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Apple iPhone 6 GSM Unlocked 16GB Gold Certified Refurbished
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.0
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Battery Life
137life, charge, hold a charge, dies, charged
+16%
-84%
" ... I had to purchase a battery after 1 day of use. ... "
" ... The battery life is “trash”, It will die at 50% and it took over a day to get back at 100%. ... "
" ... The battary is very sucks，only use a few hours need to charge twice，unhappy at all！！！ ... "
" ... Horrible the phone works good but came with a bad battery and won’t hold charge ... "
" ... Battery is crap. ... "
" ... Within 6mo of my purchase the battery would go from 100% to 10% and shut down. ... "
" ... Just the battery don’t charge for long time ... "
" ... Battery died after 2 months. ... "
Product Reliability
136months, refurbished, month, ago, defective
+37%
-63%
" ... From second day of use, it is already slower than my other refurbished phone I bought 1.5 years ago. ... "
" ... The phone looks almost new, but it was defective. ... It didn’t responded to my commands, I send it back in less than a week. ... "
" ... We will never buy refurbished again. ... "
" ... It cleared itself up after a couple days, and now after 10 months (now beyond the warranty) the screen is completely dead. ... I realized it's refurbished, but really was hoping it would last atleast a year. ... "
" ... The phone has a glitch! ... "
" ... Got 4 months of use for $200, failed motherboard. ... How could this phone be refurbished and ready to go and fail that quickly. ... "
" ... I have T-Mobile as a carrier, so even if the phone worked, it would be rendered useless. ... "
" ... The iPhone worked very poorly from the first moment, i reset it many times but the problem came again and again. ... "
Marketplace
99amazon, refurbished, thank, expected, described
+57%
-43%
" ... Great, as expected. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... I would definitely use this seller again. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ! ... "
" ... They are the best from America to Kenya ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ ... "
" ... Thanks so much. ... Hope to buy next time because you're relly good seller ... "
" ... So far, it is exactly as promised. ... "
" ... Request you to ship at the earliest. ... "
Delivery
98received, condition, shipping, great condition, excellent condition
+89%
-11%
" ... Great physical condition. ... "
" ... I received this item in within the specified time and enjoyed it for what little time I had however, I've since then upgraded to the iPhone 6 plus which is a lot larger in my opinion. ... "
" ... Paid for expedited shipping and it actually arrived sooner than stated. ... "
" ... Received product in great condition. ... "
" ... Received the phone today. ... "
" ... But the phone itself is in great condition. ... "
" ... The are the best, I have shipped with them and on the 3rd shipment. ... "
" ... Delivered in time. ... "
Charging
76charge, battery, charging, hold a charge, charged
+17%
-83%
" ... The battary is very sucks，only use a few hours need to charge twice，unhappy at all！！！ ... "
" ... Horrible the phone works good but came with a bad battery and won’t hold charge ... "
" ... Battery is trash, after fully charging battery dies within 1 hr. ... "
" ... After charging the phone for a day, the battery did not charge and I had to go buy a new one. ... The charger does not work either so I had to get another one. ... "
" ... Does not hold charge very well wouldn’t recommend it 👎🏽 ... "
" ... There is no charging capability. ... "
" ... The phone does not charge and does not power on!!!!! ... "
" ... The battery would not hold a charge. ... "
Returns
62refund, returned, returning, told, return the CAT
+6%
-94%
" ... Have initiated return & they still haven’t acknowledged any of my issues. ... "
" ... I ordered a phone. ... "
" ... Had it get it replaced. ... "
" ... The iPhone didn’t work so I have to return it ... "
" ... I am now unable to return and am stuck with a very expensive and useless phone. ... "
" ... I've returned the phone and waiting for my refund. ... "
" ... I would appreciate it if I could be contacted regarding any options on for replacement. ... "
" ... Called again and am now returning the phone. ... "
Defective Delivery
59received, great condition, condition, good condition, excellent condition
+64%
-36%
" ... No cosmetic damage at all. ... "
" ... Great physical condition. ... "
" ... I received this item in within the specified time and enjoyed it for what little time I had however, I've since then upgraded to the iPhone 6 plus which is a lot larger in my opinion. ... "
" ... Received product in great condition. ... "
