phonesdirect.com Reviews 

3,532
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 1,075 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently mention that the refurbished mobile phones arrive very quickly, are securely packaged, and precisely match their online descriptions and general expectations. Many people deeply appreciate the responsive customer support and consistently state that the devices function smoothly just like brand new items right out of the box. However, some customers also noted unexpected delivery delays and occasional difficulties when trying to communicate with the support team for tracking updates. A few other buyers experienced unforeseen technical faults with their purchased electronics very soon after delivery, requiring additional customer assistance or professional repairs.

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Quality

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good service, dpd delivery option highly benefited for 1-2 day delivery. Ordered an iPhone 14 Pro, screen was authentic and the phone is clean and amazingly functional. My only gripe was the slight sc... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We ordered two phones, separately, and they are both exactly as advertised. We were slightly disappointed with the delivery of the second phone as the DPD delivery man just left if on the doorstep w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would recommended buying from phones direct. I have bought 2 phones from them now and never had a problem. All their phones are exactly as advertised when bought and delivered. Fast postage and de... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

had ordered several other refurb phones in premium condition from other sellers and had to return them all as nothing like as described. Then came across PhonesDirect, price was good and I thought gi... See more

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Company details

  1. #48 of 74 best companies in Mobile Phone Shop
  2. #32 of 49 best companies in Mobile Phone Accessory Shop
  3. #147 of 193 best companies in Online marketplace

About phonesdirect.com

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PhonesDirect.com is the eco-friendly alternative to buying a new phone, we are conscious about our carbon footprint and hope that with shopping with us that you are too. We are one of the UK’s Leading Second-Life Technology companies. Our devices are PhoneCheck Certified and fully Refurbished to the highest possible standards ready to be used straight out of the box. Why not help save the planet with PhonesDirect.com …One phone at a time.

As Good as New

Our Refurbished devices are cleaned and checked to the highest possible standards so that you won’t even notice the difference between Buying from us or buying brand-new, they are tested for authenticity, are securely data wiped, and unlocked so they are ready to be used straight out of the box with any network.

FREE DPD Delivery

We offer a FREE delivery on all UK mainland orders over £100 using DPD for their speed and unmatched reliability

Ultra-Secure Payment options

We’ve partnered with the most trusted secure payment providers including PayPal, Apple Pay, American Express and Visa. You can be confident that your buying experience will be safe & Smooth with PhonesDirect.com.

Thousands of Happy Customers

We've refurbished more than a million devices leaving thousands of customers happy in the process. Have a look at our Trustpilot reviews and see what our customers really have to say about us.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Phone Direct was…

My experience with Phone Direct was excelent ,the company did a precise job. Delivery was guick . I was informed with all steps.
Thank you for the great work.

8 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Gabriela,

We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with PhonesDirect and that you were kept well informed throughout the process. It's great to know the delivery was quick and everything met your expectations. Thank you for your kind feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality and service

Good quality and service

12 February 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Oksana,

We're delighted to hear that you were happy with the quality of your device and our service. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased

29 August 2025
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Shobbir,

We're delighted to hear that you're very pleased with your experience. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent service arrived next day well packaged and in great condition. Only just started to use but so far all seems great. Was a great price too for 512gb. Many thanks

4 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Alicia,

We're delighted to hear that your order arrived next day, well packaged, and in great condition. It's also great to know you're happy with the price and your early experience with the device. Thank you for your kind feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast delivery.

Fast delivery.
Great quality phones. That i purchase twice. Definitely recommend to friends and family

5 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Elena,

We're delighted to hear that you were happy with the fast delivery and the quality of your phones, and we truly appreciate your repeat purchase. Thank you for recommending us to your friends and family.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering was really easy

Ordering was really easy, delivery was mega quick and the quality of the phone was first class - very pleased.

4 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Kevin,

We're delighted to hear that you found the ordering process easy, delivery was very quick, and you're pleased with the first-class quality of your phone. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello George,

We're glad you’re happy with the phone and price, but sorry to hear about the courier experience. This is not the service we expect and we will raise it with the courier.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

Good experience. Fast service.

1 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Michael,

We're delighted to hear that you had a good experience and found our service fast. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and so easy as they say simply is…

Quick and so easy as they say simply is best

2 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Judith,

We're delighted to hear that you found the process quick and easy. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price


Great price , very easy and very quick delivery. I have bought 3 phones at different times for members of my family this year and we’re all very happy. See you next year for an upgrade.

