A refurbished phone is a previously owned device that has been professionally tested, inspected and, if needed, repaired, so it is fully working and ready to use again.

At Backed Buy, every phone goes through a comprehensive 90 point quality check to make sure it meets our standards for performance, reliability and appearance.

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Every Backed Buy phone goes through our comprehensive 90 point quality check, covering the hardware, battery, functionality and other key areas.

If a handset needs repair or a component needs replacing during the refurbishment process, we use original manufacturer parts. Any required refurbishment work is completed before the phone moves on to the remaining checks and approval for sale.

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We offer two clearly defined condition grades so you can choose the right phone for you. The grades differ in cosmetic condition and guaranteed battery health.

Battery health is an important consideration when buying a refurbished phone because it affects how long the device can typically be used between charges.

At Backed Buy, battery health is checked on every individual handset before it is approved for sale.

Premium: Guaranteed 95%+ battery health

Excellent: Guaranteed 90%+ battery health

This means you know the minimum battery health standard to expect before you buy.

Once you understand condition and battery health, the next step is choosing the phone that best suits your needs, preferences and budget.

Use this checklist to make sure you choose the right refurbished phone.