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Looking at 1,276 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally fast delivery times and note that the purchased devices arrive securely packaged in pristine, nearly new condition. People additionally appreciate the highly competitive pricing structure alongside a wonderfully smooth, straightforward purchasing process from start to finish. Some reviewers were not happy with trade-in valuations, mentioning significant discrepancies between online quotes and final offers after inspection. A few consumers additionally encountered minor cosmetic imperfections on the device frames or unexpected battery wear that sometimes fell short of initial expectations.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service , phone in mint condition as described . Was a bit apprehensive about buying refurbished but took the plunge and am very impressed with both purchase and seller . Highly recommend .... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very positive buying experience. Fair price, efficient delivery using excellent packaging. Clear communication. Phone appears to be near perfect so very happy with the condition. I would use them aga... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was worried about getting a refurbished phone, didn't know what the quality would be like until it was all bought and paid for! Thankfully, everything came as described and in fact it exceeded my... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent. Didn't try to accuse me of being dishonest like other trade-in companies (phones, cars you name it) and reduce the offer. Very quick, efficient and easy service to use. I also got a great d... See more

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Company details

  1. #4 of 74 best companies in Mobile Phone Shop
  2. #7 of 49 best companies in Mobile Phone Accessory Shop
  3. #3 of 24 best companies in Cell phone recycling and unlocking service
  4. #27 of 83 best companies in Computer Shop
  5. #58 of 189 best companies in Electronics store
  6. #9 of 28 best companies in Recycling centre

About The Big Phone Store

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Trusted Expertise Since 1999

At The Big Phone Store, we’ve spent over 25 years perfecting mobile refurbishment. As pioneers in the industry with one of Europe’s largest dedicated showrooms, we don't just sell phones—we restore them to their full potential. Every device in our inventory is physically in stock and rigorously prepared by our in-house specialists, ensuring the tech in your hand feels as good as new.

Our commitment to excellence was recently recognised at the Mobile News Awards 2026, where we were honoured with Best Customer Service (Consumer) and named as finalists for both Best Trade-In and Best Refurbishment Programme.

The Big Phone Store Promise

  • Comprehensive Protection: 12-month warranty included, with extended coverage options up to a lifetime guarantee.

  • Battery Excellence: Up to 100% bettery health, guaranteed 85%+ on all phones (100%+ on 'Like New' Mobiles).

  • Seamless Delivery: Fast, free shipping to suit your schedule.

  • Risk-Free Shopping: 45-day returns policy for total peace of mind.

  • Rigorous Testing: A 90-point diagnostic check on every single handset.

  • Total Freedom: Every device is unlocked and ready for any SIM.

  • Honesty First: A transparent trade-in policy with assessments completed within 48 hours and 98% accurate quote.

  • Award-Winning Support: Direct access to the UK’s leading customer service team.

A Smarter, Greener Way to Upgrade

Experience flagship performance without the flagship price tag or the burden of a long-term contract. By choosing refurbished, you are getting a device that has been meticulously restored—from battery efficiency to camera clarity. You simply choose the cosmetic grade that fits your budget; the internal performance is guaranteed across the board.

Personalised Support

Not sure which model is right for you? Our experts are available via WhatsApp to provide tailored recommendations. Whether you're a professional needing productivity tools or a photographer looking for the best lens, we’ll help you find your perfect match.

Our Promise to you

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Our Honesty Promise - Committed to Transparency
Your trade-in quote is guaranteed as long as the details you give match the device we receive. No surprises. No down-pricing tactics. You get a fair, locked-in price every time.
Our Environmental Promise - Committed to Sustainability
Your device comes from a business committed to a sustainable workplace. Refurbishing, solar-powered operations, recycled packaging and responsible recycling are standard parts of how we work.

Our Quality Guarantee- Committed to Excellence

Phones that Keep You Connected

  • Every device goes through 90+ checks
  • Meets 85%+ battery health (90%+ on Like-New)
  • Includes a 12-month warranty with upgrade options up to lifetime
  • You get reliable, like-new performance without risk.

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    4.8

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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast efficient service

    Fast efficient service. I had the amount they quoted me in my bank 6hrs after my phone was delivered to them! They did as they said, and did it fast. Super helpful customer service via WhatsApp too.

    10 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hello Samuel,

    Thank you for your fantastic review!

    We are really pleased to hear how fast and efficient your trade-in experience was. It’s great that you had the full quoted amount in your bank account just 6 hours after your phone reached us. We believe in honest payouts and making sure the price you're quoted is the price you get, without any hidden reductions.

