Tech is near the top of most Christmas lists, and it is also one of the most expensive things to buy new. A refurbished iPhone, iPad or pair of AirPods looks and works like the real thing, because it is the real thing, for a lot less.
Here are our picks for 2026, plus what to know about delivery dates, choosing a grade and gifting a phone.
Order by 12pm on Tuesday 22 December
For delivery before Christmas, order by 12pm on Tuesday 22 December. Every UK order ships free by tracked next-working-day delivery, and orders placed before 12pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day. Ordering earlier gives you more breathing room if the couriers are busy.
Gift ideas by budget
Small gifts and stocking fillers
- AirPods Pro (1st gen): noise cancelling AirPods for the lowest price.
- Accessories: cases, fitted screen protectors and fast chargers to go with a new phone.
Mid-range gifts
- AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation: comfortable open fit, noise cancelling and a USB-C case.
- AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C): the best noise cancelling in the AirPods range for most people. Compare AirPods.
- iPhone 13: a brilliant first iPhone for a teenager, with great cameras and battery life.
The big present
- iPhone 14: crash detection, Emergency SOS via satellite and a great camera.
- iPhone 15: USB-C, the Dynamic Island and a 48MP camera.
- iPhone 16: Apple Intelligence, Camera Control and the A18 chip. iPhone 15 vs 16 explained.
- iPad: for drawing, streaming, schoolwork and video calls with family.
- Samsung Galaxy: for Android fans, with up to seven years of updates on newer models.
See everything in one place in our Christmas gifts collection.
Which grade for a gift?
Every grade works perfectly and passes the same tests. The grade only describes how it looks.
- Premium looks closest to new and has at least 90% battery health. It is the safest choice for a gift.
- Excellent has very light marks you would only notice up close, and costs less. Once it is in a case, most people could not tell.
On many phones you can also choose a brand-new battery fitted before dispatch. Read our grades guide.
Gifting a phone: three tips
- Check their network. Every phone we sell is unlocked for all UK networks, so their current SIM or eSIM will work.
- Add a case and screen protector. We can fit a screen protector before dispatch, so it is ready to use straight out of the box.
- Help them move their data. Our setup guide walks through moving photos, messages and WhatsApp from their old phone.
What if it is not quite right?
Every order comes with free returns for 30 days from delivery and a 12-month warranty. If a gift arrives early, the 30 days start from the day it is delivered, so check our returns policy before you wrap it.
Why refurbished makes a good gift
- The same device for less. Refurbished iPhones and AirPods are genuine Apple products, tested and graded.
- Unlocked and ready. Phones arrive reset and ready to set up.
- A second life. Choosing refurbished keeps a working device in use for longer.
Shop Christmas gifts or ask our team if you need help choosing.
