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Overall sentiment toward PhoneBot is mixed, leaning positively for buyers who receive their items without issue, but marred by notable friction in customer support and warranty claims. The majority of customers praise the website navigation, competitive pricing, and the high physical quality of refurbished phones, tablets, and smartwatches. However, a subset of reviews highlights challenges with delayed communication, difficulties reaching support teams, and complications regarding faulty hardware or warranty resolutions. Consumers considering a purchase may benefit from reviewing device origins and keeping warranty terms in mind.
Really happy with the Pixel 7 refurbished phone I bought Delivery was quick The quality was ok.....just not 100% sure it had a new battery....but with the warranty given overall I'm happy Show details
Deliver the product that they advertised, in time and with the quality they promised. Everything works as expected on my per-owned Pixel 9a, very good battery condition. Show details
Purchased a refurbished phone from phonebot in Aug 2026. Online ordering was easy and delivery was prompt. I'm satisfied with the quality of phone I received. Too early to say if the phone would be problem-free in the next year or two. The phone comes with six months warranty. Show details
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Really happy with my purchase for my mum. Delivery was reasonable and the phone which I chose to be near new was in fact near new condition. No visible mark and the battery was 90% healthy which was better than expected. The best part, received a free (nice rust colour) sustainable phone wallet AND a protective transparent case also. Hopefully no issue with the phone long run. Show details
I just came across Phonebot when googling mobile phones and so glad I did! IMO a refurbished handset should be just as good as new, and they offer a 30 day change of mind and 12 month warranty. Communication was fantastic also. A+++ Show details
5 stars are not enough… t’s not, why? I’ll tell you why When Phonebot says it’s excellent condition, it is, always. This is the second time I have purchased from Phonebot and there are reasons why I chose them again. For example, buy from Rebaloo or others..l they say excellent condition. Well I spent hours cleaning and reseting an iPad Pro… Read more
as when it arrived it still had goo from a removed sticker. Same with a pair of Bose headphones still linked to the previous owner. Dirty laptops… and so on
Look humans, 14.,500,000 yes that many mobile devises are thrown away each day you filth.
Care for planet = 0
Not at Phonebot…
Their customer service is excellent, they assisted me with a damaged delivery label in record breaking time. And this time I got an iPad Pro. And it is absolutely immaculate, let me show you…
You see Phonebot not only supplies a quality, clean, like new product if it’s advertised that way, it’s others are in excellent condition regardless and you get warranty.And the service you are looking for. Don’t waste your time with others. Phonebot is #1.
You can tell they have thoroughly inspected and tested any products before resell.
And they are doing this planet a much needed service.
14.5 million… a day humans… and that’s just mobile devices.
It’s sickening,
Thank you so much Phonebot. I think I’m so satisfied this will be my first point in replacing any mobile device that needs it in the future permanently.
They really do give a d#mn.
Packaging is mostly cardboard, the products are well priced.
And for a planet that needs humans to look after it, it’s probably in tears that a corporation, finally actually cared to make profit from sustainability.
Well done Phonebot, if only others would follow your example.
On behalf of a planet that can’t speak words,
Thank you.
And that is why 5 stars are not enough,
Phonebot gets 6 because they look after our home.
I bought a refurbished iPhone 12 with new battery and looked like a new. I’ve checked everything on it and it was exactly as advertised and in perfect condition. Came in a proper package with a screen protector installed and a few new case. I couldn’t be more happy and satisfied with this purchase. Show details
I purchased a near new Samsung S25 Ultra. Very happy with the phone. The online description was spot on. Great service and delivery. I would definitely purchase from this company again. Thank you very much. Show details · 2
Great service and fair pricing. Both Dave and Ben are masters of what they do. 10/10 would recommend! Show details
I recently ordered an Apple Watch Series 6 GPS and cellular and it is perfect for good condition only downside battery was at 71% maximum capacity not bad. It’s still gets me for the day but overall awesome. Show details
I turned on the iPad I had received and it was fine, meaning in terms of appearance, everything was as requested when I bought it. It's still too early to comment on the performance of this iPad because I only bought it two or three days ago. It's just that the power cable doesn't charge well, and that doesn't have a case. I'll buy a new one for… Read more · 1
it. I finally received what I bought. I hope it works for me for a long time so I can add it to my future quotes.
