Swappie presents the 5 myths about refurbished smartphones

The refurbished smartphones they are increasingly a point of reference in the world of telephony. A study conducted by Kantar and commissioned by Swappie confirms that 72% of users declare themselves ready to buy a device online. Those who choose to buy a smartphone online may have some doubts about the possibility of focusing on a refurbished model. Swappie has, therefore, picked up 5 myths about refurbished smartphones.

The myths about refurbished smartphones according to Swappie

Here are the 5 myths about refurbished smartphones:

• Refurbished means used: this is the most common false myth; used, unlike reconditioned, are not tested, revised and sanitized, they have no warranty after purchase
• The battery will last for a short time: the reconditioning process also concerns the battery which is tested directly by Swappie which ensures that its capacity is greater than 80% of its original value; if the figure is lower, the battery is replaced
• It won’t work like a new smartphone: refurbished smartphones are subjected to 52 different tests to ensure complete functionality; in this way, the smartphones sold by Swappie can maintain high standards
• If it costs less than the new one, there will be some defects: each refurbished device falls within a specific range (Excellent, Excellent, Acceptable) which describes its real conditions and determines its selling price
• What if the seller is unreliable: for this reason, it is advisable to rely on reliable stores such as Swappie which delivers in 3 working days and offers a free 12-month warranty with replacement of the device in case of technical problems