Should I wait for Black Friday to buy a refurbished iPhone?

You don't need to wait, but it's worth knowing that Back Market's Black Friday promotions go live November 1st, stacking extra savings on top of already-discounted refurbished prices. A refurbished iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $999 versus $1,599 new, and an iPhone 13 starts at $400 versus $929 new, year-round. If you want to go beyond iPhones, there's a full range of Black Friday Smartphone deals worth browsing too.

Are refurbished iPhones worth it?

Yes. Every refurbished iPhone on Back Market passes an up to 100-point quality inspection, ships with a 1-year commercial warranty, and comes with 30-day free returns. Battery health is guaranteed at a minimum 80% with 100% charge capacity. A refurbished iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at $560 versus $1,599 new; an iPhone 15 Pro starts at $700 versus $1,499 new. All grades are fully functional; only cosmetic condition varies.

What's the difference between an unlocked and a carrier-locked iPhone?

The difference is network flexibility. An unlocked iPhone works with any carrier, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, or an international SIM, which suits anyone who travels or switches plans. A carrier-locked iPhone is tied to one specific network until that carrier unlocks it, and typically starts at a lower price: an iPhone 12 on Verizon starts at $149 versus $599 new, and an iPhone 11 on Verizon starts at $154 versus $499 new. Both are fully functional; the only difference is network compatibility.

Which condition grade should I choose for a refurbished iPhone?

Back Market offers four condition grades: Fair, Good, Excellent, and Premium. All grades are fully functional and pass the same up to 100-point professional inspection; grades reflect cosmetic appearance only, never performance. Premium is the only grade close enough to new that it can be described as like new. Ready to pick a model? Browse iPhone 16 Black Friday deals to get started. Grade What it looks like Best for Fair Noticeable wear and scratches Budget-conscious buyers, lowest price point Good Light marks from normal use Solid value balance Excellent Minimal cosmetic wear Close to pristine at a lower price Premium Closest to new in appearance; the only grade described as like new Buyers who want a like-new look

Where can I buy a refurbished iPhone safely?

Back Market is a specialist marketplace for refurbished tech. Every iPhone purchase includes prices lower than new (an iPhone 8 Plus starts at $133 versus $239 new; an iPhone 6s starts at $76), a 1-year commercial warranty on every device, 30-day free returns, a strict quality charter that every seller must meet before listing, an up to 100-point professional inspection on every device, and a guaranteed minimum 80% battery health with 100% charge capacity.

Is buying a refurbished iPhone better for the environment?

Yes. Based on Back Market's calculation using the ADEME 2022 study, buying a refurbished iPhone generates 92% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to buying new, or roughly 77 kg of CO2e avoided per device on the manufacturing phase alone. That matters because most of a smartphone's total carbon footprint is locked in before it's even switched on. Every refurbished iPhone purchased extends an existing device's life, cutting e-waste and avoiding the extraction of new raw materials.

Black Friday iPhone deals

Name: iPhone Black Friday deals: refurbished, unlocked & more
Brand: Back Market
Price: 499 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.29 (162737 reviews)

The countdown to Black Friday is on. From Nov 1st, look out for extra savings on refurbished iPhones, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 16, iPhone 15 and iPhone 14. Can't wait? Shop our everyday low prices on refurbished iPhones today....

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iPhone 15 • Unlocked

(2,663)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$499.00

Versus $1,029.00 new

+1 more colors

iPhone 15 Plus • Unlocked

(1,621)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$599.00

Versus $1,129.00 new

+1 more colors

iPhone 16 • Unlocked

(685)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$562.00

Versus $729.00 new

+1 more colors

iPhone 16 Plus • Unlocked

(601)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$676.00

Versus $1,229.00 new

+1 more colors

iPhone 16 Pro • Unlocked

(827)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$678.00

Versus $1,099.00 new

iPhone 16 Pro Max • Unlocked

(698)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$853.00

Versus $1,399.00 new

iPhone 15 Pro • Unlocked

(1,953)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$629.00

Versus $1,299.00 new

iPhone 16e • Unlocked

(884)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$508.60

Versus $699.00 new

iPhone 14 • Unlocked

(4,908)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$399.00

Versus $929.00 new

+2 more colors

Smart Essentials

iPhone 13 • Unlocked

(5,982)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$265.00

Versus $729.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone 14 Pro • Unlocked

