Certified Pre-Owned phone purchase

[Mamakli]

I am considering to buy a Certified Pre-Owned iPhone 8 from public mobile.

On the web site it says :

' They work like new .Tested to ensure 100% functionality, these phones also meet the TELUS standards for physical condition.'

I am wondering if they come with the original battery or replace it with a new one ? 

Categories 'Like new' ,'great ' or 'very good'  do not give any details about it. 

Anybody have an idea ?

Thanks

[BKNS27]

@Mamakli 

The iPhone 8 was discontinued on April 15, 2020 and Apple will still provide updates for another 5 to 6 years. 

With refurbished iphones, the condition refers to the cosmetic looks of the phone. If you put it in a case and install a screen protector, it with hide minor scratches and protect the phone.

I would suggest you look for a refurbished phone with a 1 year warranty encase any problem with the phone arises. The other thing to look at is the battery health, you don't want anything less than 80%...I would ask the seller about that. The good thing is iPhone is more reasonable to have the battery or screen replaced than Samsung phones.

Good luck in your hunt. 

[will13am]

The battery is likely original.  I would expect the add to say reconditioned or similar wording if there was a need to replace parts.  iPhone battery replacement can be done for not that much money relative to cost of phone replacement.  Personally, I would not be concerned.  It would different if it was an android device.  

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@Mamakli wrote:

I am considering to buy a Certified Pre-Owned iPhone 8 from public mobile.

On the web site it says :

' They work like new .Tested to ensure 100% functionality, these phones also meet the TELUS standards for physical condition.'

I am wondering if they come with the original battery or replace it with a new one ? 

Categories 'Like new' ,'great ' or 'very good'  do not give any details about it. 

Anybody have an idea ?

Thanks

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@Mamakli , i know they come with a SIM card. Not sure about the battery though, good question.

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[HALIMACS]

@Mamakli 

I suspect they do not come with a new battery, unless the phone didn't turn on when tested.

They do come with a 1-year warranty, + a free Public Mobile SIM card to activate.