Refurbished iPhones offer a great way to save money on your next iPhone purchase. The Apple Store, Best Buy, and Amazon are typically great starting points if you're looking for deals on refurbished iPhones. Depending on the model you choose, you could save from $50 to $350.
If you're looking for unlocked refurbished iPhones — the Apple Store is your best bet. All refurbished iPhones sold via Apple are unlocked and Apple usually has a wide selection of models for sale.
However, one of our favorite refurbished iPhone deals right now comes from Verizon. The carrier has the refurbished Phone 14 on sale for $18/month over the span of 36 months. It includes a 90-day limited warranty and no trade-in or 5G data plan is required.
To help you find the best refurbished iPhones, we're rounding up all the best deals below. If you're looking for deals on Apple's current flagships, make sure to check out our guide to the best iPhone 15 deals and Apple Store coupons.
Refurbished iPhones — best deals now
How to shop for refurbished iPhones
Buying any refurbished device is an easy way to save a few bucks. However, there are a few things you should always keep in mind when buying refurbished:
- Cosmetic defects: Many refurbished Apple iPhones are sold in "like new" condition. However, the descriptions may change based on retailer. As a result, we recommend you always read the condition of any iPhone before making any purchases. Some sites like Amazon will list the info on the product page, but you may need to poke around before you find it.
- Warranty info: Refurbished iPhones purchased from the Apple Store are all backed by a one-year Apple warranty. In addition, you also get up to 90 days of support and the option to further protect your device with Apple Care. However, that's not always the case with refurbs sold by other retailers. So we recommend you always look for the warranty info and if possible avoid buying refurbished Apple iPhones with no warranty info listed.
- Return info: Buyer's remorse is real. For that reason you should know the return window for your your refurbished device. Apple, for instance, has a 14-day returns policy, whereas Amazon has a 90-day policy.
