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What Does "Refurbished iPhone" Really Mean?
Updated Jun 14, 2022 - What is a refurbished iPhone? Learn what refurbished phone means, whether a refurb phone is worth it, and what to consider when buying refurbished iPhones.
Updated Jun 14, 2022 - What is a refurbished iPhone? Learn what refurbished phone means, whether a refurb phone is worth it, and what to consider when buying refurbished iPhones.
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At Back Market, customers can save big compared to the price of new on a certified refurbished iPhone XS. The best part is, you don't have to sacrifice performance quality in order to save money; all refurbished devices on our marketplace have been fully reconditioned, cleaned, inspected and tested to the same standards as a new one. This is the biggest difference between buying a used or pre-owned iPhone XS compared to a refurbished one.
Buying a renewed iPhone XS is also an environmentally friendly option. A refurbished iPhone XS is often a second-hand device that has been restored and updated to meet Apple's manufacturer standards, which means you'll be helping to keep old Apple iPhones out of our landfills, reduce electronic waste, and minimize your carbon footprint.
If you're looking for cheaper iPhone XS options and don't want to pay full price, you'll find the biggest selection, highest product quality and lowest prices on restored iPhone XS models at Back Market. That's because we specialize specifically in refurbished tech and take the time to carefully vet every seller on our marketplace to ensure customers are getting reliable devices that perform like-new. We have several refurbed iPhone XS phones in price ranges to fit almost anyone's smartphone budget.
Staying true to our brand, we're also a huge advocate for environmental change. In fact, at the beginning of 2023, we hit a milestone for preventing 1 million tons of carbon emission (CO2e) from entering the atmosphere. You can help contribute to a better circular economy when you shop for iPhone XS on our platform.
All iPhone XS 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 for your needs at lower prices.
If you're a first time refurbished buyer, you might not be sure what to expect from your purchase. First, understand that your iPhone XS may have external cosmetic flaws depending on the condition you choose (Back Market offers devices of Fair, Good and Excellent quality). However, whatever the condition, any external blemishes will not affect the performance of your iPhone and you can expect your device to perform as if it were newly opened directly from the Apple Store.
You should also be confident that your iPhone XS is backed by a 1-year warranty, meaning 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.
If you already have an iPhone XS 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.