A used phone in the UAE should be carefully examined to ensure it is in good shape. Find out about the history of the item, including how long it has been owned by the present owner and any accidents it may have had. Transparency is essential to determining worthiness, thus if any details are evasive or absent, this should raise suspicions.

Check to see whether there is an active warranty—and make sure the vendor gives these credentials—as a safety net in case problems occur during that time. Future headaches are avoided by using carrier websites to verify compatibility with your network. Comparison shopping for the phone yields the best pricing; internet resources are a useful resource in this regard.