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Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)

Like New · 64GB · Midnight

£139.99

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Like New from £139.99 Excellent from £130.99 Very Good from £122.99

No visible marks · fully tested · 85%+ battery Ask a specialist

64GB £139.99 128GB £146.99 256GB £167.99

Midnight Starlight (PRODUCT)RED

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Every phone is tested in Manchester and backed by us, not a middleman.

Order by 3pm Mon–Fri for same-day dispatch 1–3 working days with Standard tracked

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Delivery options

Service	Spend	Arrives	Cost
Standard tracked	£50 or more	1–3 working days	Free
Standard tracked	Under £50	1–3 working days	£4.99
Special Delivery	Any	Next working day	£9.99

How dispatch works

Monday to Friday, before 3pm: dispatched the same day from Manchester.
Monday to Thursday, after 3pm: dispatched the next working day.
Friday after 3pm, Saturday and Sunday: dispatched on Monday.
Standard tracked arrives 1–3 working days after dispatch. Special Delivery arrives the next working day.
Working days are Monday to Friday, excluding UK bank holidays.

30days

Changed your mind? Send back any unused item within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

Delivered 30-day return windowLast day to return

How it works

Message usWhatsApp or email us your order number
Pack it upReset the phone and include everything it came with
Get refundedTo your original payment within 14 days of receipt

Who pays return postage?

Changed your mindYou pay postageItem must be unused

Faulty or damagedWe pay postageCovered by our 12-month warranty

Buying online also gives you a legal right to cancel within 14 days of delivery, even if you've opened the box. We may reduce the refund if the phone has been handled more than needed to inspect it.

12months

Our own warranty, on every phone. If a genuine fault appears, we put it right. You deal with us directly.

Covered

Faults that happen in normal use

Battery stops charging or drains abnormally
Speaker, microphone or earpiece stops working
Camera, Face ID or Touch ID fails
Buttons, charging port or SIM reader fail
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or mobile signal faults
Screen or touch fails without any damage

Not covered

Damage caused after delivery

Cracked or broken screen or back glass
Drops, bends, dents or impact damage
Liquid damage (water, drinks, moisture)
Repairs or parts fitted by anyone else
Normal wear: scratches, battery ageing
Loss, theft or software you install

Example: a phone returned after 3 months with a cracked screen from a drop is damage, not a fault, so it isn't covered by the warranty. A phone whose speaker stops working on its own is a fault, and it is covered.

How to claim

1
Contact usTell us what's wrong on WhatsApp or by email, with your order number. A photo or short video helps.
2
We check itWe confirm whether it's a fault and send you return instructions.
3
We put it rightCovered faults are repaired or the phone is replaced. If it can't be fixed, we refund you.

Plus your legal rightsYou're also protected by the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Faults that were present when you received the phone are covered by law, including the 30-day right to reject.

PhonecheckTested

Full diagnostic on every phone

Every phone is tested with Phonecheck diagnostic software by our technicians in Manchester before it's graded and listed.

What we check

Battery health
Battery charge cycles
Screen and touch
Face ID / Touch ID
Front and rear cameras
Flash
Main microphone
Secondary microphone
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Power and volume buttons
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
GPS
SIM reader and network
Liquid damage indicators
Activation Lock / accounts removed
Network lock (unlocked)
IMEI blacklist check
Charging port

85%+

Battery health, guaranteed

Your Like New phone has at least 85% battery health. Check it any time in Settings › Battery.

Like NewNo visible marksBattery 85%+

ExcellentLight signs of useBattery 85%+

Very GoodVisible marks on bodyBattery 85%+

Fully tested

Factory reset

Accounts removed

Unlocked, all UK networks

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85%+ Battery Health

Minimum 85% battery health guaranteed on every grade.

12-Month Warranty

Our own warranty for twelve months. You deal with us directly.

Phonecheck Tested

Professionally tested with Phonecheck diagnostics in Manchester.

What's in the box

Your Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
Charging cable Free
SIM ejector pin Free
Protective packaging

Overview

Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)

This refurbished iPhone SE (3rd generation) is unlocked for every UK network and costs from £123. It's a used Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation), tested and graded Like New, Excellent or Very Good, in 64GB, 128GB or 256GB, with at least 85% battery health on every grade. It includes our 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch on orders by 3pm.

Specs checked 1 Oct 2026 against GSMArena. Updated 1 Oct 2026

4.7-inch

Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 1334 x 750, 326ppi, Touch ID home button

12MP wide

Cameras(f/1.8, OIS); 7MP FaceTime HD front

Battery (when new)018mAh (Apple: up to 15 hours video playback); 20W wired (50% in 30 min), 7.5W Qi wireless

Unlocked

Network and SIM5G; nano-SIM + eSIM

Specifications

Key facts

Condition: Refurbished (pre-owned): Like New, Excellent or Very Good
Storage and RAM: 64GB, 128GB or 256GB; 4GB RAM
Colours: Midnight, Starlight, (PRODUCT)RED
Network and SIM: Unlocked, 5G; nano-SIM + eSIM
Display: 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 1334 x 750, 326ppi, Touch ID home button
Processor: Apple A15 Bionic
Cameras: 12MP wide (f/1.8, OIS); 7MP FaceTime HD front
Battery (when new): 2,018mAh (Apple: up to 15 hours video playback); 20W wired (50% in 30 min), 7.5W Qi wireless
Software support: at least March 2027 (Apple UK PSTI, five years from first supply); IP67 when new
Battery health: 85% or higher on every grade
What's in the box: Phone, free charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging. No plug.
Warranty: 12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets
Dispatch: Same day Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm, from Manchester
Returns: 14-day cancellation; 30-day returns on unused items

Features

Every detail, verified.

