What accessories come with a refurbished iPhone?
A refurbished iPhone almost always comes with a charging cable, but little else is guaranteed. What ships in the box depends on the refurbisher: Apple Certified Refurbished units include the same accessories as a new iPhone of that model, while third-party sellers usually add just a cable. Headphones and a power adapter are rarely included. You can compare included accessories across refurbishers on RefurbMe.
Does a refurbished iPhone come with a charger?
A charging cable is included in nearly every case. A wall power adapter often is not. Apple stopped including a power adapter and EarPods with new iPhones from the iPhone 12 onward, and refurbished stock follows the same box contents. So most refurbished iPhones give you a cable, and you supply the plug.
What do Apple refurbished iPhones include?
Apple Certified Refurbished iPhones ship with the same accessories as a new iPhone of that model:
- The charging cable that matched that model when new (USB-C on iPhone 15 and later, Lightning on earlier models).
- A power adapter only for older models that originally shipped with one (iPhone 11 and earlier).
Do refurbished iPhones come with headphones?
Almost never. EarPods have not shipped with new iPhones since the iPhone 12, so third-party and Apple refurbished stock does not include them. Third-party sellers also ship in their own box rather than original Apple packaging, and a screen protector or case is not standard.
What might I need to buy?
- A USB-C power adapter (20W or higher) for fast charging on iPhone 8 and later.
- A case and screen protector to protect the device.
- Wireless earbuds such as refurbished AirPods if you need audio.
For ideas on what to add, browse our picks for the best iPhone accessories.
