Unlocked iPhones: Everything you need to know
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20,368 verified reviews in the last 12 months.
Tanish N.
Purchased on September 26, 2024
I loved the product and its quality, also got the item delivered earlier than expected. It was very economical, as I got an iPhone 15 pro 512 GB for just $904, and that to in excellent condition. Also, I got Battery health at 100%, moreover phone still has an active Apple warranty. I am not sure if after refurbishing the phone it is still water resistant or not, and so I wouldn't risk it. The charging cable is not original and very small in length. Rest everything is awesome and I love it. I checked the Antutu and Geek bench benchmark scores, they were a little lower side from the actual score but I guess that is due to the low charging and background applications.
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024
iPhone 15 Pro 512GB - Natural Titanium - Unlocked - Dual eSIMChris M.
Purchased on September 17, 2024
Very happy with my first Black Market purchase! I picked the iPhone 13 in Excellent condition and the phone came in 2 days in perfect condition with 98% battery health. I saved so much money getting the refurbished iPhone from Black Market instead of getting a new one from Apple, this is how I will be getting all my new phones from now on.
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024
iPhone 13 128GB - Midnight - UnlockedBenson E.
Purchased on May 31, 2024
Overall happy with the value of my iphone 13 pro purchase. I’m always about saving money. Upgraded from my iphone 11 because it started acting up (i believe due to Apple’s programmed demises of older models). I selected the “excellent” quality of this refurbished phone and I will say i was surprised at how scratched up the perimeter (sides, top, and bottom) of the phone was. Thankfully the screen and back panel of the phone were essentially blemish-free, which i cared about more. I just put a clear case on the phone so you cant see the scratched perimeter so it’s all good. Getting a “discount” in the form of trading in my previous iphone 11 is also pleasant. Would def recommend Back Market.
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
iPhone 13 Pro 256GB - Sierra Blue - UnlockedJose C.
Purchased on April 21, 2024
Easy, fast shipping. I was overall happy with the way the iPhone 13 I purchased in "Good" condition arrived, phone battery was 87% and the body was also good with only a few scuffs around the edges (nothing that a case will hide). I'd have been a bit disappointed about the screen, it has apparently been replaced for a non genuine display and my phone is indicating “An important display message - Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine apple display". I had to remember that this was a refurbished phone and I couldn't notice any difference in image quality, except for that annoying notification in the settings the iPhone works as expected.
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
iPhone 13 256GB - Blue - UnlockedGloria R.
Purchased on March 7, 2024
I was nervous to buy a refurbished iPhone anywhere other than through Apple but the iPhone 13 mini was never available at the Apple Refurbished store, so after looking around I felt the most confident purchasing through Back Market. The 13 mini I purchased arrived a couple of days early and I received notifications when it was going to be delivered so I'd be there to sign for it and the driver did require a signature. The phone was exactly what I'd hoped for and now I feel a little silly being so worried about it. I will buy from Back Market again.
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
iPhone 13 mini 256GB - Starlight - UnlockedMichael V.
Purchased on February 12, 2024
Great phone with no complaints so far. . My wife cracked her screen on her iPhone 11 and the cost to repair it properly through Apple was the same price as trading it in and buying this refurbished iPhone 12.
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
iPhone 12 128GB - Black - UnlockedJamie P.
Purchased on January 15, 2024
The microphone cuts out a lot while another person Is talking on speakerphone, or if they are streaming on discord etc, everything else with the phone seems great, the screen looks more colorful less orange like my iPhone XS I got a good condition, with a new battery so the battery is new. Both cameras look good, there is a small scratch on the back of the phone but that was listed for good condition so I don’t care much it’s on the back, the front of the phone is good no scratches the sides had no scratches the cameras no scratches, I do have a screen error but that’s bc it was replace most likely, when I do press on the screen you can tell it’s not genuine apple which is whatever (looks better anyways) I’m not tryna be picky but realistic for you guys who will read my review and you decide you want to buy this, it does seem like the iPhone 11 has microphone issues in general so it’s probably just apple in that case not the refurbisher fault, volume is loud and good sounds great, the down volume button is super sensitive though like it does at click like the up button does
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
iPhone 11 64GB - Black - UnlockedChris M.
Purchased on November 25, 2023
I was looking to save money on an iPhone 12, which I think is still a great product, but hard to find quality refurbished and phased out from Apple. Back Market fit exactly what we were looking for - and we bought 2. The devices weren't flawless, but totally acceptable and we throw a case on them anyways. The screens super nice and everything functions as it should. Super happy I found the right product at the right price.
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
iPhone 12 64GB - Black - UnlockedMatthew E.
Purchased on November 24, 2023
My iPhone 12 is nearly perfect. Smallest scratch on screen, but I will take it. I tried a refurbished from Apple, sent directly to the store, didn’t work Apple couldn’t get it to backup the old phone’s data, then a refurbished from Amazon, the camera left water spots in every photo. I will never buy a refurbished phone from anyone else. PS I then bought an iPhone 13 for my daughter, and it worked perfectly also, and no scrat
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
iPhone 12 256GB - Blue - UnlockedTalal Z.
Purchased on November 8, 2023
The iPhone 12 Pro, I ordered arrived on time as promised. It functioned and looked perfect. But with a notification from Settings that the display and camera were not genuine Apple parts. I guess because it is refurbished but I thought they use Apple parts for refurbishing. Apparently not always. As of yet all wroks perfectly. So no real complaint there though genuine Apple parts would have made it more "genuine"
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
iPhone 12 Pro 256GB - Graphite - UnlockedSearches so popular you can't sit with them
An unlocked iPhone is an Apple phone that is not tied to a specific carrier or network. This means that it can be used with any compatible carrier that supports the iPhone, as opposed to a locked iPhone, which can only be activated on a specific network like Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile.
Opting for a fully unlocked iPhone gives you more flexibility to choose any phone service that gives you the best coverage or saves you the most money. Having the freedom of an unlocked phone is also particularly advantageous if you travel abroad often and would like to use local SIM cards to avoid expensive roaming charges.
Locked vs Unlocked iPhone
At Back Market, the unlocked iPhones on our marketplace typically save our customers 30-70% on average compared to the price of paying for a new one. We take the time to make sure that the sellers on our site have properly refurbished these phones to a like-new condition. They've been repaired, cleaned, inspected and thoroughly tested to make sure you're saving money on a quality device that you can use with any compatible carrier.
All multi-carrier iPhones on Back Market come with free standard shipping, a 1-year warranty and 30 days to change your mind. We're also here to help you through the process of activating any unlocked smartphones that you've purchased, which we know can be intimidating, but is actually a very simple process. If you want to do it yourself, make sure to check out this article on activating your unlocked phone.
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