The $522 refurbished Pixel 3 XL on Amazon is a stellar option if you want a top smartphone without paying top dollar

Clancy Morgan

• Amazon is selling a refurbished version of Google’s Pixel 3 XL for $522.
• Brand-new, the Pixel 3 XL costs $900.
• It’s a great deal for a top smartphone that has the best smartphone camera in the business.

You can snag a refurbished version of Google’s latest $900 Pixel 3 XL smartphone that was released just under six months ago for $522 — $378 less than the asking price for a brand-new device.

About the condition of the refurbished Pixel 3 XL, Amazon says:

"This Certified Refurbished product has been tested and certified to work and look like new, with minimal to no signs of wear, by a specialized third-party seller approved by Amazon. The product is backed by a minimum 90-day warranty and may arrive in a generic brown or white box. Accessories may be generic and not directly from the manufacturer."

The refurbished Pixel 3 XL is sold under Amazon’s "Renewed" program where shoppers can find "pre-owned and refurbished products that are inspected and tested to work and look like new."

I don’t have experience with Amazon’s Renewed program, so I can’t vouch for the quality and condition of the refurbished Pixel 3 XL. For what it’s worth, the seller of the refurbished Pixel 3 XL called "itreplay" specializes in used and refurbishe devices, and has a 95% rating. 

The 64GB version of the refurbished Pixel 3 XL is going for $522, and there’s a 128GB refurbished model going for $600. At the time of writing, there was only one refurbished 128GB Pixel 3 XL in stock, according to Amazon’s product page. 

The Pixel 3 XL is a fantastic smartphone that comes with the best camera on any smartphone. It runs on 2018’s Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, which is still a great performer, especially when paired with Google’s clean and simple version of Android. Most Android phone makers usually tweak Android with different aesthetics and features to differentiate themselves, but Google’s clean version of Android is among the best. 

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Source: Business Insider – feedback@businessinsider.com (Antonio Villas-Boas)