Is it worth buying a refurbished iPhone?

Yes. You get the same Apple hardware, the same iOS experience, and the same access to every app you already use, at up to 50% less than the new price. Every device on Back Market passes a 100-point professional inspection and comes in four cosmetic grades, so you can pick the condition that works for your budget. Performance isn't part of the trade-off.

Are refurbished iPhones safe to buy?

Buying a refurbished iPhone from Back Market is safe. Every seller must meet a strict quality charter, and devices are monitored through secret shopping and onsite visits to refurbishment centres. If something isn't right after purchase, you're covered by a 12-month seller contractual warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

How long do refurbished iPhones last?

As long as the same model bought new, assuming the battery is in good shape. Battery health is the variable to watch: Premium grade devices come with a battery at 90% capacity minimum, using genuine manufacturer parts. The higher the grade, the more charge cycles you've got ahead of you.

Do refurbished iPhones receive iOS updates?

Yes, exactly like new ones. iOS updates come directly from Apple and are completely unaffected by refurbished status. As long as your model is still supported by Apple, it updates on the same schedule as any other iPhone. No extra steps, no exceptions.

Can I trade in my old iPhone when buying refurbished?

Yes. Back Market's trade-in tool gives you a quote in around 2 minutes. If you're happy with the offer, you ship your phone for free and receive cash straight to your bank account. It's a straightforward way to take more off the price of your next device.

Is buying a refurbished iPhone good for the environment?

Significantly. Choosing a refurbished iPhone over a new one generates 92% less greenhouse gas emissions: roughly 77 kg of CO2e per device, based on an ADEME study. You also produce 89% less e-waste. Since 2014, Back Market customers have collectively helped avoid 2.2 million tonnes of CO2e. Your upgrade doesn't have to cost the planet anything.

Are refurbished iPhones unlocked to all UK networks?

The majority of refurbished iPhones on Back Market are SIM-free and unlocked. That means you're not tied to any carrier: you can pair the phone with whatever SIM, plan, or rolling contract suits you. It's one of the practical upsides of buying refurbished over a carrier-locked new phone. Check the individual listing to confirm the unlock status before purchasing, as it can vary by device.

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iPhone 16

(12,031)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£509.00

Versus £699.00 new

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iPhone 15 Plus

(5,259)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£355.00

Versus £799.00 new

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iPhone 16 Plus

(2,955)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£485.00

Versus £799.00 new

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iPhone 15

(33,211)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£330.00

Versus £699.00 new

+1 more colours

iPhone 16 Pro

(12,779)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£588.00

Versus £999.00 new

iPhone 16 Pro Max

(5,907)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£669.00

Versus £1,199.00 new

iPhone 15 Pro

(19,345)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£420.00

Versus £999.00 new

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iPhone 15 Pro Max

(9,338)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£515.00

Versus £1,199.00 new

iPhone 16e

(4,582)

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Refurbished price:£359.00

Versus £599.00 new

iPhone 14

(45,800)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£239.00

Versus £599.00 new

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iPhone 13

(84,674)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£211.00

Versus £599.00 new

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iPhone 14 Plus

(8,862)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£264.00

Versus £699.00 new

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iPhone 14 Pro

(22,071)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£336.00

Versus £1,099.00 new

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iPhone 13 mini

(24,691)

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Refurbished price:£196.00

Versus £649.00 new

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iPhone 13 Pro

(32,231)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£258.00

Versus £949.00 new

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iPhone 14 Pro Max

(9,667)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£381.00

Versus £1,199.00 new

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iPhone 13 Pro Max

(16,433)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£324.00

Versus £1,049.00 new

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iPhone 17

(5,593)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£637.49

Versus £799.00 new

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iPhone 17 Pro

(1,057)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£977.49

Versus £1,099.00 new

iPhone 17 Pro Max

(980)

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Refurbished price:£1,024.00

Versus £1,199.00 new

iPhone 12

(97,344)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£145.00

Versus £649.00 new

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iPhone SE (2022)

(13,551)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£97.00

Versus £429.00 new

iPhone 11

(120,571)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£119.00

Versus £489.00 new

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iPhone 12 mini

(45,663)

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Refurbished price:£124.00

Versus £579.00 new

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iPhone 6S

(66,232)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£30.00

Versus £159.00 new

iPhone SE (2016)

