5 Best Second-Hand Phones Under Rs. 20,000 October 2023

Are you wondering about the Best second hand phones? If yes, the article is for you. These days, there is a new smartphone launching every other day. With plenty of options to choose from, the price is always on the upside if you are looking to buy a new smartphone.

The budget always limits the preferences of features and specifications of a smartphone. This is where, as in any market, second-hand phones become the best picks for you to look at.

However, buying electronic devices someone else uses can be a bit risky. This is where refurbished devices come into the picture. Refurbished phones are those that come back to the manufacturer for various reasons. Then, the manufacturer puts them back into working condition before they put them for sale again. They can be as good as a new phone or used for a period.

Here are the best second-hand phones under Rs. 20,000 that are refurbished and certified by Cashify.

Also read: What are Refurbished Phones? Are they safe to buy?

Best Second Hand phones Under Rs. 20,000

1. Vivo V25 – Refurbished Superb Grade

8

Score

Vivo V25 5G

Starting

₹27,999

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Processor

8.0

MediaTek Dimensity 900 MT6877Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55)Mali-G68 MC4

MediaTek Dimensity 900 MT6877

Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55)Mali-G68 MC4

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Display

8.8

6.44 inches409 ppi, AMOLED1080 x 2404 pixels

6.44 inches

409 ppi, AMOLED1080 x 2404 pixels

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Camera

8.6

Triple, 64MP + 8MP + 2MP3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fpsSingle, 50MP

Triple, 64MP + 8MP + 2MP

3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fpsSingle, 50MP

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Battery

8.2

4500 mAh, Li-PolymerFlash, 44W

4500 mAhLi-Polymer

Flash, 44W

The Vivo V25 sports a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 900 MT6877 bundled with Mali-G68 MC4 GPU and 8GB of RAM. It comes with Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12 out of the box.

Refurbished Superb is the tag for minimally used and fully functional phones with less than two visible scratches on the body. These devices come freshly packed with a compatible charger and cable.

The cameras have a triple-rear camera setup with a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultrawide angle sensor, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it has a 50-megapixel selfie camera. It has an under-display fingerprint sensor and is packed with a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 44W fast charging.

A new Vivo V25 of 8GB + 128GB variant will cost about Rs. 27,999, while Cashify PhonePro Refurbished Superb Vivo V25 of 8GB + 128GB variant costs Rs. 17,999. You also get a six-month warranty with this.

Refurbished Vivo V25

2. Apple iPhone 8 – Refurbished Superb Grade

6.7

Score

Apple iPhone 8

Starting

₹14,899

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Processor

7.2

Apple A11 BionicHexa Core (2.39 GHz, Dual core, Monsoon + 1.42 GHz, Quad core, Mistral)Apple GPU (three-core graphics)

Apple A11 Bionic

Hexa Core (2.39 GHz, Dual core, Monsoon + 1.42 GHz, Quad core, Mistral)Apple GPU (three-core graphics)

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Display

3.5

4.7 inches326 ppi, IPS LCD750 x 1334 pixels

4.7 inches

326 ppi, IPS LCD750 x 1334 pixels

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Camera

7.9

Single, 12MP3840x2160 @ 60 fps, 1920x1080 @ 240 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fpsSingle, 7MP

Single, 12MP

3840x2160 @ 60 fps, 1920x1080 @ 240 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fpsSingle, 7MP

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Battery

7.2

1821 mAh, Li-ionWireless ChargingFast

1821 mAhLi-ion

Wireless ChargingFast

The Apple iPhone 8 is quite an old device but still works like a charm with the latest software updates. The iPhone 8 sports a 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD display with 326 ppi density. The Apple A11 Bionic chipset powers it and has IP67 dust/water resistance.

On the rear, the iPhone 8 has a single 12-megapixel camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS. It has a 7-megapixel selfie camera on the front with an f/2.2 aperture. It has a front-mounted fingerprint sensor and comes packed with a 1,821 mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging and Qi wireless charging.

However, the company’s iPhone 8 is not available officially in the market. But you can still get a Refurbished Superb one from Cashify PhonePro for INR 14,099 and a six-month warranty.

Refurbished Apple iPhone 8

Also read: What to look out for when buying a refurbished phone

3. OnePlus 6T – Refurbished Fair Grade

7.7

Score

OnePlus 6T

Starting

₹13,199

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Processor

7.6

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845Octa core (2.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385)Adreno 630

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

Octa core (2.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 385)Adreno 630

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Display

8.7

6.41 inches402 ppi, AMOLED1080 x 2340 pixels

6.41 inches

402 ppi, AMOLED1080 x 2340 pixels

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Camera

8.6

Dual, 16MP + 20MP3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fpsSingle, 16MP

Dual, 16MP + 20MP

3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fpsSingle, 16MP

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Battery

7.4

3700 mAh, Li-PolymerDash

3700 mAhLi-Polymer

Dash

The OnePlus 6T was launched about five years ago. But it still offers good value for money till now with the latest software updates. It sports a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display with 402 PPI density. Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC bundled with Adreno 630 GPU and 8GB RAM. On the software front, it currently has the latest Oxygen OS based on Android 11.

