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Looking at 612 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptional quality of the refurbished electronics, observing that devices arrive securely packaged and look completely brand new. Buyers also appreciate the very competitive prices, smooth trade-in processes, and the quick, helpful assistance provided by the support staff. Some reviewers were not happy with occasional shipping delays or receiving products with faulty batteries that required replacement. A few people also experienced issues where online orders arrived later than expected, causing temporary disappointment for special occasions. Others mentioned that certain accessories were missing or required extra effort to resolve.

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Quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This must be my 6th purchase from The IOutlet. They are, in my opinion, the best refurbished phone company. They have a great range from immaculate to used condition, all reasonably priced. You get... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased an iPhone - arrived quickly with no hassle. Sold an iPhone - easy to send, offered a good price, no haggling or reduction when received, money paid within hours of confirmation. Would not... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a PS5 described as A+ Pristine and am delighted with the purchase. The unit was in immaculate condition and had it been in an original box would have passed as new. Equally, the controlle... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have bought three secondhand phones from iOutlet now - they have all been great. Quality far better than expected. But what really sets these guys apart is the guarantee - which has been wa... See more

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  1. #12 of 73 best companies in Mobile Phone Shop
  2. #12 of 48 best companies in Mobile Phone Accessory Shop
  3. #5 of 23 best companies in Cell phone recycling and unlocking service
  4. #4 of 17 best companies in Mobile phone repair shop

About The iOutlet

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The iOutlet

The iOutlet

The iOutlet is a multi-award-winning UK-based business specializing in the refurbishment of electronic goods. We primarily refurbish a wide range of Apple products, including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and MacBooks. The iOutlet also offers an extensive selection of Samsung products and gaming consoles.

More recently, The iOutlet has invested heavily in expanding its repair and device buy-back services, promoting the circular economy.

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12 Month Warranty

At The iOutlet, we stand behind the quality of our refurbished electronic products, including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, Samsung products, and Gaming Consoles. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive 12-month warranty on all eligible devices purchased from The iOutlet, ensuring your peace of mind.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ioutlet refurbed iphone

Great service & good prices. I have used Ioulet a few Times now & like the idea of refurbished as hopfully produits get reused.

19 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Thanks so much for your kind words! We’re glad you’re happy with our service and love that you support giving refurbished devices a second life!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service - and a genuinely useful guarantee!

We have bought three secondhand phones from iOutlet now - they have all been great. Quality far better than expected.

But what really sets these guys apart is the guarantee - which has been way beyond expectations. One of the phones had an issue with it's battery not holding charge after 10 months or so - the team replaced it no questions/hassle whatsoever.

And when that battery failed several months later and after the guarantee had expired, they replaced it again, still no charge, as a problem with the original fix.

For a company that already offered the best price for the model we wanted, this gives us so much confidence in the team and we will not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to anyone.

20 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear you’ve been happy with all three phones and our support. Your trust and recommendation mean a lot to the whole team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Refurbished phone company

This must be my 6th purchase from The IOutlet. They are, in my opinion, the best refurbished phone company. They have a great range from immaculate to used condition, all reasonably priced. You get the option to take out extended warranty, buy a new battery etc to give you extra peace of mind.
You are able to track your purchase and it is always very well packaged and delivered intact.
I highly recommend and I will be purchasing from Ioutlet again.

6 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Thank you so much for your continued support! Six purchases is amazing! We’re thrilled you’re happy with our range, prices and service. We really appreciate the recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jack was absolutely outstanding sorted…

Jack was absolutely outstanding sorted my phone out very quickly and very professional with customers. Great hire!

25 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

hanks so much for your kind words! 😊 We’ll be sure to pass this on to Jack, he’ll be delighted to hear it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have just purchased my second device…

I have just purchased my second device from iOutlet. the first one is still doing fine and has been passed on to my wife. My new device, even though. It was classed as B grade, is almost pristine. Needless to say I won’t be going anywhere else in the future for my tech devices.
It’s great to find a company that can be totally trusted.
Well done guys. See you next time. 👍😁

4 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Glad to hear that you brought your second device form us! Thank you very much for leaving a review. We hope to hear from you in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and Friendly!

My iPhone screen was cracked and I’d been quoted £140 for a replacement by several companies. I went to iOutlet which was the only company to explain that it may just be the glass and not the screen that needed replaced which cost just £70. The repair took just 2 hours. Amazing service and I couldn’t be happier. A well deserved 5 stars - thanks!!

24 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Glad to hear we could help you with your screen replacement!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

iPhone 13 pro Max A+ grade (pristine)

Ordered an iPhone 13 pro Max in the highest grade condition, pristine A+ in Alpine Green, my favourite colour for my birthday. 3 months into owning the phone the rear camera stopped working altogether along with the torch and the flash and obviously it had a front screen replacement prior that had been butchered because the camera on the front was blurry filled with dust from just everyday use. Got it repaired for free because it was in the 12 month warranty took almost 4 months. Got it back and within one month I had the same problem again.
contacted them about this and their excuse was. I’m sorry it’s out of the 12 month warranty. Two years down the line I’m still disputing this Via email with customer service who keeps shutting me down with the same useless excuses how it’s out of the 12 month warranty and it’s out of the 99 day warranty after the repair. My dream phone for my birthday was ruined by your inadequate repair team that failed to repair the product properly sent it back out and I had the same problem. They keep telling me that I have to pay the £70 repair fee. I am not repaying or paying twice for something that is meant to be already fixed. It’s a waste of £649. I would not recommend this company at all and this was my first time buying from the company I only did because they had good reviews however I believe that most of them must be fake considering the experience I have had. I know my rights and it’s well within the consumer right Stated here

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the inherent logic board defect was reported within warranty. Your previous repair failed to resolve the root issue, meaning the goods were not of satisfactory quality. I expect a resolution, or I will escalate this to Section 75 (if paid by credit card) or the Financial/Consumer Ombudsman.
And within the,
The Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982 (Reasonable Care and Skill): A trader must carry out a service with reasonable care and skill. The reoccurrence of the identical component failure demonstrates that the repair service provided was inadequate and did not meet required statutory standards.
Unfortunately, I just get ignored or the standard reply of it’s not in the 12 month warranty and it’s out of the 99 day repair warranty this is not an excuse. You just don’t want to earn up to your own mistake. Very sad.

