Written by Lucinda
When looking for a refurbished iPhone, the differences between devices are greater than with new iPhone models. This is because older models are not sold as new, but are still sold as refurbished. This way you choose the iPhone 12 from 2020 or the iPhone Xs from 2018. We help you choose from the wide range.
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- Additional features
Choose Refurbished iPhone
Ask yourself a few questions if you're looking for a refurbished iPhone:
- How big can your refurbished iPhone be?
- Do you think a good camera is important?
- How often and for what do you use your iPhone?
- Do you think it is important that the device is in good condition?
- Do you want an iPhone that is always equipped with original Apple parts?
- What additional features do you find useful?
How big can your refurbished iPhone be?
Want your iPhone to fit in your pocket? Then a small device is exactly what you are looking for. This could be iPhone 8 and iPhone SE 2. These devices all fall into the 'small' category. This way you can easily operate them with one hand. The newer models are often slightly larger. The iPhone Xs, iPhone X and iPhone 12 have an average size and the iPhone 11 and iPhone Xr belong to the 'large' category.
Do you think a good camera is important?
Do you spend all day taking photos of your pet for social media and editing your own holiday photos? In that case, a good camera is important. A refurbished iPhone 12 has a good camera with, for example, 2 lenses. The older the iPhone model, the worse the camera quality. Do you only use the camera on your iPhone to occasionally send a photo via WhatsApp and is the quality not that important? An older device such as the iPhone 8 is a good choice for you.
How often and for what do you use your iPhone?
If you use your iPhone all day, it's nice if your device doesn't slow down when you play a game or start a large app. A refurbished iPhone 12, iPhone SE 2 and iPhone 11 has the fastest processor and can easily handle such tasks. Do you only use your iPhone for calling and texting? In that case, a fast processor is not that important and you may prefer a device like the iPhone 8.
Do you think it is important that your device is in good condition?
At Coolblue you can choose from refurbished iPhone models in 3 different conditions. The A-class is as good as new, the B-class has been lightly used and the C-class has been used. It is very difficult to distinguish between iPhone models that are new or as good as new. They show virtually no signs of use. Lightly used iPhone models have minor damage. There may be a scratch on the screen or housing. Used iPhone models have the most signs of wear, but are the most affordable. The condition only says something about the outside of the refurbished iPhone, because internally they all work the same as you are used to.
What additional features do you find useful?
Do you want to unlock your iPhone with Face ID? The bezel-less design of iPhone X, iPhone Xr, iPhone Xs, iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 is a good choice. Do you prefer to unlock with your fingerprint or do you prefer to use a home button? iPhone Se 2020 suits you better.
