Amazon Renewed vs Reboxed: which is better for refurbished Apple?

Amazon Renewed for more listings (246 against 1), iPhones, which Reboxed does not sell and iPads, which Reboxed does not sell. Reboxed is not ahead on any row we can rank today.

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Neither is cheapest for iPhones: Back Market starts at £65 today.

Where Amazon Renewed and Reboxed differ

Each store's own terms. A check marks the better one where we can rank it.

Amazon Renewed Reboxed

Warranty

1 year
1 yearCovers technical defects and faulty parts. Accidental damage, cracked screens or cases, liquid damage, software and unlocking issues are not covered. A paid add-on extends cover to 24 months with a battery replacement.

Returns

30 days
30 days30-day money back guarantee with return postage paid by Reboxed, as long as the device is in the condition it arrived in

Battery

80%+Minimum 80% battery life
80%+At least 80%; 90% on Pristine; New Battery option on many iPhones

Accessories

Compatible chargerCompatible MFi Certified charger and cable. No headphones.
Not stated

Shipping

FreeAll orders of £20 or more of eligible items, dispatched by Amazon, across any product category qualify for FREE Delivery.
FreeFree UK delivery, next day on orders placed by 2pm. Orders can take up to 24 hours to process. UK only.

Paying

Pay in fullVisa, Delta, Visa Electron, MasterCard, EuroCard, American Express, UK based Maestro and Solo
Installments availableKlarna (pay in 3, or over 6, 12, 24 or 36 months) and Clearpay. Card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay, Klarna, Clearpay

Student discount

Not stated
Not stated

The grades at Amazon Renewed next to those at Reboxed

Same letter, different words. Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. The photos follow the device you picked above.

Amazon Renewed Reboxed

Premium and Excellent

Premium: Screen: No scratches; Body: No signs of cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, and more) are visible when holding the product 30 centimeters away. Battery: >90% of original battery life.
Battery 90%+Screen: no scratches
Excellent: Screen: No scratches; Body: No signs of cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, and more) are visible when holding the product 30 centimeters away. Battery: >80% of original battery life.
Battery 80%+Screen: no scratches

Pristine and Excellent

Pristine: In perfect condition with zero blemishes. Screen perfectly fresh with no visible marks or scratches, casing flawless with no marks or scratches. Minimum of 90% battery.
Battery 90%+
Excellent: In excellent condition, may have minor signs of use. Screen and casing may show some light signs of use.
Grade A: Almost no visible marks

AAlmost no visible marks

Good

Screen: No scratches; Body: Light scratches, barely visible when holding the product 30 centimeters away and imperceptible to touch. Battery: >80% of original battery life.
Battery 80%+Screen: no scratches

Great

May show some general signs of use but in good condition. The screen may have some signs of use you can't see when the screen is on, and the casing may show some small scratches and marks.
Grade B: Light marks on the body

BLight marks on the body

Acceptable

Screen: May have a small number of shallow scratches, invisible when the screen is turned on; Body: Light scratches, clearly visible when holding the device 30 centimeters away and perceptible to touch. Battery: >80% of original battery life.
Battery 80%+

Good

May show some noticeable wear and tear but works perfectly. The screen may have visible signs of use, hardly noticeable when it is on, and the casing may show moderate use including scratches and small indentations.
Grade C: Visible marks on body and screen

CVisible marks on body and screen

Amazon Renewed or Reboxed?

Does Amazon Renewed or Reboxed have the longer warranty?

The warranty on refurbished Apple devices lasts 1 year at both Amazon Renewed and Reboxed, as of 13 October 2026. On returns, the figures are 30 days at Amazon Renewed and 30 days at Reboxed. On battery health, the figures are 80%+ at Amazon Renewed and 80%+ at Reboxed. Reboxed's policy says: "Covers technical defects and faulty parts."

Does Amazon Renewed or Reboxed give longer to return a device?

Amazon Renewed and Reboxed both give at least 30 days to return a refurbished Apple device, as of 13 October 2026. On warranty, the figures are 1 year at Amazon Renewed and 1 year at Reboxed. On battery health, the figures are 80%+ at Amazon Renewed and 80%+ at Reboxed.

How do the grades at Amazon Renewed and Reboxed compare?

Amazon Renewed sells refurbished Apple devices in Excellent, Good and Acceptable; Reboxed sells Excellent, Great and Good. The same name can mean different things at each store, so compare each store's own wording. Every grade works fully; the grade only describes how the casing and screen look.

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