UK shoppers looking to upgrade their smartphone without paying full price are turning to refurbished technology, with musicMagpie offering significant discounts. The Stockport-based circular-economy specialist, now operating under AO, sells refurbished iPhones and other devices at prices hundreds of pounds below new models. It holds an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 342,000 reviews.
Among current deals, a refurbished Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max with 256GB storage is listed at £539.99, compared to £1,199 new. The handset comes in black, blue, natural or white, rated 'good' condition, and features a 6.1-inch display, seven Pro lenses, a customisable action button, and splash, water and dust resistance. The standard iPhone 15 is also available at £379.99, down from £699 new, with 128GB storage in black.
Other refurbished options include the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at £404.99, versus £1,409 new, with 256GB storage in graphite, green, lavender or phantom black. The Apple Watch Series 8 is priced at £139.99, reduced from £700, with GPS and a 45mm casing in midnight, silver or starlight aluminium. All devices undergo professional inspection and come with a 12-month warranty.
musicMagpie also offers a trade-in service, allowing customers to exchange old phones, tablets, books, CDs and games for cash. Users get an instant online valuation, free postage, and same-day payment upon receipt and authentication. For faster service, handsets can be traded in-store at Timpson, with payment in as little as 15 minutes. Customer reviews are largely positive, praising the ease and valuation, though some note occasional delays.
