The big question that grips Apple fans after the release of a new iPhone is only one: it's the right time to buy a previous iPhone model, possibly still current and modern "> the refurbished iPhones . These iPhones are used products but, once in the hands of the seller, refurbished (with battery change, glass and anything else necessary) and tested in all their functions, so that they can be resold with a limited warranty (usually 1 year ).
These iPhones are very good for everyday use and their price (being used products anyway) is very tempting: iPhones can also be found for less than € 400, obviously sold as used phones but treated so well and rearranged just as much. just makes them look like new in anyone's eyes.
Refurbished prices start from less than € 250 for the older model up to € 600 or more for the model immediately preceding the new one released by Apple; over € 800, you might as well buy it new on the Apple website (if still available) or on Amazon.
Thanks to Amazon's commercial strategies, we can buy refurbished on Amazon with free and immediate shipping, as well as unparalleled assistance (with returns and refunds in case of problems.
Below we will find, in order of price, all the refurbished iPhones that we can buy; we will start from the minimum model that still supports iOS 13, going up to the most recent (and most expensive) models. If, on the other hand, we prefer new smartphones, we will also report the best models that can be purchased at the moment.
Apple iPhone 8 (new and refurbished)
This is the model we recommend you focus on to get a cheap but still powerful enough iPhone to run all the apps and to receive updates from Apple. Together with the iPhone 8 Plus, it is the latest model to have a fingerprint reader (Touch ID), highly appreciated by all users (for many it is more precise than Face ID).
We can view this refurbished iPhone here -> refurbished Apple iPhone 8 (€ 369).
We prefer to buy it new, never used "> Apple Store online, in physical Apple Stores and on Amazon for € 479.
Apple iPhone 8 Plus (new and refurbished)
The most powerful version of the iPhone 8 boasts a dual rear camera, a larger screen, an increased battery and a high system fluidity, capable of supporting iOS 13 without any slowdown. This is the latest model equipped with a fingerprint reader, since from the next Apple will only use the Face ID (unlock with the face).
We can view this refurbished iPhone here -> refurbished Apple iPhone 8 Plus (€ 509).
If instead we prefer to buy this model as a new smartphone, Apple sells it on its online Apple Store, in the physical Apple Stores and on Amazon for € 679.
Apple iPhone X (new and refurbished)
One of the most modern iPhones that we can buy refurbished is the iPhone X, which has revolutionized many aspects that Apple users were used to, including the Face ID, the new control center and the OLED screen; if we want a smartphone supported for many years without spending a fortune, it is better to buy this model with your eyes closed!
We can view this refurbished iPhone here -> refurbished Apple iPhone X (€ 600).
We want to buy the new iPhone X, never used by others "> Amazon for € 922.
READ ALSO: Special features iPhone X and iPhone 8
Apple iPhone XR 128 GB (new and refurbished)
If we need a lot of space for our photos and videos, we recommend that you focus on the refurbished iPhone XR with 128 GB of internal memory. It is fluid enough to run all the most famous apps and has the right proportion between the size of the body and the size of the screen.
We can view this refurbished iPhone here -> refurbished Apple iPhone XR 128 GB (€ 674).
Again, if we want to buy it new, we can find it in the online Apple Stores, in the physical Apple Stores and on Amazon starting from € 739.
Apple iPhone XS (new and refurbished)
The last smartphone that we recommend you evaluate as refurbished is Apple iPhone XS, the most recent smartphone except the latest one (the iPhone 11). With it we can get a smartphone constantly updated for at least another 3 years, the top of the technology in terms of photographic performance, a more precise and advanced Face ID sensor and longer battery life.
We can view this refurbished iPhone here -> refurbished Apple iPhone XS (€ 749).
Again Apple has removed the ability to purchase the iPhone X from its stores, but we can still find it on Amazon for € 1138.
ALSO READ: iPhone 2018: Xs, Xs Max and iPhone Xr .
Apple iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max (new)
If we want the top of Apple technology and we do not want products already used, we will have to aim with our eyes closed on the new iPhone 11, available starting from € 846.
We will thus get the maximum in terms of hardware, the faster version of iOS and new exclusive features such as the new cameras, the advanced Face ID and the high-quality OLED screen.
If we want a bigger screen, the triple wide-angle camera and the enhanced battery, we can also buy iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, available for € 1189 and € 1289.
Being just released on the market, there are no used or refurbished models: we will have to wait at least 6 months to see the first Apple iPhone 11 phones appear with more affordable prices.
READ ALSO: iPhone 11 special features
Conclusions
As we have seen, it is possible to buy iPhones without having to spend € 1000 and more every year: the recurring smartphone change is plausible only if we have enough money to be able to buy each new version of iPhone, considering that these models are supported for a long period of time (certainly higher than that offered by Android smartphones at the same price).If we come from Android and we cannot understand the differences with iOS well, we recommend you read our guide Differences between Android and iPhone (iOS); which smartphone is better to buy "> What to do in case of lost or stolen iPhone .
