Phonebot Reviews

Name: Phonebot
Address: Shop A 289 Broadway reservoir, Melbourne
Rating: 4.61

4.6 Rating 3,857 Reviews

92 %

of reviewers recommend Phonebot

About Phonebot:

Established in 2012, Phonebot is a market leader in sustainable technology products. Our aim is to reduce carbon footprint by reusing or recycling technology products. From acquiring a gently used product, our team of highly qualified technicians grades and refurbishes each device and only the most delicately used are on sold to consumers in our shops & online. Devices that do not meet the criteria are then either exported for overseas use or used as parts elsewhere.

Hundreds of positive customer testimonials on various review platforms testify our commitment to providing excellent customer service and after sales support. Our team of geeks based in Melbourne are reachable 9am to 9pm AEST via Messenger app for any troubleshooting or sales related queries.

With 2 convenient locations in Melbourne, our trained staff is busy assisting customers make sustainable and Affordable repair choices every day of the week.

Our focus is refurbished ,gently used (second hand), ex-demo, change of mind and corporate buy back devices.

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0394626936

Email:

support@phonebot.com.au

Location:

Shop A 289 Broadway reservoir
Melbourne
3073

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Phonebot 5 star review on 24th November 2025

Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“Great device at a great price, however it took over a week for the device to be sent, but not really a drama as I didn’t need it urgently. The only fault or complaint I would have is that the previous owners name is engraved on the back of the device and that wasn’t known until I opened the packaging. Had I known that the engraving would be on there then I would have chosen a different device. That being said I’ll still be purchasing more products from Phone Bot.”

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(Reservoir, 3073) -

“I ordered a light blue colour phone case, but unfortunately, they sent me a black one instead. The quality seems fine, but it’s disappointing to receive the wrong colour. Hope the seller checks orders more carefully next time.”

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“The phone was in the condition promised, but delivery was well outside the timeframe promised, and when I called, the response was pretty dismissive. After I posted my review, the company contacted me, apologised, and sent me a free phone case as a goodwill gesture. I appreciate that effort, though my initial experience wasn’t great.”

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Hi Darren, We truly apologize for the delay in delivery, and we completely understand how frustrating this can be. Our goal is to always meet the expected delivery time, and we’re sorry if the response you received came off as dismissive. This is not the level of service we strive to provide. We’re glad to hear that the phone itself met your expectations in terms of quality and condition. Additionally, our team will be reaching out to you directly to ensure everything is going well with your device and to offer assistance or any compensation for the delays you experienced. Thanks for your understanding, and we hope to resolve this to your satisfaction. Kind regards, The Phonebot Team

“G Day, I reeived the phone transferred successful from old phone. Yesterday I found out that the volume button to lower the volume isn't working.. it looks like a technical issue. Awaiting reply Regards Gerd 0404484163”

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(Reservoir, 3073) -

“I have recently got 2 mobiles from phonebot ..1 iPhone 8 & 1 Oppo A77. The Oppo is great although the settings are different to my current oppo, an older version which must've been the worst phone in history! I am happy with the Oppo, the battery doesnt lose power when its not turned on & it can go 3 days b4 I have to recharge. The i 8 am still having probs with, ugh. the battery needs charging more frequently for a mobile that isnt even turned on, & will take upto 8 hrs to recharge! dont know whats happening there, ugh. So dont feel happy about rating phone bot for 2 phones, though happy to rate it for the Oppo.”

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“Products good but my BRAND NEW WATCH was packaged in a thin garbage bag like satchel. No padding, not taped, not secured, box arrived heavily damaged. Told phone bot it's a bit glitchy and haven't heard back from last email.”

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Dear Mel, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize if you felt there was a lack of communication from our side. However, upon reviewing our previous conversations, we notice that we’ve been actively assisting you and awaiting your response regarding the issue. In your last email, you mentioned that you would monitor the watch and let us know if any further problems arise. We appreciate your proactive approach and remain committed to resolving any issues you may face with your device. Please rest assured that we prioritize customer satisfaction and are here to assist you at every step. If there’s anything further you’d like us to address, please feel free to reply to our email or reach out to us at support@phonebot.com.au. We’ll make sure to resolve your concerns promptly. Warm regards, Shaz CM Manager – Phonebot

“Hello We bought our Iphone 13 from you last week, the camera is blurry and we are unable to take a clear photo. Could someone please contact us about this, Kind Regards, Danielle”

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(Reservoir, 3073) -

Hi Danielle, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear that we have your trust, and rest assured, as soon as your metro issue is resolved, we’re confident the reviews will reflect the positive outcome, as promised. If you need any further assistance or have additional questions, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are committed to ensuring everything is sorted to your satisfaction. Kind regards, Shazz CX Manager - Phonebot

“Not yet received my phone”

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(Reservoir, 3073) -

Hi Samuel, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and regret that the return and replacement process didn’t meet your expectations. We take your comments seriously and will review our policy to see if improvements can be made. Our goal is to ensure customer satisfaction, and we will continue to work on providing a better experience. If you have any further concerns or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at support@phonebot.com.au Best regards, Shazz CX Manager - Phonebot

“I have ordered a number of products from Phonebot in the past and been really happy, however this time I was very disappointed. The Mac Book we ordered came with the wrong plug to suit Australia and the laptop itself was protected with a password which we were not able to bypass. I had to contact Phonebot on a number of occasions to try and get the correct password and in the end we had to end up resetting the Mac Book.”

