Updated October 12, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Mobile Reborn vs Orchard Labs
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Mobile Reborn |  Orchard Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £99 | CA$199 |
| Warranty | 12 monthsHigher | 3 months |
| Return window | 30 days | 14 to 90 daysHigher |
| Markets | GB | CA |
| Minimum battery health | 80% | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Trade-in (Yes), Unlocked phones (Yes).
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Key differences
- Mobile Reborn scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.8.
- Warranty is higher at Mobile Reborn: 12 months vs 3 months.
- Return window is higher at Orchard Labs: 14 to 90 days vs 30 days.
- Support channels: only Mobile Reborn offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Orchard Labs: 2013 vs 2017.
- Products: only Orchard Labs offers New phones.
- Condition grades: only Mobile Reborn offers Excellent.
- Condition grades: only Orchard Labs offers Very good.
- Markets: only Mobile Reborn offers GB.
- Markets: only Orchard Labs offers CA.
Our verdict on each
Mobile Reborn
Mobile Reborn suits UK buyers who want a graded, unlocked handset with a full year of cover and a long return window. It scores 9 overall, and its 30 day returns rank 2 of 42 among the brands we track. Entry prices start at £99.
Orchard Labs
Orchard Labs is a Canadian store for shoppers who want a low upfront price and a long returns window rather than long cover, and its CAD 199 starting price suits buyers on a budget. The trade-off is the 3 months warranty, the thinnest part of the deal.
Score breakdown
| Area | Mobile Reborn | Orchard Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherEntry price of £99 ranks 14 of 29, and 30 return days place it 2 of 42. | 8.9Entry prices from CAD 199 sit mid-field at 19 of 29 on starting price. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherWarranty of 12 months with battery health from 80%, plus trade in and unlocked handsets, covering the buyer checklist. | 8.8Unlocked handsets, trade in and a 14 to 90 days returns window, offset by a 3 months warranty. |
| Trust | 8.5Registered as Mobile Reborn Ltd in GB, trading since 2017, with email, chat and phone for after-sales help. | 8.6HigherA named legal entity, trading since 2013 and support on email, phone and help centre sit behind each order. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Mobile Reborn | Orchard Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Refurbished phones | 32 of 44 | 4 of 44 |
| Refurbished laptops and tablets | 34 of 45 | 4 of 45 |
If neither fits
Fossibot has warranty at 24 months, against 12 months for Mobile Reborn and 3 months for Orchard Labs.
Fossibot reviewWhere these facts come from
Mobile Reborn
- mobilereborn.co.uk: 14 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Orchard Labs
- getorchard.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Mobile Reborn | Orchard Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Refurbished phones, Refurbished tablets | New phones, Refurbished phones, Refurbished tabletsCovers more |
| Condition grades | Good, Excellent, Like new | Like new, Very good, Good |
| Operating systems | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Legal entity | Mobile Reborn Ltd | Orchard Labs Inc. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Canada |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Mobile Reborn | Orchard Labs | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 12 monthsat the median | 3 monthslowest quarter | 12 months |
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 14 to 90 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
| Minimum battery health | 80%at the median | Not confirmed | 80% |
Median across 45 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Mobile Reborn
Pros
- Returns of 30 days rank 2 of 42, so a handset that is not right can go back easily.
- Every device is unlocked, so there is no network tie to undo on arrival.
- Condition grades of good, excellent and like new give a clear label on what cosmetic state to expect.
Cons
- Price from sits at 14 of 29, so it is not among the cheapest entry points on the list.
- Warranty of 12 months ranks 12 of 33, placing it in the middle of the pack rather than the lead.
- Stock covers refurbished phones and refurbished tablets only, so buyers after a refurbished laptop or a foldable go elsewhere.
Orchard Labs
Pros
- Returns run 14 to 90 days, so a refurbished handset can be charged, set up and lived with before a decision is made.
- Every phone is unlocked, so changing carrier does not mean buying the handset again.
- Trade in is accepted, so an older handset has a route to becoming part of the purchase.
Cons
- Warranty runs 3 months and ranks 30 of 33, the weakest part of the deal.
- Delivery covers the single market listed under CA, so shoppers outside Canada are not served.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, with no live chat in the list.
Who each suits
Mobile Reborn
Who it suits
- Buyers in GB who want a graded, unlocked phone on a familiar warranty length.
- Anyone who values a long returns window over the very lowest entry price.
- Shoppers who want to send an old device in for trade in alongside the purchase.
Who should look elsewhere
- Laptop buyers, since refurbished phones and refurbished tablets has no notebook line.
- Foldable buyers, as new phones, refurbished phones and foldables includes that category and Mobile Reborn does not.
- Price-first shoppers who can settle for a shorter return window than 30 days.
Orchard Labs
Who it suits
- Canadian shoppers who want a low upfront price and a generous returns window on a refurbished handset.
- People planning to change carrier who would rather not buy a handset tied to one network.
- Owners with an older phone to hand, since trade in is accepted.
Who should look elsewhere
- Rugged phone buyers, since Oukitel lists new phones and rugged phones and the range here is new phones, refurbished phones and refurbished tablets.
- Foldable buyers, because new phones, refurbished phones and refurbished tablets leaves that category to Mozillion and its new phones, refurbished phones and foldables.
- Shoppers who want new handsets only, as Nothing lists new phones and no refurbished grades to weigh.
Country by country
| Country | Mobile Reborn | Orchard Labs |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Mobile Reborn
What does a phone from Mobile Reborn cost?+
Prices start at £99, which is the entry point across the catalogue rather than a discounted headline. That entry figure ranks 14 of 29 on the brands we track, so cheaper doors exist for buyers shopping purely on cost. Higher grades and newer models sit above it. Each handset is sold unlocked with a stated grade, so there is no carrier cost added later.
How long is the warranty on a refurbished phone?+
The warranty runs 12 months on every device sold. On our data that ranks 12 of 33, so it is a standard year rather than a standout term. A buyer wanting a longer cover would need to look further afield. The length is published up front, so the same term applies whatever grade you pick.
Orchard Labs
How much does Orchard Labs cost to start?+
Prices begin at CAD 199. That entry figure applies across the range listed under new phones, refurbished phones and refurbished tablets, so a shopper on a tight budget can start with a new handset or a refurbished one without moving to a different seller. Prices are quoted in the Canadian store.
How long is the warranty?+
The warranty runs 3 months. That is short, and it ranks 30 of 33 in our data, so it reads as cover for early faults rather than long term protection. Anyone keeping a handset for years should plan for repairs outside the warranty.