How do you choose a refurbished iPhone?
Choose refurbished iPhone
Ask yourself a few questions when you're looking for a refurbished iPhone:
- How large can your refurbished iPhone be?
- Do you find a good camera important?
- How often and for what do you use your iPhone?
- Do you find it important that the device is in good condition?
- Do you want an iPhone that always has original Apple parts?
- Which extra functions do you find useful?
How large can your refurbished iPhone be?
Do you want your iPhone to fit in your pocket? In that case, a small device is what you're looking for. This can be the iPhone SE 2020 and SE 2022. These devices are all categorized as 'small'. This way, you can easily control them with 1 hand. The newer models are often a bit larger. For example, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 have an average size and the iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max belong in the 'large' category.
Do you find a good camera important?
Do you take photos of your pet the whole day for social media and do you edit your own vacation photos? In that case, a good camera is important. A refurbished iPhone 12 has a good camera with 2 lenses, for example. The older the iPhone model, the lesser the camera quality. Do you only use the camera of your iPhone to occasionally send a photo via WhatsApp and isn't the quality that important? An older device like the iPhone SE 2020 is a fine choice for you.
How often and what for do you use your iPhone?
If you use your iPhone the whole day, it's nice if your device doesn't slow down when you play a game or boot a large app. Among others, the refurbished iPhone 12, iPhone SE 2022, and iPhone 14 have a processor and can easily handle such tasks. Do you only use your iPhone to make calls and text? In that case, a fast processor isn't as important and you might prefer a device like the iPhone 2020.
Do you find it important that your device is in good condition?
At Coolblue, you can choose from refurbished iPhone models in 3 different conditions. The A grade is as good as new, the B grade is lightly used, and the C grade is used. It's very hard to tell iPhone models that are new or as good as new apart. They barely show any traces of use. Lightly used iPhone models have light damages. There might be a scratch on the screen or on the housing. Used iPhone models have the most traces of use, but they're the most affordable. The condition only says something about the exterior of the refurbished iPhone, because they all work the same on the inside as you're used to.
Which extra functions do you find useful?
Do you want to unlock your iPhone with Face ID? The bezel-less design of the iPhone 11, iPhone 13, and iPhone 14 are a good choice, for example. Do you prefer to unlock with your fingerprint or do you prefer to use a home button? The iPhone SE 2022 suits you better. Want the latest functions? Go for a device from the refurbished iPhone 15 series.
