January 8, 2025 – Apple has begun selling officially refurbished iPhone 15 series phones in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain this week, marking the first time since the launch of the series in 2023 that Apple is offering these devices at a discounted price.
Currently, the refurbished iPhone 15 models are being offered with a 15% discount compared to their brand-new counterparts in the aforementioned countries. Initially, only versions with 128GB and 256GB storage capacities are available, but more versions are expected to be listed in the future. Additionally, the refurbished iPhone 15 Plus is anticipated to go on sale in the coming days. It’s worth noting that the discontinued iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have also appeared in the refurbished store’s sidebar in these countries, currently in a “greyed out” and unpurchasable state, but are expected to be made available for purchase soon.
All officially refurbished iPhones from Apple are unlocked and compatible with any network operator. Each refurbished iPhone comes with a brand-new battery, a fresh exterior, and a USB-C to USB-C cable, ensuring that the appearance and user experience are virtually indistinguishable from a new device.
Refurbished iPhones are also backed by Apple’s standard one-year warranty, and customers have the option to purchase AppleCare+ to extend the warranty period.
It’s important to note that following the release of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max in September 2024, Apple discontinued the sale of new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. However, brand-new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are still available on Apple’s official website.