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(Reservoir, 3073) -

Dear Amanda, Thank you for your feedback and for being a valued customer of Phonebot. We sincerely apologize for the issues you faced with your recent purchase. We’re glad we were able to resolve the charging adapter issue for you, and we appreciate your patience as we worked to provide the correct password. We understand resetting the MacBook was the best solution in this case, and we’re happy you were able to get everything sorted. If you encounter any other problems or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help. If you need any further assistance, please contact us at support@phonebot.com.au. Best regards, Shazz CX Manager - Phonebot

“Mixed review, watch arrived after a week and shipping was too slow. However product is as described and happy with it. I bought 'Like New' product from them, assumed that the watch band would be original, however ended up getting a generic watch band with it. Overall, I am mixed in reviewing the product.”

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Hi Evan! Thanks for your review! Sorry to hear the shipping took longer than expected. We're glad the product arrived as described and that you're happy with it. If you need any further assistance, feel free to contact us at support@phonebot.com.au. Best regards, Shazz CX Manager - Phonebot

“Purchased an iPhone 15 pro max. I was unsure if I was going to get it as I got a text message but no email for 3 working days. Phone is good but won’t charge more than 80% unless it’s unplugged and plugged in again, not good for the battery life, even with the power safety mode switched off.”

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Dear Rebecca, Thanks for sharing your experience with the iPhone 15 Pro Max! 😊 It sounds like you’ve encountered Apple’s clever battery optimization feature, designed to extend your battery life by learning your charging habits and limiting the charge to 80% until it’s needed. Not to worry—it’s a feature, not a bug! To give your phone that extra push to 100%, just head to Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging, and switch off "Optimized Battery Charging." Hope this helps! This should resolve the issue you're experiencing, allowing your phone to charge fully without requiring you to unplug and replug it. If this resolves the issue, we’d greatly appreciate it if you could update your review to reflect your improved experience. A fair rating would mean a lot to us! ⭐ Best regards, Shazz Manager - Phonebot

“Hi, The phone I received has a problem and has randomly switched off in the middle of, for example phone discussions, and hands nowhere near the on off switch. Could yo please arrange a replacement of the same type (near new iphone 13 PRO with 512 GB), colour is not restrcted to the same colour. If you can send a replacement i will traansfer my data to the replacement phone and send the old phone back by return mail, Thanks Alan Worthington 0438791440 22 Lynton Street Middle park QLD 4074 Email amworth40@bigpond.com”

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“Slow purchase process and delivery.”

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“Good service, great product unmarked as promised. Unfortunately, Phonebot is again let down by Auspost.”

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“Phone was good, although set up for the incorrect region. Charging cable and plug did not work.”

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Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you had contacted our customer support, we could have promptly shipped a replacement charger and cable. However, we've taken note, and a new set is on its way to you now. We appreciate your understanding and hope this enhances your overall experience. Best regards, Team Phonebot

“The phones are great and exactly as described. The problem is that it took a week for them to process the order and send the phones. I paid for express shipping with the expectation that I would receive them quickly which did not happen.”

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“Ordered an 'A' grade iphone SE 2020 for my daughter. It was shipped promptly and looked in good condition except it had a ill-fitting glass screen protector on it that would not stay stuck down, probably fits a different model phone better. Upon removing the glass screen protector to fit my own correctly sized screen protector, I realised why they fitted one, to hide some existing glass marks on the glass face of the iphone!! So a little disappointed with that. Of course my glass screen protector hid those existing scratches so I havent made a fuss over it. Its for a 12yr old so its bound to gain more marks over time. Just a shame it was not pointed out, and effectively tried to be hidden. The iphone itself is working great so far with good battery health. This is my 2nd iphone SE from Phonebot, and the other iphone has lasted great also without issue.”

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“Would have been good if I got the space grey as I ordered instead of the silver!!! 5 stars would have been awarded.”

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“I'm concerned as the battery doesn't hold charge. I expected the battery would be like new.”

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“My order arrived quickly and was well packaged. Unfortunately it was missing a charger so I contacted them and got no reply... this continued and took two emails and 4 phone calls until I finally received the missing charger. They were polite on the phone and promised to sort it out but it took a lot of perservering to get a simple task done.”

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Phonebot is rated 4.6 based on 3,857 reviews