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Price, warranty, environmental impact: an objective comparison between new and certified refurbished iPhones.
A new iPhone remains the reference for those who want the very latest generation, sealed box and in-store setup. But certified refurbished has gained significantly in quality — and market share.
Here is an honest comparison to help you decide.
On a recent iPhone, refurbished saves 30 to 50% compared to new. In practice, a new iPhone 15 budget can get you a refurbished iPhone 15 Pro, or a new 15 versus a refurbished 14 Pro.
At NomoPhone, prices are shown clearly by cosmetic grade, with warranty included — no nasty surprises.
A serious refurbished iPhone goes through full testing: screen, battery, ports, cameras, speakers, Face ID, network… At NomoPhone, more than 50 check points are verified before sale.
The cosmetic grade (A, B, C…) indicates aesthetic condition, not reliability: a grade B device works like grade A.
New Apple devices offer 2 years of legal warranty in Europe. At NomoPhone, our refurbished iPhones also include 24 months of warranty, plus a 30-day return if the product does not suit you.
The difference is mostly support: with a specialist reseller, you talk to refurbished experts, not a general marketplace.
Buying refurbished extends the life of a device already produced: less mined ore, less CO₂ from manufacturing. It is one of the most effective ways to consume tech more responsibly — without sacrificing the experience.
Choose new if you absolutely want day-one latest generation, a never-opened product, or a very specific config unavailable refurbished.
Choose NomoPhone certified refurbished if you want the best value, solid warranty and a more responsible purchase. That is the choice of most of our customers.
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Buying guides
Price, warranty, environmental impact: an objective comparison between new and certified refurbished iPhones.
A new iPhone remains the reference for those who want the very latest generation, sealed box and in-store setup. But certified refurbished has gained significantly in quality — and market share.
Here is an honest comparison to help you decide.
On a recent iPhone, refurbished saves 30 to 50% compared to new. In practice, a new iPhone 15 budget can get you a refurbished iPhone 15 Pro, or a new 15 versus a refurbished 14 Pro.
At NomoPhone, prices are shown clearly by cosmetic grade, with warranty included — no nasty surprises.
A serious refurbished iPhone goes through full testing: screen, battery, ports, cameras, speakers, Face ID, network… At NomoPhone, more than 50 check points are verified before sale.
The cosmetic grade (A, B, C…) indicates aesthetic condition, not reliability: a grade B device works like grade A.
New Apple devices offer 2 years of legal warranty in Europe. At NomoPhone, our refurbished iPhones also include 24 months of warranty, plus a 30-day return if the product does not suit you.
The difference is mostly support: with a specialist reseller, you talk to refurbished experts, not a general marketplace.
Buying refurbished extends the life of a device already produced: less mined ore, less CO₂ from manufacturing. It is one of the most effective ways to consume tech more responsibly — without sacrificing the experience.
Choose new if you absolutely want day-one latest generation, a never-opened product, or a very specific config unavailable refurbished.
Choose NomoPhone certified refurbished if you want the best value, solid warranty and a more responsible purchase. That is the choice of most of our customers.
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