" ... But the phone itself is in great condition. ... "
" ... Received this phone, it appeared to be in good condition. ... "
" ... It came in great condition! ... "
" ... Received phone in like new condition. ... "
Price
38price, worth, waste, money back, cost
+58%
-42%
" ... No it’s not brand new but it is new to me and exactly what I needed at a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... It works well for the price you pay. ... "
" ... Like new and half the price ... "
" ... It’s awesome, everything I expected and at a good price. ... "
" ... Good value for the money paid ... "
" ... It’ll be a great gift to my sister when I make more money! ... "
" ... For the price, I'm satisfied with the phone. ... "
" ... Great price and product I will now probably always go this route because spending almost a grand on a phone is absolutely ridiculous! ... "
Design
26new, looks brand new, like, looks like new, shape
+88%
-12%
" ... Phone is great and fully functional. ... "
" ... Otherwise, everything else is cute working well. ... "
" ... The iPhone looks great, no scratches at all . ... "
" ... It looks brand new and I couldn’t be happier. ... "
" ... Acts and looks as if this is a completely new phone. ... "
" ... The phone looks like new! ... "
" ... Looks like new! ... "
" ... The phone is in good shape and functions good. ... "
Screen Protection
25scratches, cracked, condition, replaced, looked
+36%
-64%
" ... the screen had a defect when it came. ... "
" ... Lastly (I hope), the screen went dead, on the "Certified refurbished" phone. ... It was not dropped or cracked, just went dead. ... "
" ... Phone store said that it could be the screen display or the logic board (most likely the logic board since it was refurbished). ... "
" ... Phone screen was loose upon arrival. ... "
" ... The screen was loose in the top corners. ... "
" ... The #’s 5 & 8 wouldn’t work and there was a black spot on the screen. ... "
" ... While in my possession the phone was protected in an Otter Box and the Otter Box has not one trace of paint. ... This damage existed prior to my purchasing the phone. ... "
" ... Phone looked good but a day after I started using it the touch screen became unresponsive. ... "
SIM
25unlocked, slot, sim cards, sim, carrier
+40%
-60%
" ... I've received a phone from this carrier and it's not reading a sim card placed inside the phone. ... "
" ... Phone was not unlocked. ... "
" ... I just received this phone and it is NOT unlocked it wont work with my tmobile sim card ... "
" ... I use this phone and suddenly couldn’t connect to my SIM. ... "
" ... Not even with her current sim car or the new sim card they purchased in store. ... "
" ... MY PHONE DOES NOT WORK AND I TRYED DIFFRENT SIM CARDS . ... "
" ... Phone was not unlocked! ... "
" ... This phone is not unlocked. ... "
Display Clarity
23touch, black, screen went, replaced, work
+13%
-87%
" ... the screen had a defect when it came. ... "
" ... The iPhone 6 I have got has long and bright spots on the duplicate screen attached to the iPhone when I charged for the first time even before using the phone ... "
" ... Lastly (I hope), the screen went dead, on the "Certified refurbished" phone. ... "
" ... After about 1 month we experienced a problem with the screen having lines show up across the screen. ... "
" ... I have had the phone for 13 months and now the back light doesn’t work, the screen is black. ... "
" ... Phone screen was loose upon arrival. ... "
" ... A day after activating the phone the touch screen would not work. ... "
" ... The screen was loose in the top corners. ... "
For Kids
22daughter, loves, loved, kids, happy
+91%
-9%
" ... My daughter is happy. ... "
" ... Bought it for my son. ... "
" ... My sister loved it. ... "
" ... My son is happy with it. ... "
" ... The phone works it was for my kids and he likes it so thank you very much I appreciate it this was a very good phone ... "
" ... Son is very satisfied. ... "
" ... My daughter is thrilled. ... "
" ... my son loved his phone had no problems with my purchase came in on time as promised. ... "
ISP
20carrier, unlocked, issues, fine, provider
+60%
-40%
" ... Works perfectible in Venezuela . ... "
" ... Was able to setup with our carrier with no issues at all. ... "
" ... The phone was GSM unlocked and ready for activation. ... "
" ... The phone works fine. ... "
" ... Works with Metro pcs. ... "
" ... Works smoothly with T-mobile carrier. ... "
" ... Now, on to the phone. ... "
" ... It works perfectly fine I haven't got any issues with it. ... "
Product As Described
18described, exactly, advertised, unlocked, stated
+94%
-6%
" ... Great, as expected. ... "
" ... Better than expected. ... "
" ... Exactly as described ! ... "
" ... So far, it is exactly as promised. ... "
