Amazon Renewed
446 live listings
$93 Lowest iPhone
$1 more
$1 more
- Warranty3 months
- Returns90 days
- Battery80%+
- ShippingFree
Amazon Renewed vs Gazelle: which is better for refurbished Apple?
Amazon Renewed for a longer warranty (3 months against 1 month), longer returns (90 days against 30 days) and more listings (446 against 220). Gazelle for cheaper iPhones (from $92 against $93) and cheaper iPads (from $69 against $74).
Gazelle
220 live listings
$92 Lowest iPhone
$1 less
$1 less
- Warranty1 month
- Returns30 days
- ShippingFree
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Where Amazon Renewed and Gazelle differ
Each store's own terms. A check marks the better one where we can rank it.
Amazon Renewed
Gazelle
Warranty
3 months1 year warranty under Renewed Premium package.
New products have the standard 1-year manufacturer warranty.
1 monthA year warranty coverage is possible for an extra $49.99 to $59.99, depending on the model, with Gazelle's 1-year protection plan.
Returns
90 daysAmazon Renewed products can be returned within 90 days of receipt of shipment, and qualify for free return shipping. If your return is not the result of an Amazon error, or defective, Amazon will not refund the original shipping fees.
Products sold by third-party sellers, follow the standard 30-day Amazon return policy.
30 days
Accessories
Compatible accessoriesCompatible MFi Certified charger and cable. No headphones.
Compatible accessoriesOnly a compatible charger is included
Shipping
FreeFree shipping for orders over $25. Most of the products are eligible for Amazon Prime.
FreeFree Shipping to the lower 48 States
Paying
Pay in fullVISA, MasterCard, Amex, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Union Pay, US based personal checking account
Installments availablePossible with Affirm starting at 0% APR. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, Affirm
The grades at Amazon Renewed next to those at Gazelle
Same letter, different words. Every grade works fully; the grade describes looks. The photos follow the device you picked above.
Amazon Renewed Gazelle
Gazelle
Premium and Excellent
Premium: Screen: No scratches; Body: No signs of cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, and other) are visible when the product is held 12 inches away. Battery: >90% of original battery life.
Checked from 12 in awayBattery 90%+Screen: no scratches
Excellent: Screen: No scratches; Body: No signs of cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, and other) are visible when the product is held 12 inches away. Battery: >80% of original battery life.
Checked from 12 in awayBattery 80%+Screen: no scratches
Excellent
The best condition Gazelle has to offer. The screen and body of these devices are in excellent condition.
AAlmost no visible marks
Good
Screen: No scratches; Body: Light scratches, barely visible when holding the product 12 inches away, and imperceptible to touch. Battery: >80% of original battery life.
Checked from 12 in awayBattery 80%+Screen: no scratches
Good
The screens of these devices are in very good condition. There are light scuffs or nicks that do not affect the functionality of the phone.
BLight marks on the body
Acceptable
Screen: May have a small number of shallow scratches that are invisible when the screen is turned on; Body: Light scratches, clearly visible when holding the product 12 inches away, and perceptible to touch. It may have a maximum of three minor dents.
Checked from 12 in away
Fair
The screens of these devices are in good condition. There is some wear and tear that does not affect the functionality of the phone.
CVisible marks on body and screen
Amazon Renewed or Gazelle?
Is Amazon Renewed or Gazelle cheaper for refurbished Apple devices?
Gazelle is cheaper: its lowest refurbished iPhone costs $92, against $93 at Amazon Renewed, as of October 30, 2026. Gazelle is also cheaper for iPads ($69 against $74). Across all its devices, Amazon Renewed starts at $71 and Gazelle starts at $69. Prices come from RefurbMe's live listings and change daily.
Does Amazon Renewed or Gazelle have the longer warranty?
Amazon Renewed gives the longer warranty on refurbished Apple devices: 3 months, against 1 month at Gazelle, as of October 30, 2026. On returns, the figures are 90 days at Amazon Renewed and 30 days at Gazelle. Each figure is the minimum every listing at the store carries, so some listings come with more.
Does Amazon Renewed or Gazelle give longer to return a device?
Amazon Renewed gives at least 90 days to return a refurbished Apple device, against at least 30 days at Gazelle, as of October 30, 2026. On warranty, the figures are 3 months at Amazon Renewed and 1 month at Gazelle.
How do the grades at Amazon Renewed and Gazelle compare?
Amazon Renewed sells refurbished Apple devices in Excellent, Good and Acceptable; Gazelle sells Excellent, Good and Fair. 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.
Does Amazon Renewed or Gazelle have more refurbished Apple devices?
Refurbished Apple devices in RefurbMe's live listings, as of October 30, 2026: 446 at Amazon Renewed, against 220 at Gazelle. By device: 120 iPhones against 182 and 98 iPads against 38. Amazon Renewed has more listings in 1 of the 2 device types both stores sell.
