Not OP but I did the same thing. 7 and 8 seemed comparable but for a pretty negligible price difference, it seemed to make sense to just buy the latest and greatest. Agree that the speed is unbelievable. I was totally fine with my 6 and how it worked until iOS11 came in and wreaked havoc. The 8 + iOS11 is a lightning fast experience and I have no regrets about upgrading.
imjared|8 years ago