{"id":58392,"date":"2022-05-20T18:15:31","date_gmt":"2022-05-20T12:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=58392"},"modified":"2022-05-20T16:20:08","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T10:50:08","slug":"buying-a-refurbished-phone-the-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/buying-a-refurbished-phone-the-pros-and-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying A Refurbished Phone: The Pros and Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A quality smartphone can set you back <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/business\/what-should-you-do-need-to-make-a-passive-income-strategy-work\/\">a significant amount of money<\/a>. Indeed, the latest phones regularly cost over \u00a31000 if you\u2019re buying a new device \u2013 and that\u2019s before you factor in your contract or sim card costs. However, if you want a quality phone without paying such a high amount, you could consider buying a refurbished phone. Below, we explore the pros and cons.<\/p>\n<h2>What is A Refurbished Phone?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/top-places-to-get-the-best-deals-on-used-phones\/\">A refurbished phone<\/a> isn\u2019t just your normal second-hand phone. This is a handset that\u2019s been sent to the manufacturer or to a second-hand seller to be repaired and cleaned, before being sold. Usually, someone will sell their phone here when they\u2019re looking for an upgrade. As a result, when you buy a refurbished phone, there\u2019ll be no trace of the previous user and you\u2019ll receive your handset in a fresh box with a warranty. By <a href=\"https:\/\/buy.mazumamobile.com\/refurbished-mobile-phones\/apple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">searching for refurbished iPhones online<\/a>, you can purchase a fully-functional iPhone for a much lower cost than the new retail price.<\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/how-to-check-body-temperature-with-iphone\/\">How To Check Body Temperature With iPhone?<\/a><\/span>\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n<p>The main benefit of this is the cost. You\u2019ll be getting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/gadgets\/apple-and-google-launched-affordable-phones\/\">a superb phone<\/a> at a much lower price than you\u2019d expect if you bought a new handset. Plus, as the phone has been checked and repaired by a professional, you can be sure that there won\u2019t be any frustrating faults. On top of this, you\u2019ll be given a warranty to protect you in the rare scenario where your refurbished phone quickly deteriorates. Aside from personal benefits, refurbished phones are also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/earth-day-2022-6-phone-tricks-to-help-you-make-a-difference-and-be-eco-friendly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">better for the environment<\/a> as they don\u2019t necessitate the production of new materials. If you care about sustainability, then a refurbished phone could be the right option for you.<br \/>\n<!-- Home page 728x90 --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 728px; height: 90px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9864771813712812\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n<p>On the other hand, there are some downsides compared to a new phone. For a start, no matter how thorough the refurbishment job has been, there will likely be small scuff marks or grazes on the phone \u2013 it won\u2019t be brand new. Beyond this, your warranty will also be shorter than that of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/future\/google-announce-new-ai-features-that-will-monitor-pixels-phones\/\">a new phone<\/a>. If you want a refurbished phone to last for a long time, then you\u2019ll need to look after it. Buying a refurbished phone can bring you many benefits. You\u2019ll be able to get some quality tech at a low price, all while doing your bit to become more sustainable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A quality smartphone can set you back a significant amount of money. 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