24 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Hi Jordan,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you remain unhappy with your experience and appreciate how frustrating it must have been to encounter issues with your device.

That said, our records and understanding of the circumstances differ from the account outlined in this review. We have previously communicated with you regarding the matter and have responded based on the warranty and repair terms applicable at the relevant times. We are therefore unable to agree with all of the assertions made in your review.

We do, however, take customer feedback seriously, and we are sorry that you feel let down by both the repair experience and your subsequent interactions with our customer service team. We continually review feedback such as this to identify where we can improve our products, repair processes and customer service.

We appreciate that this was a significant purchase and that you had high expectations for the device. We regret that your experience did not meet those expectations and apologise for the frustration and disappointment caused.

Thanks,
The iOutlet Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

Great company. Phone was as described and arrived on time. If you’re after new/refurbished phone, this is good choice.

10 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Thank you so much for recommending us, we really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Ordered an iPhone 15pro which arrived within the stated delivery time. The phone was rated as ’A’ but appears pristine and works perfectly. I also ordered a charging cable which had a faulty connector and would not plug into the phone or charger. I emailed IOutlet with this problem and a new working cable arrived the following morning via 1st class post. If the sign of a good company is not only their service but how they deal with problems or complaints I would recommend iOutlet without hesitation.

21 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Thank you so much for leaving a review! We are glad to hear you got the cable sorted and thank you for recommending us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast delivery and what I expected

Fast delivery and what I expected. However, when setting the phone up I got an Apple message to say that genuine Apple parts had not been used when it was refurbished, which could cause issues.

17 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to hear your phone arrived quickly and met your expectations overall.

We’re sorry for any concern caused by the message you received during setup. We understand that seeing a notification about parts can be worrying, particularly when purchasing a refurbished device. Our refurbished phones are inspected and tested before being sold, and we’re always happy to look into any specific message or issue with a device.

If you haven’t already, please get in touch with our customer service team with the details of the notification, and we’ll be happy to investigate this for you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I ordered a phone but when it arrived…

I ordered a phone but when it arrived it wasn’t what I expected. I contacted the store and a return was arranged immediately. I received a refund within a week paid into my bank.
No problems whatsoever.

26 June 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Thank you for leaving a review! Glad to hear you were able to get that sorted out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, I’ve purchased a few phones from this website, I’ve had no problems with any of them.

7 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Thanks for leaving a review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Watch came quickly and I am very happy…

Watch came quickly and I am very happy with the condition and the battery health which is 98.
I have always been very satisfied with all the phones I have brought over the years.

1 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Glad to hear your watch arrived quickly and you are happy with it. Thanks for leaving us a review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Popped in to ask about an issue I was…

Popped in to ask about an issue I was having with my smart watch strap disconnecting. Very generous with time and advice. Cleared out the fittings on the watch in case that solved the problem and didn't take any money from me for it, which I did offer.

Very much appreciated and definitely a place I'll go back to in future. Highly recommended.

17 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Thank you for the review! Hopefully we will hear from you in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What amazing support we received today…

What amazing support we received today regarding are iPad that was stuck in recovery mode and the guy that was on duty today went a extra 1000 miles and more to help us out and instead of shutting the store when it was closing time he stayed never gave up on the challenges that arrived in front of him and his patience with are disorganises chaos . sorry I didn’t catch is name but he was absolutely incredible so to the big boss make sure you give this man a massive pat on the back will recommend to everyone I meet once again thanks you so much

15 August 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We’re absolutely delighted to hear about the support you received with your iPad.

It’s fantastic to know that our team member went above and beyond. We’ll certainly make sure your kind words are passed on to him.

We really appreciate your recommendation and your kind words. Thank you again for choosing us, and we’re so pleased we could help! 😊

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Excellent phone, poor customer service and delivery

Ordered I phone 14 for my daughters birthday. Excellent phone however same can’t be said for customer service and delivery. Told via email that phone had been dispatched on the same day. Called customer service 5 days later as still no delivery and had not been given a tracking number. Only to be told that the phone was still waiting to be dispatched. 10 days after order placed the phone arrived and was just posted through the letter box ( no signature required for an expensive item). Unfortunately too late for my daughters birthday which ended in disappointment and tears as that was the only gift she wanted.

8 July 2026
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Reply from The iOutlet

We’re really sorry to hear about your experience, especially as the phone was intended as a birthday present for your daughter. We completely understand how disappointing it must have been for it to arrive too late, particularly when it was the one gift she had been hoping for.

We also apologise for the conflicting dispatch information and the lack of tracking updates. We appreciate how frustrating it must have been to contact our customer service team after five days only to find that the phone had not actually been dispatched.

Your comments regarding the delivery method are also appreciated, and we understand your concerns about an expensive item being delivered without a signature. We’ll be passing this feedback on to the relevant teams as we continue to improve our dispatch, communication and delivery processes.

We’re pleased to hear that you were happy with the phone itself, but we’re sorry that the overall experience took away from what should have been a special birthday.

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