Save up to £158 on our Like New phones

When compared to the cost of an equivalent new phone.

Refurbished iPhone

Choose from a range of refurbished phones from Apple, such as iPhone, iPhone Pro, iPhone Mini, and more. View all iPhone deals.

Refurbished Samsung phones

Take your pick from Samsung’s best Galaxy phones, A Series phones, and Flip and Fold devices. View all Samsung deals.

Why choose a refurbished device?

Do your bit

By choosing a Like New device, you can feel great about doing your bit to protect the environment. Purchasing a refurbished phone has a lower carbon footprint than buying a new one. You’re giving a useful device a new lease of life and preventing it from going to waste.

Just Like New

Our refurbished devices really are just Like New. We put each one through a rigorous 65-point quality check to ensure it achieves a grade A ‘Excellent’ classification and works just as well as any brand new device.

Peace of mind

You’ll get a 36-month warranty when you buy a Like New phone with a Value or Complete plan. Or a 12-month warranty if you choose a Lite plan.

Trade-in your old devices

Another great way to save on your next phone. Trade-in your old phone to get money to put towards a new device. And you’ll be doing your bit for the environment too.

14 days to change your mind

Every Like New phone comes with a 14-day cooling off period. So if for any reason you’re not happy with your handset, you can return it to us.

Unboxing your Like New phone

Your phone will arrive in one of our recyclable boxes, along with a USB charging cable, and a SIM card removal tool.

How we make sure each phone is Like New

We perform a 65-point series of checks on every phone, focusing on these six areas:

Audio

We check the speakers, microphone, and Bluetooth to make sure everything sounds clear whether you’re talking or listening.

Battery

We test the battery is still fit and healthy, so it charges up full and lasts as long as it’s supposed to.

Buttons, keys, & display

We make sure everything you press, swipe, and tap is responsive and functioning smoothly.

Camera

Flashes, lenses, zooms, both on the front and rear cameras, are tested so your snaps are as shareworthy as you want them to be.

Cleaning and disinfecting

We carefully clean every surface of each device, including camera lenses, sockets, and buttons.

Connectivity

4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi – we’ll make sure your Like New phone makes calls, sends texts, and connects to the internet without disruption.

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Frequently asked questions

A refurbished phone is a phone that’s been returned because the customer has changed their mind, or it’s a used phone that’s been traded in. When a phone is traded in, it’s often in a good state, and has been sold to us for cash that can be put towards an upgrade. 

Before we sell a refurbished phone, we put it through a strict series of tests, and cleaning and quality checks, to ensure it’s in excellent working condition. 

Whether it’s a refurbished iPhone or a refurbished Samsung phone, our Like New devices help you to get your hands on the phone you want, but at an affordable price.

You can also enjoy:

  • Savings on more affordable tech
    Get even more value by spreading the cost of your phone to suit your budget – up to 36 months – with a device plan.
  • Up to 36 months’ warranty
    If you buy your phone on a Value or Complete airtime plan, you get a three-year warranty, protecting your phone from future manufacturer faults and repairs. Don’t worry if you take out a Lite plan, as you can still enjoy up to 12 months’ warranty. The warranty only applies to the original handset and airtime plan.

  • 65-point quality check
    Our trusted partner technicians test and refurbish every used phone thoroughly, including a data-wipe, checking battery health, screen, camera, touch-screen and so much more – so your reconditioned phone is fit and ready to use. 

  • Sustainability benefits 
    When you buy a refurbished phone from us, you’re helping to stop it going to a landfill. You’re giving the phone a new lease of life and giving back to the environment.

Like New phones are renewed to give them a new lease of life, so this stops these devices from ending up in landfill sites and contributing to greater environmental damage. 

Purchasing a second hand phone has a lower carbon footprint than buying a brand new one. It helps reduce waste by giving devices longer lifespans. Read more about the carbon footprint of phones here and you can read a detailed study about smartphone waste here.

Your Like New phone has been rigorously inspected and put through an extensive 65-point high-standard quality health check by expert technicians. So you can be confident that it’s in good working condition.  

You can read about our 65 point check here.

Your Like New phone will be delivered to you in a brand-new recyclable box. You’ll also get a charging cable and SIM removal tool.

Headphones are not included, but we do have a wide range of accessories available if you’d like to grab a pair. 

Our Like New phones undergo an extensive 65-point quality check by our trusted partner technicians. Being tested thoroughly ensures they function in top working condition, like a brand-new phone. The battery health is checked, screen, camera, touch-screen and so much more – to make sure your phone is fit and ready for you to use. 

Additionally, our reconditioned phones have cosmetic checks to ensure they have little to no visible signs of use.

All of our Like New phones that are purchased with a Value or Complete plan come with a three-year warranty, which protects your phone from future manufacturer faults and repairs. Don’t worry if you took out one of our other plans, you’ll still be protected with a 12-month warranty for your Like New phone. The warranty will only apply to the original handset and airtime plan.

You can purchase your Like New phone online, over the phone through our contact centre advisors, and in our high street stores.

If you choose to buy from one of our stores, please note that we don’t stock any Like New refurbished phones in our stores. But you can still place an order and have your phone delivered to your home. 

Like New refurbished devices can only be purchased with our Three Your Way airtime plans. You have the option of choosing a Lite, Value, or Complete plan, which all come complete with different benefits.

Yes, you can trade in used phones, tablets, and smartwatches and put the money towards a Like New device. Your old device will be graded, and you’ll get a quote for your device in moments. 

You can use the value of your trade in device to get money off a brand-new device or our Like New refurbished phones. Alternatively, you can receive payment to an account of your choice via bank transfer. 

If you find your Like New phone isn’t right for you, or you want to exchange the make or model – great news, it’s easy.

You get the same 14-day cooling off period that we offer on our brand-new devices to exchange or return your Like New device. 

Please see our returns and exchanges Terms and Conditions for more details  

To return your Like New device, you’ll need to contact us.

Please note that you cannot return a Like New device to a Three high-street store unless you bought the used phone from one of our Three stores.