(1,982)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$499.95

Versus $1,299.00 new

iPhone 14 Pro Max • Unlocked

(1,770)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$582.00

Versus $1,399.00 new

Smart Essentials

iPhone 12 • Unlocked

(9,665)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$245.49

Versus $779.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone SE (2022) • Unlocked

(2,067)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$239.00

Versus $579.00 new

Smart Essentials

iPhone SE (2020) • Unlocked

(6,188)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$159.00

Versus $449.00 new

Smart Essentials

iPhone 12 mini • Unlocked

(4,161)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$202.00

Versus $649.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone XR • Unlocked

(8,121)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$148.00

Versus $299.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone 12 Pro Max • Unlocked

(3,275)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$310.00

Versus $999.00 new

iPhone 12 Pro • Unlocked

(3,709)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$310.00

Versus $899.00 new

iPhone 11 Pro • Unlocked

(3,521)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$280.00

Versus $899.00 new

iPhone 12 • Locked AT&T

(371)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$189.99

Versus $629.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone XS • Unlocked

(4,875)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$189.00

Versus $609.00 new

iPhone 12 • Locked T-Mobile

(218)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$156.00

Versus $599.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone XS Max • Unlocked

(2,789)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$178.00

Versus $749.00 new

iPhone 14 • Locked AT&T

(108)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$250.00

Versus $629.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone SE (2022) • Locked T-Mobile

(55)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$133.94

Versus $429.00 new

iPhone 12 • Locked Verizon

(95)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$159.00

Versus $599.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone 14 • Locked Verizon

(26)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$281.99

Versus $599.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone 15 • Locked T-Mobile

(56)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$375.00

Versus $699.00 new

+1 more colors

iPhone 16 • Locked T-Mobile

(26)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$703.90

Versus $1,099.00 new

+1 more colors

iPhone 17 Pro Max • Locked AT&T

(2)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$944.00

Versus $1,199.00 new

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Customer reviews for Black Friday iPhone deals

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162,737 verified reviews

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Accessories
4.3/5
Appearance
4.4/5
Battery
4.1/5
Lens & Camera
4.5/5
Overall performance
4.2/5
Packaging
4.5/5
Shipping
4.5/5

