In 2022, sales of refurbished iPhones increased by 16% worldwide, making Apple the most popular brand in the used smartphone market. In this respect informs The publication 9To5Mac cites a report by analytical company Counterpoint Research.
The used devices market includes both used and refurbished smartphones. Thanks to the growing popularity of refurbished iPhones, the Cupertino-based company managed to occupy 49% of the niche last year.
“Apple is the world’s fastest growing used and refurbished brand,” says Counterpoint Research.
At the same time, the demand for second-hand and refurbished smartphones in 2022 for some other brands fell on the contrary. For example, Samsung’s share fell from 28% to 26%, while Huawei’s share fell from 4% to 2%. The numbers for Oppo and Vivo remained unchanged.
Analysts noted that since 2020, the secondary market for smartphones has only grown. According to them, the trend will continue in 2023. According to Counterpoint Research, the trend of this season will be flagships with 5G support.
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