In recent years, the second-hand and refurbished phone market has become increasingly popular among consumers. Especially in big cities like Istanbul, there is significant activity in this market. As ShiftNet, we have made a detailed analysis of the dynamics of this market in Kadıköy, the advantages of refurbished phones, customer trends and the most preferred phone models.
We asked the tradesmen! How is the second-hand phone market?
Shiftdelete.netRefurbished phones have become dominant in the market share of 60% and this rate is increasing. Refurbished phones are preferred more by consumers, especially thanks to their installment opportunities. Refurbished phones are generally known as devices that are repaired by the manufacturer or authorized services and offer a performance like new. Although these phones are not offered in their original packaging, they stand out as a reliable option because they are offered for sale with a guarantee.
In the refurbished phone market, it is noteworthy that the majority of users prefer iPhones. Android phones also find a place in the refurbished phone market, but iPhones are much more popular in the second-hand market. Models such as the iPhone 11, iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 Pro Max in particular continue to be in high demand. The high price-performance ratio of these models and the provision of user satisfaction are among the reasons why they are preferred.
One of the issues that consumers pay the most attention to in the refurbished phone market is the durability of the phones and the fact that they need less repairs. In the video, it is stated that the phone models that have the least problems and are the ones that need repairs the least are the iPhone XR and iPhone XStar. Among Android devices, it is emphasized that the Poco X3 Pro model needs repairs frequently due to motherboard problems. Such information plays an important role in consumers’ purchasing decisions.