A poll of 2,000 adults found the main concerns about buying a pre-loved phone include poor battery life (61 per cent), the condition of the device (55 per cent) and the limited or lack of warranty (48 per cent).
To dispel any myths around smartphones and highlight the potential savings on refurbished tech, iD Mobile and TV icon David Dickinson hosted a unique auction in London where bidders competed for savings on his top picks of quality pre-loved devices.
Other common worries include fear of potential viruses or malware (43 per cent) or that the phone may have been stolen before being re-sold (34 per cent).
The research, carried out via OnePoll, found 63 per cent were unaware you can purchase a ‘Grade A’ refurbished phone, which is a handset restored to an excellent, like-new condition.
LESS than half of Brits are willing to buy a refurbished phone - despite 83 per cent believing new smartphones are too expensive.
