Buying a used or refurbished smartphone can save 15–50% compared to new models, according to CCS Insight. Experts recommend buying phones no older than three generations to ensure software support and ...

Global refurbished smartphone sales grew 5% year-over-year (YoY) in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research’s Secondary Smartphone Market Report. In comparison, the market for new smartphones ...

Refurbished iPhones continue to dominate demand, driven by increasing availability and growing interest in premium ...

Circular tech has moved from the margins of telecom strategy to the center of it, and the market is growing to match.

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 second ...

Planning to buy a refurbished smartphone? Here are 5 important things you should check before paying to avoid hidden issues ...

The market for used and certified refurbished smartphones is expanding rapidly in 2025. Consumers are increasingly weighing the cost of brand-new devices against the benefits of purchasing pre-owned ...

"The (...) funding cements Back Market's position as a leading refurbished electronics marketplace, with more than six ...

In France, the consumer fraud authority is advising caution when buying refurbished smartphone, here's why you should be take notice. The DGCCRF in France (Directorate-General for Competition, ...

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Gen Zers are taking their thrifting obsession to the next level, this time with their smartphones. The tech-savvy generation isn’t opting for brand-new iPhones — ...

With top of the line smartphones costing anywhere from $1500 to $2500 and beyond, and with smartphones lasting longer than ever thanks to OS and security updates, safely buying second hand via the ...

The global smartphone market is witnessing a major shift in 2026. Consumers are increasingly choosing refurbished smartphones over brand-new devices, signaling a change in buying behavior driven by ...