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Best value second hand phones 2023
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Do you know the secret to getting the best budget smartphone? Well, listen up. Buying second hand phones is a great way to get your dream phone at a better price.
Here at giffgaff, we’re on a mission to help everyone get the best value phone at a price that suits your budget. That’s why our refurbished phones come in grades, from ‘good’ to ‘like new’, so you can pick a phone that’s at the right price for you.
giffgaff’s refurbished phones come in the following categories:
Like new: These phones look as good as new, with no visible scratches on the screen or body. In order words, they look like they’ve come straight out of the box. Excellent: These phones have seen some light use, but their screens and bodies are in great condition and they run like new. Very good: These phones have some signs of wear and tear on the body, but their screens look wonderful. Good: These phones have been loved by their previous owners and have some marks on the screen and body. But they run beautifully.
Basically, the less perfect-looking the phone is, the cheaper the price. But because true beauty lies within, all of our refurbished phones work like new, thanks to our top-notch refurbishing process.
giffgaff’s refurbished promise:
- Fully tested and data cleansed
- 80% battery health or higher
- Unlocked to any network
- 12,18 or 24-month warranty included
Here’s a list of our best deals for refurbished mobile phones for 2023.
iPhone 13 mini 5G 128GB
Price: From £619
Looking for a recent Apple model?
First released in 2021, the iPhone 13 mini is the perfect combination of size, power and advanced features. After all, the best things come in small packages. The mini size doesn’t affect the power of the chipset, camera or display quality, and the battery life is as impressive as the rest of the iPhone 13 series.
The iPhone 13 range also comes with the introduction of Cinematic Mode, which changes your filming focus automatically to give you professional-quality results.
So if you want to have better storage, make high-quality TikTok videos (or blockbusters) and go longer without charging your battery, this is the phone for you.
Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G 128GB
Price: From £439
The Galaxy S22+ screen has a peak brightness of 1750 units, making it easy to read outside, even in direct sunlight.
It lasts more than 30 hours on a single charge, which is pretty impressive if you ask us. But its most glorious assets are its excellent camera and super-quick performance. It comes with a whopping 50-megapixel camera, 10-megapixel telephoto and 12-megapixel ultrawide.
After being refurbished by our experts, the Samsung Galaxy S22 remains a sturdy, state-of-the-art smartphone that’s not-so-easy to scratch and scuff.
iPhone XR
Price: From £179
The iPhone XR is one of Apple’s most popular models, and for good reason. Despite only having a single camera lens, the iPhone XR still produces top-quality photos of all kinds, although it doesn’t do as well in low light.
Despite being an older model from 2018, the battery life holds up, and you can go over a day without having to charge it. In fact, the iPhone XR can actually run multiple apps at the same speed as more recent Apple models.
This phone is probably best for those of you who mostly use your phone for texting, calling and social media. While the iPhone XR has great processing speed, it doesn’t have a huge bandwidth and struggles with streaming.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 5G 128GB
Price: From £399
If you’re looking for a little nostalgia, a flip phone is a fun way to go. After all, is there anything more satisfying than slamming your flip phone closed after a call?
One of the best features of the Galaxy Z Flip4 is its compact size: it measures under 4.5 inches diagonally when folded.
Its unique design is definitely its shining feature, but don’t forget about the Flip4’s long battery life, super-fast wireless charging and versatile camera.
iPhone 11
Price: From £279
If you love Apple products but are looking for something closer to your budget, the iPhone 11 could be perfect for you. With software that’s virtually identical to more recent Apple models, you might not even be able to tell the difference.
The iPhone 11 is terrific at taking photos in low light. You may not be able to take snaps of the stars, but you’ll get some beautiful shots of your mates when it’s dark outside. The iPhone 11 is also equipped with Portrait Mode, which is perfect for professional-quality photos.
While it doesn’t come with 5G capability, only 4G, that doesn’t stop the iPhone 11. With quick processing speeds, and the ability to run multiple apps at once without a lag, this phone really is a dream to use.
If none of these catch your eye, check out the rest of our wondrous refurbished phones at giffgaff.
