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