This clever Black Friday hack could save you more than £100 off your next iPhone

23 November 2023 , 17:00

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Could 'as new' phones be the answer when money is tight? (Image: Getty Images)

Everyone loves a Black Friday bargain and never more than this year, when household budgets are stretched more than ever ahead of Christmas.

So how about picking up an iPhone 14 Pro Max ‘as new’, saving you a whopping £120 compared to the brand new model?

Mobile Phones Direct, part of the AO.com family, is the UK’s first online retailer to offer phones ‘as new’ - something that more and more people are looking at as a great value, sustainability-conscious option for an amazing Christmas gift, or for getting their hands on an exciting upgrade for less, without compromising on quality.

What's an 'as new' phone?

These phones are indistinguishable from brand new models, other than the fact that they come in recyclable brown packaging rather than the manufacturer-branded box.

The handsets have been rebuilt by the manufacturer’s official factories to exactly the same standard after having been returned by customers, before being re-sold ‘as new’.

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And because peace of mind is critical when you buy a new phone, they also come with a warranty, meaning that you are always protected.

Scott Hooton, AO’s Mobile Director, said: "There’s a lot of pressure on household budgets, but consumers are still keen to keep up with the latest in technology, including mobile phones, which are an essential part of everyday life.

“That’s why we’re offering our customers an attractive price point, with our 'as new' phone deals being, on average, between £72 and £120 cheaper than brand new equivalents.

“We’re excited to be the first in the UK to bring these products to market, providing consumers with a cost-effective and more environmentally friendly option for investing in new technology at a time when these considerations are more important than ever.”

Get yours!

There’s a whole range of fantastic ‘as new’ offers on the Mobile Phones Direct site for Black Friday, from big brands like Apple and Samsung, each with a 12-month warranty and free next day delivery, seven days a week.

You’ll also have your choice of leading networks, including O2, Three and Vodafone.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max - as new 128GB

This clever Black Friday hack could save you more than £100 off your next iPhone

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (Mobile Phones Direct)

The incredible Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is available ‘as new’ on a 24-month contract from O2, Three or Vodafone, for a lot less than its brand new equivalent.

Pick up the 128GB model from Mobile Phones Direct with O2 in a choice of four stunning colours for just £79 up front and £49 per month with unlimited data, compared to the brand new model at £199 up front and £49 per month. That’s a total saving of £120 - and you won’t notice a difference!

You’ll get all of the iPhone 14 Pro Max’s great features, like the 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display2 featuring Always-On and ProMotion, a 48MP Main camera for up to four times greater resolution, and Dynamic Island, which turns the front camera cutout into a really useful and flexible new way to interact with your phone. And your wallet will thank you for it.

Buy it now.

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More deals

Here are four other great ‘as new’ deals from Mobile Phones Direct. And with all ‘as new’ Samsung purchases you can get free Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro (via redemption).