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The short answer: a refurbished iPhone gives you the same hardware and software as new, typically for 30-50% less, with the trade-off being battery health and minor cosmetic wear that a good retailer discloses upfront.
What's the Same
Performance, camera hardware, and software support are identical to a new device of the same model, a refurbished iPhone runs the same iOS updates as a new one.
What's Different
- Battery health is usually below 100% (check the listing for the exact percentage)
- Minor cosmetic wear is possible depending on the condition grade
- No original retail packaging in most cases
Which Should You Buy?
If budget matters and you're comfortable with a phone that's been professionally tested rather than brand new in the box, refurbished is the better value. Read more on whether refurbished is safe.