How much is the cheapest iPhone (and should you get it)?
Looking for the cheapest Apple iPhone? Here's everything you need to know about iPhone deals and discounts, plus where to buy the cheapest iPhones.
20,022 verified reviews in the last 12 months.
Bernardo M.
Purchased on November 29, 2024
I don’t usually leave reviews but this time I’m compelled to write one. It’s my first time using backmarket to purchase a refurbished phone for my Mom as a xmas gift. I opted for the excellent condition. Honestly, I was thinking twice to make a purchase thru backmarket because of the mixed reviews that I’ve extensively read, especially the words “brittle screen display” “non-genuine parts installed” such and such. But since, backmarket offers 1-year warranty and 14-day return policy, it’s a no brainer. Thus, I went ahead and made the purchase. The iPhone 14 Pro arrived quick and upon examining it more thoroughly, it’s basically flawless like brand new just like you get from apple, other than 85% battery life (which I’m about to get replaced by apple anyway). I’m so happy about this transaction and I highly recommend it to people who are in the market for one without costing you arm and leg. Shout out to Supplytronics!
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
iPhone 14 Pro 128GB - Deep Purple - Unlocked - Dual eSIMTanish 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 December 9, 2024
iPhone 15 Pro 512GB - Natural Titanium - Unlocked - Dual eSIMRobert P.
Purchased on November 2, 2024
So far I'm impressed with my purchase of the refurbished iPhone 13 mini. The phone appears to be in excellent shape with no cosmetic damage. The case and screen are blemish free and the battery charges to 100%! The only difficulty I have had is migrating the data form my old Android phone to the new iPhone. The service provider (T-Mobile) and Apple Support weren't much help. I will definitely consider another refurbished phone from this seller in the future.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
iPhone 13 mini 128GB - Midnight - Locked T-MobileTyler W.
Purchased on November 13, 2024
I'm was little scared because I never brought refurbished phone in my life but when I say I'm ordering again brought iPhone 14 plus (product) red no scratches my phone was flawless...it's like I brought the premium my iPhone look new like I brought it from the apple store I would be buying some more electronics from here
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB - Red - Unlocked - Dual eSIMJuliana R.
Purchased on October 6, 2024
I was so hesitant to buy a refurbished phone off Back Market. After losing my phone that I bought from Apple (and am still paying off), I knew I didn't want to spend the $1,300 on a brand new one AGAIN. The iPhone 14 pro max I bought of this site is EXCELENT. I purchased the "good" option, expecting it to come with a few scratches from a previous owner.... It's literally a brand new phone. Not a scratch on it and works absolutely perfectly. Not sure how this site does with other products outside of iPhones... but I will 100% be coming back when the time comes to purchase another.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB - Space Black - Unlocked - Dual eSIMBert N.
Purchased on November 28, 2024
The refurbished iPhone 14 was as was indicated and I am happy with the purchase. However, the trade in process is suspect as the price you are given is not the price they end up paying you. Their refurbishing company will tell you the condition is not as good as you submitted and then reduces your payout to lower than if you submitted a lower condition. Seemed like a bait and switch process by their refurbishing company.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
iPhone 14 128GB - Blue - Unlocked - Dual eSIMJessica L.
Purchased on November 30, 2024
I bought an iPhone 12 64GB - Black - Unlocked in "Excellent" condition and I would say it functions very well after using it for a couple of weeks. There are some scratches on the edges/sides of the phone (not obstructing the front screen and now covered by my iPhone case) and a small, light 1 cm crack/scratch on the front screen though that I personally wouldn't consider in "Excellent" condition since on the product page it says "Excellent" would have "Almost no signs of use" on the body. Overall, I'm satisfied with the phone, appreciate the aspect of saving money and trying to be sustainable with purchasing used/refurbished products, and would probably order a product from Back Market again in the future.
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024
iPhone 12 64GB - Black - Unlocked Physical SIMFaye H.
