UK Refurbished Phone Retailers Compared
We compare refurbished prices from 7 UK retailers on 1,506 devices and check them twice a day. Today the cheapest retailer most often is Back Market: Back Market on 49%, Phones Direct on 27%, musicMagpie on 12% of the 843 devices sold by more than one retailer. Last updated 11 November 2026.
UK refurbished retailers side by side
Cheapest today is the share of devices (sold by two or more retailers) where that retailer has the lowest in-stock price, the same rule that picks our Buy button. Devices listed is how many of our device pages it has a live offer on. Terms can change, so check the retailer’s site before you buy.
| Retailer | Cheapest today | Devices listed | Warranty | Returns | Grades |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back MarketOur review | 49%412 of 843 devices | 1,335 | 1 year | 30 days | Fair, Good, Excellent, Premium |
| Phones DirectOur review | 27%224 of 843 devices | 375 | 12 months | 30 days | Premium, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Working |
| musicMagpieOur review | 12%101 of 843 devices | 821 | 12 months | 14 days | Pristine, Very Good, Good |
| Grade Mobile | 5%46 of 843 devices | 61 | 12 months | 30 days (free returns) | See each listing |
| EnvirofoneOur review | 4%37 of 843 devices | 98 | 12 months (6 on batteries and accessories) | 30 days | Pristine, Excellent, Fair |
| Loop MobileOur review | 1%12 of 843 devices | 51 | 12 months | 30 days | Fair, Good, Excellent, Premium |
| eBay | 1%Dyson and consoles only, 843 devices | 1,439 | Set by the seller | Set by the seller | Set by the seller |
What each retailer is like
- Back Market: A marketplace of vetted refurbishers. Back Market handles the warranty and returns, so you deal with Back Market, not the seller.
- Phones Direct: A UK specialist with the widest choice of grades, often the cheapest specialist for recent iPhones.
- musicMagpie: Refurbishes its own stock in the UK and delivers free. Its 14-day return window is the shortest here.
- Grade Mobile: A smaller UK refurbisher with a 12-month warranty as standard.
- Envirofone: An established UK refurbisher with a smaller range. Its Excellent is its lower main grade.
- Loop Mobile: Smaller range, with free standard shipping. Also sells Samsung Original and Dyson Certified refurbished stock.
- eBay: Many different sellers. eBay's Money Back Guarantee covers items that don't arrive or aren't as described; check each seller's warranty and rating. Because eBay sellers don't use matching grades, eBay only counts as cheapest on Dyson and console pages here.
Compare prices by device
Refurbished iPhones · Samsung Galaxy · iPads · MacBooks · Apple Watches · Games consoles. We rank offers by price only; retailers pay us a commission when you buy, which never changes the order. How we rank · How grades and warranties work.
Questions
Which UK refurbished phone retailer is cheapest?
It depends on the model, but today Back Market is the cheapest on 49% of the 843 devices that more than one retailer sells (Back Market on 49%, Phones Direct on 27%, musicMagpie on 12%). We check prices twice a day, so this changes; each model page shows today's cheapest retailer.
Which refurbished retailer has the longest warranty?
Back Market gives 1 year, and musicMagpie, Phones Direct, Envirofone, Loop Mobile and Grade Mobile give 12 months, so the main retailers are level. On eBay the warranty is set by each seller.
Which refurbished retailer has the longest return window?
Back Market, Phones Direct, Envirofone, Loop Mobile and Grade Mobile give 30 days. musicMagpie gives 14 days. On eBay the seller sets it, with eBay's Money Back Guarantee as a backstop.
Are refurbished grades the same at every retailer?
No. Each retailer uses its own names: Back Market's Good is roughly musicMagpie's Very Good, and Envirofone's Excellent is its lower main grade. Every grade is fully working; grades only describe how the device looks.