Reviews

Jamarcuss J.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 7/31/26, United States.
Perfect condition and great experience! My daughter ordered an iPhone 13 from Back Market, and it arrived in perfect condition. The phone works flawlessly, and the entire buying process was smooth. We are highly satisfied and would definitely recommend Back Market for refurbished technology! Thank you 😊
iPhone 13 128GB - Midnight - Unlocked
iPhone 13 128GB - Midnight - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Purchased
7/21/26
Tadeusz T.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 5/10/26, United States.
I’m extremely happy with this refurbished iPhone 13 Mini. The phone arrived quickly, was packaged well, and honestly looks and works like brand new. Excellent quality, smooth setup, and great customer service throughout the process. Definitely exceeded my expectations - highly recommended!
iPhone 13 mini 128GB - Midnight - Unlocked
iPhone 13 mini 128GB - Midnight - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Purchased
4/26/26
Megan M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/26/26, United States.
recently purchased an iPhone 14 from Back Market, and I’m honestly really impressed with the experience. I was a bit skeptical about buying a refurbished phone at first, but it exceeded my expectations. The phone arrived quickly and was in excellent condition—honestly, it looked almost brand new. There were little to no visible scratches, and everything worked perfectly right out of the box. The battery life has been solid, and performance is just as smooth and fast as you’d expect from an iPhone 14. What I appreciated most was the value for money. I was able to get a high-quality device at a much lower price than buying brand new, which made it totally worth it. The setup process was easy, and I haven’t had any issues with connectivity, camera quality, or apps. Overall, I’d definitely recommend buying from Back Market if you’re looking to save money without sacrificing quality. This was a great purchase, and I’d do it again.
iPhone 14 128GB - Midnight - Unlocked
iPhone 14 128GB - Midnight - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Purchased
4/13/26
Sean G.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 1/31/26, United States.
I love my new iPhone 15 Pro Max and am amazed with the quality- it arrived in perfect condition. Looks like a brand new phone with no scratches or damage and has a battery health of 84%. I was initially looking for refurbished phones on Apple’s certified refurbished site and they have this same model (1TB storage) listed for around $1300 after taxes. Save your money and go with BackMarket!
iPhone 15 Pro Max 1000GB - White Titanium - Unlocked
iPhone 15 Pro Max 1000GB - White Titanium - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Purchased
1/28/26
Michael V.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 10/28/26, United States.
Coming from a 13 Pro, which I also bought on BackMarket a year ago, I was holding out for one more year to see what Apple released and while I would love the battery life improvements the fancy Burgundy color, pro camera settings and the rest of the 18 Pro feature sets, paying $1799 for a 1TB phone was not something I was interested in doing. So I went with the almost brand new iPhone 17 Pro in Premium condition and saved about $450. I’m about 1 month in with this phone and first of all, what a nice upgrade from even the excellent 13 Pro. Very pleased with the new features. And then this particular refurbished iPhone from BackMarket and the reseller service provider who fulfilled my order, hats off to them. The phone came with a brand new battery 100% capacity and no cycles. Exterior cosmetics all brand new and the phone performs flawlessly. I’m very happy with my purchase and the phone. This is the 4th product I have purchased through the Backmarket platform, very pleased thus far and would use again.
iPhone 17 Pro 1000GB - Cosmic Orange - Unlocked
iPhone 17 Pro 1000GB - Cosmic Orange - Unlocked
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Condition
Premium
Purchased
9/29/26
Julio C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 8/21/26, United States.
As it was put as “good” condition, it looked almost flawless. There was almost no scratches whatsoever and a good 99% of battery was on. Such a good refurbished phone, will be interested to buy another!
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB - Black Titanium - Unlocked
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB - Black Titanium - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Purchased
8/18/26
Justyn H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 3/22/26, United States.
Absolutely amazing, I was very skeptical about buying from this website. I DO NOT regret it. Phone came with 87% battery life (very very good) especially for a refurbished phone. I will be buying another iPhone from them! Also real quick, when I opened the package and inspected the phone, it was in really good condition. No scratches or dents. Looked brand NEW! Thank you so much for the pristine iPhone 15 plus !!!!!!
iPhone 15 Plus 512GB - Pink - Unlocked
iPhone 15 Plus 512GB - Pink - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Purchased
3/12/26
Saed A.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 2/25/26, United States.
I was initially hesitant about buying a refurbished iPhone 16 Pro (512GB), after seeing mixed reviews online, then i figured buying a new one might be better. However, I decided to go with Back Market’s 'Premium' tier, and honestly I am blown away! The phone arrived in literal 'like-new' condition, zero battery cycles and 100% battery health!! Thank you BackMarket for the honest service and for exceeding my expectations. I highly recommend Backmarket if you're looking for quality without the brand-new price tag
iPhone 16 Pro 512GB - Black Titanium - Unlocked
iPhone 16 Pro 512GB - Black Titanium - Unlocked
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Condition
Premium
Purchased
2/3/26
Tamysia H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 10/6/26, United States.
I absolutely love this phone! Coming from a iPhone 11 to a iPhone 14 Plus is a big accomplishment for me. I know it’s not the biggest upgrade but I’ve been dealing with this REALLY outdated phone for YEARS! If you’re looking for a cheaper upgrade go this phone! I got it in good condition and it came with not scratches or cracks on the screen. The back has a very tiny chip but u can’t even notice it Honestly I only noticed it bc I wanted to inspect the phone I just brought haha. The battery health came at 100% my iPhone 11 was at 72% so that to 100% is a HUGE improvement. Otherwise I’m obsessed with this phone thank you guys so much!
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB - Blue - Unlocked
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB - Blue - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Purchased
10/3/26
Tarek B.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 8/28/26, United States.
The iPhone SE (2022) delivery was fast, it is in great shape. The battery has a maximum capacity of 100%. As I am only using the SE as an iPod, setup was easy. I used the SE all day at work and only used 50% of capacity. I have loaded my music onto the SE and organized the music using iTunes. I am very pleased with my purchase.
iPhone SE (2022) 64GB - Midnight - Unlocked
iPhone SE (2022) 64GB - Midnight - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Purchased
8/18/26

iPhone 15 Pro vs 17e: Can an Older iPhone Beat the New CHEAP iPhone?

