techtimes: Second-Hand Phones Guide: Why Certified Refurbished Smartphones Are Outselling New Devices Buying a used or refurbished smartphone can save 15–50% compared to new models, according to CCS Insight. Experts recommend buying phones no older than three generations to ensure software support and ... The market for used and certified refurbished smartphones is expanding rapidly in 2025.
Consumers are increasingly weighing the cost of brand-new devices against the benefits of purchasing pre-owned ... Used phones in various colors stacked on top of each other - Karen Poghosyan/Getty Images Over the past few years, smartphones have become a lot more powerful and, in turn, noticeably more expensive. Business Wire: Worldwide Market for Used Smartphones Is Forecast to Surpass 430 Million Units with a Market Value of $109.7 Billion in 2027, According to IDC NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 309.4 million ... Worldwide Market for Used Smartphones Is Forecast to Surpass 430 Million Units with a Market Value of $109.7 Billion in 2027, According to IDC
