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Refurbished phones (unlocked)

Unlocked smartphones that you can activate with any compatible carrier
1,312 products
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Galaxy S21 5G - Unlocked

Galaxy S21 5G - Unlocked

128 GB - Gray

Warranty: 12 months
4/5
(453)
Starting at
$157.49
$1,000.00 new
Bestseller
iPhone 11 - Unlocked

iPhone 11 - Unlocked

64 GB - Black

Warranty: 12 months
4.1/5
(748)
Starting at
$204.41
$499.00 new
Bestseller
iPhone 13 - Unlocked

iPhone 13 - Unlocked

128 GB - Midnight

Warranty: 12 months
4.2/5
(886)
Starting at
$360.99
$629.00 new
iPhone SE (2020) - Unlocked

iPhone SE (2020) - Unlocked

64 GB - Black

Warranty: 12 months
4.2/5
(299)
Starting at
$99.00
$399.00 new
iPhone 12 - Unlocked

iPhone 12 - Unlocked

128 GB - Black

Warranty: 12 months
4.1/5
(1259)
Starting at
$282.99
$679.00 new
iPhone XR - Unlocked

iPhone XR - Unlocked

64 GB - Black

Warranty: 12 months
4.2/5
(306)
Starting at
$161.56
$299.00 new
Galaxy S22 5G - Unlocked

Galaxy S22 5G - Unlocked

128 GB - Black

Warranty: 12 months
3.8/5
(196)
Starting at
$209.99
$579.00 new
iPhone 14 - Unlocked

iPhone 14 - Unlocked

128 GB - Midnight

Warranty: 12 months
4.4/5
(280)
Starting at
$465.26
$629.00 new
iPhone 12 - Unlocked

iPhone 12 - Unlocked

64 GB - Blue

Warranty: 12 months
4.1/5
(1266)
Starting at
$263.93
$629.00 new
iPhone SE (2022) - Unlocked

iPhone SE (2022) - Unlocked

64 GB - Midnight

Warranty: 12 months
4.3/5
(160)
Starting at
$171.51
$429.00 new
iPhone 13 - Unlocked

iPhone 13 - Unlocked

128 GB - Blue

Warranty: 12 months
4.2/5
(892)
Starting at
$367.53
$629.00 new
iPhone 13 - Unlocked

iPhone 13 - Unlocked

128 GB - Pink

Warranty: 12 months
4.2/5
(893)
Starting at
$380.99
$629.00 new
Galaxy S20 FE 5G - Unlocked

Galaxy S20 FE 5G - Unlocked

128 GB - Dark Blue

Warranty: 12 months
4.1/5
(171)
Starting at
$135.79
$903.28 new
iPhone 12 - Unlocked

iPhone 12 - Unlocked

128 GB - Blue

Warranty: 12 months
4.1/5
(1259)
Starting at
$265.00
$679.00 new
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G - Unlocked

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G - Unlocked

128 GB - Black

Warranty: 12 months
4.2/5
(179)
Starting at
$235.19
$1,299.99 new
iPhone 11 - Unlocked

iPhone 11 - Unlocked

128 GB - Black

Warranty: 12 months
4.1/5
(750)
Starting at
$215.96
$549.00 new
iPhone 12 Pro - Unlocked

iPhone 12 Pro - Unlocked

128 GB - Graphite

Warranty: 12 months
4.1/5
(499)
Starting at
$344.99
$799.00 new
Galaxy S21+ 5G - Unlocked

Galaxy S21+ 5G - Unlocked

128 GB - Black

Warranty: 12 months
4.2/5
(150)
Starting at
$178.49
$1,000.00 new
iPhone 8 - Unlocked

iPhone 8 - Unlocked

64 GB - Space Gray

Warranty: 12 months
4.3/5
(128)
Starting at
$101.59
$189.00 new
Galaxy S10e - Unlocked

Galaxy S10e - Unlocked

128 GB - Black

Warranty: 12 months
4.3/5
(79)
Starting at
$121.77
$459.00 new
iPhone X - Unlocked

iPhone X - Unlocked

64 GB - Space Gray

Warranty: 12 months
4.1/5
(143)
Starting at
$147.98
$449.00 new
Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G - Unlocked

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G - Unlocked

128 GB - Black

Warranty: 12 months
4.1/5
(329)
Starting at
$331.48
$899.00 new
iPhone 13 mini - Unlocked

iPhone 13 mini - Unlocked

128 GB - Midnight

Warranty: 12 months
4/5
(274)
Starting at
$314.75
$629.00 new
iPhone 12 mini - Unlocked

iPhone 12 mini - Unlocked

128 GB - Blue

Warranty: 12 months
4/5
(454)
Starting at
$237.12
$549.00 new
iPhone SE (2020) - Unlocked

iPhone SE (2020) - Unlocked

128 GB - Black

Warranty: 12 months
4.2/5
(299)
Starting at
$119.78
$449.00 new
Galaxy Note20 5G - Unlocked

