Key Highlights
- You spot an iPhone deal that fits your budget, the phone appears to be in good condition, and the seller promises it works well.
- Before you pay, there is one detail that can tell you the phone’s real story in seconds - the first letter of its model number.
- Here’s how to quickly identify if an iPhone is new, refurbished, replaced, or customised.
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- (Unsplash) With smartphone prices on the rise, more and more buyers are choosing refurbished or used iPhones as a way of saving money and helping to reduce waste.



