UR.co.uk

UR.co.uk: refurbished phones with a warranty in the UK

UR.co.uk is a British online store dedicated to buying and selling refurbished mobile devices. Its catalogue focuses on phones, tablets and smartwatches from brands such as Apple, Samsung and Google, at prices the company itself presents as the lowest on the UK market. The offering includes a 90-point inspection on every device, a 12-month warranty, free UK delivery and accessories at no extra cost.

Catalogue of refurbished devices

UR.co.uk's range mainly covers Apple and Samsung handsets, as well as Google models and tablets from various brands. The iPhone section lists everything from recent models such as the iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16, down to earlier generations such as the iPhone 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, XR, XS, X and iPhone 8, including SE variants (2020 and 2022) and Mini, Plus, Pro and Pro Max versions.

For Samsung, the catalogue is organised by series: Galaxy S (from the S24 Ultra and S24+ down to the S10, including the S23, S22, S21 and S20 in their various versions), Galaxy Note (Note 20 Ultra 5G, Note 20 5G, Note 10+ 5G), Galaxy Z Flip/Fold (Z Fold4 5G, Z Flip5, Z Flip4, Z Flip3 5G, Z Fold3 5G) and Galaxy A (A71, A53 5G, A52s 5G, A52 5G, A51 5G, A51, A50, A41, A40, A34 5G, A33 5G, A32 5G, A23 5G, A22 5G, A21s, A20e, A14, A13 and A12).

The Google section includes the Pixel 8 Pro, 8a, 8, 7 Pro, 7, 7a, 6 Pro, 6, 5, 4 XL and 4a. In tablets, iPads are offered (Air, standard iPad, Pro and Mini across different generations) and Samsung Galaxy Tab (S8+, S8, S7+ 5G, S7+ and S7 LTE). There are also Apple Watch models (Series 5, 6, 7, 8 and Ultra) and an accessories section.

Buying and selling used devices

As well as selling, UR.co.uk lets users sell their devices. The website has dedicated sections for selling an iPhone, a Samsung or a tablet, which completes the refurbishment cycle the company promotes.

Purchase conditions and included services

According to the store's information, every refurbished phone undergoes a 90-point inspection and comes with a 12-month warranty. Standard delivery is free in the UK, with a next-working-day delivery option for £6.95. Orders include accessories at no extra cost. The catalogue shows discounts against the price of new devices; for example, the iPhone 11 appears from £119.95 compared with a new price of £599.95, and the iPhone 12 from £149.95 compared with £799.95. These amounts correspond to the information published at the time of the analysis and may vary.

Audience and specific programmes

The company has a student discount programme through Student Beans. The website also includes informational sections such as "Our Story", "Good Karma", "Approved Used", "ur World", "In the Box" and a blog, which reflect its activity around the circular economy and electronic waste recycling (E-Waste).