How much do you save buying a refurbished phone or tablet?

We compare typical prices (medians) for in-stock iOutlet catalogue models with the manufacturer’s launch price at the same storage capacity. The sample includes iPhone and iPad. This historical comparison does not measure the difference from current new-device prices at other retailers.

iPhone

iPad

What the numbers say

• In the sample, the reduction from launch price ranges from 3% to 75%.
• A negative value means the median refurbished price exceeds the launch price. These results describe the iOutlet catalogue, not the entire market.

Refurbished condition

Distribution of in-stock devices by cosmetic grade group, on 21 October 2026:

Base: 8,355 in-stock devices with a grade assigned. Grade Premium and Grade A: no visible marks or with small imperceptible marks. Grade AB and Grade B: slight signs of wear or marks on the frame. Grade BC, Grade C Plus and Grade C: more evident to significant marks. The grade describes only the exterior; the functionality is shown on each device's product page. Percentages are rounded separately and may not add up to 100%.

How much value your device retains

Ratio of the typical refurbished price to launch price, by model age:

Retention = typical refurbished model price divided by launch price. A useful signal for deciding when it makes sense to switch devices.

The values are typical prices (medians) and group the different grades (from Grade Premium to Grade C), so the price of a specific model varies by grade and capacity. The new price is the manufacturer's launch price; the brand no longer sells older models new. All refurbished phones include a 24-month warranty.

Frequently asked questions

How much do you save buying a refurbished phone?

In the sample, the reduction from launch price ranges from 3% to 75%. A negative value indicates a typical price above the launch price. This comparison does not measure savings against the current new price of the same model.

How is the Refurbished Barometer savings calculated?

We compare the typical price (median) of models in stock in the iOutlet catalogue, at the same capacity, with the manufacturer's official launch price in Ireland. It includes all grades (from Grade Premium to Grade C), VAT included, and updates weekly.

What condition are iOutlet refurbished devices in?

About 56% of stock is between Grade Premium and Grade B; the rest is in Grade BC, Grade C Plus or Grade C, with more visible marks. The grade describes only the exterior: the functionality is shown on each device's product page. This is the real distribution of in-stock catalogue items.

How much value does a phone retain over time?

In this sample, median refurbished prices represent about 96% of launch price for models up to one year old and 61% for models two to three years old. These are different groups of models, not observations of the same device over time.

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