Is it worth buying a refurbished iPhone?

Yes, buying a refurbished iPhone is worth it if you want genuine Apple quality at 30-70% less than new. A refurbished iPhone from Back Market is a pre-owned device that's been professionally tested, repaired if needed, and comes with at least a 12-month commercial warranty. You get the same performance and features as a new iPhone, without the inflated price or environmental cost. Buying refurbished saves approximately 82kg of CO₂e compared to buying new (roughly equivalent to a 300-mile car journey). The trade-off is minor cosmetic wear depending on grade, but functionally it's the same device.

What is the best refurbished iPhone to buy?

The iPhone 13 is the best refurbished iPhone to buy in [year] for most people. It balances performance, price, and longevity with the A15 Bionic chip, dual-camera system with Night mode and Cinematic mode, 5G connectivity, and guaranteed software support through at least iOS 20. On Back Market, the iPhone 13 typically costs 40-50% below new, making it better value than the iPhone 15 or 16, which offer only incremental upgrades for higher prices. If your budget is tighter, the iPhone 12 is a strong alternative. For power users who need ProRAW photography or a 120Hz display, consider the iPhone 14 Pro or 15 Pro.

Are refurbished iPhones from Back Market reliable?

Yes, refurbished iPhones from Back Market are reliable because every device is tested across up to 100 checkpoints by certified refurbishers, backed by at least a 12-month commercial warranty, and covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Each iPhone undergoes diagnostics on battery health (minimum 80% capacity, often 85%+), screen, camera, connectivity, and physical condition. Failing components get replaced with quality parts. Back Market continuously monitors refurbisher performance, and sellers with high return rates or low satisfaction scores lose marketplace access. You're getting a professionally restored device with transparent grading (Premium, Excellent, Good, Fair), not a mystery phone.

How much can you save?

The savings are real. An iPhone 15 that retails new at $1,129? You can grab a certified refurbished one starting at $351, saving you up to 68.91%% off. iPhone 16 Pro? From $584 refurbished vs. $1,499 new, saving you over 61.04%% without giving up a single spec. The newer the model, the bigger the savings gap, but even older models like the iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 offer serious value if you just need a reliable daily driver.

Do refurbished iPhones come with a warranty?

Yes. Every iPhone sold on Back Market comes with a minimum 1-year warranty. On top of that, you have 30 days to return the device for any reason.

Can I trade in my old phone?

Yes. Back Market's Trade-in program lets you sell your current iPhone directly to one of 250+ professional refurbishers, get a free quote in about 2 minutes, and receive a direct deposit within 5 business days. Shipping is free and insured, and your data is handled securely throughout. It's a straightforward way to offset the cost of your next refurbished iPhone. Here are the models you can trade in right now: iPhone 14 series iPhone 15 series iPhone 16 series iPhone 17 series iPhone 14 iPhone 15 iPhone 16 iPhone 17 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 16e

Refurbished iPhones • 2020

Name: Refurbished iPhones - Verified, starting under $99 • 2020
Brand: Back Market
Price: 167 USD
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Rating: 4.29 (162215 reviews)

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iPhone 12 • Unlocked

(9,827)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$167.00

Versus $629.00 new

+2 more colors

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iPhone SE (2020) • Unlocked

(6,192)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$99.00

Versus $399.00 new

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iPhone 12 mini • Unlocked

(4,155)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$141.00

Versus $459.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone 12 Pro • Unlocked

(3,702)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$262.00

Versus $799.00 new

iPhone 12 Pro Max • Unlocked

(3,284)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$317.00

Versus $899.00 new

iPhone 12 • Locked T-Mobile

(218)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$142.99

Versus $599.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone 12 • Locked AT&T

(380)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$146.00

Versus $629.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone SE (2020) • Locked AT&T

(159)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$93.00

Versus $399.00 new

iPhone 12 • Locked Verizon

(95)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$144.99

Versus $599.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone SE (2020) • Locked T-Mobile

