Loop Mobile vs Reboxed: which is better for refurbished Apple?

Loop Mobile for more listings (24 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.

Prices checked 13 Oct, 10:10. Sellers pay us a commission. It never changes the order. Is RefurbMe free to use?

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

Where Loop Mobile and Reboxed differ

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

Loop Mobile Reboxed

Warranty

1 yearAccidental damage, water damage and batteries are not covered
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 daysFree returns with a prepaid label; the item must be unused, in its original packaging with all accessories
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%+At least 80%; 90% on Premium; 100% on New Battery options
80%+At least 80%; 90% on Pristine; New Battery option on many iPhones

Accessories

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Shipping

FreeFree DPD delivery (1-2 days). Orders before 1pm ship the same business day.
FreeFree UK delivery, next day on orders placed by 2pm. Orders can take up to 24 hours to process. UK only.

Paying

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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

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The grades at Loop Mobile 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.

Loop Mobile Reboxed

Premium and Excellent

Premium: Our Premium devices come with 90% battery life, exceeding the industry standard of 80%. The body and screen will show little-to-no signs of use, functioning as if new out of the box.
Battery 90%+
Excellent: Our Excellent devices may have very light micro-scratches on the body that are not noticeable with normal use. The screen might show some extremely light signs of use, but these are not visible when the device is in use. These devices function like new.

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

Good devices will have some light scratches on the body or possibly a small dent or two. The screen may also show very light signs of use, but these are not noticeable during regular use. Despite these cosmetic imperfections, the device operates like new.

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

Fair

Fair devices exhibit more pronounced cosmetic wear, such as slightly deeper scratches or dents on the body. Screens may have light scratches that are slightly visible when the device is on. Even with these signs of wear, the device functions perfectly.

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

Loop Mobile or Reboxed?

Does Loop Mobile or Reboxed have the longer warranty?

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

Does Loop Mobile or Reboxed give longer to return a device?

Loop Mobile 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 Loop Mobile and 1 year at Reboxed. On battery health, the figures are 80%+ at Loop Mobile and 80%+ at Reboxed.

How do the grades at Loop Mobile and Reboxed compare?

Loop Mobile sells refurbished Apple devices in Excellent, Good and Fair; 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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