block and is easier to resell. A non-PTA unit is cheaper up front but needs DIRBS tax to stay usable on your SIM beyond the grace period — verify the IMEI on the official PTA DIRBS portal and add any likely tax before deciding which is genuinely cheaper.
Buying your iPhone 8 Plus safely in Faisalabad
Where a listing supports it, request a Mehfoz inspection so a trained inspector checks the iPhone 8 Plus before you pay, and use Buy with Protection on eligible deals so your money is safer until you confirm the phone. Buying from a Verified Seller in Faisalabad adds further peace of mind, and Mehfoz shows PTA status and condition clearly on every listing so there are no surprises.