Purchased on December 5, 2024
I am happy with my purchase now. However my phone came without being restored to factory settings. There was no "hello" or prompts to set up my phone when I powered it on. Just a display page of all the apts on the phone. Being a very technical challenged person, it took five hours to finally try the reset and restore to factory settings. It worked and I was able to set up my refurbished Iphone 12. A little disappointed that there is only 79% of battery Maximum Capacity along with the message that my battery's health is significantly degraded.
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
iPhone 12 128GB - Black - Unlocked Physical SIMJohn F.
Purchased on November 9, 2024
Absolutely fabulous transaction! The iPhone 13 mini is getting scarce and I was hoping to get one before they disappeared from the smartphone universe. The phone I bought from Back Market was pristine. Like new with no indication that it had ever been used. Battery health was at 88% which is more than acceptable. Overall it was such a great buy and fantastic experience that I would not hesitate to send anyone in the market for excellent refurbished electronics to Back Market.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
iPhone 13 mini 128GB - Midnight - Unlocked Physical SIMRaul R.
Purchased on November 8, 2024
This is my first time buying a refurbished phone and I got to say at first I was worried that I would get scammed but after getting the iPhone 12 mini green I'm in love with it, it has a few scratches here and there but nothing to bad. I would highly recommend back market for your next upgrade
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
iPhone 12 mini 64GB - Green - Unlocked Physical SIMSearches so popular you can't sit with them
Back Market is the largest global marketplace for certified refurbished tech and we only work with the bestsellers to make sure shoppers end up with a top quality product. You'll find amazing deals on refurbished iPhone throughout the year including the most recent iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 models and even older series if you're looking to save more. We're the experts when it comes to pre-owned and reconditioned smartphones, so you know you'll be getting the best quality renewed iPhone for less when you shop with us. Check out the best used iPhone to buy this year.
The obvious answer to why you should buy refurbished anything is because it will usually save you money. Every year, Apple releases the newest iPhone in September, starting around $800. On the other hand, buying an iPhone on Back Market typically saves shoppers 30-70% compared to buying new. For example, as of December 2023, you can find an iPhone 14 starting at $530 or an iPhone 13 starting at $358 on our marketplace. That's 30-55% less than the flagship model for an amazing iPhone that's only one or two generations old.
Absolutely - the secret that most US shoppers don't know is that a properly refurbished iPhone will work the exact same as a brand new one. So if the quality for a refurbished iPhone is the same as a new one, why wouldn't you pick the cheaper option? If the price tag isn't enough reason, then you should also know that refurbishing electronics has a very positive impact on the environment.
So you've already decided that you want to save money by buying a refurbished iPhone, but why should you shop on Back Market? Aside from being a global leader in refurbished tech, quality is one of our top priorities, so we guarantee each iPhone undergoes a strict minimum 25 point inspection conducted by industry professionals. We're so confident with our quality assurance processes that we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year warranty on all iPhone purchases. Lastly, we're a huge advocate for environmental change. In fact, at the beginning of 2023, we hit a milestone for preventing 1 million tons of carbon emission (CO2e) from entering the atmosphere. You can help us further promote a more circular economy when you buy a refurbished iPhone on our platform.
The iPhones in our marketplace are guaranteed to have at least 85% battery capacity. You can verify this in your iPhone settings under 'Battery'. However, if you'd prefer to have the peace of mind with a brand-new battery iPhone, you can opt to add that to your purchase for a few extra dollars.
Every certified refurbished iPhone sold on Back Market comes with new charging cables, free standard shipping, a 30-day money-back guarantee, a 1-year warranty and customer support that typically responds within 1 business day. To reduce e-waste, AC adapters and headphones are NOT included. The new charging cables are also subject to the same warranty conditions.
We can help with that too - get a little extra room in your budget for a replacement smartphone when you trade in your old iPhone to Back Market. The process is super simple and we'll give you an instant online quote on your current iPhone when you answer a few easy questions.