Getting the latest smartphone can be a serious financial pain. Used and refurbished devices are cheaper, but what about quality? Here's what you need to know.

While analysts speak of a mature, over-saturated smartphone market, the trade in second-hand and refurbished units has the potential to become quite a game changer. IDC has looked at the global s ...

About half of refurbished smartphones sold globally were iPhones, as Apple’s sales in the category grew 16% year-on-year in 2022. The new figures arrives by way of Counterpoint Research, ...

Worldwide shipments of used smartphones — both officially refurbished and used models — are predicted to come in at 225.4 million units for the year that just passed, the technology analyst ...

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 ...

Here's the Consumer Reports guide on how to sell a used smartphone. You'll find it helpful when you're buying a new phone—you can turn the old one into cash or a trade-in credit.

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 ...