Back Market Announces "April 2026 Refurbished Smartphone Sales" Ranking
Back Market Japan announced its refurbished smartphone sales rankings for April 2026 across Japan, the US, and Europe. The iPhone SE (2022) maintained its top position in Japan, while newer models like the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 generally dominated the top ranks.
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Back Market Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter, Back Market), the world's largest marketplace specializing in refurbished electronics, today announced its "April 2026 Refurbished Smartphone Sales" based on sales data of refurbished smartphones handled by Back Market in Japan, the US, and Europe (France, UK, Germany, Spain) between April 1, 2026, and April 30, 2026. Refurbished products are pre-owned electronic devices collected, then inspected, cleaned, and repaired by specialists to ensure full functionality.
In this sales ranking, relatively newer models such as the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 ranked high in all regions, including Japan, the US, and Europe, with the iPhone 14 rising to 2nd place in Japan. Details of the sales rankings are as follows:
*Prices listed are as of the announcement of this press release (company research)
*All displayed prices include tax
■Back Market Japan Refurbished Smartphone Sales Ranking
1st: iPhone SE (2022) 64GB
2nd: iPhone 14 128GB
3rd: iPhone SE (2022) 128GB
4th: iPhone 15 128GB
5th: iPhone 13 128GB
6th: iPhone 13 mini 128GB
7th: iPhone SE (2020) 64GB
8th: iPhone 15 256GB
9th: iPhone 12 64GB
10th: iPhone 14 256GB
■Back Market US Refurbished Smartphone Sales Ranking
1st: iPhone 14 128GB
2nd: iPhone 15 128GB
3rd: iPhone 13 128GB
4th: iPhone 15 Plus 128GB
5th: iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
■Back Market Europe Refurbished Smartphone Sales Ranking
1st: iPhone 14 128GB
2nd: iPhone 15 128GB
3rd: iPhone 13 128GB
4th: iPhone 17 256GB
5th: iPhone 15 Pro 128GB
■Analyst Comment from Back Market Representative
In the refurbished smartphone market for April 2026, relatively newer generation models such as the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 ranked across all regions: Japan, the US, and Europe. In Japan, the iPhone 14 climbed from 3rd to 2nd place compared to the January-March 2026 ranking. Furthermore, the iPhone SE (2022) continued to hold the 1st position, maintaining stable demand, supported by its price range, starting from the low 20,000 yen range, and its compact usability. In the European market, the iPhone 17 ranked 4th, achieving significant sales despite being a recently released model, due to a price difference of approximately 30% compared to new products. In the US, high-end models like the iPhone 15 Pro Max also ranked, indicating growing demand for relatively new and high-performance devices.
*Refer to the price of C-grade products sold on Back Market at the time of this press release announcement.
■Japan Ranking 1st place:
Product name: iPhone SE (2022) 64GB
Sales price: From ¥21,998
New release price: ¥62,800
URL: https://www.backmarket.co.jp/ja-jp/p/iphone-se-2022-64-sim/236c8ae0-f8ba-4901-9cf7-8fc94ea4b38c?l=12#
Customer Review:
"The delivery from purchase was fast, the product is beautiful, and currently, it starts up successfully with no issues. Very satisfied."
■Japan Ranking 2nd place:
Product name: iPhone 14 128GB
Sales price: From ¥50,553
New release price: ¥119,800
URL: https://www.backmarket.co.jp/ja-jp/p/iphone-14-128-sim/6071873a-0f13-4ad2-b546-5c0bf94a2ab3?l=12&variantClicked=true&pickerClicked=true#scroll=false
Customer Review:
"I purchased a B-grade product, and the scratches are barely noticeable, like new."
In this sales ranking, relatively newer models such as the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 ranked high in all regions, including Japan, the US, and Europe, with the iPhone 14 rising to 2nd place in Japan. Details of the sales rankings are as follows:
*Prices listed are as of the announcement of this press release (company research)
*All displayed prices include tax
■Back Market Japan Refurbished Smartphone Sales Ranking
1st: iPhone SE (2022) 64GB
2nd: iPhone 14 128GB
3rd: iPhone SE (2022) 128GB
4th: iPhone 15 128GB
5th: iPhone 13 128GB
6th: iPhone 13 mini 128GB
7th: iPhone SE (2020) 64GB
8th: iPhone 15 256GB
9th: iPhone 12 64GB
10th: iPhone 14 256GB
■Back Market US Refurbished Smartphone Sales Ranking
1st: iPhone 14 128GB
2nd: iPhone 15 128GB
3rd: iPhone 13 128GB
4th: iPhone 15 Plus 128GB
5th: iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
■Back Market Europe Refurbished Smartphone Sales Ranking
1st: iPhone 14 128GB
2nd: iPhone 15 128GB
3rd: iPhone 13 128GB
4th: iPhone 17 256GB
5th: iPhone 15 Pro 128GB
■Analyst Comment from Back Market Representative
In the refurbished smartphone market for April 2026, relatively newer generation models such as the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 ranked across all regions: Japan, the US, and Europe. In Japan, the iPhone 14 climbed from 3rd to 2nd place compared to the January-March 2026 ranking. Furthermore, the iPhone SE (2022) continued to hold the 1st position, maintaining stable demand, supported by its price range, starting from the low 20,000 yen range, and its compact usability. In the European market, the iPhone 17 ranked 4th, achieving significant sales despite being a recently released model, due to a price difference of approximately 30% compared to new products. In the US, high-end models like the iPhone 15 Pro Max also ranked, indicating growing demand for relatively new and high-performance devices.
*Refer to the price of C-grade products sold on Back Market at the time of this press release announcement.
■Japan Ranking 1st place:
Product name: iPhone SE (2022) 64GB
Sales price: From ¥21,998
New release price: ¥62,800
URL: https://www.backmarket.co.jp/ja-jp/p/iphone-se-2022-64-sim/236c8ae0-f8ba-4901-9cf7-8fc94ea4b38c?l=12#
Customer Review:
"The delivery from purchase was fast, the product is beautiful, and currently, it starts up successfully with no issues. Very satisfied."
■Japan Ranking 2nd place:
Product name: iPhone 14 128GB
Sales price: From ¥50,553
New release price: ¥119,800
URL: https://www.backmarket.co.jp/ja-jp/p/iphone-14-128-sim/6071873a-0f13-4ad2-b546-5c0bf94a2ab3?l=12&variantClicked=true&pickerClicked=true#scroll=false
Customer Review:
"I purchased a B-grade product, and the scratches are barely noticeable, like new."