Mobile Phone prices have risen dramatically over the past few years, with most flagship phones costing around £1000, with the most expensive iPhone setting you back around £1500! So it’s no wonder that refurbished iPhones are becoming more and more popular when it comes to upgrading your old phone.
What actually is a refurbished phone?
But what exactly is ‘refurbished’, you might ask. Well, unlike a regular secondhand phone you might find on Facebook marketplace or eBay, a refurbished iPhone has been fully repaired by experts and put through multiple stages of testing to make sure everything is working. Because they’re repaired by experts, you can be more confident that a refurbished iPhone will be of a certain standard, and is much more likely to last vs a second-hand phone sold by a user. Plus, you can be sure the phone you’re buying isn’t stolen, has no leftover personal data from the previous owner, and is unlocked and ready to go.
Refurbished grades/conditions explanation
All of our refurbished iPhones are graded between A and C. These grades are important to take into consideration when buying your next device so that you’ll be happy with your purchase. These grades are given to each device based on its cosmetic appearance and functionality. Our like-new iPhones are exactly that, like new, there will usually be no indication of previous use with these devices. Our A-grade phones are in excellent condition with little or minor signs of wear. B grade phones will show moderate signs of wear across the device, and our C grade phones will show signs of heavy wear but have been fully tested and are in full working order.
There’s no fixed grading system with all retailers, but most retailers use a similar system.
Environmental benefits of buying refurbished
The millions of brand new phones sold year on year only to be thrown away a few years later are a growing source of electronic waste. More often than not, they end up in landfill, plus choosing a refurbished device means you are not contributing to the carbon emissions that a new phone would produce and there will be reduced demand on resources. Buying a refurbished phone is the easiest thing you can do if you’re worried about your phone’s environmental impact. If you do need to dispose of your old broken phone, then you’re in luck as we buy old broken phones! Simply search for your device here and find out how much you could get for your old phone.
Our best selling refurbished deals
Take a look at some of our best-selling refurbished phones below. If you can’t find the device you’re after, then take you can browse all of our refurbished iPhones too!
Do refurbished phones come with a warranty?
Ours do! Every single one of our devices comes with a free, 12-month warranty so you can be sure your device will last. If your device is found to be faulty or defective within 45 days of purchase we will offer a replacement or a full refund of the purchase price less any postage costs. Any time after 45 days we will offer a full replacement or repair of the device. Find out about our 12-month warranty here.
Pro & Cons
So what are the pros and cons of a refurbished phone, and is one right for you?
Pros
- It’s way cheaper to buy refurbished, you can save up to 50% vs buying new
- All devices are professionally repaired & cleaned, unlike a normal second-hand phone.
- You get 12 month’s warranty!
- You’ll be contributing to less e-waste and a better environment
Cons
- You’ll have to wait a bit longer for the next top model
- Depending on the grade of refurbishment, the handset could have scratches and scuff marks.
There you have it! Take a look through all of our refurbished phones here. The experts at The iOutlet have all your refurbished shopping needs covered. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest, deals and more.
