iPhone refurbished

From an iPhone to a refurbished iPhone

On June 29th 2007, Apple launched its first smartphone: Apple iPhone. It was one of the first smartphones and it deeply changed the world of "classic" phones due to its touch screen, multitouch (using several fingers on the screen) and its operating system (OS), which would soon become iOS.

iPhone became a mass-market luxury consumer product, particularly because of its camera, geolocation system, built-in iPod, internet browsers (Safari for the web, Mail for sending and receiving e-mails), content download platforms AppStore (applications) and iTunes Store (films, comics, music) and basic telephone functions such as SMS, MMS and calls, as well as a whole application environment, the App Store, which launched a new mode of consumption based on "apps".

Apple has released at least one iPhone per year since its launch, sometimes two, as in launching iPhone 5C or SE. In addition, every two years the operating system (OS) iOS is updated.

From Steve Jobs to Tim Cook: iPhone becomes an icon

Steve Jobs, then Apple's CEO, designed several iPhone versions: Edge in 2007, iPhone 3G in 2008, iPhone 3GS in 2009, iPhone 4 in 2010, iPhone 4S in 2011, and finally iPhone 5 in 2012.

After the death of Steve Jobs, Tim Cook took over Apple and led the conception of several iPhones himself: from the iPhone 5C in 2013 to iPhone 11 in 2019 and the new iPhone SE in 2020. A series of devices that enriched Apple and created thousands of smartphone fans and users.

iPhone is a product that has become a reference in for smartphones. It sets trends and forms of use and it has a legion of true fans all over the world.

In terms of design, it is copied by many competitors. This device keeps improving over the years and already offers a variety of looks. Whether it is made of glass (iPhone 4, 4S) or aluminium (iPhone 5, 6... etc.), the material used is always top notch, not to mention the  protection over the camera lens and the home button to resist (almost) all scratches.

Apple's keynotes (public presentations of its products) can be compared to fashion shows with Jonathan Ive as chief designer. Over time, this product has become a highly sought-after luxury item. It is one of the few luxury and mass-market products available today.

The refurbished iPhone market

The refurbished iPhone market is the only way to buy a cheap iPhone in perfect functional state. It grew very quickly in the past few years, which attracted some unprepared players into the game. CertiDeal tries to do its parto to validate the quality of refurbished iPhones with its expertise, processes and a 24 months long warranty. Apple only refurbishes iPhones as part of its warranty programme and resells them through other refurbishing companies.

In July 2016, Tim Cook announced that in less than ten years, one billion iPhones had been sold worldwide, making iPhone one of the most influential tech devices in the world.

Starting in 2015, we have since then been acting as a specialist in validation and sales of refurbished iPhones. Since 2017, we have refurbished 200,000 iPhones, from iPhone 4S to iPhone 12. Thanks to our leading position, we are the only ones able to offer reconditioned devices using genuine Apple equipment. The resulting quality allows us to offer a 24 month warranty on iPhones.

Extensive testing has been the base of our good reputation. With over 30 checkpoints, each product is verified by an expert and receives CertiDeal validation. After that, every smartphone is cleaned with antibacterial products and put back in a nice box with new accessories. This allows us to get the best customer feedback among websites that sell refurbished smartphones without intermediaries.

In addition to the 24-month warranty, we also offer payment in three or four instalments and free installation of new accessories before delivery. A refurbished iPhone must also be protected by a tempered glass and case. To wrap it up, you may return your product up to 21 days from receiving it, which gives piece-of-mind to test and make sure that you have purchased a top quality phone :)