Brilliant service , phone in mint condition as described . Was a bit apprehensive about buying refurbished but took the plunge and am very impressed with both purchase and seller . Highly recommend .... See more
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At The Big Phone Store, we’ve spent over 25 years perfecting mobile refurbishment. As pioneers in the industry with one of Europe’s largest dedicated showrooms, we don't just sell phones—we restore them to their full potential. Every device in our inventory is physically in stock and rigorously prepared by our in-house specialists, ensuring the tech in your hand feels as good as new.
Our commitment to excellence was recently recognised at the Mobile News Awards 2026, where we were honoured with Best Customer Service (Consumer) and named as finalists for both Best Trade-In and Best Refurbishment Programme.
The Big Phone Store Promise
Comprehensive Protection: 12-month warranty included, with extended coverage options up to a lifetime guarantee.
Battery Excellence: Up to 100% bettery health, guaranteed 85%+ on all phones (100%+ on 'Like New' Mobiles).
Seamless Delivery: Fast, free shipping to suit your schedule.
Risk-Free Shopping: 45-day returns policy for total peace of mind.
Rigorous Testing: A 90-point diagnostic check on every single handset.
Total Freedom: Every device is unlocked and ready for any SIM.
Honesty First: A transparent trade-in policy with assessments completed within 48 hours and 98% accurate quote.
Award-Winning Support: Direct access to the UK’s leading customer service team.
A Smarter, Greener Way to Upgrade
Experience flagship performance without the flagship price tag or the burden of a long-term contract. By choosing refurbished, you are getting a device that has been meticulously restored—from battery efficiency to camera clarity. You simply choose the cosmetic grade that fits your budget; the internal performance is guaranteed across the board.
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Not sure which model is right for you? Our experts are available via WhatsApp to provide tailored recommendations. Whether you're a professional needing productivity tools or a photographer looking for the best lens, we’ll help you find your perfect match.
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My phone arrived as expected and on time; well-packaged and ready to use.
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Do exactly what they say!
Needed to trade in my Motorola Razr 60 Ultra. Other companies quoted around £200, but The Big Phone Shop quoted over £400. I received the trade in pack within 1 day, sent my phone in, it arrived with them by the following day and the money was in my bank by 6pm that day. Just fantastic all round. Thank you!

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Amazing customer service. Trustworthy and reliable. After a bad and expensive experience with Back Market with my old phone, I was wary of buying refurbished again, despite wanting to limit the environmental impacts. Not only did TBPS deliver super quickly, when there ended up being an issue with the screen of the iPhone I was sent, they were incredibly helpful with getting the problem resolved. I had returned the original phone and received a near perfect one all within 2 days. Excellent, friendly communication all the way through and great value compared to other sellers.

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Very easy to provide the required information. And they paid exactly what they quoted, no fuss whatsoever.
Fantastic 🙂

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Quick, easy, phone in near perfect condition. Best price of all refurb sites.

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It was extremely straightforward from order to delivery. There was an issue with delivery address (not the fault of The Big Phone Store) which meant I had to call Customer Service - the lady I spoke to was excellent and took care of the issue in a professional and caring manner - she is a credit to the company.

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I wish I found them first - wonderful experience.
I found Smart Cellular first via AI, and really wish I hadn't. They kept me hanging with promises of delivery and after 2+ weeks I had to file a card claim with Amex.
The Big Phone Store, however, were the complete opposite. I ordered in the evening, they shipped next day, and it arrived the day after. Lovingly packaged, great condition phone as promised and battery at 96%.
I read their website after - wonderful ethos, lovely team and I would have gone straight for them on the basis of that. Buy with confidence people.

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I have bought and sold my I phones would give both 5 star plus - quick delivery I did contact the team re my sale of refurbished phone - they were very responsive and able to help - def went over and above
I also sold my I phone 12 - although other sites listed a higher price ( I’ve used these previously and only been disappointed when they claim the phone is not worth what they offered) the big phone company gave me a price after I completed the questions honestly - would highly recommend and if you have too cash back you get 4% back on your purchase

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A excellent phone at amazing price, thank you so much!

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Arrived on time, condition was a lot better than I was expecting, overall I would recommend this company 👌

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The website, ease of buying, delivery, packing - all good.
issues are:
1/ 6 months after having the phone the screen cracked in a freak incident that didn't involve being dropped. We took it for repair. The authorised apple repair centre told us the phone was not in fact an original screen but a replica. We'd bought the item with a description that is was original apple - it wasn't.
2/ The phone has been in my possession for now 16 months and the phone has decided it can no longer find network signal or read SIM cards. It's beyond warranty and Apple say it's unrepairable.
Caution: If it's says it genuine apple parts- it can just as easily not be. Do TBPS open the phones to check? From my experience it looks unlikely. maybe that's negligence, maybe that's them trying to maintain the phones IP rating or reduce the risks of causing damage.
Caution: TBPS can run tests and diagnostics, but they don't know the history of their phones and how much damage they've experienced in the past (does any second hand reseller?) . Therefore their expected lifespan is unknown and unpredicatable. Had I known this had already been in an accident and required a new screen, my expectation on its longevity would be much more reserved.
Unfortunately, spending £250 on an iPhone 13 to last little over a year is unacceptable and very disappointing. I won't be trusting TBPS in the future.
POST REPLY:
You are right. I haven't made contact, and in hindsight, probably should have after my screen broke, and I discovered it wasn't a genuine apple one. At the time I didn't see the point of contacting you as I'd needed to replace the screen anyway for an incident that was my own fault.
Other than complaining, it was unnecessary anguish and so I can't see how this would have helped. Now the phone has stopped working, and knowing it's beyond the one year warranty. Would you replace a phone out of warranty? Again, I can't see what you would have done.
Happy to chat about this.

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Phone was marketed as very good but was still better than I expected it to be. Also received on time.

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Excellent service. Easy to use website contains all info needed to make decision. Value for money. Arrived on time, well packaged.

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Very positive buying experience. Fair price, efficient delivery using excellent packaging. Clear communication. Phone appears to be near perfect so very happy with the condition. I would use them again and wholeheartedly recommend to others. Sounds weird, but this business feels like it cares which I’m sure isn’t the case with “the big boys”.

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Excellent communication, phone fantastic condition and 100%battery - delighted

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