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!

  • Cyborganism
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    51 year ago

    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
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      41 year ago

      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

      • @m5rki5nOP
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        31 year ago

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

        • @Mr_Blott
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          31 year ago

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

          • @EddieTee77
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            11 year ago

            Has anyone tried Swappa? Any luck there?