Vodafone broadens their collection of second-hand smartphones
Vodafone Expands Range of Refurbished Smartphones in Germany: Breaking News
In a strategic move to strengthen its market position, particularly in Germany, Vodafone has announced an expansion of its range of refurbished smartphones. This news comes at a time when only 25% of the German population has ever purchased a refurbished smartphone.
The expanded range includes approximately 500 models in various popular colors and condition categories. This makes Vodafone's offering the largest among network providers, thanks to its partnership with the Recommerce Group. The new range is accessible to both Vodafone customers and non-customers, without requiring a contract.
According to market researchers at Nielsen IQ, in the second quarter of 2025, 33% more refurbished devices were sold compared to the first quarter. This trend suggests a growing interest in refurbished devices, which could be a more affordable and sustainable option for consumers.
The EU's Ecodesign Directive aims to promote sustainable practices in the tech industry. The Directive mandates 5 years of updates for new devices from June 20, allowing them to be used longer. This means that refurbished devices, which are often previous-year models, can still offer the latest features and security updates.
When purchasing refurbished devices, it's important to know what you're looking for. It's advisable to check the new device market for previous year's models, as street prices can sometimes be quite low. Comparing prices with other refurbished retailers like Refurbed and Swappie is also important.
However, it's important to avoid purchasing ancient devices like Huawei's Mate 20 Pro from 2016, Apple's iPhone 8 Plus from 2017, and Samsung's Galaxy S20 FE from 2020. These models may no longer receive software updates and could be insecure.
Vodafone's refurbished phones come with a 24-month warranty. For instance, a refurbished iPhone 16 is available in Vodafone's refurbished shop for around €626, compared to €849 for a new one from Apple. The street price for a new iPhone 16 is lower, around €760 on Amazon.
While O2 also offers refurbished devices, their selection is small, consisting of a few iPhones and Samsung devices. Deutsche Telekom offers refurbished devices, but their range is limited to older iPhones. In contrast, Vodafone's subsidiary offered refurbished smartphone models in Q3 2025 that had not yet been available from other providers in Germany. However, the specific models unique to Vodafone were not detailed in the provided search results.
Vodafone's UK telecommunications subsidiary has also partnered with Recommerce to expand its range of refurbished smartphones. This move is in line with the company's commitment to promoting sustainable practices and offering affordable options to its customers.
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