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Giving your kid their first phone doesn’t have to be fear-inducing. Here we recommend the best refurbished device to buy, plus tips for safeguarding.
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Buy a certified refurbished Android smartphone for less for the same quality as new...
438,573 verified reviews in the last 24 months.
Andrea L.
Purchased on the 15 April 2025
Verified purchaseI first learned about the back market on TikTok I was a bit skeptical, but I downloaded the app and I read so many reviews and I said I’ll give it a try. It was very easy to order. I receive my order in 2 working days. I received my order in a box with Manuel a charger. Also the key I ordered the iPhone 14, 128 GB color purple I could not believe my eyes. It did not look refurbished. It look like a brand new iPhone not a scratch came with 100% battery I charge my battery every two days. I am very pleased very happy with my iPhone 14 from the back market thank you back market. I will recommend friends and family, and I will also be using back market in the future for my phones once again back market, thank you
Condition
Excellent
Reviewed in United Kingdom on 7 May 2025
Pawel R.
Purchased on the 26 April 2025
Verified purchasePerfect service When you are needing a new phone this is the app/website I recommend, please don’t faff about with used phones from Facebook marketplace etc that may come with a nasty suprise such as iCloud activation locks, marked as stolen/lost or blacklist for unpaid contract, this company knows what they are doing partnering with some of the biggest phone refurbishing companies to bring the best quality and value for money phones as possible, I bought a fair example iPhone 15 pro and I was pleased to find out that it came with an almost perfect battery with 94% battery health. And with only a few micro scratches on the screen it was a perfect phone for the price. I cannot wait to purchase more devices from backmarket
Condition
Fair
Reviewed in United Kingdom on 30 April 2025
Gary L.
Purchased on the 7 March 2025
Verified purchaseAlthough I like new technology and gadgets I have never wanted to buy any technology product ‘brand new’ preferring to wait a while until all the ‘bugs’ had been ironed out. This is why my previous phone was a refurbished iPhone XR, which I was very happy with and had served my purposes for a few years. However as with any piece of technology it shows its age after a while which my iPhone XR was now showing. Time to change. New phones are ridiculously expensive in my opinion so I scoured the market for a decent refurbished second hand phone. Came to Back Market and saw that the prices for a refurbished iPhone 14, a good jump up from my XR, was within my budget. I was not disappointed. A great phone, in excellent condition with 92% battery, and a good price! Now protected with a decent case & screen protector. What’s not to like? I would definitely buy again from Back Market. My iPad 9th gen is getting a bit tired ……..
Condition
Good
Reviewed in United Kingdom on 23 March 2025
Noman ahmad B.
Purchased on the 15 February 2025
Verified purchaseI seriously have a thrilling experience with Back market. I orderd a Fair condition phone when I received the phone it was in excellent condition I was amazed, but the phone had some bootloop and wifi disconnecting issue I send the phone back for a replacement and I received the replacement phone in 4days and it's in fair condition but I can surely say that it's a used phone not a refurbished and I love this thing everything is original even the Spen and it's quite pocket friendly then local market. I'm excited to shop again in future from Bank market and do recommend people to try to buy from them.
Condition
Fair
Reviewed in United Kingdom on 26 February 2025
Sebekh I.
Purchased on the 25 January 2025
Verified purchasephone is great, got in excellent condition, looked brand new no scuffs or scratches to indicate otherwise. only issue I had was how it was shipped. it was in a large box with use a little sleeve of bubble wrap on the phone and a loose piece of bubble wrap but would've been knocking around in the box. I didn't eexpect it to be new in origin box or anything but a bit of padding wouldnt have gone amiss. goes to show that these phones are stronger than they use to be but just felt like an unnecessary risk. overall happy with the phone. it's fun having a stylis again! it's my first refurbished phones. I won't lie i was skeptical but I have no complaints with the phone :)
Condition
Excellent
Reviewed in United Kingdom on 15 February 2025
Carolyn L.
Purchased on the 13 December 2024
Verified purchaseWe purchased a Fair condition phone for our daughter for Christmas. It is in fantastic condition. She is extremely happy with it. Absolutely no complaints about anything so far. The battery power is good and everything works perfectly. I'm considering a reconditioned phone when mine needs replacing. I was always a bit dubious about secondhand phones, but this has changed my mind.
Condition
Fair
Reviewed in United Kingdom on 4 January 2025
Cheng N.
Purchased on the 19 December 2024
Verified purchaseI got the ultra for £733 at excellent condition! Thought it was gonna come in another packaging because it was "refurbished". but when it arrived, it was brand new, in it's original box! Like, I still got an unbox experience. Everything is functioning really well so far, will have to see months down the line confirm it's consistency but overall, I'm loving it!🙌🏻
Condition
Excellent
Reviewed in United Kingdom on 29 December 2024
Javed S.
Purchased on the 23 March 2025
Verified purchaseOrdered a "Good" quality Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5g phone and surprised as its almost like a brand new phone apart from a few cosmetic dints which were expected I suppose. Still to find out how battery performs over time but my wife is quiet impressed with the phone. Would definitely buy another phone from here as they've kept the word on quality of the phone. Keep up the good work and help the planet.
Condition
Good
Reviewed in United Kingdom on 7 April 2025
Ionut oliviu V.
Purchased on the 13 June 2025
Verified purchaseI was skeptical at first hand but ordered iphone 16 plus for my girlfriend ,ive chosen the excellent condition and received a brand new iphone with 100% battery and 7 charging cycles with almost 200£ discount from new from the store
Condition
Premium
Reviewed in United Kingdom on 16 June 2025
Md abdul H.
Purchased on the 14 May 2025
Verified purchaseI bought a Google Pixel 6 from Back Market and overall, I’m very happy. The phone’s condition is very good and works smoothly. Battery performance is excellent—lasts all day without issues. The screen is clean and looks almost brand new. However, the sides of the phone have quite a few scratches. It’s not a big deal for me, considering the price I paid. Performance is fast and reliable for daily use. Delivery was quick and the packaging was secure. For a refurbished phone, this is a great deal. I’d definitely recommend Back Market to others.
Condition
Fair
Reviewed in United Kingdom on 25 May 2025
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At Back Market, customers save up to 50% off compared to the price of new on certified refurbished Android smartphone models. 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 second hand Android smartphone compared to a refurbished one.
Buying a reconditioned Android smartphone is also an environmentally friendly option. A refurbished Android smartphone is often a second hand device that has been restored and updated to meet manufacturer standards, which means you'll be helping to keep old Android smartphones out of our landfills, reduce electronic waste, and minimise your carbon footprint.
If you're looking for cheaper Android smartphone options and don't want to pay full price, you'll find the biggest selection, highest product quality and lowest prices on restored Android smartphone models at Back Market. That's because we specialise 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 Android smartphone in price ranges to fit almost anyone's 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 Android smartphone deals on our platform.
If you're a first time refurbished buyer, you might not be sure what to expect from your purchase. First, understand that your Android smartphone 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 Android smartphone and you can expect your device to perform as if it were newly opened directly from the store.
You should also be confident that your Android smartphone 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.
All Android smartphone 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 Android smartphone for your needs at lower prices.