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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good indeed. I did the trade in through the Compare & Recycle site. DPD picked up the phone and I was paid the estimated amount a few days later. Excellent! Only a tiny niggle, I didn't have an... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I sent my Z Flip 6 on Wednesday and received payment on Friday. No messing about and no fuss. I would definitely recommend using the Special Delivery option. I'm a happy customer 👍🏻

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just sold my s22 ultra with them, although offering very slightly less than the others on the Moneysupermarket comparison site, actually paid their offer price. Another site offered £210, but when the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Last month I was called by Roger that my phone contract could be upgraded. He managed to sort out a new contract with an upgraded device, much more data and assisted in changing number to ne... See more

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About Phones.co.uk

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Phones.co.uk in a nutshell.

We're a UK-based team of tech enthusiasts and price comparison experts who are passionate about helping people save money.

With so many deals and offers out there, we know how overwhelming it can be to choose the right one.

That's why we created Phones.co.uk - to give you a smarter, simpler way to compare the mobile phone, SIM only and broadband market, and make confident decisions.


Why choose Phones.co.uk?

Unbeatable prices: Our platform is designed to help you find the best value on the market, saving you both time and money.

Transparent comparisons: We prioritise clarity and honesty, so you can trust that the deals you see are the deals you get.

Exclusive offers: We work closely with top network providers to bring you deals you won’t find anywhere else.

A simpler experience: We've built our website with you in mind, making it quick and easy to find what you're looking for.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good indeed

Very good indeed. I did the trade in through the Compare & Recycle site. DPD picked up the phone and I was paid the estimated amount a few days later. Excellent!
Only a tiny niggle, I didn't have any sort of online tracking from C&R or Phones.co.uk after DPD picked up the phone, just a bit of paper. That always makes people a little nervous!

September 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy Customer

I sent my Z Flip 6 on Wednesday and received payment on Friday. No messing about and no fuss. I would definitely recommend using the Special Delivery option. I'm a happy customer 👍🏻

September 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EASIEST TRADE EVER! I’ve just sold my iPhone 14 Pro

I’ve just sold my iPhone 14 Pro. The process was so quick and easy. Compare and recycle sent out the postage box and bag (for free postage). Phones.co.uk confirmed item was received 2 days later, had checked phone by that evening and confirmed they would be paying the full amount offered-no down-value or haggling! Payment would have been with me the same day but an issue with my bank details prevented that. They emailed me straight away to check and reprocessed the payment within the hour. Funds arrived. No hassle. Polly emailed me back and forth a few times-response time was fantastic.

Will definitely be using this company in the future.

Thanks very much :)

July 31, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Was a tad unsure at first, but after reading the reviews I decided to take the plunge. The iPhone 11 Pro was a very good price and was actually in better condition than described. It arrived exactly when they said it would (with tracking provided!) and was very well packed. I'm really happy with my purchase and will definitely be back for another phone for a family member. Thanks, Phones.co.uk!

June 22, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Gave the price I was quoted and picked up the phone.
Excellent communication- kept me in the loop and responded to all my enquires promptly

July 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Traded my Samsung s24 in for cash,good…

Traded my Samsung s24 in for cash,good offer, easy to post the phone with a quick turnaround and because the phone is as deacribed i was given full offer amount, no haggling the price. Fully recommend.

June 8, 2026
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Reply from Phones.co.uk

Thanks for the fantastic review Adam - much appreciated !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Refreshing experience of recycling old…

Refreshing experience of recycling old phones. No haggling as with other sites. Will definitely use again

May 26, 2026
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Reply from Phones.co.uk

Thanks James, appreciate you taking the time for the review. Look forward to seeing your next phone ;)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just sold my s22 ultra with them

Just sold my s22 ultra with them, although offering very slightly less than the others on the Moneysupermarket comparison site, actually paid their offer price. Another site offered £210, but when they received the phoned reduced it to £140, phones.co.uk trade honestly so have given them 5*.

May 20, 2026
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Reply from Phones.co.uk

Hi Andrew, thanks for the great review. We advertise what we think is a reasonable and sustainable price for each phone. That way there is no need to knock customers down as long as the phone we receive is as described.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just bought an iPhone 17 pro and sold…

Just bought an iPhone 17 pro and sold my old handset via phones.co.uk.
Next day delivery for the new handset and received payment for the old one on the same day that they received it. Couldn’t recommend this site more.

November 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant experience

Brilliant experience, it was so easy. The Gentleman I spoke to was lovely and really helpful. Excellent range of contracts and phone.

September 19, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No after care or contact details

I ordered a phone in January and the service was great initially however I have had non stop problems with this phone and there are zero contact details for phones.co.uk. There is no number, the email has bounced back and the live chat isn't working. I need to speak with someone as I am now stuck with a phone in a 24 month contract with terrible service. And yes, I have spoken with O2 and they can't do anything as my contract is with phones.co.uk. All I want is to get this sorted. I need this phone for work. Please can someone tell me how I can speak with someone.

July 16, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking service

I purchased an Iphone 15 with contract for myself and it arrived no problem. So I placed an order for an IPhone 15 pro for my husband on the 18/01/24 which was meant to be delivered by 14/02/24 and still nothing to this day (03/03/24)!!! When I contacted them 2 weeks ago they promised the issue would be “solved within a week” which it clearly wasn’t. The website is unaccessible therefore it’s impossible to contact them to receive an updated. Judging by other reviews their business has been sold to AO and there’s “problems” with stock. Why sell a phone if you don’t have it?? Why are we not informed of this prior so we can make the decision to opt for another QUICKER provider? I am trying to cancel the purchase as I’ve found a better option but can’t even do that cause they have been MIA for WEEKS!! Shocking service, 0 communication and clarity. Absolutely do not recommend!

March 3, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waiting over 1 month for my order !!!!!

They cold call me wanting to offer me deals on new phones etc. I opted for a sim only deal over a month ago and still received nothing.
I see they have done this to others with no solutions.
Beware of this company!!

February 29, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waiting over 1 month for delivery

Waiting over 1 month for delivery, now the website seems to be down.

February 27, 2024
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Reply from Phones.co.uk

Hello Robert,

Thank you for your review.

I am sorry to hear that you have not received your order.

You may have seen online, Affordable Mobiles has been purchased by AO world.
If your order was placed before this acquisition, we will be unable to ship your order straight away, however, all options are being explored so we can update you as quickly as possible.

As you can imagine, there are certain changes across the business, systems and suppliers which had caused unavoidable delays to orders being fulfilled.

Please accept our sincerest apologies, we are continuing to work through any orders placed prior to this merge and we ask for you to continue to monitor your emails for further updates. We appreciate your continued patience.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact our Live Chat.
Our Live Chat can be accessed via the help section on our website between 9:30 am - 6 pm Monday - Saturday.

Thanks, Lottie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Contact very helpful

Contact very helpful, understood our requirements and came up with good options straight away. Quick, easy and professional - great service.

January 25, 2024
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Reply from Phones.co.uk

Hi ,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a great review. We really appreciate your feedback.

Thanks, Ella.

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