Refurbished phones are a pocket-friendly and eco-friendly option for owning a good phone. However, knowledge about them is not easy to come by, even on the internet. And everyone has their own idea or opinion of what exactly refurbished phone are. So, we decided to bust some of the most common myths surrounding refurbished phones.

Here is our list.

• Refurbished phones are not the same as a used phone. Refurbished phones are usually contract phones which have been returned after the contract period runs out. The phones are then refurbished by the manufacturer to the best industry standards and put back in the market in good condition. The phones have updated software (at times the software updates are more current that the original phones), since retailers update the phones before they are sent for sale.

• Refurbished phones are NOT slow and hard to use. The phones are put through a series of tests and any issues fixed before they are put into the market for sale. This is why refurbished phones are certified and even come with a warranty, some as long as one year (which is the usual warranty provided for a new phone). Always, buy from a retailer who provides a warranty as this puts liability on the retailer, and you can be sure about your purchase.

• Another popular myth about refurbished phones is that they are damaged. When picking your phone you get to choose the type of phone that you want to use. The phones are segregated based on the wear and tear on the handset. Grade A is for ‘excellent’ and the grading goes up to D which means the phone is ‘okay’. Even if the phone is graded D, it does not mean that the phone is not in full working condition. The grading is for the physical wear and tear on the handset and does not mean that the software is slow, so you can be sure that there will be no hang-ups.

• Refurbished phones are not fake, if you buy it from a specialized 3rd party seller. Check for the credibility of the seller if you have any doubts.  

• Buying a refurbished phone is easier on the pocket. If you want to buy the latest tech without having to shell out a lot, pick a refurbished phone. The phones are usually run through several checks and any software issue fixed before it is put in the market for sale.

• They don’t have a poor battery life: A common belief is that a refurbished phone does not have good battery life as they are not straight out of the manufacturing plant. But, this is untrue, if the battery is found to be lagging, it is removed and replaced by the manufacturer or retailer.

Refurbished phones are actually pretty cheap compared to buying a brand new one phone and works just fine. So, there is no reason you should not consider a refurbished phone for your next purchase.