(141)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$92.00

Versus $399.00 new

iPhone SE (2020) • Locked Verizon

(146)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$105.00

Versus $399.00 new

iPhone 12 mini • Locked AT&T

(111)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$165.00

Versus $459.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone 12 mini • Locked Verizon

(45)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$209.00

Versus $459.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone 12 mini • Locked T-Mobile

(73)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$210.00

Versus $459.00 new

+2 more colors

iPhone 12 Pro • Locked T-Mobile

(37)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$252.00

Versus $799.00 new

iPhone 12 Pro • Locked Verizon

(23)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$262.00

Versus $899.00 new

iPhone 12 Pro • Locked AT&T

(59)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$298.00

Versus $899.00 new

iPhone 12 Pro Max • Locked Verizon

(18)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$318.00

Versus $899.00 new

iPhone 12 Pro Max • Locked T-Mobile

(56)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$349.74

Versus $899.00 new

iPhone 12 Pro Max • Locked AT&T

(100)

Starting at

Refurbished price:$405.00

Versus $999.00 new

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iPhone 14 Pro Max • UnlockedExcellent • Space Black • 128 GB • eSIM • Long lasting battery
(1,828)
Refurbished price:$557.50
Save $40.50
Last lowest price : $598.00
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iPhone 13 • UnlockedPremium • Pink • 128 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(6,147)
Refurbished price:$306.00
Save $22.00
Last lowest price : $328.00
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iPhone 16 Pro • UnlockedFair • Black Titanium • 512 GB • eSIM
(851)
Refurbished price:$724.00
Save $41.00
Last lowest price : $765.00
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iPhone 17 • UnlockedFair • Sage • 256 GB • eSIM
(260)
Refurbished price:$750.00
Save $48.00
Last lowest price : $798.00
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iPhone 16 Pro • UnlockedExcellent • White Titanium • 256 GB • eSIM
(827)
Refurbished price:$729.00
Save $94.00
Last lowest price : $823.00
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iPhone 12 • UnlockedGood • Green • 256 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(9,803)
Refurbished price:$208.74
Save $19.58
Last lowest price : $228.32
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iPhone 17 • UnlockedGood • White • 256 GB • eSIM
(241)
Refurbished price:$745.00
Save $74.00
Last lowest price : $819.00
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iPhone 16 Pro • UnlockedExcellent • Black Titanium • 1000 GB • eSIM
(726)
Refurbished price:$866.00
Save $114.00
Last lowest price : $980.00
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iPhone 16 Pro • UnlockedPremium • Black Titanium • 1000 GB • eSIM
(726)
Refurbished price:$868.00
Save $106.00
Last lowest price : $974.00
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iPhone 16 Pro • UnlockedGood • Black Titanium • 1000 GB • eSIM • Long lasting battery
(726)
Refurbished price:$877.00
Save $81.00
Last lowest price : $958.00
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iPhone 17 Pro • UnlockedPremium • Cosmic Orange • 512 GB • eSIM
(103)
Refurbished price:$1,123.00
Save $88.00
Last lowest price : $1,211.00
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iPhone 13 Pro • UnlockedGood • Graphite • 256 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(2,588)
Refurbished price:$351.80
Save $47.20
Last lowest price : $399.00
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iPhone 11 Pro • UnlockedFair • Space Gray • 256 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(3,521)
Refurbished price:$203.00
Save $11.00
Last lowest price : $214.00
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iPhone 12 • UnlockedExcellent • Green • 128 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(9,665)
Refurbished price:$209.33
Save $16.67
Last lowest price : $226.00
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iPhone 13 mini • UnlockedFair • Red • 256 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(2,468)
Refurbished price:$240.00
Save $27.00
Last lowest price : $267.00
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iPhone 12 • UnlockedGood • Green • 128 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(9,665)
Refurbished price:$240.98
Save $20.02
Last lowest price : $261.00