You don't need to wait, but it's worth knowing that Back Market's Black Friday promotions go live November 1st, stacking extra savings on top of already-discounted refurbished prices. A refurbished iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $999 versus $1,599 new, and an iPhone 13 starts at $400 versus $929 new, year-round. If you want to go beyond iPhones, there's a full range of Black Friday Smartphone deals worth browsing too.
Yes. Every refurbished iPhone on Back Market passes an up to 100-point quality inspection, ships with a 1-year commercial warranty, and comes with 30-day free returns. Battery health is guaranteed at a minimum 80% with 100% charge capacity. A refurbished iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at $560 versus $1,599 new; an iPhone 15 Pro starts at $700 versus $1,499 new. All grades are fully functional; only cosmetic condition varies.
The difference is network flexibility. An unlocked iPhone works with any carrier, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, or an international SIM, which suits anyone who travels or switches plans. A carrier-locked iPhone is tied to one specific network until that carrier unlocks it, and typically starts at a lower price: an iPhone 12 on Verizon starts at $149 versus $599 new, and an iPhone 11 on Verizon starts at $154 versus $499 new. Both are fully functional; the only difference is network compatibility.

Back Market is a specialist marketplace for refurbished tech. Every iPhone purchase includes prices lower than new (an iPhone 8 Plus starts at $133 versus $239 new; an iPhone 6s starts at $76), a 1-year commercial warranty on every device, 30-day free returns, a strict quality charter that every seller must meet before listing, an up to 100-point professional inspection on every device, and a guaranteed minimum 80% battery health with 100% charge capacity.
Yes. Based on Back Market's calculation using the ADEME 2022 study, buying a refurbished iPhone generates 92% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to buying new, or roughly 77 kg of CO2e avoided per device on the manufacturing phase alone. That matters because most of a smartphone's total carbon footprint is locked in before it's even switched on. Every refurbished iPhone purchased extends an existing device's life, cutting e-waste and avoiding the extraction of new raw materials.

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Black Friday iPhone deals: unbeatable prices all year round

Back Market's Black Friday iPhone page is built for shoppers who don't want to wait. The iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max sit at Back Market's regular refurbished pricing, each one costing less than its new equivalent. Exclusive Black Friday promotions and flash deals go live on November 1st, stacked on top of these everyday savings.

An iPhone 13 or iPhone 12 already leaves the new-device price tag behind, all year round. Anyone comparing brands can browse the wider Black Friday Smartphone deals hub, covering Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel handsets too.

How to shop smart for a Black Friday iPhone

Match the model to your budget, not the headline. An iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone 6s still runs everyday apps well, at a fraction of the cost of an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Check the iPhone 17 Black Friday deals and iPhone 16 Black Friday deals guides for the newest releases, or the iPhone 15 Black Friday deals guide for last year's flagship.
Confirm whether a listing is unlocked or tied to a carrier like AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon, since that affects which network the phone works with.
Bookmark this page and check back from November 1st for flash deals and Black Friday week promotions.

Weighing up other brands or categories

Not set on Apple? Black Friday Samsung Phones deals and Black Friday Google Pixel deals sit one click away, covering the same refurbished pricing and condition grades. Every handset on this page supports Back Market's mission: keeping quality tech in use for longer, before, during and after Black Friday.

Smart shoppers avoid the Black Friday rush and use Back Market

Find the best refurbished devices at 70% off the price of new!

Grade	What it looks like	Best for
Fair	Noticeable wear and scratches	Budget-conscious buyers, lowest price point
Good	Light marks from normal use	Solid value balance
Excellent	Minimal cosmetic wear	Close to pristine at a lower price
Premium	Closest to new in appearance; the only grade described as like new	Buyers who want a like-new look

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