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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Considering 3,144 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the fast and efficient payment process, noting that funds are often received quickly into their bank accounts once a fair deal is agreed upon. Consumers additionally appreciate receiving well-packaged refurbished electronics, which are frequently described as arriving in pristine condition and working perfectly without any issues. However, some people mentioned that the final trade-in valuation was significantly lower than the initial online estimate provided on the website. Reviewers also noted that it could sometimes be a hassle to decline offers and arrange for devices to be sent back.

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Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about product condition and trade-in valuations. On one hand, many... See more

Price

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Service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was easy to deal with Grade Mobile . They appear to be a well organised company. Only disappointment was the final price compared to the initial potential valuation despite my opinion that the phon... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’m very happy with my choice of new mobile. There was an administrative problem with the transaction initially but Scott, Head of Development at Grade Mobile, was quick to resolve it. My purchase was... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

easy to send off as they send you everything you need. i did get the storage wrong so got a lot less than quoted in the beginning and i think the grading of the phone was a bit harsh however its an... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Phone arrived in good time and great condition at a great price. Packaged well...and there have been no problems with the phone. One star removed because I was expecting to sign for the phone...but... See more

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Company details

  1. Cell Phone Store
  2. Cell Phone Recycling and Unlocking Service
  3. Leasing Service
  4. Mobile Network Operator
  5. Mobile Phone Repair Shop

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Phone subscriptions are now here! Grade Mobile is a technology leading phone contract provider. We offer services such as recycling and paying you for your old device, as well as repair and refurbishement, SIM deals, phone subscription, and we host our online store where you buy a range of refurbished devices. We are a passionate group of people from all walks of life and experiences, we are building something special to make a difference, and we really mean it. We don’t like how mobile phone price inflation and environmental waste is ruining customer experience. We are here to change that. We believe that getting the device that you always wanted should be a seamless experience that brings you joy without having to sacrifice your pocket or the environment.

Save Money with a 12-Month Phone Upgrade Plan

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Flexible Mobile Subscription – Upgrade Every Year
Trade in your phone and upgrade every 12 months with our eco-friendly, cost-saving mobile plan. Smarter. Quicker. Less Waste.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I got q lot less money than quoted as I…

I got q lot less money than quoted as I was told there was some damage I have photo evidence that there was no damage whatsoever. Reference 277455

July 23, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi Charlie,

Thank you for sharing this and we're sorry the experience left you feeling this way.

If you have photo evidence showing no damage before sending, that's exactly the kind of documentation we should be reviewing. Please get in touch at contact@grademobile.co.uk with your order reference 277455 and those photos and we'll have the inspection findings reviewed by a senior member of the team as a priority.

We want to make sure the outcome was fair and we'd like the chance to look into this properly for you.

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good comminuciation and fast payment ;)…

Good comminuciation and fast payment ;) order reference #GMB277633

August 9, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi,

Good communication and fast payment 😉 — that's the combo we always aim for! Thank you.

Hope to see you again soon!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick fast service

Quick fast service, good communication and funds were in bank same day I agreed a piece. Thanks so much! Will use again

August 1, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi Kate,

Quick, great communication and funds in your bank the same day you agreed — really glad it all came together so smoothly! Thank you.

We look forward to having you back whenever you're ready!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would not recommend

Would not recommend. My quote was over £200 for an iphone I was selling in immaculate condition. When posted, I was then quoted £89 for ‘scratches’. The website is hard to navigate, making it easy to accept the offer but difficult to actually get your product sent back to you should you not want to accept. Total scam!

Order no. 276846

July 30, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi,

Thank you for sharing this and we want to address your points directly.

We're sorry the revised offer was so far below the initial quote on a phone you describe as immaculate. If you believe the scratches cited weren't present when you sent the phone, please get in touch at contact@grademobile.co.uk with your order reference 276846 and any photos you have and we'll have the inspection reviewed.

We also take your point about the website navigation seriously — the option to request a return should be as clear and accessible as accepting an offer, and if that wasn't the case we'll look into improving it.

Please do get in touch and we'll make sure the return of your device is arranged if that's still what you'd like.

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gift 🎁 send me

Gift 🎁 send me

August 9, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi,

Fingers crossed for you! 🎁

Hope to welcome you as a customer soon and show you what Grade Mobile is all about. Good luck!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Apple Watch

Great customer service! I bought a watch that was advertised as being in excellent condition, but I found some scratches and, in my opinion, it was more “very good” than “excellent.”

I contacted the team and sent them some photos. They agreed with my assessment and offered me a 10% discount.

Very easy and smooth process. Great communication and excellent customer service!

August 1, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi,

Thank you so much for sharing this — and we're really glad the team agreed with your assessment and resolved it fairly!

This is exactly how it should work — you raised a concern, provided evidence and we listened. A smooth resolution that leaves everyone happy is always the goal. Really glad the communication came through and we hope you enjoy the watch!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Hi,

Very pleased is all we ever want to hear — thank you!