Galaxy Note20 5G - Unlocked

128 GB - Gray

Warranty: 12 months
4.3/5
(161)
Starting at
$197.09
$999.00 new
iPhone 12 - Unlocked

iPhone 12 - Unlocked

64 GB - White

Warranty: 12 months
4.1/5
(1278)
Starting at
$290.01
$629.00 new
iPhone 13 mini - Unlocked

iPhone 13 mini - Unlocked

128 GB - Blue

Warranty: 12 months
4/5
(273)
Starting at
$314.75
$629.00 new
Galaxy S23 - Unlocked

Galaxy S23 - Unlocked

128 GB - Black

Warranty: 12 months
4.2/5
(127)
Starting at
$367.49
$799.00 new
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Refurbished phones (unlocked)'s customer reviews

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13,705 verified reviews in the last 6 months.

  • B

    Benson E.

    Purchased on May 31, 2024

    4.4/5

    Overall happy with the value of my iphone 13 pro purchase. I’m always about saving money. Upgraded from my iphone 11 because it started acting up (i believe due to Apple’s programmed demises of older models). I selected the “excellent” quality of this refurbished phone and I will say i was surprised at how scratched up the perimeter (sides, top, and bottom) of the phone was. Thankfully the screen and back panel of the phone were essentially blemish-free, which i cared about more. I just put a clear case on the phone so you cant see the scratched perimeter so it’s all good. Getting a “discount” in the form of trading in my previous iphone 11 is also pleasant. Would def recommend Back Market.

    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024

    iPhone 13 Pro 256GB - Sierra Blue - Unlocked
  • J

    Jose C.

    Purchased on April 21, 2024

    4.4/5

    Easy, fast shipping. I was overall happy with the way the iPhone 13 I purchased in "Good" condition arrived, phone battery was 87% and the body was also good with only a few scuffs around the edges (nothing that a case will hide). I'd have been a bit disappointed about the screen, it has apparently been replaced for a non genuine display and my phone is indicating “An important display message - Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine apple display". I had to remember that this was a refurbished phone and I couldn't notice any difference in image quality, except for that annoying notification in the settings the iPhone works as expected.

    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024

    iPhone 13 256GB - Blue - Unlocked
  • G

    Gloria R.

    Purchased on March 7, 2024

    5/5

    I was nervous to buy a refurbished iPhone anywhere other than through Apple but the iPhone 13 mini was never available at the Apple Refurbished store, so after looking around I felt the most confident purchasing through Back Market. The 13 mini I purchased arrived a couple of days early and I received notifications when it was going to be delivered so I'd be there to sign for it and the driver did require a signature. The phone was exactly what I'd hoped for and now I feel a little silly being so worried about it. I will buy from Back Market again.

    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024

    iPhone 13 mini 256GB - Starlight - Unlocked
  • H

    Harry T.

    Purchased on August 19, 2024

    5/5

    Fast delivery! The iPhone XR looks good , works great and the best is it has a new battery installed! This is our 5th refurbished BackMarket product we purchased in the last 3 years and all went well. (iMacs, MacBooks and iPhones)

    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024

    iPhone XR 64GB - Coral - Unlocked
  • E

    Eugene C.

    Purchased on July 25, 2024

    5/5

    When it became time to for me to upgrade my iPhone, I made the decision for the first time to purchase a refurbished iPhone versus purchasing a new one. First I felt that the pricing of new iPhones were simply getting way too expensive. Secondly, I would be doing my little piece toward helping the environment. Nonetheless, the decision still had me very nervous. I had never purchased a refurbished phone, and worried greatly about the quality and service I would get from purchasing one. I did a lot of research on various businesses in the refurbishing market. As part of a long process I eventually found and researched Back Market. The overall feedback on their business was very good from many sources, they have a solid return policy if I were to need it, and their pricing is competitive. So I made the leap. I chose for various reasons to purchase an iPhone 13 Pro Max. Now out of fairness to this review, I made the choice of selecting a phone in excellent condition and added a new battery to my order. The phone arrived exactly on the day stated at the time the phone was purchase. It was now time for the unveiling. I was stunned at what I had received! The phone looked just like ...

    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024

    iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB - Sierra Blue - Unlocked
  • A

    Amber T.

    Purchased on June 20, 2024

    4.6/5

    I love I was able to get an older iPhone to start learning how iPhone operate. I have to say the iPhone 12 is the best to learn from and to be able to get a refurbished phone for a great price, great look and all around awesome phone from Back Market is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you

    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024

    iPhone 12 64GB - Red - Unlocked
  • D

    Dawndie S.

