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Refurbished Pixel 5 (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by m5rki5n to c/android

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Hey guys, I'm looking into buying a refurbished Google Pixel 5 (I have couple of options between amazon and other stores), however I'm not entirely sure about the longevity of a refurbished phone.

Positive reviews are often left by people who just bought the phone, but most of the negative reviews I found were from people who used it for more than couple of months and it concerns me.

Price is good, I'm looking specifically into a Pixel 5 because of the size which is much smaller than my Galaxy Note 9 that I find really uncomfortable to use.

Thank you!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

I've bought nothing but refurbished phones and tablets ever since my first of any of those a decade ago and they never broke.

You save so much money with a refurb, it's ridiculous.

[–] Mr_Blott 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Me too, always from the manufacturer or someone reputable like Backmarket. If you buy the higher priced ones, they've likely come from someone who buy a new phone every year; they're barely used and a third of the price

[–] m5rki5n 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Was looking into buying Pixel from Backmarket as well! How was your experience with them and their phones?

[–] Mr_Blott 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've had four now over five years with no probs. But like I said, buy the top end ones

[–] EddieTee77 1 points 1 year ago

Has anyone tried Swappa? Any luck there?

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