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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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 2 out of 5 stars

No volume

The phone arrived and looked good as new. I loaded all my apps and so on and set up with e-sim only to then find the volume on the phone does not work. A replacement phone is being sent out asap which is very good but the faulty phone has to be returned first making switching phone content awkward and leaves me phone less.

21 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The iPhone 16 Pro was packaged well…

The iPhone 16 Pro was packaged well arriving safe and secure within a good time frame. The phone is in a fantastic condition, operates flawlessly and to top it off has a new battery.

18 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Simon,

We're delighted to hear your iPhone 16 Pro arrived safely, was well packaged, and is performing flawlessly. Thank you for your kind feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

So far so good

So far so good. Phone functioning as required.

18 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Kevin,

We're delighted to hear your phone is working as expected. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order online

Easy to order online - Phone very quickly and was in great condition.

24 November 2025
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Pete,

We're delighted to hear your order was easy to place and that your phone arrived quickly in great condition. Thank you for your kind feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered 2 iPhones 16pro max good…

I ordered 2 iPhones 16pro max good condition,both were in perfect condition with the battery health on one at 99% and the other 92%. Would highly recommend 👍👍👍

19 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Ian,

We're delighted to hear both iPhone 16 Pro Max devices arrived in perfect condition and met your expectations. Thank you for your kind recommendation.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivered on time

Delivered on time, phone looks in good nick, so far (a few days) so good.

19 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Tony,

We're delighted to hear your phone arrived on time and is working well so far. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to use and a quick delivery

Very easy to use and a quick delivery

19 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Marie,

We're delighted to hear you found the process easy and were happy with the quick delivery. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I phone 14 purchased

I phone 14 purchased , excellent condition , great company , great delivery 5 stars , thank you

18 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Yvonne,

We're delighted to hear you're happy with your iPhone 14 and our service and delivery. Thank you for your 5-star feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speed of delivery

Speed of delivery. Quality of product

15 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello SD,

We're delighted to hear you were happy with the speedy delivery and quality of the product. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Never used before - will use again

Never used before - phone arrived on time and was above expectation of a very good condition - was perfect thanks very much will use again as saved a lot of money on buying new

15 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Carl,

We're delighted to hear your phone arrived on time and exceeded your expectations in very good condition. Thank you for your kind feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Great, couldn’t ask for a better service, arrived quickly and the phone looked almost brand new (i bought ‘very good’). Will be back in a few years when i need an upgrade👍🏾

13 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Mic,

We're delighted to hear you were happy with our service and that your phone arrived quickly in excellent condition. Thank you for your kind feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service!

My first time using Phones Direct but will
absolutely not be my last. I ordered an iPhone 15 in “good” condition on Monday evening and it arrived today (Wednesday) lunchtime. To say I’d chosen “good”, the phone is almost pristine with just one VERY faint mark on the screen which can’t be seen when the phone is on. I didn’t opt for a new battery but the phone was delivered with 89% battery health which is well within the parameters of an almost 3 year old iPhone. I’m over the moon with my purchase and will definitely be a repeat customer and will recommend to friends and family wanting to reduce their carbon footprint and e-waste by opting for a pre-loved device.

20 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Janet,

We're delighted to hear you're over the moon with your iPhone 15 and that it arrived so quickly in excellent condition. Thank you for your kind feedback and recommendation.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

iPhone Air

Purchased iPhone Air , with premium refurb, not a mark on it, happy with purchase & saved money , excellent service however the carrier DPD was delayed , paid extra for Saturday delivery but delivered Monday, no issues with iPhone so far & very happy when eventually received it

14 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Lynn,

We're delighted to hear that you’re happy with your iPhone and that the premium refurbishment met your expectations. We do apologise for the delay with the DPD delivery, but we’re very pleased to know the device arrived safely and that you’re enjoying it so far.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An all round good experience

All stages of the purchase went extremely well - from the initial accessing the website, identifying my choice of phone, comparing favourably with other suppliers, the online ordering procedure, the very quick delivery, the quality of the chosen phone (iPhone 14). An all round good experience!

14 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Ian,

We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive all-round experience with us, from browsing our website to receiving your iPhone 14. Thank you for your kind feedback and for choosing PhonesDirect.com!

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The phone i ordered arrived exactly as…

The phone i ordered arrived exactly as described,my order was dispatched promptly and delivered on time and with care

13 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Gary,

We're delighted to hear that your phone arrived exactly as described and that you were pleased with the prompt dispatch and careful delivery. Thank you for your great feedback and support!

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Received the phone very quickly

Received the phone very quickly, and was in really good condition

13 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Anthony,

We're delighted to hear that your phone arrived quickly and in really good condition. Thank you for your kind feedback!

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, phones exactly how it was described. Delivered on time. My son loves it

11 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Steve,

We're delighted to hear you were happy with the service and that the phone arrived exactly as described and on time. Great to know your son loves it!

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent phone i couldn't fault it…

Excellent phone i couldn't fault it 100% better than temu

11 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Gary,

We're delighted to hear that you're so happy with your phone and really appreciate your positive feedback. Thank you for choosing PhonesDirect.com!

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's my second time to get phone from…

It's my second time to get phone from here and always I had a good experience with them always 10/10

8 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Muhammad,

We're delighted to hear that your second experience with us was just as positive and that you’ve consistently been happy with our service. Thank you for your continued support!

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

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