(30,801)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£29.00

Versus £149.00 new

iPhone SE (2020)

(64,779)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£67.00

Versus £289.00 new

iPhone 12 Pro

(32,998)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£197.00

Versus £879.00 new

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iPhone XR

(90,662)

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Refurbished price:£92.00

Versus £399.00 new

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iPhone 12 Pro Max

(14,706)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£240.00

Versus £979.00 new

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iPhone 11 Pro

(35,020)

Starting at

Refurbished price:£153.00

Versus £639.00 new

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iPhone SE (2020)Good • Black • 128 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(64,779)
Refurbished price:£87.00
Save £6.00
Last lowest price : £93.00
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iPhone 6SGood • Gold • 32 GB • Physical SIM
(66,233)
Refurbished price:£32.00
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Last lowest price : £35.00
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iPhone XRFair • Red • 64 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(90,670)
Refurbished price:£95.00
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Last lowest price : £102.00
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iPhone 15 Pro MaxExcellent • White Titanium • 1000 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM • New battery
(9,211)
Refurbished price:£799.00
Save £45.00
Last lowest price : £844.00
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxPremium • Natural Titanium • 1000 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(5,846)
Refurbished price:£933.00
Save £66.00
Last lowest price : £999.00
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxPremium • Desert Titanium • 1000 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(5,694)
Refurbished price:£934.99
Save £150.01
Last lowest price : £1,085.00
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iPhone 8 PlusGood • Space Gray • 256 GB • Physical SIM
(29,468)
Refurbished price:£102.00
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Last lowest price : £108.00
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iPhone XS MaxExcellent • Space Gray • 256 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(16,354)
Refurbished price:£175.00
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Last lowest price : £189.00
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iPhone 13Excellent • Midnight • 512 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(83,820)
Refurbished price:£383.28
Save £28.72
Last lowest price : £412.00
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iPhone 15 ProFair • Natural Titanium • 128 GB • eSIM
(19,345)
Refurbished price:£429.00
Save £31.00
Last lowest price : £460.00
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iPhone 15Good • Pink • 512 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(33,094)
Refurbished price:£473.00
Save £29.00
Last lowest price : £502.00
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iPhone XRFair • Black • 256 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(90,646)
Refurbished price:£166.00
Save £36.00
Last lowest price : £202.00
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iPhone 11Excellent • Purple • 256 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(120,360)
Refurbished price:£188.00
Save £61.92
Last lowest price : £249.92
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxGood • Black Titanium • 512 GB • eSIM
(5,907)
Refurbished price:£807.49
Save £42.51
Last lowest price : £850.00
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iPhone 17 Pro MaxPremium • Silver • 2000 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(900)
Refurbished price:£1,830.00
Save £109.00
Last lowest price : £1,939.00
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iPhone 17 Pro MaxPremium • Deep Blue • 2000 GB • Physical SIM + eSIM
(966)
Refurbished price:£1,842.00
Save £97.00
Last lowest price : £1,939.00
The lowest price for this product in this exact configuration on Back Market in the 30 days prior to 22/06/2026. This reference will update on 29/06/2026.

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Accessories
4.2/5
Appearance
4.4/5
Battery
4.1/5
Lens & Camera
4.5/5
Overall performance
4.2/5
Packaging
4.4/5
Shipping
4.5/5

