The best refurbished iPhones to buy in Canada (2026)

A refurbished iPhone is the easiest way to get a great phone for far less than a new one. The hard part is choosing: Apple has made more than a dozen models in the last few years, and they don't all age the same way.

Here are the refurbished iPhones worth buying in Canada right now, by budget, with what each one does well and what to watch out for.

For most people, the best refurbished iPhone is the iPhone 13: fast, 5G, a great camera and support for the latest iOS, from about C$350. On a tight budget, get an iPhone 11. If you want Apple Intelligence, the cheapest way in is the iPhone 16.

At a glance

Starting prices on Deviceli in October 2026, for the lowest storage and grade. Availability changes every week.

Best value overall: iPhone 13

The iPhone 13 is the sweet spot. Its A15 Bionic chip still feels fast, it has 5G, an OLED screen and a dual camera that takes excellent photos in low light. It also runs iOS 26, so it keeps getting Apple's security updates. Prefer something smaller? The iPhone 13 mini is the same phone in a 5.4-inch size.

See the iPhone 13

Best under C$200: iPhone 11

The iPhone 11 is the cheapest iPhone we'd still recommend as a main phone. It has a 6.1-inch screen, a dual camera with Night mode, and it runs iOS 26. The iPhone SE (2nd gen) is cheaper still, with a home button and Touch ID, but a smaller 4.7-inch screen and a battery that suits light use.

A word on the iPhone XR: it's an even cheaper option and works well as a backup or first phone, but it stays on iOS 18 and won't get new iOS versions.

See the iPhone 11

Best big screen on a budget: iPhone 14 Plus

A 6.7-inch screen and a big battery, for well under the price of a new Pro Max. Great for video, reading and anyone who wants bigger text.

See the iPhone 14 Plus

Best under C$600: iPhone 15

The iPhone 15 brings USB-C, so one cable charges your phone, iPad and Mac. It also has the Dynamic Island and a 48MP main camera. If you're buying a phone to keep for several years, it's the safest mid-range pick.

See the iPhone 15

Best Pro camera for less: iPhone 14 Pro

A 48MP main camera, a 3x telephoto, an Always-On display and the Dynamic Island. If photos matter most and Apple Intelligence doesn't, the 14 Pro gives you a true Pro camera for far less than a new one.

See the iPhone 14 Pro

Cheapest with Apple Intelligence: iPhone 16

Apple Intelligence only runs on the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, the iPhone 16 family and newer. At Deviceli, the iPhone 16 is the lowest-priced way in. It adds the A18 chip, Camera Control and the Action button. Want a telephoto too? Look at the iPhone 15 Pro.

See the iPhone 16

How to choose

• Check software support. A phone that runs the latest iOS keeps getting security updates. Every model in our table runs iOS 26.
• Look at battery health. It matters more than the grade. Every Deviceli phone has a battery at 80% or better. What the percentage means.
• Buy refurbished, not just used. Testing, a warranty and returns are what separate the two. Refurbished vs used.
• Pick storage for the long run. 128GB is comfortable for most people; take more if you shoot a lot of video.

What comes with a Deviceli iPhone

Every iPhone we sell is unlocked for any Canadian carrier, professionally tested and graded Excellent, Good or Fair by how it looks. It has a battery at 80% health or better, ships with a compatible charger, and comes with a 12-month warranty and 30-day returns. See all refurbished iPhones.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best refurbished iPhone to buy in Canada?

For most people, the iPhone 13: it's fast, has 5G and a great camera, runs iOS 26, and costs from about C$350 refurbished at Deviceli.

What is the cheapest iPhone that still gets updates?

The iPhone SE (2nd gen) and the iPhone 11 both run iOS 26. The iPhone XR stays on iOS 18.

Which refurbished iPhones support Apple Intelligence?

The iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, every iPhone 16 model and newer. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus do not.

Is a refurbished iPhone worth it?

Yes, if it's tested, has a healthy battery and comes with a warranty. You get the same phone for a fraction of the price, and you can return it if it isn't right.

Are refurbished iPhones unlocked?

At Deviceli, yes. Every phone works with any Canadian carrier.