Hey guys, I'm considering buying a refurbished Samsung Galaxy (either S23+ or S23 Ultra). I've never bought refurbished before, so I have a few concerns:

• I'm aiming for "Fair" condition and don't mind minor scratches, but I'm worried about non-OEM parts. How can I ensure the phone has original Samsung parts like the screen, camera, and fingerprint sensor?

• I've read that Back Market and other refurbishers offer a 30-day return policy, which helps a bit, but I'm still nervous about potential issues.

• Battery life is less of a concern since it should be around 85% or more, and I have a 25W charger.

For those experienced with refurbished phones, what tips do you have for ensuring quality and authenticity? Any experiences with the return policy that might ease my concerns?

Im looking for a compact phone with good battery life and performance. Refurbished s23 seems like a great deal. They guarantee +%85 battery health. refrubished exynos s24 is 200$ more. Ive seen people saying s23 have really bad battery life etc. Do you guys still recommend it ?

I need to know how your phones are doing. I'm more concerned about the phone’s 2-year-old battery life. Specifically:

• How’s the battery life?

• What’s the Screen On Time on the phone?

• Does the base S23 and S23+ have any problems with overheating?

• Of the S23 series, which should I go for?

Additional context:

I can’t go for the used S24 series, since by then my contract with the company would end, and I’m still uncertain if I can renew it or not, The closest S series I can surely buy is the S23 series. I can go for the S24 if I’m able to renew my contract.