The best refurbished phone: our top picks right now
Find out which ''best refurbished phone'' is genuinely worth it. Practical tips, our favourites and why you should visit The Phone Shopper in Nijverdal.
Door The Phone Shopper
Gepubliceerd: 2026-02-16
Why refurbished? My experience from the shop floor
As the owner of The Phone Shopper I see it every day: people want a good phone, but they do not want to pay top price. We see it regularly in our shop in Nijverdal: customers torn between a new device and a refurbished model. They often go for refurbished. Smart, because you get a lot of value for your money. And yes, we check every device thoroughly before it leaves the door.
What makes the best refurbished phone a good choice?
It is not only about price. For me a few things are crucial:
- Update policy - is the device still receiving software updates?
- Battery health - a new or properly overhauled part is a must.
- Camera and performance - does it feel fast and does it take good photos?
- Warranty - always standard with us, so you can buy with confidence.
If a device comes in that does not meet these standards, we simply do not offer it. As straightforward as that.
Tip
Always ask about the refurb grade and the battery capacity. At The Phone Shopper on Willem Alexanderstraat 11 we are happy to explain it.
Our favourites at the moment
I often get the question: what is the best refurbished phone? The answer depends on what matters to you. Below is my personal top 6 with a short explanation.
- iPhone 13 – Strong battery, excellent camera, and years of updates still to come. For anyone who wants to invest in reliability.
- iPhone 12 – Slightly cheaper, but still a top camera and smooth performance. Popular with our customers.
- iPhone SE (2022) – Small, fast and affordable. Perfect if you want the iPhone experience without a large screen.
- iPhone 11 – A sound choice if you want good value for money. The camera and battery are surprisingly good on refurbished models.
- Samsung Galaxy S22 (refurbished) – For Android fans; lovely screen and powerful hardware.
- Google Pixel 6a – Superb camera software in an affordable package. We often recommend it to photography lovers on a smaller budget.
You will see that iPhones do well in our range, but we also stock Android devices. The choice comes down to preference and budget.
What do I personally look at when buying?
When a customer walks in, I always ask how the phone is going to be used. Is it a workhorse for daily use? Or do you mainly want to take lots of photos? Based on that I recommend a model and give the device one more check before it is sold.
- Check that the screen edges are neat.
- Test the camera and microphone there and then.
- Look at the battery status; we give you transparent advice.
Common mistakes when choosing a refurbished phone
People sometimes think: if it is cheaper, it must be worse. Not true. But I do often see these pitfalls:
- Not asking about warranty. With us you always get one, because we stand behind our devices.
- Choosing too little storage. If in doubt, always go one step up.
- Forgetting to check whether the device is network locked. We check that for you.
We explain everything in the shop. Feel free to bring your old device; a trade-in can often be attractive.
A personal anecdote
Recently a customer came in who was sceptical about refurbished. After a short demonstration of an iPhone 13 and an honest conversation about warranty and battery, he walked out with a big smile. ''I never thought a second-hand device could feel this good'', he said. We hear reactions like that a lot at The Phone Shopper.
Why buy from us?
We are a small shop in Nijverdal and we know our customers. With us you get more than a product: you get advice and service too. We offer warranty, thorough checks and a fair price on trade-ins. Drop by at Willem Alexanderstraat 11 or just call 0548-549536. Prefer to browse online? You can do that on our website.
Quick advice: which best refurbished phone for whom?
- Best all-rounder: iPhone 13
- Best budget iPhone: iPhone SE (2022)
- Best Android choice: Samsung Galaxy S22 or Pixel 6a
Would you like us to think it through with you? Just pop in and we will talk it over like old friends. Personal advice often saves you from a bad buy.
Ready to go?
Are you ready to choose the best refurbished phone? Visit The Phone Shopper in Nijverdal, at Willem Alexanderstraat 11. Call 0548-549536 first if you have any questions. Or take a look at our website and come in for personal advice and a warranty. We are happy to help!
Refurbished iPhones, Samsung en iPads
Bespaar tot 50% op een refurbished iPhone. Elk toestel doorloopt ons 50-punts inspectieproces en wordt geleverd met 2 jaar garantie.
Onze diensten
Waarom The Phone Shopper?
- 2 jaar garantie op alle refurbished telefoons
- 30 dagen bedenktijd en gratis retourneren
- Gratis verzending binnen Nederland
- Professioneel 50-punts inspectieproces
- Veilig betalen met iDEAL, creditcard, Bancontact, Apple Pay en Klarna
- Klantenservice bereikbaar op werkdagen 10:00 - 18:00
Kwaliteitsgraden
Al onze refurbished telefoons worden ingedeeld in kwaliteitsgraden:
- Grade A+ (Als Nieuw) — Geen zichtbare gebruikssporen
- Grade A (Uitstekend) — Minimale gebruikssporen
- Grade B (Goed) — Lichte cosmetische gebruikssporen
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The Phone Shopper
Willem Alexanderstraat 11
7442 MA Nijverdal, Overijssel
Tel: +31 548 549 536
E-mail: info@thephoneshopper.nl
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