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It's no secret: breaking or losing an iPhone is a real hassle. They have become their own cultural ICONS, but they can also be your third hand.

And not having Apple's care or budget to fix a broken iPhone — or worse, replace a lost or stolen one — makes things worse. The iPhone12 series starts at $699 for the 12 Mini, $799 for the 12 Mini, $999 for the 12 Pro and $1,199 for the 12 Pro Max. The affordable, full-featured iPhone ese starts at $399.

Fortunately, though, there are several ways to buy a new iPhone — whether by upgrading or replacing a broken, lost or stolen iPhone. If you still have the old model, you can exchange it for cash or a credit card to buy a new iPhone. You can even choose to replace a damaged or lost iPhone with an old or refurbished model.

No matter why you need a new one, you may want to know what the difference is between using and refurbishing.

A used iPhone was basically sold as is, and the software experience was restored. In general, the seller should provide an image of the device so that you can see if there are any scratches or visual problems with the device. The list should also indicate whether a feature isn't working, such as a cracked screen or a blurry front-facing camera.

A refurbished iPhone has passed diagnostic tests to make sure it meets the criteria for sale. In some cases, these could be returned iphones or iphones that have been damaged and repaired. An additional factory refurbishment warranty may be included, depending on where you get it.

Whether you choose “old” or “new,” you need to make sure you know what you're getting. If you're going to buy from Declutr, Gazelle, some eBay sellers, wireless carriers, or even Apple, this is less of a worry. Those eBay users will be wireless carriers and big electronics retailers like Verizon, which run stores on the site. Buying from a bona fide third-party seller (such as an individual seller on ebay or Swappa) requires some due diligence.

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