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Customer reviews for Refurbished iPhones • 2020

Overall rating

162,215 verified reviews

Rating details

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
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
Bradley W.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 7/30/26, United States.
My original phone fell, resulting in damage to the screen and internal antenna. Decided to buy this iPhone 7 until the new 18 comes out in September. Out of the box, even for a Fair phone, it almost flawless unless you examined it really close up. They also included a USB-C to lightning cable. Battery life was also 100% and lasts me way more than a day. Even though it's an older phone, I'd say it was worth the money as a good back up.
iPhone 7 32GB - Black - Unlocked
iPhone 7 32GB - Black - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Purchased
7/17/26
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
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
Alicia L.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/28/26, United States.
So happy to have a 13 mini back. Same GB’s and even same color as I’d had before. It was a mistake to try the iPhone 17; too big and too heavy. Researched reliable refurbished iPhones, and Back Market came up as one. As recommended, I also checked out the individual vendor’s reviews; good as well, with years of experience. Ordering was easy; arrived on date stated, and the battery at 92%, with (I think) an Apple battery, because I didn’t get the warning about a non-Apple part (they stated may happen with non-Apple battery) upon turning it on. Battery lasts about 4.5 hours, way less than the 17 which lasts all day. However, I recalled that pretty much is standard with the 13 mini. It simply does not have the battery power of the bigger phones. I expected it to get a bit warm while transferring my data from the 17, yet it never got hot. My phone plan immediately recognized the 13 mini without me having to do anything on their site. I’ve had it about 2 weeks now; and so far, so good.
iPhone 13 mini 512GB - Pink - Unlocked
iPhone 13 mini 512GB - Pink - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Purchased
4/16/26

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Refurbished iPhone FAQs

Yes, buying a refurbished iPhone is worth it if you want genuine Apple quality at 30-70% less than new. A refurbished iPhone from Back Market is a pre-owned device that's been professionally tested, repaired if needed, and comes with at least a 12-month commercial warranty. You get the same performance and features as a new iPhone, without the inflated price or environmental cost. Buying refurbished saves approximately 82kg of CO₂e compared to buying new (roughly equivalent to a 300-mile car journey). The trade-off is minor cosmetic wear depending on grade, but functionally it's the same device.
The iPhone 13 is the best refurbished iPhone to buy in 2026 for most people. It balances performance, price, and longevity with the A15 Bionic chip, dual-camera system with Night mode and Cinematic mode, 5G connectivity, and guaranteed software support through at least iOS 20. On Back Market, the iPhone 13 typically costs 40-50% below new, making it better value than the iPhone 15 or 16, which offer only incremental upgrades for higher prices. If your budget is tighter, the iPhone 12 is a strong alternative. For power users who need ProRAW photography or a 120Hz display, consider the iPhone 14 Pro or 15 Pro.
Yes, refurbished iPhones from Back Market are reliable because every device is tested across up to 100 checkpoints by certified refurbishers, backed by at least a 12-month commercial warranty, and covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Each iPhone undergoes diagnostics on battery health (minimum 80% capacity, often 85%+), screen, camera, connectivity, and physical condition. Failing components get replaced with quality parts. Back Market continuously monitors refurbisher performance, and sellers with high return rates or low satisfaction scores lose marketplace access. You're getting a professionally restored device with transparent grading (Premium, Excellent, Good, Fair), not a mystery phone.
The savings are real. An iPhone 15 that retails new at $1,129? You can grab a certified refurbished one starting at $351, saving you up to 68.91%% off. iPhone 16 Pro? From $584 refurbished vs. $1,499 new, saving you over 61.04%% without giving up a single spec. The newer the model, the bigger the savings gap, but even older models like the iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 offer serious value if you just need a reliable daily driver.
Yes. Every iPhone sold on Back Market comes with a minimum 1-year warranty. On top of that, you have 30 days to return the device for any reason.

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