    We're also glad our customer service team was super helpful for you on WhatsApp. We work hard to make sure our trade-in process is built around you, offering accurate prices upfront and paying out quickly.

    For any future trade-ins, you can visit https://www.thebigphonestore.co.uk/trade-ins/sell-my-phone to see our buying catalogue.

    Many Thanks,
    Charlie The Big Phone Store Team

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I had an excellent experience with…

    I had an excellent experience with Sarah. Unfortunately, the phone I initially received wasn't to my expectations and as it was for a gift i needed a replacement asap.
    Sarah handled the situation quickly and professionally. They arranged a replacement straight away, and I had a new phone within 24 hours even beforethe orginalphone had been returned back.
    The whole process was smooth, hassle-free, and their communication was excellent throughout. I'm very impressed with the speed and efficiency of the service and would definitely recommend them.

    9 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hi Miss S,

    Thank you for your review.

    I'm sorry the first phone wasn't quite what you expected, especially as it was for a gift. I'm really pleased to hear that Sarah was able to help you so quickly and professionally. It's great that we could get a replacement to you within 24 hours, even before the original was back with us.

    We know how important it is to sort things out fast, especially when a device is for a gift. Our team handles everything in-house, so we can make sure processes like returns and replacements are as smooth and hassle-free as possible, just like you experienced. We always aim for excellent communication so you know what's happening every step of the way.

    We are very happy you would recommend us.

    Warm Regards,
    Alan, Customer Services @ The BIG Phone Store 😁

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Phone Was in Excellent Condition

    Phone was in excellent condition, worked straight out of the box and was as described (not such a common thing these days!). Definitely value for money. Would recommend to others!

    8 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hello Keith,

    Thank you for your fantastic review!

    I'm really pleased to hear your phone arrived in excellent condition, worked perfectly straight away, and was exactly as described. We know it can be hard to trust descriptions from some sellers, so we work hard to be completely honest with our grading. All our refurbished devices undergo extensive checks to make sure they are 100% functional, and we only use the highest quality parts.

    It's great that you feel you got real value for money too. We focus on providing high-quality, fully tested devices rather than cutting corners, which means a better phone for you.

    We really appreciate you recommending us to others!

    Kind Regards,
    Ben The Big Phone Store Team

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Chinese version flashed to European

    Bought an OnePlus 12 5G only to find out a year and a half later that my phone is a chinese version flashed to a European version to be sold here. Tried to set an eSim and it doesn't work because of that. Very disappointed

    9 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    We’re sorry to hear that your experience with us hasn’t met your expectations. Please reach out to us at info@thebigphonestore.co.uk, and one of our customer service representatives will be happy to assist you further.
    Kind regards,
    Customer Relations Team
    The BIG Phone Store

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Swift delivery and great phone quality

    Swift delivery and great phone quality

    2 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hi Matt,

    Thanks for your review!

    It's great to hear your delivery was swift and that you're happy with the phone's quality. We always aim for same-day dispatch for orders placed before 3:30 p.m. on weekdays so you get your tech fast.

    We also put all our refurbished devices through extensive certified checks. This means every phone is 100% functional, guaranteeing you great quality.

    Warm Regards,
    Sarah, Customer Services @ The BIG Phone Store 😁

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent service this is the third…

    Excellent service this is the third phone I’ve purchased and everything has been as advertised.Would highly recommend.

    8 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hi Mr Pilgrim,

    Thank you for your excellent review. It means a lot to us that this is your third purchase.

    We are really pleased to hear that everything has been exactly as advertised each time. We make sure our device grading is purely cosmetic, so you know the phone you choose will always be 100% functional.

    Your continued trust and recommendation are the best compliments we can receive.

    Kind Regards,
    Ben The Big Phone Store Team

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent discretion

    Excellent discretion
    Good price
    Very good communication
    After sales very good
    Phone arrive in very good. Condition my And works as it should
    It is worth it to buy a refurbish
    Can not praise the after sales communication enough
    Well done will use again

    2 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hi Gordon,

    Thank you for your fantastic review!

    I'm really pleased that the phone arrived in very good condition and works exactly as it should. We put all our refurbished devices through extensive certified checks to make sure they are 100% functional for you.

    It's great to hear you found our communication and after-sales support so good. Our customer service team is based right here in the UK, handling everything in-house so you always get direct, human support.

