Fewer than 10% of retired smartphones are resold — how can the industry change that?

Fewer than 10% of retired smartphones are refurbished — how can the smartphone industry build trust in secondhand devices?
Business Wire

Worldwide Market for Used Smartphones Is Forecast to Surpass 430 Million Units with a Market Value of $109.7 Billion in 2027, According to IDC

NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 309.4 million ...
KTAR News

Tips for buying smartphones: A used edition could be right for you

Q: Looking to buy a lower-cost smartphone and want to understand the differences between refurbished and used smartphones? A: The yearly improvement in smartphone technology leads many people to get ...
Tech Times

Are Refurbished Phones Safe and Worth Buying in 2026? Pros, Cons & Smart Tips

Refurbished phones offer flagship performance at a fraction of the cost. Learn how to buy safely, check battery health, and get the best budget smartphone deals in 2026.
Business Wire

New IDC Tracker Finds Used Smartphone Shipments Grew 6.4% in 2023 as Secondary Market Continues to Flourish Across Emerging and Developed Markets

NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More than 195 million used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, were shipped into the market in 2023, an increase of 6.4% compared to ...
Digi Times

Worldwide market for used smartphones to surpass 430 million units with market value of US$109.7 billion in 2027, says IDC

IDC estimates worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 309.4 million units in 2023. The unit growth represents a 9.5% increase over ...