
What's The Difference Between A Locked And Unlocked iPhone? | Back Market
Find out the difference between a locked vs unlocked iPhone here. Learn what a locked phone is, how to unlock an iPhone, and any disadvantages of buying an unlocked phone.
Warranty: 12 months
470 verified reviews in the last 24 months.
Rachel R.
Purchased on November 21, 2023
Verified purchasei was so happy with my order it came within 3 days ! got here pretty fast & the condition was excellent i recommend everybody to order from back market its a really good website for refurbish phones . overall i was so good with my iphone 7
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
iPhone 7 32GB - Silver - UnlockedCameron V.
Purchased on March 9, 2025
Verified purchaseI ordered this because the IPhone 7 was my first phone and I locked myself out of my old one so I bought this one for a backup and nostalgic reasons. There were slight scratches on the phone but I wasn’t mad at that because I was expecting that. The sound and graphics quality were impeccable. And I also customised the background and homepage. So if I could rate it 10/5 I would but I can’t, so yeah a 10/5 for me
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025
iPhone 7 32GB - Black - UnlockedJesse W.
Purchased on January 16, 2024
Verified purchaseI’m very satisfied with the product which is a refurbished iPhone 7, the dissatisfaction I have is with myself because I should have spent a little more to get a new battery with the phone and I wasn’t sure if a refurbished phone came with a new battery or not. FOR ANY ONE WONDERING THE SAME THING: No a refurbished phone does not Come with a new battery. However, Back Market is with the money!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
iPhone 7 128GB - Gold - UnlockedDorothy S.
Purchased on February 8, 2024
Verified purchaseI am learning how to use the phone, so I am watching instructions on you tube. So far, everything is going great. The condition was in excellent condition. The delivery was very prompt, fast, and accurate in timing. Maybe I will purchase a case for the phone. Thank you, Dorothy! PS It is very exciting to deal with an Honest company like Back Market. Also who refurbishes the phones are honest and great.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
iPhone 7 128GB - Black - UnlockedCrystal V.
Purchased on December 13, 2023
Verified purchaseI purchased 2 phones both came in excellent condition but I ended up having technical problems with one. The seller made good with the problem. They didn’t have a replacement so they refunded the money very fast these phones were the 5th items I purchased from Black Market and I so far am very satisfied. Products have come like new no scratches nice battery life ect. I recommend using Black Market to anyone looking to buy refurbished electronics.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
iPhone 7 32GB - Silver - UnlockedCrystal W.
Purchased on November 16, 2023
Verified purchasei like the phone for the first time having an iPhone but I didn't know that it was refurbished it has a lot of scratches on the back has dirt in the speakers as well as dirt on the sides wish it was in good condition
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
iPhone 7 32GB - Black - UnlockedTimothy B.
Purchased on February 7, 2025
Verified purchaseBack market was awesome. Had to make a return because the phone was for my daughter who likes to listen to music that it was just so old the battery only lasted 1.5 to 2 hrs. It also was going down in battery life while charging at times. Back market made it easy to return.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
iPhone 7 32GB - Rose Gold - UnlockedStanley R.
Purchased on August 1, 2023
Verified purchaseWas a little tough to get the SIM card out of the old iPhone 7, would have been nice if the tool to exchange the old phone SIM with the refurbished phone had been included with the shipped phone. Everything seems to be working fine right now, hope it continues for at least a few more years!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
iPhone 7 128GB - Jet Black - UnlockedMarcus jay M.
Purchased on January 14, 2025
Verified purchaseAbsolutely the best order ever! I’ve never been so excited to order something off of Back Market. My mom told me about this app and said it was amazing and I agree it was amazing! When my package came in, it was triple packaged! Bag, box, & bubble wrapping! Order this in excellent condition and it came with a screen protector on it and maximum capacity was 100%! I am so satisfied with my new phone and I highly recommend ordering here again! Thank you FedEx & Back Market! 🤍💋
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
iPhone 7 128GB - Rose Gold - UnlockedRoxanna N.
Purchased on December 20, 2024
Verified purchaseI purchased 2 of these for my smaller kids , they work great and look great , no issues , delivery is so fast and informative as well . My go to site for phones ! The price is unmatched, I went to a cell phone store and omg the prices were insane for 1 , thnx to Backmarket I was able to purchase two for not even half the price of one new phone that was not unlocked which I had to pay extra fees for and get a service line , which I didn’t need . So I Couldn’t be happier , thank you !
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025
iPhone 7 32GB - Black - UnlockedSearches so popular you can't sit with them
When you buy an unlocked iPhone 7, you'll have multiple options for choosing a carrier network. It is the safest option if you're not already locked into a long term contract with a network like Verizon, T-Mobile or AT&T. With an unlocked phone, you also have the option to easily switch between different network providers if you need to.
However, if you're happy with your current network provider and you don't plan on switching any time soon, you might save a little more money by shopping for an iPhone locked to a carrier. Locked phones tend to cost less than unlocked phones on average.
Whichever you option you pick, Back Market has plenty of options to help you find an iPhone 7 at a low price.
Your unlocked iPhone 7 from Back Market will work with all 3 major carriers in the US: AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. Since it is compatible with all 3 networks, you can also activate it under each of their Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) including Mint, Straight Talk, US Mobile, Cricket, Boost Mobile, Google Fi, Metro and others.
All locked or unlocked iPhone 7 purchases on Back Market come with free standard shipping, a 1-year warranty, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. We want to make sure you can shop with confidence and find the best iPhone 7 for your needs at the lowest price. In the rare case that any defects arise (outside of accidental damage) within 12 months of your delivery date, then you're entitled to your choice of a repair, replacement or reimbursement.
When you buy an unlocked iPhone 7 from Back Market, you'll be receiving a phone that has not been activated with any network yet. It's still a fully functional device, but you will not be able to make any calls, text or access the internet without Wi-Fi until it has been properly activated with a carrier of your choice.
Activating your iPhone 7 might look slightly depending on the network, but you can learn more about the activation process on our help page.
If you already have an iPhone that you're looking to replace, consider trading it into Back Market to give you a little extra budget for your next smartphone upgrade. We make the process simple for you and we'll give you a free online quote when you answer a few easy questions about your current iPhone.
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