Certified Used iPhones in UAE

Shop certified used iPhones in the UAE — pre-owned Apple devices that have been inspected, graded, and guaranteed before they reach you. At Refab, "used" never means as-is: every device on this page is renewed to our Excellent Grade standard before it's listed, with prices from AED 749 and savings of up to 52% versus buying new. Same-day delivery in Dubai, free shipping across the UAE.

The Safe Way to Buy a Used iPhone in the UAE

A used iPhone from a classifieds app or private seller is sold as-is: unknown battery, possibly an aftermarket screen, and no one to call when something fails. A certified used iPhone from Refab is the same second-hand device — but it has passed our 40-point inspection, carries a guaranteed 90%+ battery and original Apple screen, and is covered by an 18-month warranty. Over 80% of the used iPhones we inspect fail our checks — degraded batteries, replaced screens, hidden repairs. Those never get listed. What you see here is the small fraction that passed.

What to Check Before Buying Any Used iPhone

Whether you buy from us or anywhere else, run these five checks before paying for a second-hand iPhone:

• True Tone: Open Settings > Display & Brightness. If the True Tone toggle is missing, the screen is likely a third-party replacement.
• Battery health: Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging. Below 85% means a paid battery replacement is coming soon.
• Unknown parts: Settings > General > About. An "Unknown Part" warning means non-genuine components were installed.
• Camera lenses: Shine a light into the lenses. Dust inside the housing means the phone was opened by an unauthorised repair shop.
• IMEI status: Confirm the phone isn't carrier-locked, blacklisted, or reported lost before you pay.

On every used iPhone Refab sells, these checks are already done — original Apple screen, 90%+ battery, fully unlocked IMEI, all verified during inspection.

Used iPhone Prices in Dubai & UAE

Second-hand iPhone prices at Refab start at AED 749 for the iPhone 11 and reach AED 4,499 for the used iPhone 17 Pro Max. Because we only stock Excellent Grade devices, you won't find "Fair" or "Good" condition tiers here — every used phone looks and performs like new, and every price includes the 18-month warranty. You can also split any purchase into 4 interest-free payments with Tabby or Tamara at checkout.

Why Buy a Used iPhone from Refab Instead of a Private Seller?

Price is only part of a used phone's real cost. A market-bought iPhone with a weak battery adds AED 350+ for a genuine replacement; an aftermarket screen swap costs AED 600+; a failed logic board with no warranty costs you the entire phone. Refab's certified used iPhones remove those unknowns: you pay a fair price once and get a guaranteed 90%+ battery, an original Apple screen, an 18-month warranty, and a 14-day return window — none of which a private seller offers. If you'd rather browse by our renewal standard instead, the same devices are also listed as refurbished iPhones in UAE. And if you have an old device to offload, our trade-in program gives you an instant quote with free UAE pickup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to buy a used iPhone in the UAE?

It's safe when the phone has been independently inspected and comes with a warranty. The risk with market-bought used iPhones is hidden faults — aftermarket parts, weak batteries, locked IMEIs. Every used iPhone at Refab is verified against all of these before listing.

What's the difference between a used iPhone and a Refab certified used iPhone?

Both are pre-owned. The difference is what happens before the sale: our devices pass a 40-point inspection, carry a guaranteed 90%+ battery and original Apple screen, and include an 18-month warranty. A standard used phone comes with none of that.

How much does a second-hand iPhone cost in the UAE?

From AED 749 for older models up to AED 4,499 for the latest Pro Max — typically 20–52% below the new price depending on the model, with the biggest savings on models one to three generations old.

Do used iPhones come with a warranty?

From private sellers, almost never. Every used iPhone from Refab includes an 18-month warranty and a 14-day return policy.