Refurbished phones differ from second-hand phones in that they've been previously used but then returned to the manufacturer, ...

Refurbished phones can be a cost-efficient option, but there are some factors to consider before deciding to buy one. July 3, 2025 e-Paper. LOGIN Account. eBooks Subscribe GIFT FRONT PAGE.

As India’s refurbished gadget market matures, Cashify's Nakul Kumar explores the industry's growth drivers, challenges, and the evolving consumer mindset shaping this re-commerce sector like ...

Heading to the official Samsung Certified Re-Newed store is the safest way to buy a refurbished device. At the time of writing, you can buy the Galaxy S21, S22, and S23 series of phones through ...

The best refurbished phones are a fraction of the price of a brand-new handset. You could save money on all sorts of devices, from an Apple flagship such as the iPhone 14 or the iPhone 15, to some ...

Refurbished phones don’t last long: Most refurbished phones last 3-5 years, just like new ones. They don’t get software updates: Certified devices receive full updates, just like brand-new models.

The International Data Corporation has estimated that worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, reached 309.4 million units in 2023, up by 9.5 ...

Pre-owned, refurbished smartphones could be the answer for many South Africans worried about being left behind when the country switches off its 2G and 3G networks.

Last year, the average selling price of refurbished smartphones in emerging markets such as China, Southeast Asia and Africa was expected to exceed the global average selling price for new phones ...

A worker introduces a machine that evaluates used smartphones for recycling at a shopping mall in Chongqing in October. CHINA DAILY Research by the China Association of Circular Economy indicates ...