U sed phones can slash hundreds or even thousands off the price of a flagship device, but the savings come with risks.

With new phones like the iPhone 13 and Pixel 6 either now available or soon-to-be released, the debate around the financial and environmental costs of buying smartphones rages on. Of course, some ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Refurbished phones account for a small fraction of industry sales. But they can be a great option for anyone looking for ...

Learn why second-hand smartphones are rising in popularity. A complete used phones guide for certified refurbished devices ...

You can tell an Android is refurbished by checking if its IMEI numbers match across the device, settings, and box, and by ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When buying an Android phone, there are plenty of manufacturers to choose from, with Samsung and Google at the top of the list. Unlike Apple's ...

An open box device on eBay is typically brand new or only barely used. In Best Buy's case, open box simply means used and can ...

The best smartphones pack tempting features into stylish bodies, but they don’t come cheap. You can easily spend upwards of $600 on a new smartphone — the Samsung Galaxy S8 starts at $750, for ...

We've entered the age of the $1,000 smartphone. Even if you pay it off in monthly installments, that's a pricey investment. But with some patience, you can pick up used phones at a nice discount.

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Selling a new smartphone is the hardest it has been in years. Rising device costs, limited differences between model upgrades, and economic and environment-related desires to keep electronics alive as ...

If you’ve ever looked at the price of a brand-new smartphone and winced, you’re not alone. But there’s a way to upgrade that’s better for your wallet and keeps existing devices in use, and that’s by ...