Liam Harris

Liam Harris is a tech writer at Phonebot, covering refurbished phones, tablets and wearables since 2022. His buying guides and model comparisons draw on live Australian market pricing and Phonebot's experience rehoming over one million devices.

Buying Guides 13 Oct 2026

Refurbished Phone Buying Guide Australia (2026)

Short answer: buy from a retailer that publishes its grading standards, verifies battery health, and backs the device with a written warranty. Do that and a refurbished phone performs the same as new ...

Sell & Trade-In Guide 13 Oct 2026

Carrier Trade-In vs Independent Buyers: Which Should You Use?

Sell & Trade-In Guide 13 Oct 2026

Trade In My iPhone for Cash: Australia's Best iPhone Trade-In Value

Quick answer: Your old iPhone is worth roughly A$220 (iPhone 13) to A$1,450 (iPhone 17 Pro Max) in Australia in 2026, depending on model, storage, and condition. Phonebot pays cash by bank transfer ...

Buying Guides 13 Oct 2026

Top 7 Best Budget Camera Phones in 2026

Quick answer: The best camera phone for the money in Australia in 2026 is the refurbished Google Pixel 9 Pro at A$719, which pairs a 50MP main sensor with a true 48MP 5x periscope and the best strai...

Sell & Trade-In Guide 28 Sep 2026

Best Time to Sell Your iPhone in Australia (2026 Guide)

Every iPhone loses value over time. The question is how much you lose by waiting too long to sell. Timing your sale by a few weeks can mean A$100 to A$200 more in your pocket. This guide covers when ...

Sell & Trade-In Guide 28 Sep 2026

How to Prepare Your iPhone for Trade-In (2026 Guide)

Most rejected trade-ins come down to one thing: an active iCloud Activation Lock. The phone arrives, nobody can set it up, and the offer drops to zero, or the device gets sent back. Preparation takes...

Sell & Trade-In Guide 25 Sep 2026

Sell Your Samsung Phone for Cash: Get the Best Trade-In Value

If your old Galaxy is sitting in a drawer collecting dust, you could be leaving serious money on the table. In 2026, the Australian secondary market for Samsung devices has never been stronger, and th...

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Sell & Trade-In Guide15 Sep 2026

Carrier Trade-In vs Independent Buyers: Which Should You Use?

Quick answer: Carriers pay in bill credit, not cash, and that credit typically lands on your next bill or the one after. You also need an eligible post-paid plan, and your device has to turn on and be in good condition. An independent buyer pays cash you can spend anywhere, usually within a day or t...

Buying Guides11 Sep 2026

How Long Will a Refurbished Phone Keep Getting Updates?

Quick answer: Software support is measured from the model's release date, not the day you buy it. Recent iPhones get roughly 6 to 8 years of major iOS updates plus several more years of security patches. Samsung Galaxy S24 and later, and Google Pixel 8 and later, get 7 years of both. So a two-year-o...

Liam Harris

Liam Harris

Refurbished Phone Buying Guide Australia (2026)

Carrier Trade-In vs Independent Buyers: Which Should You Use?

Trade In My iPhone for Cash: Australia's Best iPhone Trade-In Value

Top 7 Best Budget Camera Phones in 2026

Best Time to Sell Your iPhone in Australia (2026 Guide)

How to Prepare Your iPhone for Trade-In (2026 Guide)

Sell Your Samsung Phone for Cash: Get the Best Trade-In Value

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Liam Harris

Liam Harris

Refurbished Phone Buying Guide Australia (2026)

Carrier Trade-In vs Independent Buyers: Which Should You Use?

Trade In My iPhone for Cash: Australia's Best iPhone Trade-In Value

Top 7 Best Budget Camera Phones in 2026

Best Time to Sell Your iPhone in Australia (2026 Guide)

How to Prepare Your iPhone for Trade-In (2026 Guide)

Sell Your Samsung Phone for Cash: Get the Best Trade-In Value

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