Google launches its Certified Refurbished Phone program, with up to 40% off Pixel phones

It’s the first time Google has offered officially refurbished Pixel phones

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Googlehas launched its Certified Refurbished Phone program, offering savings of up to 40% on refurbished Pixel phones.

The program marks the first time Google has offered refurbished Pixel phones directly – according to theofficial announcement, a Certified Refurbished Pixel phone will go through an inspection of the battery, screen, and housing, as well as an update to the latest Android software, before being approved for sale.

What’s more, Certified Refurbished Pixel phones are re-packaged in a new box and even come with a compatible charger.

The initial lineup of Certified Refurbished phones includes thePixel 7,Pixel 7 Pro,Pixel 6,Pixel 6 Pro, andPixel 6a– these are all capable handsets, but there’s no luck yet for those looking for the latestPixel 9andPixel 9 Proat a discount.

Still, the chance to grab some of thebest Pixel phonesof yester-year at a discounted price with the same one-year warranty and customer support will be hard to pass up for some.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the prices of the available models – these prices are for the 128GB models, but asThe Vergereports, other storage options will be available too:

Google also keenly highlights the sustainability benefits of buying refurbished in the program’s official announcement, noting the company’s goal of reducing e-waste and plastic production – Certified Refurbished Pixel phones will come in plastic-free packaging, the same as all other Pixel, Nest, andFitbitdevices.

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A 2023 report published byThe Carbon Trustfound that around 80% of a smartphone’s carbon footprint stems from the production and manufacturing stage, so while we don’t have exact figures on the impact of buying refurbished, it’s likely to be tangibly better for the planet than buying new.

The Certified Refurbished Program sees Google join other major phone makers in offering refurbished phones directly, in a likely bid to curb the impact of third-party refurbished marketplaces like BackMarket.

TheAppleCertified Refurbished Store has long been considered a secret gem, with substantial savings on iPhones and other Apple products, whileSamsungmaintains a similar Certified Re-Newed section.

For now, it seems like the Google Certified Refurbished Phone program is only active in the US, with no official word on other markets yet.

If you’re on the lookout for a cheaper and more environmentally conscious smartphone, check out our list of thebest refurbished phone deals– and for the latest updates, be sure to keep up with ourGoogle PixelandAndroidcoverage.

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Jamie is a Mobile Computing Staff Writer for TechRadar, responsible for covering phones and tablets. He’s been tech-obsessed from a young age and has written for various news and culture publications. Jamie graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Since starting out as a music blogger in 2020, he’s worked on local news stories, finance trade magazines, and multimedia political features. He brings a love for digital journalism and consumer technology to TechRadar. Outside of the TechRadar office, Jamie can be found binge-watching tech reviews, DJing in local venues around London, or challenging friends to a game of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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