phonesdirect.com Reviews 

3,532
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Review summary

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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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Product

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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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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unusable iPhone

The phone they sent me had the screen slightly popped out and was incapable of getting set up without continuously restarting itself. Faulty to an unusable degree, had to be returned. AVOID.

1 June 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was so easy to chose my phone,which…

It was so easy to chose my phone,which I am very pleased with, delivery was brilliant all round 10/10

28 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Anthony,

We're delighted to hear that you found it easy to choose your phone and that you're very pleased with it, along with the brilliant delivery. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The company for some reason had my…

The company for some reason had my address wrong. I had to call up and let them know. They in turn had the let courier know. The phone was recalled. I had to call again to ask for the phone to be resent to correct address. They promised next del. Nothing happenned until the next week. Luckily because of tube strike, hubbybwas home to receive phone.

26 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to place order

Easy to place order, efficient and prompt delivery of a good value product.

26 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Philip,

We're delighted to hear that you found the ordering process easy and that you were happy with the efficient and prompt delivery of your order. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great saving

Very pleased with purchase, delivered speedily and in excellent condition. A great saving and would not hesitate to recommend.

28 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Gordon,

We're delighted to hear that you're very pleased with your purchase and that it arrived quickly and in excellent condition. Thank you for your recommendation and kind feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

👍👍👍👍

Perfect high recommend

26 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello,

We're delighted to hear that you're very happy with your experience and appreciate your recommendation. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Found service was fast and efficient…

Found service was fast and efficient received phone within a couple of days and phone was exactly as advertised.

27 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Philip,

We're delighted to hear that you found our service fast and efficient and that your phone arrived quickly. It's great to know the device was exactly as advertised and met your expectations.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good quality phone

Ordered s23 excellent condition. Perfect condition no issue looks exactly like new. Arrived quickly and it was a great great. No issues with it so far.

27 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Tom,

We're delighted to hear that your Galaxy S23 arrived quickly and was in perfect condition. It's great to know you're happy with your purchase and that the device has been performing well so far.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great phone

Great phone. Speedy service

27 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Rachel,

We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your phone and that you were pleased with our speedy service. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect refurb iphone

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 give them a go. Phone came next day, well packaged, perfect phone condition, like brand new and with 100% brand new battery health. Perfect.

22 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Mark,

We're delighted to hear that your experience with us stood out from previous purchases and that the device arrived in perfect condition. It's fantastic to know you were pleased with the next-day delivery, packaging, and the like-new quality of the phone and battery.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service

First class service. Received iPhone next day. Not a mark, as new. Thanks 👍👍👍

21 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Chris,

We're delighted to hear that you received your iPhone the next day and that it arrived in as-new condition. Thank you for your kind feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good delivery

Good delivery arrived in a day or so

21 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Tom,

We're delighted to hear your order arrived quickly and that you were happy with the delivery. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth transaction

Smooth transaction, phone works and not bad conditional. Great having 12 months warranty, peace of mind!!

22 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Donna,

We're delighted to hear you had a smooth transaction and are happy with your phone and warranty for peace of mind. Thank you for your feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am not using this company again… I…

I am not using this company again… I had to wait 4 days for my order as they don’t deliver on weekends or bank holiday which is ridiculous. I then get my iPhone 11 in very good condition and then I develop an issue with the phone so I ask for a replacement phone. I packed the phone as sturdy as it could be and there no cracks on the screen. It then gets collected by dpd and i have no updates as to when it gets received. So I have to email constantly. I then get told that there’s a crack on the screen so it voids the warranty even though I know I didn’t send it off like that and I got accused of sending it like that so they send my device back after 2 days and now it’s getting hot when charging it and using it in general plus i now have to pay to get the screen fixed which is money I don’t have!!!! I have contacted trading standards about this company and will be going to the ombudsmen and will leave a bad review to make them aware! So
Much for customer service!

15 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My phone

Hiya , I purchased an eye phone from phone direct and after 6 months wouldn’t work. I contacted phones direct and sent phone back within a week it was all sorted. New phone one very happy customer. I have to say I’ve never in a long time had such fantastic after sale service at such a professional level . Very impressed will buy there again. Well done to all concerned 👍

27 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Rosey,

We're delighted to hear that you were pleased with our after-sales service and that everything was resolved quickly for you. Thank you for your kind feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got exactly what I wanted

I got exactly what I wanted, delighted with the IPhone 13 Pro Max, it was delivered as promised in great condition.

21 May 2026
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Reply from phonesdirect.com

Hello Doreen,

We're delighted to hear you're happy with your iPhone 13 Pro Max and that it arrived in great condition as promised. Thank you for your kind feedback.

Kind regards,
PhonesDirect.com

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