Reviews

Josh P.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 11/02/2026, United Kingdom.
I initially bought an iPhone 15 Pro from Back Market, but I decided to get an iPhone 15 Pro Max instead. The battery life was way better and had a better 5x telephoto lens compared to the 3x on the 15 Pro. When I first got the phone I was surprised with the physical condition considering this was in “fair” condition. There were very small scratches that were hard to notice at first and there were no dents on the titanium frame. So the condition was better than I was expecting. For me I have small hands which does make it a bit harder to use the phone with one hand. The battery health was at 89% and the cycle count was 536 which is good for me.
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB - Natural Titanium - Unlocked
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB - Natural Titanium - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
06/02/2026
Scott M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 10/12/2025, United Kingdom.
Love this phone. I’m so glad I got a refurbished iPhone. New phone is way out of my price range, the 12 has exactly what I need in a phone. Price was great. Very affordable. The condition was brilliant, just a few marks on the outer part of the casing, nothing too noticeable. Delivery was fast and the packaging was great. Next upgrade will definitely be from Back Market.
iPhone 12 64GB - Black - Unlocked
iPhone 12 64GB - Black - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
24/11/2025
Sarah C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 27/04/2025, United Kingdom.
I’m really pleased with my iPhone 13. It exceeds my expectations and is quite beautiful! This company is doing a great thing for the planet and for our pockets. I love the idea of not buying new especially when a reconditioned phone can be this good.
iPhone 13 128GB - Starlight - Unlocked
iPhone 13 128GB - Starlight - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
16/04/2025
Wendy B.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 12/01/2025, United Kingdom.
The iPhone 13 is fab, still getting use to it. Would definitely recommend buying a refurbish one, When it arrived was so impressive, thought it was a brand new one, no marks or scratches on it. The service from the time ordered to receiving it was excellent. Definitely recommend backmarket.
iPhone 13 128GB - Green - Unlocked
iPhone 13 128GB - Green - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
28/12/2024
Katharine V.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 23/04/2026, United Kingdom.
It is great! I am so happy to know that I have re-used a refurbished device, and prevented one more on the metal landfill for now.. and it was a few hundred pounds cheaper than a new one, all for tiny almost invisible scratches at the very edge of the phone screen.
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB - Black Titanium - Unlocked
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB - Black Titanium - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
26/03/2026
Muhammad U.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 01/03/2026, United Kingdom.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max turned out to be an outstanding device—far better than we had anticipated. In the pictures, there appeared to be a few minor scratches, but upon inspecting the phone in person, we realized there were actually no scratches at all. Overall, it was an excellent experience for us—truly one of the best experiences we have had.
iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB - Graphite - Unlocked
iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB - Graphite - Unlocked
See item
Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
20/02/2026
Martyn H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 27/01/2026, United Kingdom.
My old iPhone 7 was stolen and as l am a light user l bought the same model again. I know it is old and not apple supported but ideal for me . Very pleased with new phone as screen not cracked and generally seems like a brand new phone.Good value at £44
iPhone 7 32GB - Black - Unlocked
iPhone 7 32GB - Black - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
07/01/2026
Tearna W.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 25/01/2026, United Kingdom.
Its amazing. works fine, has a few scratches but barely noticeable. battery health at 84 which isn't too bad. I've used back market before and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for cheap ish phone that are refurbished
iPhone 13 Pro 128GB - Graphite - Unlocked
iPhone 13 Pro 128GB - Graphite - Unlocked
See item
Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
09/01/2026
Emily H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 31/12/2025, United Kingdom.
very happy with my purchase. amazing condition to say i bought a 'fair' device. works perfect. have a very happy teenager
iPhone 14 128GB - Purple - Unlocked
iPhone 14 128GB - Purple - Unlocked
See item
Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
19/12/2025
Zamin H.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 25/10/2025, United Kingdom.
I am mind blown by the quality of this phone. As anyone would be, I was apprehensive about ordering a refurbished phone, but what I received today is a brand new phone in excellent condition. Thank you so much!!
iPhone 16 Pro 256GB - Black Titanium - Unlocked
iPhone 16 Pro 256GB - Black Titanium - Unlocked
See item
Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
23/10/2025

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Refurbished iPhone FAQs

Yes. You get the same Apple hardware, the same iOS experience, and the same access to every app you already use, at up to 50% less than the new price. Every device on Back Market passes a 100-point professional inspection and comes in four cosmetic grades, so you can pick the condition that works for your budget. Performance isn't part of the trade-off.
Buying a refurbished iPhone from Back Market is safe. Every seller must meet a strict quality charter, and devices are monitored through secret shopping and onsite visits to refurbishment centres. If something isn't right after purchase, you're covered by a 12-month seller contractual warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
As long as the same model bought new, assuming the battery is in good shape. Battery health is the variable to watch: Premium grade devices come with a battery at 90% capacity minimum, using genuine manufacturer parts. The higher the grade, the more charge cycles you've got ahead of you.
Yes, exactly like new ones. iOS updates come directly from Apple and are completely unaffected by refurbished status. As long as your model is still supported by Apple, it updates on the same schedule as any other iPhone. No extra steps, no exceptions.
Yes. Back Market's trade-in tool gives you a quote in around 2 minutes. If you're happy with the offer, you ship your phone for free and receive cash straight to your bank account. It's a straightforward way to take more off the price of your next device.
Significantly. Choosing a refurbished iPhone over a new one generates 92% less greenhouse gas emissions: roughly 77 kg of CO2e per device, based on an ADEME study. You also produce 89% less e-waste. Since 2014, Back Market customers have collectively helped avoid 2.2 million tonnes of CO2e. Your upgrade doesn't have to cost the planet anything.
The majority of refurbished iPhones on Back Market are SIM-free and unlocked. That means you're not tied to any carrier: you can pair the phone with whatever SIM, plan, or rolling contract suits you. It's one of the practical upsides of buying refurbished over a carrier-locked new phone. Check the individual listing to confirm the unlock status before purchasing, as it can vary by device.

