SellMobile

SellMobile: online device buyback for UK customers

SellMobile operates an online service for selling used consumer electronics in the United Kingdom. The company buys smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, gaming consoles, headphones and accessories. Users search for the exact model, indicate its condition and receive an instant quote before sending anything. No account is required to start a sell request.

The process is designed to be completed remotely: the customer obtains a quote, posts the device and receives payment once the item has been received and assessed. The company states that its team checks each device against the details selected by the customer and confirms the offer before payment.

Device categories accepted

SellMobile covers a broad range of electronics. The catalogue is organised into the following main groups:

• Smartphones: mobile phones with advanced features.
• Tablets: portable touchscreen computers.
• Laptops: portable computers, including MacBooks.
• Smartwatches: wearable smart devices.
• Gaming consoles: video game consoles and accessories.
• Accessories: device accessories and peripherals.

Within these categories, the site lists specific collections such as Google Pixel phones, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, TCL phones, Samsung tablets, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series and Motorola phones. It also groups devices by brand, including Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Google, OnePlus, Motorola, Oppo, Xiaomi, Nothing, Sony, Honor, Nintendo, Nokia, Lenovo, Alcatel, TCL, Microsoft, Doro and Mifo.

How the selling process works

The service follows four steps described by the company:

• Search for the device in the database or by brand and model.
• Answer questions about the condition of the device to obtain a clear quote.
• Receive an immediate price quote.
• Send the device with tracked postage and receive payment after assessment.

Quotes are presented as clear and are confirmed after the device arrives and is checked. Payment is sent after assessment, by bank transfer or PayPal. The company indicates that processing usually takes a few working days, and that weekends and holidays may extend the timeline.

Postage and insurance

SellMobile provides a free tracked Royal Mail label with cover up to £150. For devices worth more than £150, the company recommends using Royal Mail Special Delivery so that the parcel is insured for its full value. The label is prepaid and included in the process.

Indicative prices and featured devices

The catalogue shows instant quotes for popular models. At the time of writing this profile, the site listed offers such as up to £700 for an Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, up to £540 for an iPhone 16 Pro, up to £542 for an iPhone 15 Pro Max, up to £70 for a Samsung Galaxy A17, up to £175 for an iMac Retina 27, up to £60 for an iPad 6 (2018) Wi-Fi 32GB, up to £1,050 for a MacBook Pro 15" with Touch Bar and up to £1,000 for a MacBook Pro 13" without Touch Bar. These figures are indicative maximum amounts and depend on the model and condition selected.

Customer feedback and trust indicators

The website displays a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 18 reviews. It also includes testimonials from customers who sold devices such as a Motorola Moto G14, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Motorola Edge 60, TCL 505, Apple iPhone Xr 64GB, Apple iPhone SE 2020 64GB, Motorola G22 and Samsung Galaxy A35 5G. These comments refer to aspects such as speed of payment, communication and ease of the process. The company presents itself as a UK-based service with clear quotes, tracked postage and support.

Business details

SellMobile is based at 338 Hessle Road, Hull, HU3 3SB. The company can be reached by phone at 0330 912 2002.