Apple, along with many other companies, has been pursuing a so-called refurbished program for some time now. As part of this, the manufacturer refurbishes old products, corrects any defects and offers them again at comparatively low prices. From time to time you can enter there Buy used iPhone.
Buy used iPhone
It can make sense to keep electronic devices in circulation for as long as possible. In this way, there is less e-waste and the ecological footprint shrinks. The EU is also constantly trying to create new requirements, for example to keep smartphones alive longer. If you want to buy a used iPhone but want some peace of mind, Apple’s refurbished program is for you.
“All refurbished iPhone models come with a new battery, a new case, a one-year warranty, free shipping and free returns.”
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In addition, the offer includes “full functional testing, genuine Apple replacement parts (if necessary) and a thorough cleaning”. The iPhone comes with the original operating system or a more recent version. If the original version is outdated, you can update the system for free. All refurbished devices would also be “repackaged with all accessories and cables”.
Is it worth it?
In contrast to new iPhones, some relatively old chipsets are used, so that the iPhone 11, for example, only receives operating system updates for three years, while the current iPhone 13 will receive new software for another five years. This means that at this point in time it is not necessarily worth buying a used iPhone that is “too” old.
Depending on the model, you can save between 100 and 220 euros compared to the recommended retail price (RRP) of a new iPhone. For example, the relatively new iPhone 12 Pro with 128 gigabytes of storage costs just 859 euros. Even with the 256 GB variant, you still stay under 1,000 euros. Meanwhile, Apple offers a 12-month warranty on refurbished iPhones.
Source: Apple