Product received and works perfectly. I’ve always used ZAGG screen protectors. I rate them very highly. I’ve only given the store 3 stars because they offer free shipping but didn’t use the correct parcel so I had to pay $8.75 to receive my parcel from the post office as they’d not only charged me the difference between the missing postage cost but also a penalty. I don’t mind paying shipping but rather not have it sprung on me. Show details
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By far the WORST customer service experience I’ve ever had. If you are not located near to their physical location..DO NOT PURCHASE FROM HERE. Three phone calls (which ate just messages) have all gone unanswered. Emails take at least 2 business days for reply … so if you have an issue, you can forget about any attention to it ….AND you WILL have… Read more
an issue. I’ve had to pay another person to fix their rubbish product because it is impossible to speak to somebody OR get any kind of email conversation happening with these people. My purchase had a battery that was not even secured inside the case and also had glass underneath it which meant it rubbed through the battery and shorted it out …so not only is their customer service terrible but their product is faulty and useless. Go anywhere but here
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Brought a "Oppo A79 5g dual Sim" A1 CONDITION! Absolutely not what I received. I got sent an overseas single Sim variant with visual damage on both sides including the power button/fingerprint scanner. As a result the fingerprint sensor doesn't work so I asked for a refund... First they sent me a dodgy returns form that didn't work then I called… Read more
them to explain they asked me to send another email with the photos and they will send out a shipping label, still waiting. Now my other phone is completely gone and I am forced to use a faulty product or be left without a phone. Didn't honer their warranty, rude and arrogant to deal with not worth the price they're cheap for a reason don't even inspect their products
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DO MOT BUY FROM HERE. I purchased a top grade iPhone 12 mini for my son for Christmas. The phone its self was in great condition. The battery was terrible. Phone was not useable. I contacted phone bot and am still waiting for a reply 2 months later. I have since had to pay $100 to get battery replaced as my son could not go without a phone for school ect. Still no reply from phone bot. Show details
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Purchased an iPhone 13, it stopped working within weeks, we were then ignored by customer service for weeks and when we finally got instructions to return it they took a month to get back to us and lied saying we had water damaged it. Completely untrue - if it had water damage then they sent it to us like that in the first place!! Looking online… Read more
they seem to do that to everyone to avoid warranties. Buyer beware, if you end up with a crappy second, no one from this business will help you. They will lie to avoid warranties and barely even reply to attempts of contact. Honestly, just dispute it with your bank because you will never get your money back from this business, they are LYING THEIFS !! $590 for a phone that didn't last 2 weeks. Avoid these people at all costs !!
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Advertised as starlight in colour with the correct light colour band pictured. However it came with a generic black band. Apparently what is pictured isn’t what you get. False adverting if you ask me. Buy beware. I would absolutely not order from them again. Other much better options to buy repurposed things from. Avoid these guys for sure.
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Brought a grade secondhand phone. Couldn’t be happier with my choice Show details · 1
Follow-up · Cosmetic wear was like new The accessories was a free screen protector The battery life to date is very good
Always great products at a value for money price. Fast postage Show details
Follow-up · I have bought over 5 phones and an iPad from phonebot and all hva been great. The customer service was great. My favourite product was my current samsung mobile.
Excellent Service – Bought a Smartwatch off these guys & love, love, love it to bits & pieces Show details · 1
Follow-up · Still using this watch on a daily basis, lets me know I've walked 13500 steps, message notifications, heart rate, & I just think it makes an older gentleman ( Myself ) look modern & up with the times. To be truthful, I think I'm only using 5% of what it can really do. I would buy another smart watch from them if needed with no hesitation whatsoever, its all good guys
Positive reviews
Buying anything refurbished and unseen always comes a bit of trepidation, even when advertised "as new". My Pixel 7a from PhoneBot was exactly as if it had just been unboxed. Congrats to you guys. Very happy indeed.
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Galaxy Watch Classic 8, arrived in a non-original box, with a non-Samsung charger or band, but watch was totally unblemished, works fine but black quality bank stiff, but fine. New bands bought anyway. Watch works very well but screen freezes occasionally (known software issue, fixed by restart), so very happy with watch for the price. Show details
My phone was accurate as described, arrival was timely and the little extras they packaged it with made it sweet, like little phone case protector and screen protector included.. very happy!!
Negative reviews
The Pixel 8 Grade A, is not Grade A, In my opinion, it's got a lot of scratches around the screen area, you would have to have very long arms not to see them. battery seems good. The OEM will not unlock. Previously bought a Pixel 8 pro from Phonebot and that was as described and the OEM unlocked no problem. Show details
Bought an iPhone rated as “Excellent”. It developed faults and was returned under warranty. My emails weren’t responded to. Phone calls got no satisfactory response re progress of repairs. I ended up getting a refund. Show details
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Super slow processing, missed the birthday it was for, then zero communication on order updates, I don't know if it is coming not coming getting refunded???? poor form, wish me luck on the refund process.
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Recent reviews
Have bought a couple of phones from them now. They have always been delivered really quick and have all been like brand new phones. Also come ready to go with screen protectors and cases and charge cable. Show details
I purchased a refurbished phone for my son but when it arrived it would not read the SIM card. I contacted the call centre for Phonebot and they sorted out the problem very efficiently. I had a replacement within days and was able to return the original with no cost. After so many past interactions with call centres who are difficult to deal with… Read more
and uninterested in your problem, it was so refreshing to talk to someone who was courteous and genuinely interested in solving the issue. 10 out of 10 for the call centre! The replacement phone is in excellent condition and works perfectly. A great alternative to buying a new one.
I previously left a review mentioning that delivery took a long time, but that was an issue between me and the post office, not with this shop. I want to update my review to state that the customer service was great and the delivery was on time. The phone is in great condition and delivery is punctual.
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