ControlZ, a renewed smartphone company, has launched its annual festive sale, the Great Value Days, between October 10th and 30th. Offering renewed iPhones starting from Rs 7,999, the firm is bringing Apple’s products within the reach of aspirational customers. Here’s the effective pricing for ControlZ’s offerings during the sale:
- iPhone 8: Rs 7,999
- iPhone 8 Plus: Rs 9,499
- iPhone X: Rs 10,999
- iPhone XR: Rs 11,499
- iPhone 11: Rs 14,999
- iPhone 11 Pro: Rs 19,999
- iPhone 12: Rs 19,999
- iPhone 12 Pro: Rs 29,999
- iPhone 12 Mini: Rs 16,999
- iPhone 13: Rs 24,999
- iPhone 13 Pro: Rs 45,499
- iPhone 14: Rs 29,999
- iPhone 14 Pro: Rs 54,999
- iPhone 15: Rs 33,249
Additionally, the brand has partnered with OneCard, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, SnapMint, and UNiDAYS for more benefits to consumers.
For the value-conscious shopper or aspirational iPhone user, these offers bring Apple’s ecosystem within reach. ControlZ asserts that every phone goes through a 300+ step AI rebirth in their facility, ensuring 100 percent battery health, slick appearance, and up to 18 months warranty — basically taking care of every worry that a consumer might have about purchasing second-hand technology.
India’s secondary phone market, which is dominated by refurbished and used devices, captured a fifth of India’s total smartphone sales in 2024, data from Counterpoint Research revealed. The shift in preference became more evident post-pandemic, with the proportion of secondary phones (new and refurbished together) jumping from 12 percent in 2021 to 14 percent in 2022, reaching 17-18 percent in 2023, and more than 19 percent in 2024.
However, there are certain caveats a consumer should keep in mind while purchasing a refurbished phone — the model year, warranty, and compatibility for the newest iOS updates. ControlZ’s 100 percent battery health and 18-month warranty promise place their products above many of the local refurbishers, but consumers should verify the software support years left on the iPhone model that they buy to ensure they get their buck’s worth.
For everybody who’s ever fantasised about owning an iPhone but was put off by the cost, this offer is for you. Apart from ControlZ, other big e-commerce players and refurbished brands such as Cashify also bring out steep discounts to grab customers’ attention. Nevertheless, ControlZ’s emphasis on battery life and warranty takes its pitch higher.
