Refurbished mobile phone

A guide to refurbished phones

Buying a refurbished phone can save money, but many worry about its quality. This guide clears up common questions and myths about buying pre-owned phones.

Refurbished smartwatch

The honest trade-off

The Pros

  • It is cheaper
  • Contract free
  • Any model device
  • More flexibility
  • Environmentally friendly

The Cons

  • It is not brand new
  • Cosmetic wear and tear
  • The horror stories

So why buy
refurbished from us?

Testing

At MobileDirect, every phone is rigorously tested and must work perfectly before we sell it.

Grading

After testing, we grade phones based on appearance, with details on the product page.

Warranty

We back all phones with a 13-month warranty covering hardware and software.

Real Stories from Real Users

Over 1100+ trade-ins and £200k+ paid out

Preview for Alan David Solomon's review
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Alan David Solomon
5.0
Preview for Andrew Goddard's review
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Andrew Goddard
5.0
Preview for Andrew Turner's review
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus
Andrew Turner
5.0
Preview for Arv Raj's review
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
Arv Raj
5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We’ve got answers! Find quick solutions to the most common questions about selling your device on Mobile Direct.