M.Video reported a 13% increase in demand for refurbished Android smartphones during the final week of August 2026, specifically from August 24 to August 30, compared to the previous week. Overall, August sales for these devices grew by 15% in volume and 19% in monetary terms compared to July.
Android devices accounted for 56% of all refurbished smartphone sales in August, up from 51% in July. Xiaomi led the growth with a 62% increase in monthly sales, followed by Honor at 35% and Huawei at 6%. Samsung sales remained stable in volume but rose by 8% in revenue.
During the pre-school week of August 24–30, Xiaomi sales jumped by 45%, while Honor sales more than doubled. The average price for a refurbished Android smartphone in August was approximately 23,400 ₽. Samsung devices averaged 30,600 ₽, Huawei 23,100 ₽, Honor 15,100 ₽, and Xiaomi 14,200 ₽.
Despite the growth in the Android segment, Apple maintained the largest market share for refurbished devices in August 2026, capturing 44% of unit sales and 59% of revenue. The average price for a refurbished iPhone stood at approximately 42,600 ₽. The total refurbished smartphone market grew by 6% in units and 4% in value month-over-month.
