Back Market Discount Code July 2025

Refurbished tech doesn't make headlines like new product drops, but it often makes more sense. Especially now, when flagship devices are barely distinguishable from last year’s models and the cost of “new” has inflated itself into abstraction. A gently used iPhone or a Surface laptop from a less breathless era rarely feels outdated in practice—especially after a deep price cut and a fresh battery. Back Market, the refurbished-electronics market that’s gotten absurdly good at making used devices look respectable, puts thousands of gadgets on sale year-round. Some price drops are steep, some are fleeting, and a few are worth lingering on.

iPhone 13 – Midnight, 128 GB, Physical SIM + eSIM

For £219, down from a rather optimistic £599 new, this version of the iPhone 13 has seen so many discounts it’s hard to think of £219 as anything but normal now. It’s been regularly hovering in this range on Back Market, and unlike older iPhones, it still feels fast enough to justify full-time use in 2025. Apple’s long update cadence means you’re not staring down obsolescence for at least another few years. Try to snag it with the email sign-up discount (£15 off £250), or live with the knowledge that someone else did.

MacBook Air (13", 2020, M1) – Space Gray, 256 GB

The M1 MacBook Air often gets described as "the one to buy" when ignoring that there are now M2s and M3s vying for attention. But at £374 (compared to an original £999) it still does just about everything most people need. Lightweight, fanless, and — in this configuration — paired with 8GB RAM and a reasonably quick SSD. This model’s been discounted for most of the past year and typically stays under £400. Reassuringly, it has aged better than many Intel-based Airs, and the QWERTY layout is standard UK, not a surprise import with a strangely placed return key.

Galaxy S22 5G – Black, 128 GB

Samsung's flagship from two years ago has settled into the re-commerce ecosystem with a resigned professionalism. At £177 (down from a fanciful £859), it’s priced like a bargain-bin Android but performs like a flagship—assuming your expectations are modulated by the modest realities of 2022. The 5G makes it “modern,” even if the feature isn’t exactly life-changing. Battery health tends to vary, but replacement cycles are rarer than you’d think. Some buyers report factory-fresh units with 100% battery health, others get the subtly used kind. Either way, the condition grades are decently reliable so long as you read the fine print.

iPhone 15 Pro Max – Black Titanium, 256 GB

Refurbishment temptations peak here. £694 is a far cry from the device’s original four-figure ambition (£1,199), and the titanium shell has, so far, aged without much drama. This is not a “cheap” purchase — even on sale — but if you want this year’s flagship without the ceremonial unboxing, it’s as close to reasonable as the Pro Max line gets. Rarely drops below this price, and if it does, it’s usually brief and stock-limited. Skip if Face ID updates or LiDAR scanning don’t matter to you; otherwise it's the faster-than-you-need phone that stays fast longer than you'd expect.

Google Pixel 7 – Black, 128 GB

With Google's phones, the hardware is functional but unflashy, the software clean, and the discounting strategy refreshingly honest. The Pixel 7 here is £135 — which happens to be just about half what you’d spend on midrange Androids that pile on specs and deliver less thoughtful results. Google’s cameras continue to outperform expectations, especially in low light. This phone doesn’t try to be exciting, which is largely the point. It does, however, still receive updates directly from Google — a perk that’s increasingly rare outside the Pixel line.

MacBook Air (15", 2024, M3) – Midnight, 256 GB

This one is newer, sleeker, and noticeably pricier. Even refurbished, it’ll cost you £729 — not exactly impulsive. Yes, the M3 chip is incrementally faster than the M1, but unless you’re running sustained creative workflows (or just like your silicone young), the difference in daily use barely registers. The chassis is slimmer than the 13-inch M1, yet slightly less bag-friendly because of the bigger footprint. Still, if you insist on the latest chip without retail premium, this is about as good as the math gets. So far, no deep discounts — and it probably won’t hit £600 territory until late 2025, if ever.

Galaxy Tab A9 (2023) – Grey, 64 GB, Wi-Fi

Modest Android tablets have a way of becoming kitchen TVs or toddler distractors. At £83 (usually sells for over £200 new), the Galaxy Tab A9 fills that niche. It’s sturdy enough for daily YouTube and basic browsing, and fast enough to not feel like a toy. There’s no pen support here, just a headphone jack and a decent screen. Shipping is free, returns are cleanly handled within 30 days, and the pricing tier assures you won’t be overly precious about drops, scratches, or jam smears. That’s a use case, after all.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 – 13", i5, 256 GB

At £264, this Surface Laptop 4 undercuts most new Windows machines by a mile. There’s tactile pleasure in its Alcantara palm rest, and the keyboard is still one of the best in any laptop under £1,000 — let alone under £300. The 11th-gen i5 doesn’t push limits, but performance is well-matched to word processing, light editing, and conference calls that never quite end. A bit thin on ports, and fan noise does spin up over time, but build quality is far ahead of similarly priced Chromebooks. It’s been fluctuating around £250-£280 for months, rarely dipping lower.

Xiaomi 12T Pro – Black, 256 GB

If you're mildly curious about the Chinese smartphone scene but haven’t committed to ecosystem exile, Xiaomi’s 12T Pro makes a good test subject. At £297, it’s priced firmly in the “experiment” zone — not a massive risk, but far from throwaway. The 200MP camera sounds better on paper than it performs in low light, but outdoor shots are reliably detailed and the screen is bright and sharp. Android purists might be irked by MIUI’s clutter, but the hardware is solid, and you won’t find better specs-per-pound from a Western brand. Stock is erratic, so if it’s around and you’re tempted, don’t overthink it.

Apple Watch Series 8 – Midnight, 45mm, GPS

Wearables exist in a strange economic bubble where last year’s model is automatically treated like it’s useless. It’s not. The Apple Watch Series 8 at £190 performs virtually identically to its successors unless you’re deeply invested in wrist-based temperature sensing. Battery life is a day, still — no more, no less. The build feels premium, the band is swappable, and the fitness tracking remains some of the least flaky around. Just know: if you wear one long enough, you’ll probably end up measuring way more steps than you remember taking. A faintly judgmental companion, now made more affordable.

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