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Under £200 you can get a certified refurbished iPhone 13, Samsung S22 or Pixel 7 with a 12-month warranty. Here are the best options right now.

Refurbished is not just second-hand. It means tested, repaired, graded and sold with a warranty by a professional business. Here is exactly what it means.

Battery health is the most important technical check on a refurbished iPhone. What the percentages mean, what to look for, and what to do if it is too low.

The iPhone 13 is one of the best-value refurbished phones available. Grade B from £90–140 with A15 Bionic chip, 5G and iOS 18 support.

A refurbished iPhone 14 (128GB, Grade B) costs £150–210 — a saving of £490+ on the launch price. Is it still worth buying in 2026? Full guide.

Trade-in vs recycling — what is the difference and which pays more? Independent recyclers almost always beat manufacturer trade-in values. Here is the full picture.

Want to sell your phone fast? Postal recyclers, in-store trade-in and marketplaces each have different speeds and prices. Here is how to get the best combination.

Which UK phone recyclers pay fastest? Most pay within 1–3 working days of receiving your device. Here is how to speed up the process.

Broken phones are still worth money. Cracked screens, water damage and faulty buttons all attract offers from UK recyclers. Here is what to expect.

A cracked screen reduces your iPhone value by £25–65 but does not make it worthless. Most UK recyclers still buy damaged iPhones — here is how much.

Samsung prices vary significantly by model. A Galaxy S25 Ultra fetches £550–700, an A54 fetches £55–85. Compare all recyclers before selling.

The iPhone 15 range is fetching strong recycler prices — especially the Pro Max. Compare all recyclers and find out if now is the right time to sell.

A working iPhone 14 fetches £120–175 from UK recyclers. The Pro and Pro Max models command more. Here is how to get the best price and avoid common mistakes.

The iPhone 13 fetches £85–130 from UK recyclers in 2026. Compare all major recyclers, find out how condition affects price, and whether now is the right time to sell.

Compare phone recycling prices from every major UK recycler on price, payment speed, Trustpilot score and condition transparency. Updated August 2026 with current prices.

Compare and Recycle and musicMagpie are two of the biggest names in UK phone recycling. But which one actually pays more? We compare prices, speed and reliability.