Whether you’re looking to upgrade your phone on the cheap and don’t mind buying secondhand, you’re a parent getting your child their first smartphone, or you’re looking for an older iPhone that doesn’t support Apple Intelligence, Back Market has you covered. You can save up to $500 on iPhone models ranging from the latest iPhone 17 to the nearly-ancient-by-tech-standards iPhone 7. And if you have a qualifying trade-in device, you’ll get a rebate you can use on a future new-to-you phone.
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Back Market offers instant savings, allowing you to pick up an iPhone for as little as $75. Each iPhone is unlocked, meaning you can use it on almost any US mobile service, making the site a great backup option if the phone you want is sold out at your carrier. And Back Market protects your device with a one-year warranty, 30-day returns, and a refurbishment guarantee. They work with trusted refurbishers to bring devices to like-new condition so you can buy with a bit more confidence (and replace it if there are any issues).
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Back Market offers a range of color and storage options for each iPhone model, allowing you to get the phone you need at a price that’s much easier on your budget. If you need financing options, Back Market works with Klarna and Affirm for monthly payments. And if you act fast, you can have your new-ish phone just in time for the holidays.
How I rated this deal
While it would be nice to see discounts this steep on factory-new iPhones, Back Market’s markdowns on models ranging from the iPhone 12 to the 16 Pro Max mean you can upgrade on the cheap with peace of mind. And if you’re looking for an older iPhone so you can opt out of Apple Intelligence, you can find models that won’t support software or hardware-level AI like the iPhone 12 and even older models like the iPhone 7.
The trade-off is that you may not get full support for the latest iOS updates or your favorite apps. But if you’re looking to decrease your screen time while still having a phone that works and plays music, or are a parent looking to get your older child/teen a smartphone as a holiday gift and don’t want to spend a fortune on factory-new, Back Market isn’t a bad option. That’s why I give this deal a 4/5 Editor’s rating.
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