Apple has a new chip in the iPhone 8, the same as in the upcoming iPhone X, that has the rather grand name of the “A11 Bionic”, giving 70 per cent better low-power performance and 30 per cent better graphics. There’s a noticeable upgrade to the iPhone 7 in practice, particular in things like how fast you unlock the phone and how quickly the camera autofocuses and takes pictures. It’s an important point to take into account when considering whether to buy the iPhone 8 or one of its ancestors - the new chip means the 8 should work well, for longer, as well as being supported for later versions of iOS.

One thing that hasn’t been improved is battery life. In fact, the battery capacity is a little smaller, but efficiency improvements mean the iPhone 8 lasts about as long as an iPhone 7. This is a bit of a disappointment, especially on the smaller model: after a few months of use my 7 often needed a recharge to get me through the day, and the bigger battery of the Plus models is a big reason for me to own one. Apple’s solution to this seems to be the addition of new tech like wireless and fast charging, and many of us have found coping mechanisms to get our batteries through the day, so perhaps battery life itself is not such a big deal. But the iPhone 8 certainly can’t claim to be the best on the market here.