Save over $500 by getting a refurbished iPhone XS through Boost

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 19 November 2019

Boost Mobile has expanded its range of refurbished smartphones with the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, last year's flagship Apple handsets. A 64GB iPhone XS will set you back $1,049 through Boost, while a 64GB iPhone XS Max is a bit pricier at $1,149.

For comparison, you'll currently pay $1,569 for a new 64GB iPhone XS and $1,749 for a new 64GB iPhone XS Max.

Boost started selling refurbished smartphones in July this year, partnering with device supplier Alegre. Alegre says it completes a 72-point check to ensure all refurbished phones perform at a high standard and have enough battery capacity left. In addition, it only sources Australian-compliant phones that have been wiped and cross-checked against a police database.

Refurbished smartphones may have minor cosmetic damage including scuffing or light scratches on the screen, but won't have any cracks. These refurbished devices are backed by a 12-month warranty.

All refurbished phones sold through Boost Mobile come with a $30 SIM. That gets you 20GB of data plus a bonus 15GB on your first three recharges. Here is Boost's range of 28-day prepaid plans:

#1	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile 30GB Data $39 Per 28 Day Renewal Min. cost $13 Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $13 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 05.10.26. Terms Apply	100%	Go to Site
#2	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile 8GB Data $28 Per 28 Day Renewal Min. cost $28	3%	Go to Site
#3	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile 150GB Data $74 Per 28 Day Renewal Min. cost $74 Deal: Get 150GB data on first 6 recharges, then 100GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26	3%	Go to Site
#4	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile 105GB Data $59 Per 28 Day Renewal Min. cost $59 Deal: Get 105GB data on first 6 recharges, then 55GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26	3%	Go to Site
#5	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile 75GB Data $49 Per 28 Day Renewal Min. cost $49 Deal: Get 75GB data on first 6 recharges, then 45GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26	3%	Go to Site

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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