With refurbished smartphones offering consumers the chance to save money during a difficult financial climate, Aznu general manager Stephen Smith pushes the case for why they shouldn’t be overlooked

Utrecht-based second-life distributor has made sustainability a cornerstone of its operations

All handsets will come as ‘pristine’ with no grading system in place 

Apple dominates the refurbished market, with 44pc market share

The industry is unanimous in its view that a universal grading system is needed for refurbished smartphones

Aznu will extend its range beyond Samsung next year