In August 2026, M.Video reported a significant increase in demand for refurbished Android smartphones. The share of these devices in the total refurbished smartphone market rose to 56%, up from 51% in July. Overall sales for the category grew by 15% in volume and 19% in monetary terms during the month.
Xiaomi led the growth among Android brands with a 62% increase in demand compared to July. Sales of refurbished Honor devices rose by 35%, while Huawei saw a 6% increase. Samsung maintained stable sales volumes, though its revenue from these devices grew by 8%.
The week preceding the start of the academic year, from August 24 to 30, saw a 13% spike in total refurbished Android smartphone sales. During this period, Xiaomi sales increased by 45%, while Honor demand more than doubled compared to the previous week.
In August, the average price for a refurbished Android smartphone was 23 400 ₽. Samsung devices were the most expensive at 30 600 ₽, followed by Huawei at 23 100 ₽, Honor at 15 100 ₽, and Xiaomi at 14 200 ₽. Apple continues to hold the largest market share, with iPhones averaging 42 600 ₽.
