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Refurbished Galaxy S9 Plus at a glance

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At 6.2-inches, the expansive dimensions of the Galaxy S9 Plus won’t be for everyone. But while it's less pocketable than smaller smartphones, the S9 Plus' large, bright screen make this a brilliant choice if you watch videos or gaming on the go. 

It packs in a great camera too, with a dual lens set-up at the rear that pairs a 12-megapixel standard, telephoto lens with a 12-megapixel wide lens.

The result is that the S9 Plus camera performs exceptionally in low light conditions, helped in so small part by a very wide aperture that lets in lots of light. 

The front camera is no slouch either, with a 'bokeh' mode that enables you to blur out the background. The result? Some really arresting selfies. 

A 3,500 mAh battery powers the S9 Plus and we found it lasted about a day and a half before you need to recharge. And if you do run low, there's a handy fast-charge mode. 

Other key specs of the S9 Plus include: 

• Speedily responsive fingerprint scanner 
• 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage options 
• Stereo speakers 
• Hard-wearing Gorilla Glass 5 construction 
• Water-resistant in 1m for up to 30 mins 

What is a refurbished Galaxy S9 Plus?

What's the difference between a refurbished, or reconditioned, Galaxy S9 Plus and a new phone? Well, in a nutshell when you buy a refurbished phone you're getting a second-hand model that was returned to a retailer or network by its former owner. 

It could have been returned for any number of reasons: possibly due to a fault or simply that the owner simply changed their mind.

What can you be sure of is that a refurbished Galaxy S9 Plus will have been restored to its factory settings and given a thorough maintenance check and repair. So it's effectively as good as new. 

Critically, it'll be cheaper than buying a brand new S9 Plus. And significantly cheaper than buying the more recent Galaxy S10 or S10 Plus. 

Should I buy a refurbished Galaxy S9 Plus?

Pros: 

• You can save a fair bit of money, if you don't mind having a pre-owned smartphone 
• Refurbished S9 Plus phones bought from reputable retailers and networks will come with a warranty. Usually for 12 months 
• It's more environmentally friendly to buy a recycled phone 

Cons: 

• You won't necessarily get accessories in the box. So you may have to buy a compatible charger or headphones
• Your second-hand Galaxy S9 Plus may not come in the original box. And you won't get that nice 'brand-new-phone' feeling 

What’s the difference between a nearly new S9 Plus and a refurbished model?

Generally, a nearly new handset is one that has been returned within seven days, so it is all to all intents and purposes as good a new.

More often than not nearly new handsets would have only left their box a few times. And have been barely used by the previous owner, if at all. 

Alternatives to a refurbished Galaxy S9 Plus

Not sure a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is quite what you're looking for? Take a look at deals for a selection of similar handsets below:

• Samsung Galaxy S8
• Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy S9
• Apple iPhone 6s Plus
• Apple iPhone 8 Plus 
• Apple iPhone XS Max
• Huawei Mate 20 Pro

And if you think you'd prefer a brand new Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus instead, click on the button below to see our pick of today's standout deals: 

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