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India's refurbished smartphone market gains as prices push buyers toward premium used devices

digitimes.com · 11dShare

India's refurbished smartphone market is expanding as rising handset prices steer consumers toward lower-cost premium models. The trend extends well beyond India, showing how rising device costs, trade-in programs, and formal resale channels could reshape smartphone access, sustainability, and upgrade cycles for buyers in other major markets as well.

First report: Indians are buying pricier refurbished phones; iPhones are leading the trend — businesstoday.in, 13d