01Network and SIM

It's unlocked for EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and other UK networks, on 5G. SIM support is listed as nano-SIM + eSIM.

02Display

GSMArena lists a 4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 1334 x 750, 326ppi, Touch ID home button.

03Performance and storage

It runs on the Apple A15 Bionic with 4GB of RAM. Storage options are 64GB, 128GB or 256GB with no memory card slot, so choose a larger size if you keep lots of photos and video.

04Cameras

GSMArena lists 12MP wide (f/1.8, OIS) on the back and a 7MP FaceTime HD front camera.

05Battery and charging

The battery is rated at 2,018mAh (Apple: up to 15 hours video playback) when new. Charging: 20W wired (50% in 30 min), 7.5W Qi wireless. Our minimum battery health at dispatch is at least 85% on every grade (Like New, Excellent and Very Good).

06Software updates

Apple's UK PSTI statement commits to at least five years of security updates from when a model is first supplied. This model was first supplied in the UK in March 2022, so that means security updates until at least March 2027. It shipped with iOS 15.4. It was rated IP67 when new; don't rely on that after refurbishment.

Condition

Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.

This iPhone SE (3rd generation) is pre-owned and refurbished by The Tech Gadgets: tested, cleaned, factory reset and signed out of the previous owner's account, so activation locks won't block you. Grades describe cosmetic wear only; every grade works fully and has at least 85% battery health. See how we grade.

Like New

No visible marks

Excellent

Light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length

Very Good

Visible marks on the body; screen in good shape

Fully tested Cleaned Factory reset Previous accounts removed Battery health checked

Compare

How it compares

iPhone SE (3rd generation) vs iPhone 17e: the iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2532 x 1170, 1,200 nits HDR peak and the Apple A19 (6-core CPU, 4-core GPU). iPhone SE (3rd generation) vs iPhone 16e: see our iPhone 16e page for its specs, grades and prices. Specs from GSMArena.

Our view

Is a refurbished iPhone SE (3rd generation) worth buying in 2026?

Yes, if you want a small iPhone with Touch ID and a home button, at a low price. Key points: Touch ID home button; A15 Bionic; Lightning connector. Software support runs to at least March 2027 (Apple UK PSTI, five years from first supply).

Who it's for

It suits people who prefer a smaller phone or a first iPhone at a low price. Browse all our refurbished iPhones to compare.

Delivery, warranty and returns

Handled start to finish by our team in Manchester.

3pm

Same-day dispatch

Order by 3pm, Monday to Friday, and it leaves Manchester the same day. Free UK delivery over £50.

12 months

Warranty with us

Our own warranty, handled directly by us. Your Consumer Rights Act protection still applies.

30 days

Easy returns

Send back any unused item within 30 days. We refund you within 14 days of it reaching us.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Talk to a person in ManchesterQuestions about grades, stock or delivery? We reply fast on WhatsApp. Chat on WhatsApp

Is it unlocked?

Yes, it's unlocked for every UK network, on 5G. SIM support: nano-SIM + eSIM.

What battery health will I get?

At least 85% on every grade, checked before dispatch. You can see the figure in Settings › Battery › Battery Health.

What's in the box?

Your Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK), a charging cable and a SIM ejector pin, all in protective packaging. The cable and SIM pin are included free.

How long will the iPhone SE (3rd generation) get updates?

Is a refurbished iPhone SE (3rd generation) worth it in 2026?

Yes, if you want a small iPhone with Touch ID and a home button, at a low price. Prices start at £123.

What's the difference between the grades?

Only the cosmetic condition. Every grade is fully tested, works fully and has at least 85% battery health; see how we grade for what each grade means.

iPhone SE (3rd generation) vs iPhone 17e: which should I buy?

Choose the iPhone SE (3rd generation) if the Touch ID home button matters most to you. The iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED and the Apple A19 (6-core CPU, 4-core GPU).

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Why buy from The Tech Gadgets

85%+ Battery Health

12-Month Warranty

Phonecheck Tested

What's in the box

Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)

Key facts

Every detail, verified.

01Network and SIM

02Display

03Performance and storage

04Cameras

05Battery and charging

06Software updates

Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.

Like New

Excellent

Very Good

How it compares

Is a refurbished iPhone SE (3rd generation) worth buying in 2026?

Who it's for

Delivery, warranty and returns

Same-day dispatch

Warranty with us

Easy returns

Questions, answered.