The optics have a dual-rear camera setup, a 16-megapixel primary sensor with OIS, and a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor. On the front, it has a 16-megapixel selfie camera housed inside the waterdrop notch. It comes with an under-display fingerprint sensor. Furthermore, it packs a 3,700 mAh battery that supports 20W fast charging.

Although the new OnePlus 6T is unavailable in the market now, you can get a Refurbished Superb one with an 8GB + 128GB variant from the Cashify PhonePro store with a six-month warranty for INR 11,899.

Refurbished OnePlus 6T

4. OPPO Reno 8 5G – Refurbished Superb Grade

7.9

Score

OPPO Reno8 5G

Starting

₹27,850

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Processor

8.7

MediaTek Dimensity 1300 MT6893ZOcta core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex A78 + 2.6 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55)Mali-G77 MC9

MediaTek Dimensity 1300 MT6893Z

Octa core (3 GHz, Single core, Cortex A78 + 2.6 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55)Mali-G77 MC9

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Display

8.8

6.4 inches411 ppi, AMOLED1080 x 2400 pixels

6.4 inches

411 ppi, AMOLED1080 x 2400 pixels

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Camera

8.6

Triple, 50MP + 8MP + 2MP3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fpsSingle, 32MP

Triple, 50MP + 8MP + 2MP

3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fpsSingle, 32MP

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Battery

8.2

4500 mAh, Li-PolymerSuper VOOC, 80W

4500 mAhLi-Polymer

Super VOOC, 80W

The OPPO Reno 8 5G is a year-old device that runs on the latest Android 12 and is a good value for money. It sports a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 411 PPI density. Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 MT6893Z chipset bundled with Mali-G77 MC9 GPU and 8GB RAM.

It has a triple-lens rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, it comes with a 32-megapixel selfie camera. It packs a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 80W Super VOOC fast charging.

The OPPO Reno 8 5G of 8GB + 128GB variant with Refurbished Superb from the Cashify PhonePro store will cost you INR 19,999 and comes with a six-month warranty period.

Refurbished OPPO Reno 8 5G

Also read: iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Tips and Tricks

5. Apple iPhone SE 2020 – Refurbished Superb Grade

7.5

Score

Apple iPhone SE 2020

Starting

₹15,599

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Processor

8.3

Apple A13 BionicHexa Core (2.65 GHz, Dual core, Lightning + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Thunder)Apple GPU (four-core graphics)

Apple A13 Bionic

Hexa Core (2.65 GHz, Dual core, Lightning + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Thunder)Apple GPU (four-core graphics)

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Display

5.1

4.7 inches327 ppi, IPS LCD750 x 1344 pixels

4.7 inches

327 ppi, IPS LCD750 x 1344 pixels

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Camera

7.9

Single, 12MP3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fpsSingle, 7MP

Single, 12MP

3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fpsSingle, 7MP

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Battery

7.2

1821 mAh, Li-ionWireless ChargingFast

1821 mAhLi-ion

Wireless ChargingFast

Apple iPhone SE Series is one of the premium lineups, and the Apple iPhone SE 2020 is a flagship device that sports a 4.7-inch 327 ppi, IPS LCD display. Its vibrant display allows one to enjoy a good multimedia experience with a smooth refresh rate. Under the hood, it is powered by the Hexa Core Apple B13 Bionic chip. It also comes with a 1,821mAh battery and a 12-megapixel camera system.

The Apple iPhone SE 2020 has the good old fingerprint sensor in the button. It is IP67 certified, meaning it is dust and splash-resistant. Although the battery size may seem small, the software optimization has been done really well in this one. The battery will easily last you a day or more depending on your usage. It also has fast charging support.

The Apple iPhone SE 2020 is available at INR 14,899 and comes included with a six-month warranty period and a six-day replacement service.

Refurbished Apple iPhone SE 2020

Finally…

These are the best second-hand phones under Rs. 20,000, with a six-month warranty, available at the best prices. All the refurbished devices sold on the Cashify store are restored to functioning fully. They also come with either original or compatible accessories.

Also read: Refurbished Android vs Refurbished iPhones

Cashify has the best range of refurbished mobile phones in India. Depending on your budget and other preferences, you can buy refurbished mobile phones from Cashify!