Renewed iPhones Reviewers Love (and What They Warn About)

The top seller in the category, the iPhone 14 wins buyers over mainly on condition. Reviewers describe it as looking brand new, and several report battery capacity at 100%, comfortably above the 80% minimum the listing guarantees.

The weak spot is durability. A number of customers say their phones broke or crashed entirely, and screen scratches show up on some units but not others. It ships unlocked for both GSM and CDMA carriers with an MFi-certified cable, so setup on most networks should be simple.

Reviewers like the iPhone 12 for its appearance and value, and it still brings 5G, Face ID and a 6.1-inch OLED display with the A14 Bionic chip. The listing promises cosmetic wear that isn't noticeable at arm's length and a full diagnostic test that wipes prior-user data.

Battery health is a coin flip in the reviews: some buyers see around 90% while others call it poor. More worrying, several customers say their phone stopped working within a month, so check it closely as soon as it arrives.

Customers say the iPhone 13 arrives looking new and feels worth the money. On paper it records 4K video at 60fps and slow-motion 1080p at up to 240fps, with dual 12MP rear cameras and a Dolby Vision HDR OLED screen.

Reliability is where opinions split. Some report 100% battery capacity and no issues, others describe glitches or poor battery life, and several say their phone died around the six-month mark. The listing offers a 90-day replacement or refund window, which helps but won't cover that later failure point.

The iPhone 15 brings USB-C, the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera and satellite Emergency SOS. Buyers who got a good unit describe it as like new with no flaws and a full battery.

Sentiment overall is mixed, though. Some reviewers report activation problems or units that were completely defective, and others received phones with degraded batteries and visible scratches. It's a capable phone with a wider spread of experiences than most here.

No phone in this list draws warmer feedback. Buyers report 100% battery health with zero charge cycles and say it looks and feels as good as new. One reviewer noted how easy it was to set up for an 83-year-old user, a nice sign for anyone buying for a less techy relative.

Under the hood sit the A18 chip, 8GB of RAM, a 48MP rear camera and Wi-Fi 6. Note that it is dual eSIM only with no physical SIM slot and no MagSafe, and a few customers questioned whether their unit was truly unlocked, so confirm your carrier supports eSIM first.

Reviewers call the SE (2nd generation) a good-quality phone that looks brand new and represents good value. Its compact, home-button design remains a draw for people who dislike larger phones.

Battery is the main complaint. Some report around 85% capacity, while others say it lasts only about five hours of activity before dying. Scratch reports vary from none to obvious ones, so inspect the screen on arrival.

Customers say the 16 Pro Max exceeds expectations, with reports of 97% battery health and like-new condition. One buyer singled out the Black Titanium finish as exquisite, and the 6.9-inch 120Hz ProMotion display is the largest in this list.

Screen condition is where feedback divides: most find it flawless, but some report noticeable scratches or display issues. Given what's at stake on a flagship, check the screen carefully on day one.

Buyers praise the sleek Black Titanium finish and describe their units as like new. The spec sheet is strong: up to 10x optical zoom range, USB 3 transfers, Always-On display and the A17 Pro chip.

The complaints are more serious than cosmetic. Battery health ranges from 100% to 87% in reviews, some found defective screens, and a few customers report overheating with the phone shutting down several times a day. Value opinions split accordingly.

The third-generation SE keeps the 4.7-inch screen and Touch ID home button but adds 5G, the A15 Bionic chip and IP67 water resistance. Reviewers say units arrive in excellent condition, with one noting it looked exactly like a brand-new phone.

Overall sentiment is mixed. Some buyers report 100% battery, others low battery health, and while many say everything works, some found theirs faulty. Screen scratches also turn up on some units.

Happy buyers describe the iPhone 16 as practically brand new, arriving in mint condition with 100% battery health. One reviewer highlighted its premium matte black finish.

Sentiment is mixed rather than glowing, though. Most report no blemishes, but some found a couple of screen scratches, and customers disagree on whether their unit was genuinely unlocked. The listing shares few specs beyond a 6.1-inch screen and 128GB, so verify carrier compatibility before relying on it.