iPhones for sale

Refurbished iPhones for sale on Back Market start at up to 50% less than new. Every device is certified by professional sellers through a 100-point inspection that covers functionality, appearance, and security. You're getting a fully tested, fully functioning iPhone: not a gamble, just a smarter way to buy Apple.

Upgrade smarter, spend less

At Back Market, you can save up to 70% off the price of a new iPhone by buying certified refurbished. Every seller on our marketplace is continuously monitored through secret shopping, onsite visits to refurbishment centres, and customer reviews. OurInnovation Lab sits at the heart of those operations and even develops new refurbishment processes that have become the industry standard.

Why choose a refurbished iPhone over a second-hand one?

Second-hand iPhones are sold as-is, in whatever condition the previous owner left them. There's no guarantee the battery holds a charge or that basic features work as expected.

Refurbished iPhones are different. They've been professionally inspected, cleaned, repaired where needed, and certified before resale. That's the real difference between a second hand iPhone and a refurbished one: accountability, not luck. Read our full breakdown in What is the difference between refurbished and used electronics?

Why buy a refurbished iPhone instead of a new one?

Choosing a refurbished iPhone over a new one avoids 92% less greenhouse gas emissions: roughly 77 kg of CO2e per device, based on the ADEME study. You also generate 89% less e-waste per device. Since 2014, Back Market customers have collectively helped avoid 2.2 million tons of CO2e, based on the same methodology.

Beyond the planet, you're saving real money. Second hand iPhones might seem tempting on price, but cheap iPhones from Back Market come with quality guarantees that a private resale simply can't match. Read more in our article on the environmental impact of refurbished tech.

How does Back Market grade refurbished iPhones?

The grade tells you what the phone looks like on the outside. Not how fast it runs, not how the camera performs, not whether it holds signal. Just cosmetics.

Every device passes the same quality inspection regardless of grade, and ships with a 12-month seller contractual warranty. Here's what each grade actually means:

Premium: virtually no signs of use on screen or body. Only genuine manufacturer parts. Battery at 90% capacity minimum. The closest a refurbished phone gets to new.
Excellent: almost no signs of wear. Body may have very light micro-scratches, but only visible closer than 8 inches away. Screen is scratch-free.
Good: light signs of wear. Body may show micro-scratches, but nothing visible at arm's length (about 20 inches). Screen is scratch-free.
Fair: visible signs of wear. Body may have some scratches or dents that don't affect performance. Screen may show faint marks when the display is on.

Whatever grade you pick, it runs exactly as it should.

What comes with a refurbished iPhone?

Every certified refurbished iPhone sold on Back Market includes a compatible charging cable. To reduce e-waste, wall plugs and headphones are not included. Your purchase also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 12-month seller contractual warranty as standard. The charging cable is covered by that same warranty.

How to get cheap iPhones for even less

Trade in your old smartphone before you buy. Back Market's Trade-in tool gives you an offer in around 2 minutes. If you're happy with it, ship your device for free and get the cash straight to your bank account. Easy way to knock more off an already lower price.

Is Back Market reliable?

We think so, but here's what others say. Read our customer reviews. Every purchase comes with free standard delivery, a 30-day money-back guarantee, and a 12-month seller contractual warranty.

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Not sure which model fits your needs? Refurbished iPhones on Back Market are Apple at a price that makes sense, tested and graded by professionals, backed by a real warranty. Each one arrives ready to use, with the full Back Market promise behind it.

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