Half of consumers surveyed in a Vodafone-backed survey would consider buying a refurbished smartphone instead of a brand new phone, citing the lower purchase price and environmental concerns as the main reasons.
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The Kantar survey of 7,750 people in 12 countries shows that more than a third of respondents intend to replace their current phone within the next year, with 52 percent considering the cheaper option.
The sixth edition of the Resale Barometer found that 43 percent of respondents already own a used phone, up from 42 percent a year earlier.
Of survey participants who chose a used phone, 67 percent cited affordability as the primary factor in choosing a refurbished model, and 39 percent said environmental pressures also shaped their decision to some extent.