2 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Stefan,

We're delighted to hear that you're happy with the price, quick delivery, and your repeat purchases for your family. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to your next upgrade.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Functionality issues

I ordered an iPhone 16 Pro advertised as being in excellent condition. Upon receiving the device, the cosmetic condition appeared acceptable; however, I immediately began experiencing significant software and functionality issues.

The phone was updated to the latest iOS version, and I restored my data from an iCloud backup. Despite this, I noticed that the lock screen would frequently become unresponsive to touch. At times it would work normally, while at other times it would completely freeze. This occurred at least four times per day, and often more frequently. Each time the screen froze, I was forced to perform a hard restart to regain access to the device.

Unfortunately, I had to travel shortly after receiving the phone and relied on it during my trip. The faults caused considerable disruption and inconvenience. For example:

* When boarding my flight, my boarding pass would not display because the phone became unresponsive, resulting in me being removed from the queue and having to rejoin later.
* Apple Wallet frequently failed to respond when attempting to make purchases in shops.
* The screen often struggled to adjust properly to daylight conditions, making it difficult to use outdoors.

Overall, this has been an extremely frustrating and disappointing experience. I purchased a device described as being in very good condition, but instead received a phone with serious usability issues that affected essential everyday functions.
Customer service responded promptly- Device is returned.

4 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered an iPhone 16 Pro advertised…

I ordered an iPhone 16 Pro advertised as being in excellent condition. Upon receiving the device, the cosmetic condition appeared acceptable; however, I immediately began experiencing significant software and functionality issues.

The phone was updated to the latest iOS version, and I restored my data from an iCloud backup. Despite this, I noticed that the lock screen would frequently become unresponsive to touch. At times it would work normally, while at other times it would completely freeze. This occurred at least four times per day, and often more frequently. Each time the screen froze, I was forced to perform a hard restart to regain access to the device.

Unfortunately, I had to travel shortly after receiving the phone and relied on it during my trip. The faults caused considerable disruption and inconvenience. For example:

* When boarding my flight, my boarding pass would not display because the phone became unresponsive, resulting in me being removed from the queue and having to rejoin later.
* Apple Wallet frequently failed to respond when attempting to make purchases in shops.
* The screen often struggled to adjust properly to daylight conditions, making it difficult to use outdoors.

Overall, this has been an extremely frustrating and disappointing experience. I purchased a device described as being in excellent condition, but instead received a phone with serious usability issues that affected essential everyday functions.

5 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received my refurbished iPhone but…

I received my refurbished iPhone but there was a problem which I reported , It was collected next day and delivered back after 5 days working perfectly
Brilliant service will definitely recommend

29 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Pauline,

We're delighted to hear that the issue was resolved quickly and that your iPhone is now working perfectly. Thank you for your recommendation and kind feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love my iPhone 14 product…

Absolutely love my iPhone 14 product red. Came packed nicely with 89% battery health.

Shipped out extremely fast. Next working day delivery!

Love phonesdirect

1 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Sean,

We're delighted to hear that you love your iPhone 14 Product Red and that it arrived quickly, well packaged, and in great condition. Thank you for your kind feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can't fault the experience at all

Can't fault the experience at all. Great price, 12 month warranty, super fast delivery, great packaging. Came with a charging cable. What's not to like???

27 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Geoff,

We're delighted to hear that you were happy with the great price, fast delivery, packaging, and included accessories, as well as the warranty. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Great experience, the whole process was easy and fast. And when I had a problem (charge port failed) they replaced it rapidly, without argument.

5 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Pete,

We're delighted to hear that you found the whole process easy and fast, and that your issue was resolved quickly with a replacement. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt delivery

Prompt delivery. Good after sales support if needed (simple questions and beyond).

29 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Tim,

We're delighted to hear that you were happy with the prompt delivery and our after-sales support. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Late delivery

I ordered a new iPhone on a Bank Holiday Saturday, I understood you don’t post weekend or Bank Holidays but I didn’t receive my new phone until the following Thursday and I was not happy.

23 May 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Quick service but check the condition carefully on arrival

Service was efficient and as the website says there was no quibbling about returns. But on both iPhone 14 Pro handsets they sent (a phone you buy for its camera) one of the camera lenses was damaged. If it had just been one I wouldn’t have criticised but two out of two may suggest a quality control problem. I also think the second handset (ignoring the scratched lens) was in “good” condition not “very good” as advertised.

20 May 2026

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