Refurbished phones: where to buy and what to check

Grading systems, warranty terms and the three things to test the day it arrives.

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Our quick checks

Compare the price against the last 90 days, read the return policy before paying, and confirm the seller is the brand or an authorised reseller.

• Decide your budget before you browse.
• Shortlist two or three options, not ten.
• Check reviews from people who have owned it for a few months.

Bottom line

Buy for how you’ll actually use it. The best option is the one that fits your routine, not the one with the longest feature list.