Updated
Updated · Mashable · Jul 15
Refurbished Phone Deals Cut Costs to $179.99 as New Flagship Prices Climb
Updated
Updated · Mashable · Jul 15

Refurbished Phone Deals Cut Costs to $179.99 as New Flagship Prices Climb

3 articles · Updated · Mashable · Jul 15

Summary

  • $179.99 to $809 refurbished offers from Samsung, Apple, Google and Motorola are being pitched as cheaper upgrade options as buyers pull back from new phones.
  • Rising memory costs, Apple price increases and broader electronics inflation are making new handsets harder to afford, pushing shoppers toward renewed devices.
  • Apple's featured deal is a refurbished iPhone 16 with 256GB for $779.99, while Google highlights a Pixel 8 at $256.91 and Samsung a Galaxy A16 5G at $179.99.
  • Motorola's renewed Razr (2024) at $418.79 underscores the appeal in pricier categories like foldables, where refurbished models can save buyers hundreds versus new.

Insights

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