    Knowing you found it worth buying refurbished and that you'll use us again is the best compliment we can get. We are dedicated to providing quality phones and service, and your feedback proves we're getting it right.

    Many Thanks,
    Charlie The Big Phone Store Team

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    the right choice

    i was a little apprehensive about buying a refurbished phone sight unseen.
    i can honestly say that the description of the phones condition was spot on.
    it was well packaged as well and delivered within the time frame.

    2 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hi Bowie,

    Thanks for taking the time to leave us this feedback.

    I understand why you might have felt a little hesitant buying a refurbished phone without seeing it first. It's great to hear that the phone's condition was exactly as described. We put a lot of effort into making sure our grading system is accurate, and it's backed by our thorough, in-house testing by over 50 employees.

    I'm also glad your phone arrived safely in our secure, reusable packaging and got to you quickly. We dispatch orders placed before 3:30 p.m. on weekdays the same day, with next working day delivery as standard.

    You have discovered one of the industry's best-kept secrets. We are not well known, but we have the highest customer satisfaction rate, a very high product standard and this is all backed up by our amazing customer support team.

    Warm Regards,
    Sarah, Customer Services @ The BIG Phone Store 😁

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Samsung A55 256GB dual sim

    I got the Samsung model I wanted, with 256GB of memory. The purchase price was cheaper than two other leading Refurbished Phone companies. However, it was described as Pristine, but it had a couple of "nicks" in the frame. Perhaps, I'm being picky ? but if I could have given 4.5 stars, I would have.

    1 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hello Andrew,

    Thank you for your review. I'm really pleased you got the Samsung model and memory you wanted, and that our purchase price was better than other sellers. We work hard to offer excellent value without cutting corners on quality.

    I hear what you're saying about the "nicks" on your "Pristine" graded phone. Our 'Pristine' grade means there will be very light signs of use. We aim for devices in this grade to be in fantastic cosmetic condition, but sometimes tiny cosmetic imperfections can be present. We understand how important cosmetic condition is, and that's why we also offer a 'Like New' grade for devices that are cosmetically perfect.

    It's important to know that the grade is purely about how the phone looks, not how it performs. Every refurbished device, regardless of its cosmetic grade, goes through extensive certified checks to make sure it's 100% functional. You always get a fully working phone.

    We're glad you'd consider giving us 4.5 stars. We always aim for complete satisfaction.

    Kind Regards,
    Ben The Big Phone Store Team

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to choose the phone i wanted

    Easy to choose the phone i wanted, delivered in quick time and very well packaged.

    8 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hello Mr Goude,

    Thanks for your review. It's great to hear you found it easy to choose your phone, and that it arrived quickly and was well packaged.

    We aim to make finding the right device simple, and our physical showroom in Wolverhampton is there for customers to compare different conditions in person. We also get orders out fast; if you order before 3:30 p.m. on a weekday, we send it out the same day for next working day delivery. Your phone also comes in secure, reusable packaging, which you can use for any future trade-ins.

    Warm Regards,
    Sarah, Customer Services @ The BIG Phone Store 😁

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ordered my phone one day and it was…

    Ordered my phone one day and it was delivered on the next, great service and well pleased with the quality of my new phone, will certainly use again when I break this one 😊

    8 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hello Jim,

    It's brilliant to read your review! Thank you for sharing your experience.

    I'm really pleased your phone arrived so quickly. We get orders placed before 3:30 p.m. on weekdays dispatched the very same day, with Royal Mail Tracked 24 delivery often arriving the next working day.

    It’s also great to hear you're well pleased with the quality of your new phone. We put all our refurbished devices through extensive certified checks to make sure they're 100% functional, and we only use the highest quality parts in our refurbishments, so you always get a great working phone.

    We're thrilled you'll consider us again. We always aim to earn that trust!

    Many Thanks,
    Charlie The Big Phone Store Team

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    phone looks good…

    Arrived quickly and phone looks good and works well.

    8 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hi Susan,
    Thanks for your review! It's great to hear your phone arrived quickly. We dispatch orders placed before 3:30 p.m. on weekdays the same day, with next working day delivery as standard.
    I'm glad you're happy with how the phone looks and that it works perfectly. We grade all our refurbished phones carefully on cosmetic condition so you know exactly what to expect, and every device undergoes extensive certified checks to make sure it's 100% functional before it leaves us.

    Warm Regards,
    Sarah, Customer Services @ The BIG Phone Store 😁

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hello!

    Thanks for your kind words. It's great to hear you had excellent service and that your phone is great.