" ... Phone is fully unlocked as stated. ... "
" ... Everything in the description arrived as stated. ... "
" ... I received the phone much earlier than expected. ... "
" ... It came earlier than expected ... "
Overall performance
17fast, slow, really, fine, far
+71%
-29%
" ... Fast and as expected ... "
" ... So far, everything works fine. ... "
" ... Phone works well. ... "
" ... Works great so far! ... "
" ... Its so fast ... "
" ... Works really well. ... "
" ... So far really like it and it came to the home fast ... "
" ... The phone works fine. ... "
Call quality
17calls, called, call, talking, middle
-100%
" ... The caller cannot hear the recipient and the recipient cannot hear the caller. ... "
" ... Broken could not make phone calls ... "
" ... The downside to this item is that their seem to have been an issue with the volume, I could barley hear the callers during phone conversations. ... "
" ... but the screen quit on tre left side which is where the phone icon is and so could not take or send calls. ... "
" ... Can't hear on phone calls. ... "
" ... I received the phone, but nobody can hear me. ... "
" ... the microphone for cell calls is not functional. ... "
" ... After many attempts (calls and online advice) the problem became worst so we returned the phone. ... "
Apps
16apps, update, software, youtube, unlock
+25%
-75%
" ... Lots of app crashes compared to my older refurbished phone which is ironic because I had meant for this to be a better replacement. ... "
" ... Not sure if it’s the iOS update to 11.3 or whether it’s the hardware itself, but it takes ages to open apps some times or just turns itself off and cannot recognize my SIM card afterwards. ... "
" ... Thiss affected the Map software on the device. ... "
" ... The phone maps does not work, the navigation services can not recognize when I am moving. ... "
" ... It worked for about 10minutes and then went blank and could not turn on even when we watched youtube video on how to unlock phone. ... "
" ... Can't update the phone half of my apps won't work due to not being able to update it. ... "
" ... @ ferdi_zuniga@hotmail.com ... "
" ... I really should have returned it, but I thought it would get better with the next iOS update. ... "
Original Product
16like, fake, used, sold, new
+25%
-75%
" ... They’re just used phones sold as “refurbished”. ... "
" ... It is NOT a factory refinished phone. ... "
" ... Not refurbished used ... "
" ... Apple won't repair it because it contains aftermarket fake parts. ... So much for "certified" refurbished. ... "
" ... the phone came with defects. ... "
" ... Do not buy refurbished phones from here! ... "
" ... I would like to say that they completely refurbished this phone. ... "
" ... This phone is stolen, that’s why it only work with at&t ... "
Setup
14repair, told, shop, refurbished, process
+43%
-57%
" ... Told me to go to the Apple Store for repair. ... "
" ... No matter what they tell you, there may be defects that were not detected or were ignored during refurbishment. ... "
" ... Repair shop said parts were non original cheap components. ... "
" ... Was told by several reps that it wouldn’t even if it could hold a charge. ... "
" ... it is certified refurbished and goes through a testing process. ... "
" ... I took it to a phone repair place they ran diagnostics on it and found it had not been refurbished as the seller claimed. ... "
" ... the phone was supposed to be unattached to a different person and when I went to register the phone with boost the phone was not cleared and now Im stuck with the purchase unless you want to refund me. ... "
" ... Iphone came uncharged and would not turn on. ... "
Cleaning
14clean, scratch, looks, got, good
+64%
-36%
" ... Phone is in good shape no scratches or Nick's. ... "
" ... The iPhone looks great, no scratches at all . ... "
" ... It is amazing no scratch or dent or anything very good phone I definitely recommend it. ... "
" ... Only earphones missing, the phones are clean and new. ... "
" ... Got my item is very clean and working perfectly ... "
" ... Great phone no scratches or any issues. ... "
" ... The phone handset is really beautiful and looks clean . ... "
" ... No scratches, dings, or other blemishes. ... "
As Gift
12bought, birthday, son, someone, present
+67%
-33%
" ... I brought this phone for my grandson's graduation present. ... "
" ... My sister loved it. ... "
" ... DISCLAIMER: I bought the phone as a gift for someone else so my experience is merely hearsay and the one day I spent with it. ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift to be used overseas and it works perfectly with the local carriers and systems. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift and my son is very happy with it. ... "
