The market for used phones is currently very abundant and diverse. We can easily buy a used phone, an old model from many brands, such as Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo… at a reasonable price. However, there is also an argument that buying a new phone will be much more reassuring.
What should users pay attention to when buying used phones?
Mr. Truong Ngoc Duong, a technology reviewer, said: “Phones change models every year, and every year they update specifications such as configuration, camera, battery, charging speed… When buying new model phones, users will experience the latest technologies now. As for used phones, the clear advantage is that they are much cheaper. The second advantage is that when users want to sell them and buy another phone, the resale value will be less than that of a new phone. However, the risk is that users may buy counterfeit, low-quality phones, and used phones have also been worn out over time, so their performance will not be as good as that of new phones.”
In the context of the need to save expenses, many people will refer to used or old model phones. However, many people wonder when to buy to get a good price and a good enough phone to use?
Mr. Truong Ngoc Duong added: “The best time to buy a phone is right after the new model is released. Buying the previous year’s model at that time would be reasonable because after a year, the phone will depreciate the most, about 30% of its value. In the following years, the phone’s price will continue to decrease over time, but the rate of decrease will not be as fast as in the first year. Another point is that if we buy phones that are too old, about 4-5 years old, the quality will have decreased a lot, and the likelihood of buying low-quality products will be higher.”
According to VTV Digital (VTV News)
