Apple’s iPhone 15 series was launched in late 2023, winning praise from reviewers who hailed it as a worthy upgrade from older models. Features like the Dynamic Island, A16 Bionic chip and impressive camera make even the base model iPhone 15 seem pretty close to Pro by smartphone standards.
Why Buy a Refurbished iPhone 15 From OzMobiles?
When you purchase a refurbished iPhone 15 through OzMobiles, you can avoid the risks and concerns that usually come with second-hand smartphone shopping.
Locally sourced in Australia, our refurbished iPhone 15 range is put through a rigorous 72-point Blancco testing process to ensure high levels of quality. This includes the battery life, which we make sure is still at least at 80% capacity. All of our second-hand iPhone 15 range comes with a 12-month warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee. For a small price, you can also extend your warranty for an additional 12 months.
Our refurbished iPhone 15 range is easier on the planet, on top of being a better deal for you. OzMobiles is committed to promoting a sustainable approach to smartphone shopping and the circular economy. With e-waste and carbon emissions a growing problem in today’s world, a refurbished iPhone 15 is a better choice for the planet. It’s also a better option for you, providing advantages that a regular used iPhone 15 doesn’t have in the same low price range.
Our refurbished iPhone 15 range is backed by our Price Beat Guarantee. So if you find a better deal elsewhere on a used iPhone 15, we’ll beat that price by $10 (terms and conditions apply).
iPhone 15 Features
Available in 6.1 and 6.7-inch sizes, a refurbished iPhone 15 boasts a matte-frosted design that’s easy and comfortable to hold, as well as the following features:
Pro-Grade A16 Bionic Chip
Apple’s A16 Bionic chip was the first four-nanometre chip ever used in a smartphone, and it’s a speedy processor second only to the A17, which is in the iPhone 15 Pro models.
Once exclusive to the 14 Pro models, the A16 Bionic chip now powers the standard iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. This 4-nanometre chip delivers 20% greater power efficiency and 50% more memory bandwidth than its predecessor. With two high-performance and four high-efficiency cores, the A16 supports seamless multitasking and extends battery life, even during demanding tasks.
The processor is responsible for powering the iPhone 15 Dynamic Island feature and computational photography. The A16 Bionic chip has some seriously impressive tech capabilities. It contains two high-performance cores, four high-efficiency cores, a six-core CPU that can power through heavy loads while remaining easy on your battery life, and a 16-core Neural Engine that can tackle nearly 17 trillion operations per second.
The A16 Bionic chip helps power the exceptional camera qualities of your second-hand iPhone 15. Other benefits include faster performance, enhanced graphics, increased battery efficiency and easier multitasking.
Dynamic Island
As well as the brighter 2000-nit display, one of the most exciting new features you’ll find on your refurbished iPhone 15 is the Dynamic Island. This little pill-shaped feature may be small, but it lives up to its name with the way it enhances your iPhone’s usability.
Replacing the notch on its predecessor, the Dynamic Island (which debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro) is a multitasker’s dream. Able to shape-shift and stretch to suit the size of the task, it can display both active tasks and background ones at the same time. You can monitor active calls, file transfers, battery life, charging status, silent mode, and so much more. You can track your Uber driver or get live sporting updates from Dynamic Island while you go about other business.
Apps like Spotify and YouTube instantly appear in the Dynamic Island when you play content from them, and a lot of third-party app developers take advantage of the Dynamic Island, showcasing content in it using an Apple-provided API.
Dynamic Island allows you to watch a timer you’ve set, control your phone calls while doing other things, easily control your background music and do a range of other things to make your second-hand iPhone 15 more fun and convenient.
48-Megapixel camera
Apple has never been a brand to compromise on camera quality. When you take your pick from the refurbished iPhone 15 series, the range continues the trend.
All four of the iPhone 15 models have the same 48MP main cameras, while the Pro and Pro Max have additional camera features. All four cameras also have the 12MP True Depth selfie camera, which packs extra features like Night Mode and Portrait Lighting.
The A16 Bionic chip has a powerful impact on the iPhone 15 photographic capabilities, especially when it comes to computational photography. Its effects on machine learning and image signal processing make for high-quality images captured faster.
The results speak for themselves: vivid bright photos, natural colours and skin tones, and stable videos with smooth zoom action. This is all before we even get into the bonus features on a used iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, like ProRAW format images for more control when editing.
USB-C Port
The refurbished iPhone 15 series has replaced the iPhone’s standard Lightning adaptors with the USB-C port, which is commonly used across all kinds of devices, from smartphones to laptops to tablets. The adaptation of the USB-C port means you no longer have to go rummaging around for your Lightning adaptor whenever you need your iPhone charged.
USB-C is a style of adaptor that was designed to meet the needs of modern tech users. Built for higher power delivery, it features a fully reversible compact connector and audio transmission to replace the jack.
iPhone 15 Pricing & Resale Value
iPhones are known to retain their value better than most smartphones. After 12 months, the iPhone 15 holds approximately 70–75% of its original retail value, compared to many Android models that depreciate by 30–40% over the same period. This makes the refurbished iPhone 15 a sound financial choice, particularly for those planning to upgrade again within a couple of years or resell their device later.
All of these features and more are just as readily available on a refurbished iPhone 15 as they are on a brand-new device.
Which Refurbished iPhone 15 Model Should You Choose?
Any refurbished iPhone 15 model will give you an outstanding-quality phone for a fraction of the store price. It depends on your personal taste and what you want out of your iPhone.
All models in the refurbished iPhone 15 series are stylishly designed. A second-hand iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus are available in pink, yellow, blue, black and green. The iPhone 15 Pro series comes in black, white, blue and grey titanium.
While the 15 and 15 Plus are both powered by the A16 Bionic chip, the Pro models come equipped with the even more powerful A17.
All four models have 48MP main cameras and 12MP front cameras, USB-C charging ports and 128GB of base storage (apart from the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which comes with a whole 256GB). The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro have a 6.1-inch display size, while the Plus and the Pro Max have 6.7-inch displays.
iPhone 15
The most affordable of the refurbished iPhone 15 series, a second-hand iPhone 15 is perfect when you need an all-rounder that leaves more cash in your budget. Key features of the refurbished iPhone 15 include:
iPhone 15 Plus
If you’re after a little more from your refurbished iPhone 15 but don’t need all of the features of the Pro models, the iPhone 15 Plus is a winner. It’s an upsize with a nice boost in performance included. Among its features, you’ll find:
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14-hour battery life
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6/7-inch display size
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A16 Bionic chip
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48MP main camera
iPhone 15 Pro
The first phone to be made of aerospace-grade titanium, the iPhone 15 Pro is a strong, sleek and very capable member of the refurbished iPhone 15 family. The most notable features of a second-hand iPhone 15 Pro include:
iPhone 15 Pro Max
The largest and most powerful member of the used iPhone 15 family, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is for when only the biggest and most advanced phone will do. Features of a second-hand iPhone 15 Pro Max include:
