{"id":29798,"date":"2023-02-06T17:40:21","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T16:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1779381"},"modified":"2023-02-06T20:44:56","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T19:44:56","slug":"what-is-a-refurbished-phone-and-should-you-buy-one","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/what-is-a-refurbished-phone-and-should-you-buy-one\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a refurbished phone and should you buy one?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before you spend potentially thousands on a brand new phone, we’ve put together a guide on refurbished mobiles. What are they, how much do they cost and where can you buy one today? <\/p>

By Olivia Garrett\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 06 February 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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These days, buying a new phone can feel like a sprint and a marathon at the same time. New models are released every few months with thousands clamouring to buy them, and often, once you have your new smartphone, it can take up to three years to pay it off.<\/p>\n

With the current cost of living crisis, buying a brand new handset isn\u2019t always a viable option \u2013 but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to fall behind the times when it comes to technology. Instead, you can keep up and\u00a0<\/em>spend less by buying a refurbished phone.<\/p>\n

Not sure what a refurbished phone is? That\u2019s OK \u2013 the first thing you need to know is that a refurbished phone is not the same as a hand-me-down. Rather, it\u2019s a fully-functioning, state-of-the-art handset that\u2019s gone through testing and, sometimes, repair.<\/p>\n

To explain it in full, the tech team at RadioTimes.com<\/a> have put together a comprehensive guide on refurbished phones, including what they are, how much they are and where you can get them. We\u2019ll also let you know if they\u2019re worth buying with a list of pros and cons.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n

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