    Our UK-based team handles all customer support in-house, making sure you get direct, knowledgeable help every time. We also put every device through rigorous certified checks and use only the highest quality parts. We want you to feel confident your phone works perfectly.

    Kind Regards,
    Ben The Big Phone Store Team

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The phone was better than I thought it…

    The phone was better than I thought it would be

    1 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hello Gillian,

    Thanks for your feedback.

    It's great to hear your phone was even better than you expected. We work hard with our detailed grading system and rigorous in-house testing to make sure our descriptions are accurate and you get a device you'll love.

    Many Thanks,
    Charlie The Big Phone Store Team

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good phone

    Good phone, good price

    7 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hi Andrew,

    Thanks for your great review.

    It's fantastic to hear you got a good phone at a good price. We make sure all our refurbished devices go through extensive certified checks to ensure they are 100% functional, and we believe in offering genuine value to our customers.

    Best Regards,
    Elizabeth The Big Phone Store Team

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Another purchase from Big Phone Store

    This is my 4 th time buying from The Big Phone Store. No issues with any of them, get exactly what is advertised.Will certainly use again .

    7 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hi Derek,

    Thanks for your great review.

    It's brilliant to hear this is your fourth time with us and that you've had no issues with any of your phones. We work hard to make sure our descriptions are accurate and that you get exactly what you expect.

    We do all our refurbishment and testing in-house here in the UK, which helps us maintain those high standards. It means a lot that you trust us and keep coming back.

    Warm Regards,
    Sarah, Customer Services @ The BIG Phone Store 😁

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good and Not So Good

    Good - came on time

    Not so good, screen had line of dead pixels disappointing

    Money back was offered quickly

    6 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hi Peter,

    Thanks for sharing your feedback with us.

    I'm glad your order arrived on time. We always aim for fast delivery, getting orders out the same day if placed before 3:30 p.m. on a weekday.

    I'm really sorry to hear about the line of dead pixels on your screen. That's definitely not the experience we want you to have. While all our refurbished devices go through extensive certified checks, sometimes issues can still slip through, and I understand how disappointing that is.

    I'm pleased we were able to offer a quick refund for you. We stand by our products and want you to be happy, which is why we have a 45-day, no-quibble return policy if you change your mind or encounter an issue.

    Many Thanks,
    Charlie The Big Phone Store Team

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great experience

    Ordering process was very intuitive and the selection of iPhones was great.
    Order was despatched and delivered really quickly even though I had ordered a new battery.
    Great experience and will definitely use again

    30 June 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hi Andy,

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

    It's fantastic to hear you found our ordering process intuitive and that our selection of iPhones was great. We work hard to make finding your next device simple.

    I'm particularly glad your order was dispatched and delivered quickly, especially since you opted for the new battery upgrade. We pride ourselves on getting orders out fast – if you order before 3:30 p.m. on a weekday, we dispatch the same day. Choosing to upgrade to a brand-new battery at cost price is a popular option, and it's great to know it didn't delay your speedy delivery.

    Knowing you had a great experience and plan to use us again is the best compliment we can get. We aim for every customer to feel that way.

    You have discovered one of the industry's best-kept secrets. We are not well known, but we have the highest customer satisfaction rate, a very high product standard, and this is all backed up by our amazing customer support team.

    Kind Regards,
    Ben The Big Phone Store Team

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding customer service

    The issue with the previous handset was sorted out brilliantly excellent customer service would definitely recommend

    30 June 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    We’re sorry to hear that your experience with us hasn’t met your expectations. Please reach out to us at info@thebigphonestore.co.uk, and one of our customer service representatives will be happy to assist you further.
    Kind regards,
    Customer Relations Team
    The BIG Phone Store

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The phone arrived on time

    The phone arrived on time, was well packaged and they gave me a very neat phone, felt as if I purchased a new one.. the battery health too was outstanding even when I did my own testing.

    6 July 2026
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    Reply from The Big Phone Store

    Hi Kc,

    Thanks for leaving us a review.

    It's great to hear your phone arrived promptly and was well-packaged. We love that your phone felt brand new to you. We put a lot of care into our refurbishment process, and our grading system ensures you get a phone that looks great.

    It’s also fantastic that you found the battery health outstanding, even after your own tests. We believe everyone should have great battery performance, which is why we guarantee a minimum of 85%+ battery health with all our refurbished devices. You also have the option to upgrade to a brand-new battery at cost price when you buy from us.

    Many Thanks,
    Charlie The Big Phone Store Team

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