Buying Guide: Excellent vs Premium—Which Refurbished Condition Is Right for You?

When shopping for a refurbished iPhone, the biggest question on everyone's mind is usually about the cosmetic condition. At 2Cheap Phones, we want to make your buying experience as transparent as possible. We categorise our phones into three clear grades so you know exactly what to expect when your parcel arrives.

Premium Condition This is our top tier. If you want a phone that feels brand new without paying the retail price, choose Premium. These devices have zero visible scratches on the screen and looking at the body, you would hardly notice it has been used before. It is the perfect option if you are buying a gift for someone or if you simply love a flawless phone.

Excellent Condition This is our best value seller. These phones are in fantastic structural health but might show very minor, superficial signs of previous use. You might find a tiny, hairline scratch on the back or frame that is completely covered up the moment you put on a phone case. The screen itself remains clean and vivid. If you want to save maximum dollars while still getting a beautiful phone, Excellent is the sweet spot.

Good Condition For the ultimate budget shoppers, Good condition offers light to moderate scratches or minor scuffs around the edges. However, there are absolutely no cracks, no deep dents, and the screen performance is entirely unaffected. It is 100% fully functional and ideal for a reliable work phone or a kid's first device.

No matter which grade you choose, every single phone we sell goes through an identical 40 point industry standard tech check. This ensures Face ID, speakers, cameras, and connectivity work perfectly, backed by our 12-Month comprehensive warranty.