Refurbished iPhone 13 Models Now Available From Apple's U.S. Store

[MacRumors]

Apple today added refurbished iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max devices to its online store in the United States, offering the smartphones at a discounted price. The iPhone 13 is available starting at $619, the iPhone 13 Pro is available starting at $759, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max is available starting at $849.

The iPhone 13 models initially came out in September 2021, and while they were available at discounted prices in several European countries starting in January, this is the first time that Apple has sold refurbished iPhone 13 devices in the United States.

Apple is offering several configurations of the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max, but the company does not appear to be selling refurbished iPhone 13 mini devices at this time. It is likely that the 13 mini will be added in the near future, as the device is sold in European refurbished stores.

Multiple colors and capacities can be purchased as of the time of writing, but stock will fluctuate over time as Apple refreshes what is available, so you may need to check back often if you're looking for a specific color or capacity.

Apple is charging $619 for the refurbished 128GB iPhone 13, which is a 12 percent discount off of the $699 price of a brand new iPhone 13. Apple is no longer selling the iPhone 13 Pro or the Pro Max, but prices are around 25 percent lower than the original price when the devices were new. The refurbished store is the only way to get an iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max from Apple.

Refurbished iPhones from Apple are unlocked and can be used with any carrier. Apple outfits all refurbished iPhone models with new batteries, outer shells, and a fresh USB-C to Lightning cable, so they are essentially identical to new in the box iPhones.

Apple offers the same one-year warranty on refurbished iPhone models, as well as the option to purchase extended AppleCare+ coverage.

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[ricketysquire]

I got my iPhone 13 in November new, should have waited a few more months to get a better deal

 

[HeavenDynamic]

Another reason not to buy the 14.

 

[User 6502]

Another reason not to buy the 14.

Indeed. I mean it’s almost like iPhone 14 doesn’t actually exist. What they released is not even worthy of being called iPhone 13S, after all the S models at least had a last generation chip.

 

[JosephAW]

Looking for a low cost mini 12 to replace a iPhone SE Gen 1. Still too pricy. But eventually it'll hit bottom.

 

[Vref]

That’s not much of a discount for a used phone, think with my firstnet discount and trade in I was around the same price for my new phone a year plus back before the 14 was even remotely out

 

[ZircoBen]

Honestly a pretty good deal?? Especially considering the 14 is essentially the same phone.

 

[Heat_Fan89]

Honestly a pretty good deal?? Especially considering the 14 is essentially the same phone.

Pretty good deal? These guys are like Gamestop, you get pennies for your trade and your phone is resold for close to the original MSRP. I'd rather buy a new iPhone than to play that game.

 

[oofio2461]

Good, but now lower the 12's price to 499.

 

[ZircoBen]

Good, but now lower the 12's price to 499.

I'd love to see that; but Apple wouldn't do it. Would cannibalize the SE sales too much.

 

[japanime]

That’s not much of a discount for a used phone, think with my firstnet discount and trade in I was around the same price for my new phone a year plus back before the 14 was even remotely out

I hear what you're saying. But they are in excellent condition. If it weren't for the white-box packaging, a buyer might not even know they are getting a used phone. I've bought these for family members who don't mind having a slightly older phone.

 

[Funny Apple Man]

The price is alright no complaints there, but can't wait to see the refurbished 13 mini. The $599 price for a new 13 mini is already a good deal, but the refurbished price will be better.

 

[ian87w]

That’s not much of a discount for a used phone, think with my firstnet discount and trade in I was around the same price for my new phone a year plus back before the 14 was even remotely out

How is it “used” when it has new battery and same warranty as new iPhones?

 

[ZircoBen]

Pretty good deal? These guys are like Gamestop, you get pennies for your trade and your phone is resold for close to the original MSRP. I'd rather buy a new iPhone than to play that game.

I’ve never once traded in anything to Apple for that very reason; but I’ll still save my money and get a refurb device.

 

[Vref]

How is it “used” when it has new battery and same warranty as new iPhones?

Because it’s not new

 

[eicca]

Because it’s not new

Barely. I’ve bought plenty of Apple-refurb devices, saved tons of money, and not one of them has looked or functioned any less than brand new.

 

[ian87w]

Because it’s not new

Yes Sherlock, it’s called refurbished.

 

[ian87w]

Barely. I’ve bought plenty of Apple-refurb devices, saved tons of money, and not one of them has looked or functioned any less than brand new.

Because they’re essentially new but in a white box. The consumables, aka the battery is brand new, and you have full warranty as well.

 

[webkit]

Pretty good deal? These guys are like Gamestop, you get pennies for your trade and your phone is resold for close to the original MSRP. I'd rather buy a new iPhone than to play that game.

What game? You don't have to trade a phone in order to buy another. Also, I wouldn't call the refurbished phones that close to original MSRP. For example, the original 2021 MSRP of a 128GB iPhone 13 was $829 and you can get the same phone refurbished for $619 or 25% less. It's 15% less than the current reduced MSRP.

A refurbished iPhone comes with a new battery, new outer shell, genuine Apple replacement parts (as needed), and a same-as-new 1 year warranty. If someone is looking to get an iPhone 13 through Apple, there's little advantage to going new versus certified refurbished.

 

[Vref]

Used V new, new price V their refurb price

Just not seeing the deal 🤷‍♂️

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Why do I feel like the 128GB size should
Not exists for the iPhone 😖.

 

[snow755]

Looking for a low cost mini 12 to replace a iPhone SE Gen 1. Still too pricy. But eventually it'll hit bottom. 

Swappa.com might be a place too look in to with in your price range

 

[turbineseaplane]

I don’t know.
Doesn’t seem like a “deal” to me

 

[snow755]

I don’t know.

Doesn’t seem like a “deal” to me

How so you can get a iPhone 13 mini with paying apple price

 

[DeepIn2U]

Looking for a low cost mini 12 to replace a iPhone SE Gen 1. Still too pricy. But eventually it'll hit bottom.

Pricey? Ok.

Have a look at the Apple iPhone 13‌ mini, considering it hasn’t had as many faults nor buyers remorse enough to meet the threshold to offer refurbished model yet.

Us iPhone 13‌ mini owners really LOVE our iPhone