" ... I gave it as a gift. ... "
" ... Bought the phone at a great price for my son for Christmas. ... "
" ... My 10 yr old loved it for Christmas ... "
Software Platform
12ios, software, apps, open, due
+42%
-58%
" ... Not sure if it’s the iOS update to 11.3 or whether it’s the hardware itself, but it takes ages to open apps some times or just turns itself off and cannot recognize my SIM card afterwards. ... "
" ... Thiss affected the Map software on the device. ... "
" ... Can't update the phone half of my apps won't work due to not being able to update it. ... "
" ... I really should have returned it, but I thought it would get better with the next iOS update. ... "
" ... The phone cannot be used at all as random ghost touches that open Apps and dial people start immediately after I unlock the phone. ... "
Controls
11volume, turn, sound, side, ringer
+18%
-82%
" ... Will not turn back on. ... "
" ... The phone slipped by quality control. ... "
" ... Also could not sign in to apple to turn off "find my phone". ... "
" ... The on/off button for sound is faulty. ... "
" ... The battery dies extremely rapidly and the volume button is flimsy and silences the ringer on its own so I miss calls. ... "
" ... Finally, after about a month of having it, the power button got stuck in and won't come out. ... "
" ... I received the phone and the home button along with the Siri feature did not work. ... "
" ... However the battery will say it’s completely charged at 80% and my volume down button was jammed. ... But I use the other features to turn my volume down. ... "
Device Compatibility
11connect, one, older, back, another
+45%
-55%
" ... I didn’t order an iPod Touch. ... "
" ... On and off internet connection and the way the phone acts and displays things is not the same as the AT&T phone. ... "
" ... heading reads unlocked but could not connect to my carrier ... "
" ... And, I can’t wipe the data to send it back without transferring data to another iPhone. ... "
" ... One would not connect with the network so ended up returning and getting another. ... "
Sound Quality
10turn, speaker, picture, whenever, turned
+10%
-90%
" ... The on/off button for sound is faulty. ... "
" ... It’s also non-stop breaks up(sound going in and out) whenever I am listening to music or video via Bluetooth headphones, speakers, and car stereo. ... "
" ... The picture sounds cannot be turned off. ... "
" ... This phone has a bad battery and the shutter sound is on high and will not turn down no matter what I do to the phone. ... "
" ... Issues with speaker. ... Everyone says I sound like I’m in a tunnel ... "
" ... They can not hear me at all unless it’s on speaker phone. ... "
" ... Speaker doesn’t work. ... "
" ... These phones will always make the shutter noise while taking a picture. ... "
Lagging
10glitches, freezes, slow
+10%
-90%
" ... It’s crashed every day. ... "
" ... The phone has a glitch! ... "
" ... Phone freezes up! ... "
" ... They instead just said I needed to force restart or reset back to factory setting and it would likely fix the issue. ... "
" ... Hangs up on people ... "
" ... The phone itself seems relatively responsive just a bit laggy. ... "
" ... I don’t know why it’s so slow ... "
" ... Glitches all the time, when batter gets to around 20% it will randomly shut off. ... Freezes up a lot. ... "
Network
10wifi, signal, works, right, problem
+40%
-60%
" ... Cellphone connectivity is very poor for either local network or wifi ... have to sit right next to router to use wifi. ... "
" ... It of course did not because fix the problem because it is clearly an antenna issue ... "
" ... this model is from korea so the signal is really bad ... "
" ... Wouldn't connect to my network. ... "
" ... So about 110 days after I purchased the phone, the phone started losing the wireless signal. ... "
" ... One would not connect with the network so ended up returning and getting another. ... "
Build Quality
10shape, repair, non, holes, components
+10%
-90%
" ... Big huge rip off!!! ... "
" ... I tried to have it repaired in Argentina, and they told me that the phone had several non-standard components that made it impossible to repair. ... "
" ... Repair shop said parts were non original cheap components. ... "
" ... I am quite certain that no one in my family who handled the phone dropped it in a can of paint! ... This damage existed prior to my purchasing the phone. ... "
" ... It totally broke down, I have to buy a new phone. ... "
" ... I don't think it's the same as Apple's because the material felt a bit more plastic like. ... Also the mic/earphone plugging holes have minor scratches around & inside. ... "
" ... They're are a bunch of scuff marks on the side. ... "
" ... Broke in a week ... "
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