Where should you buy an unlocked iPhone

What's the Best Place to Get an Unlocked iPhone?

Updated on June 28, 2023

Updated June 9, 2021 - Find out why Back Market is the best place to buy an unlocked iPhone

Why we feel we are the best place to buy an unlocked iPhone

There are so many places where you can buy an unlocked iPhone, but which place is the best? I think it’s obvious that you can buy an unlocked phone almost anywhere, but here’s the key: you don’t want to spend too much money, but you also don’t want to get a product that’s in bad shape. Sure, you can always get a brand new unlocked iPhone straight from Apple, but not everybody is willing to shell out that kind of dough. If you can't validate paying full price on a new iPhone, we don't blame you, we're in the same boat! That's part of the reason why we created Back Market: to give you the best place to buy an unlocked iPhone at an affordable price.

Hey, I got a good joke for you: Why did the chicken cross the road? To buy an unlocked iPhone from Back Market. Are you laughing yet, or do I need to try a little harder next time?

Unlocked iPhone 11 Pro
Unlocked iPhone 11

Another reason why Back Market is the best place to buy an unlocked iPhone

There are plenty of other places that sell used unlocked iPhones. It always feels like a gamble, and you never know how long the phone will really last—trust me, we’ve been there. We made Back Market to remove this anxiety from your mind—it’s why we give a minimum 1-year warranty with all our products and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Just another reason why we think we're the best place to buy an unlocked iPhone ;-)

Do you know the difference between a locked and unlocked iPhone?

We've worked hard to become the best place to buy unlocked iPhones

If you click on any iPhone on our website, it will be clear whether or not it is unlocked, and which carriers the phone will work with. Just click on the iPhone you're interested in, and you'll see the network icons appearing below the product. If you've been doing research on unlocked iPhones, you know how stressful it can be to identify which iPhone will work with your carrier. We've removed this stress by adding this cool little feature :) We're doing everything we can to be the best place to buy an unlocked iPhone!

Do you know how you can tell if your iPhone is unlocked?

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Written by Miguel Garza, Sr. Tech Copywriter (US)

Miguel is always looking for new ways to provide unique perspective on popular tech and has taken his writing to the refurbished industry to promote sustainability. Outside of creating content, you might find him travelling the globe, coaching a fitness class, or cheering on his favorite sports teams (Go Dolphins!)

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