    Purchased on July 9, 2024

    4.9/5

    This is my first time ever buying a refurbished iPhone from Back Market and my experience has been very wonderful! I ordered my iPhone 12 Pro (upgrade from the iPhone 12, always wanted a Pro just couldn’t afford one, until now) on 9th of July and just received it today 11th of July, super fast shipping and delivery! So far the phone is amazing. Just got it set up and ready to go. I got it in excellent condition and it truly is in excellent condition, I only seen one little mark on it! It came from Wireless Source from Back Market and they did amazing service, they even put a screen protector on it for me! I am truly impressed and very happy with my purchase and will definitely do another one when I need to upgrade to a new phone! Oh and the only thing is that the battery health is only 76%, wish it was more, but it is a used/refurbished phone. Thank you so very much!

    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024

    iPhone 12 Pro 128GB - Graphite - Unlocked
  • I

    Ian G.

    Purchased on June 13, 2024

    4.8/5

    I’ve been loving my refurbished iPhone 12 mini. It’s condition is exactly as described. Huge fan of the trade-in service as well. Was disappointed with the shipped cable tho. I expected a cable and power brick since it said “charger included”. Worst of all is it was usb type A, not a type C to lightning cable. But whatever

    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024

    iPhone 12 mini 64GB - Blue - Unlocked
  • J

    Jailyn T.

    Purchased on June 5, 2024

    4.8/5

    Ordered the “excellent” Deep Purple iPhone 14 Pro Max on a Thursday evening and received on Monday afternoon. Phone came in impeccable condition. Not a single scratch and even came with a screen protector installed. I’ve had the phone for just under two weeks but not a single issue with the phone has arisen. Amazing work and cudos to the refurbisher.

    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024

    iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB - Deep Purple - Unlocked - Dual eSIM
  • A

    Aaron F.

    Purchased on May 31, 2024

    4.4/5

    I purchased an iPhone 12 Mini 128 GB that was refurbished. Although the item came in an excellent condition and all items came as described, I received the 64 GB model. I’m hoping to purchase again while I wait for my refund to process. If my order is fulfilled correctly next time, I will be a happy camper. We will see how it goes.

    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024

    iPhone 12 mini 128GB - Black - Unlocked
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What does unlocked phone mean?


An unlocked phone is any mobile phone that is not tied to a specific carrier or network provider. These carrier-free phones can be used with any compatible carrier or network provider, as opposed to locked phones that can only be used with a specific carrier network like Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile.

Opting for a fully unlocked smartphone, whether it's an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel or any other model, gives you more flexibility to choose any phone service that gives you the best coverage or saves you the most money. It's also a great option when you need a temporary network provider while travelling internationally.

 

Unlocked phone deals from Back Market


At Back Market, we offer both fully unlocked cell phones and GSM unlocked phones on our marketplace at prices that save our customers 30-70% on average. We take the time to make sure that the sellers on our site have properly refurbished these phones to a like-new condition. They've been repaired, cleaned, inspected and thoroughly tested to make sure you're receiving a quality device that you can use with any compatible carrier.

 

Warranties, returns and activating your phone


All purchases also come with free standard shipping, a 1-year warranty and 30 days to change your mind. We're also here to help you through the process of activating any unlocked smartphones that you've purchased, which we know can be intimidating, but is actually a very simple process. If you want to do it yourself, make sure to check out this article on activating your unlocked phone

 

 

Other popular questions about unlocked phones?

What is a GSM unlocked phone?


If you came here looking for a phone that's GSM unlocked, you might be wondering how that's different from an unlocked cell phone. While unlocked phones can connect to any carrier, a GSM unlocked phone is only compatible with carriers that use GSM (Global System for Mobiles) networks. As such, an unlocked GSM phone may not work on CDMA carriers like Verizon or Spectrum. Popular GSM carriers in the US include AT&T, T-Mobile, MetroPCS, Cricket, Tracfone and Simple Mobile. You can also find GSM carriers abroad, in case you're interested in temporarily activating a SIM card while you're travelling outside the US.

What is a SIM-free phone?


SIM-free phones are simply phones that are sold without a network SIM-card, which is an identity chip that ties your smartphone to a network. These phones can either be locked, meaning you'll need to get a specific carrier's SIM card to activate it, or unlocked meaning you can activate your phone using a SIM card from any compatible network.

Are there any disadvantages to buying an unlocked phone?


The biggest disadvantage is that some carriers will not fully support itThat means if you run into any technical or network issues, there's a chance that your carrier can't help you. Generally, phones that are locked to a specific carrier will perform better and sometimes even offer more network features like Wi-Fi calling. Don't let this completely deter you, if you've already found an unlocked mobile phone that you like - your carrier will still let you use their network, so you'll still be able to make calls and send texts.