As of: February 28, 2024, 4:00 p.m
By: Carina Blumenroth
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It's almost impossible to live without it: the smartphone has become indispensable.
It is expensive to purchase, which is something you should keep in mind with used devices.
Be able to quickly navigate from A to B, conveniently show tickets digitally or simply be a quick means of communication for family and friends - the smartphone is more than just a device for making phone calls.
Depending on your own taste, you can connect more or less to the device.
For example, turning on the heating or lights in the house or making transfers.
Many people use their smartphone around the clock - if it doesn't work, those affected quickly notice.
A new device is often expensive.
But what should you consider when buying a used smartphone?
Survey shows: used smartphones are becoming more popular
According to a survey, more people want to buy a used smartphone.
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Around 52 percent of those surveyed would like to purchase a used smartphone in the future.
This emerges from a survey by the market research institute IDC, from which the
provider Vodafone
quotes.
The reason for this is, among other things, the costs of new devices.
Around 39 percent of those interested said that they would also choose a used cell phone for sustainability and environmental reasons.
A total of 7,750 people from twelve European countries were interviewed for the survey, including Germany.
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Buying a used smartphone: What you should consider
Using smartphones for longer is possible, among other things, because updates are available for a longer period of time.
This means the device can continue to be used to its full extent.
This is also good in terms of sustainability.
If you want to buy a used smartphone, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
For example, remember the 80-30-3 rule.
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80 percent:
This number should show the battery power of the used smartphone as at least capacity.
If you want to buy an iPhone, you can find the battery capacity in the settings.
It's not always that easy with Android phones.
Because a different interface is programmed depending on the provider.
In some cases you can also find information about capacity in the settings, in other cases you have to use an app, informs
O2online.de.
30 percent:
Prices are changeable, especially for cell phones.
The
Chip.de
portal informs that you should always look for a discount of at least 30 percent on used cell phones compared to the new price.
3 years:
The used smartphone you want to buy should not be older than three years.
At least if you want to target the middle to upper class.
This also ensures that you have something to use your smartphone for longer, as updates will usually still be available.
If you want to be on the safe side, it is advisable to buy your cell phone from a dealer.
You can make use of your right of withdrawal and receive a twelve-month warranty on the device, informs the portal
Chip.de.
These rules do not apply to private sales.