Apple fans can save £240 on an iPhone 13 at Wowcher, with the refurbished handset now priced at £209 ahead of the rumoured iPhone 18 launch. Apple is expected to unveil its new iPhone 18 series at its annual showcase on September 9, but a selection of previous iPhones and MacBooks have dropped in price in the meantime.
New Apple smartphones usually start around the £800 mark for the base model, but the Wowcher deal offers a much cheaper alternative. Reduced from £449 to £209, the iPhone 13 comes with 128GB of storage and a saving of roughly 53% compared to the price at Tech Refurbished, with prices varying depending on the condition selected.
Condition and pricing details
The key consideration is that this particular deal is for a blue iPhone 13 in 'acceptable' condition, so it may show 'clear signs of use' but 'works perfectly', according to Wowcher. The same model in 'good' condition costs £235 and is said to show 'a few signs of wear and tear' but is in 'overall good shape'. Wowcher also offers the iPhone 13 in pink or midnight, but these cost a slightly higher £235.
Other models on sale at Wowcher include an iPhone 12 from £152 and an iPhone 14 from £259. Wowcher also provides a one-year warranty and charges £4.99 for delivery.
Alternative deals and specifications
Similar deals are available at Amazon, where a refurbished iPhone 13 in 'excellent' condition costs £239. The iPhone 13 went on sale in 2021, designed with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display and a dual-camera system with a 12MP ultra-wide lens that can capture video in 4K.
The iPhone 13 is powered by Apple's A15 Bionic chip, which delivers 'smooth performance' for multitasking, streaming and gaming, while Face ID lets users unlock the device securely using facial recognition technology. Wowcher delivers the phone unlocked to any mobile network with full support for fast 5G connectivity.
Apple tends to offer iOS updates for five to seven years after an iPhone's launch, with security patches rolled out for eight years. This means some apps and updates may not be available on the iPhone 13 from around 2027 or 2028, although Apple has not confirmed this.
MacBooks and other devices on offer
Aside from iPhones, Wowcher also offers a range of refurbished MacBooks at much more affordable prices than buying new. Among them is the MacBook Pro, reduced from £299 to £114 in 'acceptable' condition or £134 for 'good' condition. It features a 13-inch high-resolution display, a sleek and lightweight aluminium frame, 4GB RAM and a 250GB hard drive.
Wowcher delivers the laptop with a replacement charger and UK adapter, with Apple's macOS El Capitan software pre-installed. This MacBook Pro was originally released between 2008 and 2012, so it won't support the latest apps and software updates, but will be sufficient for basic, everyday tasks.
Also available is the MacBook Air, first launched in 2017, offered in 'good' condition with a choice of screen sizes, with the 11-inch model at £114 or the 13-inch model at £144. These refurbished MacBooks are a far more budget-friendly choice compared to the new MacBook Pro M5 that's £1,749 (was £1,999) at Amazon.
Google Pixel Watches and customer reviews
Wowcher customers can also find a choice of Google Pixel Watches from £39. The retailer has stock of the Pixel Watch 1 and Pixel Watch 2 in 'good' or 'very good' condition, with prices ranging from £39 to £59. These Android devices launched in 2022 and 2023, respectively, and come packed with Google's smart features and health tracking.
They're powered by Google's Wear OS software and feature a built-in GPS for tracking runs, walks or cycling routes without needing a phone. They can also be used to monitor health metrics like heart rate and sleep. The Pixel Watch 1 and 2 have an AMOLED Touchscreen, an 'all-day' battery life and water resistance up to five metres. Each model comes with a strap and charging cable, but as Android devices, they are not compatible with iPhones.
As for Wowcher's iPhone 13 deal, shoppers have rated it highly, awarding it an average score of 4.3 stars after 11 reviews. One says: "It was a great deal and arrived in the stated time and in excellent condition. I would recommend checking out Wowcher for great iPhone deals." Another person highlighted: "Excellent phone, great condition. Very good communication."
Some were less impressed, as this three-star review says: "The battery life is really terrible. The fully charged phone does not last a whole day, which I think is pretty poor that the company can sell a phone with a very old battery." Nevertheless, several other shoppers praised Wowcher's 'fantastic service' and said they were 'extremely pleased' with the iPhone 13.
