phonesdirect.com Reviews 

3,532
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 1,075 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently mention that the refurbished mobile phones arrive very quickly, are securely packaged, and precisely match their online descriptions and general expectations. Many people deeply appreciate the responsive customer support and consistently state that the devices function smoothly just like brand new items right out of the box. However, some customers also noted unexpected delivery delays and occasional difficulties when trying to communicate with the support team for tracking updates. A few other buyers experienced unforeseen technical faults with their purchased electronics very soon after delivery, requiring additional customer assistance or professional repairs.

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Quality

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good service, dpd delivery option highly benefited for 1-2 day delivery. Ordered an iPhone 14 Pro, screen was authentic and the phone is clean and amazingly functional. My only gripe was the slight sc... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We ordered two phones, separately, and they are both exactly as advertised. We were slightly disappointed with the delivery of the second phone as the DPD delivery man just left if on the doorstep w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would recommended buying from phones direct. I have bought 2 phones from them now and never had a problem. All their phones are exactly as advertised when bought and delivered. Fast postage and de... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

had ordered several other refurb phones in premium condition from other sellers and had to return them all as nothing like as described. Then came across PhonesDirect, price was good and I thought gi... See more

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Company details

  1. Cell Phone Store
  2. Cell Phone Accessory Store
  3. Online Marketplace

About phonesdirect.com

Written by the company

PhonesDirect.com is the eco-friendly alternative to buying a new phone, we are conscious about our carbon footprint and hope that with shopping with us that you are too. We are one of the UK’s Leading Second-Life Technology companies. Our devices are PhoneCheck Certified and fully Refurbished to the highest possible standards ready to be used straight out of the box. Why not help save the planet with PhonesDirect.com …One phone at a time.

As Good as New

Our Refurbished devices are cleaned and checked to the highest possible standards so that you won’t even notice the difference between Buying from us or buying brand-new, they are tested for authenticity, are securely data wiped, and unlocked so they are ready to be used straight out of the box with any network.

FREE DPD Delivery

We offer a FREE delivery on all UK mainland orders over £100 using DPD for their speed and unmatched reliability

Ultra-Secure Payment options

We’ve partnered with the most trusted secure payment providers including PayPal, Apple Pay, American Express and Visa. You can be confident that your buying experience will be safe & Smooth with PhonesDirect.com.

Thousands of Happy Customers

We've refurbished more than a million devices leaving thousands of customers happy in the process. Have a look at our Trustpilot reviews and see what our customers really have to say about us.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great phone and just what I asked for

Great phone and just what I asked for
Good service and quick delivery

12 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello John,

We're delighted to hear that you’re happy with your phone and that it was exactly what you were looking for. It’s also great to know you were pleased with our service and quick delivery. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nice functioning phone

Nice functioning phone, swiftly delivered and as described

11 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello,

We're delighted to hear that you were happy with your phone and that it arrived quickly and as described. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good item good service

Good item good service

12 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Steven,

We're delighted to hear that you were happy with both the item and our service. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Slightly disappointed

On the plus side my phone is in excellent condition with no signs of wear n tear .
Sadly delivery took 5 days ( and on email asking when it was to be delivered!) and when it arrived the phone was turned on and all the old apps of the previous owner still loaded on the phone !! I immediately put the phone on a factory re set but this v concerning .

8 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased iPhone 13 in very good…

Purchased iPhone 13 in very good condition, when it arrived I would say its condition was excellent. Great delivery and very good price. Would definitely recommend them.

12 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Andy,

We're delighted to hear that your iPhone 13 exceeded your expectations and arrived in even better condition than anticipated. It's also great to know you were pleased with the delivery and the value for money. Thank you for your recommendation.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After a hiccup with my first delivery

After a hiccup with my first delivery, the service I received from phones direct was second to none, an apology a courier to my door first thing next day and a replacement within 2 days. The new unit is just like new and working well, on its first day!£!!!!!!

17 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. While we're sorry there was an issue with the initial delivery, we're pleased that our team was able to resolve it quickly and provide a replacement promptly. It's great to hear that the new device is working well and meets your expectations.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast next day delivery phone perfect

Fast next day delivery phone perfect

12 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Tammy,

We're delighted to hear that your phone arrived quickly and that you're happy with its condition. Thank you for your feedback and for choosing PhonesDirect.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable service… perfect

Reliable service… perfect

11 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Andrew,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our service reliable and that everything was perfect. We appreciate your support.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New phone

Very impressed with the quality of device received.

8 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Louise,

We're delighted to hear that you were very impressed with the quality of the device you received. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great phone

Great phone, great delivery, easy website to use and best price I found when searching the internet. All in all - very happy!

8 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Charlotte,

We're delighted to hear that you were pleased with your phone, our delivery service, and the ease of using our website. It's also great to know that you found the best price with us. Thank you for your kind feedback—we're thrilled you're so happy with your experience.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Roger,

We're delighted to hear that you found our service efficient. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear descriptions

Clear descriptions, updates on purchase and the site is easy to use ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

8 January 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Rebecca,

We're delighted to hear that you found our product descriptions clear, appreciated the updates on your purchase, and found our website easy to use. Thank you for your kind feedback and for the five-star rating.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and quality phone

Great service and quality phone

9 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello John,

We're delighted to hear that you were happy with our service and the quality of your phone. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My refund was do fast

My refund was so fast

8 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Natasha,

We're delighted to hear that your refund was processed quickly. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very simple and straightforward…

Very simple and straightforward process.
Delivery promt and kept well informed.
The condition is very good, a couple of small marks on the screen which difficult to see.

8 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Max,

We're delighted to hear that you found the process simple and straightforward, and that you were kept well informed with prompt delivery. It's also great to know you're happy with the condition of the device.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shipped on time as promised.

Shipped on time as promised.
Very happy with the phone, it was rated as very good and it is better than I expected. Only a few tiny marks but now the cover is on these can’t be seen.
Will use this company again.

5 June 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello,

We're delighted to hear that your order was shipped on time and that you're very happy with your phone. It's great to know the condition exceeded your expectations and that you're pleased with your purchase. We really appreciate your intention to use us again.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

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