Apple captured about half of the global refurbished smartphone market in 2022, followed by Samsung, which shared 26% of sales, according to research firm Counterpoint.
The findings also revealed that shipments of refurbished smartphones rose 5% globally year-on-year. That’s in stark contrast to new phone shipments, which saw an 11.3% decline in 2022, according to research firm IDC.
Counterpoint said the global figure was pushed down by a 17% drop in sales of refurbished smartphones in China, a drop caused mainly by the resurgence of the pandemic there, which has led to a new wave of shutdowns that have disrupted daily life.
“Apple’s global volumes grew 16% year-over-year in 2022, lifting its share of the secondary market to more than 49%,” Counterpoint said in a statement, adding that the tech giant is currently the fastest growing brand in the sectors used and refurbished equipment. globally.
However, Glen Cardoza, senior analyst at Counterpoint, noted that the supply of refurbished devices remains limited as people hold on to their smartphones for longer.
If you didn’t already know, refurbished iPhones purchased through Apple’s online store come with a new battery, a new outer shell, newly replaced parts (if needed) and a one-year warranty.
As you’d expect, devices are also thoroughly cleaned and tested before shipping. They even ship in a brand new box with new cables and accessories.
Since users are constantly upgrading their devices and many are choosing to trade in their existing iPhones, Apple’s website for refurbished cell phones (and other equipment) is constantly being updated.
This means that if you’re looking for a refurbished iPhone, you need to either visit the site often and then act quickly when the device you want pops up or, more conveniently, use tools like Refurb Tracker and RefurbMe that will alert you when a specific iPhone Model arrives at a refurbished store — though you’ll still need to act fast to grab it before someone else does.
At the time of writing, Apple’s US online refurbished store is offering several iPhone 12 Pro Max units with 512GB storage for $1,009, offering a useful $290 savings.
Head across the pond and UK stores are offering a refurbished iPhone 13 Pro with 128GB of storage for £809, saving the customer a decent £140.
Samsung also has an online store that sells refurbished phones, with similar deep discounts offered on some of its high-end Galaxy devices. And just like Apple, Samsung also gives the device a thorough check and adds brand new parts before selling it.
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