How to Buy a Refurbished iPhone Without Getting Burned in 2025: Today’s Checklist, Prices, and Red Flags (Dec 28 Update)
On Dec. 28, 2025, Indian retailers launched Apple Days sales including demo and open-box iPhones, with model number prefixes (M, F, N, P, 3A) flagged as key to spotting refurbished or demo units. Swappa updated used iPhone prices the same day. Apple Certified Refurbished iPhones remain the only option with a new battery, shell, and one-year warranty.