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French refurbished smartphone market 2026

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The French refurbished smartphone market ~~continues to expand~~ keeps expanding as retailers ~~introduce~~ add newer ~~flagship models alongside established older devices.~~ flagships to their used‑device line‑ups. In late ~~July,~~ July Boulanger ~~launched a cross‑border promotion that offers~~ offered a €100 discount on a refurbished iPhone 17 in Switzerland, bundled with a ~~brand‑new~~ new battery, 256 GB of storage and a 120 Hz ProMotion display, available through the “Grande Braderie” sale until 11 ~~August 2026.~~ August. The ~~deal underscores~~ promotion highlights a shift toward ~~offering~~ placing the latest Apple hardware in the refurbished ~~segment, reinforcing the price‑performance appeal that analysts highlighted earlier in the year. Concurrently, a~~ segment. A market guide confirms ~~that~~ the four‑year‑old iPhone 14 ~~Pro, now four years old,~~ Pro remains a top‑rated refurbished choice across ~~Europe. Its~~ Europe, with its OLED 120 Hz screen, Dynamic Island UI, A16 processor and ~~48‑megapixel~~ 48‑MP camera continue to compete with new flagships, while resale prices have fallen to roughly half of the original retail cost. Buyers are advised to verify device grade, battery health and warranty terms to ensure long‑term usability. By late July, refurbished still competitive. Refurbished iPhone 14 units ~~were listed at about~~ trade around €329 in ~~France, roughly~~ France—about one‑third of ~~the €969 price of~~ a new iPhone ~~17, while still receiving~~ 17’s €969 price—while retaining Apple’s software updates. ~~The same period saw sub‑€400~~ Sub‑€400 new ~~smartphones~~ models such as Samsung’s Galaxy A56, Google Pixel 9a and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro ~~offering premium‑grade displays, cameras and fast charging, underscoring~~ broaden the ~~expanding~~ value proposition ~~of both refurbished flagships and affordable new models.~~ for budget‑conscious buyers. Looking ahead, Apple’s September 2026 keynote on 9 September ~~is expected to~~ will unveil the iPhone 18 ~~Pro and~~ Pro, iPhone 18 Pro ~~Max, alongside~~ Max and the ~~company’s~~ first foldable ~~device, the~~ iPhone ~~Ultra, featuring a 5.5‑inch outer and~~ Ultra (5.5‑inch outer, 7.8‑inch inner ~~display. Pre‑orders~~ display, titanium frame, price above $2,000). Analysts note a split rollout: premium models launch in September, while the standard iPhone 18, entry‑level iPhone 18e and other mid‑range variants are ~~slated for 11 September~~ delayed to early 2027 (around March) due to supply‑chain and economic factors. In the United States Apple replaces its long‑running Upgrade Program with ~~retail sales on 18 September.~~ a new “Apple Upgrade” leasing service through Klarna, starting at $17.99 per month with an option to purchase. The staggered launch and leasing option may sustain demand for refurbished flagships in Europe as consumers await the delayed standard models.

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