Enjoy the new phone and hope to see you again soon!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Order number- 277339

Order number- 277339

Quick efficient service from start to finish, got what I wanted for the device and money was with me within hours, will 100% use these guys again!

July 30, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi Jacob,

Got what you wanted, money within hours and a 100% coming back — that's the full package! Thank you so much.

We can't wait to have you back whenever you're ready!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent delivery

Excellent delivery, on time, congratulations!

August 4, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi,

Congratulations right back at you for the kind words — thank you! Excellent and on time is always the aim.

Hope to see you again soon!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The website etc works brilliantly

The website etc works brilliantly, no issues there at all and communication throughout was superb. However, whatever the quality of your phone do not expect to receive what you expect to receive as it will be downgraded.

Overall positive experience once over the disappointment of their valuation.

July 19, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for such a balanced review — really glad the website and communication hit the mark!

We hear you on the valuation and we appreciate you sharing it so honestly. We know the gap between initial quote and revised offer is a recurring frustration and it's something we're actively working to address through clearer grading criteria upfront.

For future reference, booking directly through our website rather than through a comparison site gives a much clearer picture of how we grade devices, which can help set more realistic expectations before sending a device in.

Really glad the overall experience was positive once over that initial disappointment and we hope to do better on the valuation side next time!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Pleased with my purchase

I’m very happy with my choice of new mobile. There was an administrative problem with the transaction initially but Scott, Head of Development at Grade Mobile, was quick to resolve it. My purchase was a refurbished iPhone 13. It arrived within the promised timeframe and was in very good condition. I’ve been really happy with the performance of my new phone so far

August 3, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi Mark,

Really glad Scott was able to get the admin issue resolved quickly and that the iPhone 13 arrived on time and in great condition!

It's always great to hear when a problem is handled well by the team and we'll make sure Scott sees this. We hope the phone keeps impressing you and look forward to seeing you again whenever you're ready!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Neutral experience

Neutral experience

August 8, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We'd love to know more about your experience and where we could have done better.

Feel free to get in touch at contact@grademobile.co.uk and we'd be happy to hear your thoughts. We hope to give you a more positive experience next time!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Order (277228)

Order (277228)
Great service from start to finish! I sold my daughter’s iPhone 13 to Grade Mobile and had a really positive experience. I received a good price for the condition of the phone, communication was great throughout, and the payment was made really quickly. The whole process was easy and hassle-free. I would definitely use Grade Mobile again and would recommend them
I received a small gesture from Grade Mobile for providing a constructive review, but this was not conditional on leaving a positive review.

August 1, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi Amy,

What a lovely review to read — thank you so much!

A good price, great communication, quick payment and hassle-free from start to finish — that's everything we set out to deliver. Really glad the experience hit the mark and that we could help with your daughter's phone.

We look forward to having you back whenever you need us!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service
277153

August 8, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi Nicola,

Great service is always the goal — thank you!

Hope to see you again soon!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

From start to payment was so easy and quick , good communication and fast payment would highly recommend

August 6, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi Lisa,

Easy and quick from start to payment, great communication and a highly recommend — that's everything we aim for! Thank you so much.

We look forward to having you back whenever you're ready!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Order 277152

Amazing service! Quick and smooth

July 24, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi Vaida,

Amazing, quick and smooth — three in a row! Thank you so much.

Always a pleasure and we'll see you for the next one!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product as described

Great product as described. The condition was excellent, delivery very quick

July 24, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi David,

Excellent condition as described and delivered very quickly — exactly what we promise! Thank you.

Hope to see you again soon!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I sent a newly refurbished iPhone…

I sent a newly refurbished iPhone 14 plus got quoted 270 and then the offered 60 and says the phone has deep scratches when it dosnt have a mark on the phone so I would avoid this company

August 8, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi Scott,

Thank you for sharing this and we're sorry the experience left you feeling this way.

A drop from £270 to £60 citing deep scratches on a newly refurbished phone with no marks is something we'd like to look into properly. If you have photos or any documentation of the phone's condition before sending, please get in touch at contact@grademobile.co.uk with your order reference and we'll have the inspection reviewed by a senior member of the team as a priority.

Please also remember you're always welcome to reject the offer and have your device returned free of charge.

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

order

order - 276445 - was easy to navigate selling my phone and very quick. definitely would recommend

July 29, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi Danny,

Easy to navigate, quick and a definite recommend — thank you!

Hope to see you again whenever you're ready!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very quick and simple process

Very quick and simple process. Payment was made same day as quote received

August 5, 2026
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Reply from GRADE MOBILE

Hi Aaron,

Same day payment from quote to bank — quick and simple exactly as it should be! Thank you.

Hope to see you again soon!

Best,
Grade Mobile Customer Support Team

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