iPhone vs Samsung: what are the differences?
iPhone vs Samsung: we give you their differences to help you choose your next smartphone!
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iPhone vs Samsung: we give you their differences to help you choose your next smartphone!
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A refurbished phone is any smartphone that has been restored to its original condition and performance. You might also hear it referred to as a renewed, reconditioned or restored phone, but these all mean that the phone has undergone a process of repair, cleaning, and testing such that it meets the same standards as a brand new device. If it's just a used or second hand phone, there is no guarantee that it will perform like-new and you accept whatever condition it is in.
A refurbished phone may be due to multiple reasons, but commonly it is because users have upgraded their handset with the newest smartphone, and opted to trade-in their old smartphone.
First, understand that your device 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 phone performance and you can expect your device to perform as if it were just opened from the original box. You should also be confident that your phone purchase 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.
Browse the wide range of refurbished android phones and iPhones on the Back Market website, and find offers starting from 20% to 50% off the normal retail price of the same phone if bought new.
Refurbished mobile phones are still perfectly good, and all from Back Market are high quality, sim free, and overall cheaper than brand new up to 50%. Each seller on Back Market is subject to a strict quality vetting procedure to ensure their reconditioned phones are sold in fully working order, so there is no catch! but more importantly, you can help encourage others to save the environment by purchasing a refurbished mobile phone instead of a new one.
At Back Market we describe our grading system as the following:
Appearance: Excellent - the body will have micro-scratches, but invisible at a distance of 20cm, and the screen will have no scratches whatsoever.
Technical condition: Excellent - durability is the best, and chances of encountering a technical software issue are highly unlikely.
Appearance: Good - the body will have slight wear and tear and micro-scratches not visible from 20 inches instead. The screen will still have no scratches or any damage whatsoever.
Technical condition: Good - durability is above average, but chances of encountering a technical software issue still very small.
Appearance: Fair - the body will have visible scratches/dents, and the screen will have some scratches but become invisible when the screen is turned off.
Technical condition: Fair - durability is average, and technical issues still correspond to the quality levels required by our quality charter.
Better for your wallet and for the planet, a refurbished and cheap phone from Back Market is the perfect option for those who like to have the latest tech in the palm of their hand at a much more economical price.