Depends up the model of phone, my iphone 6 has hardware issues and i am also expecting refurbished phone. 1) I got a brand new iPhone 6 from apple (2 weeks ago). Decode the serial number of that iPhone at chipmunk. read more
No, Apple will not give refurbished phone as replacement, but there are large number of portals which can give you refurbished phone with wide variety and best quality. The promising one is Togofogo which is the consistent and constructive second hand mobile phone selling company in India. read more
On Monday they called me and told they will replace the phone. 3 days later on Thursday they called me and asked to collect the phone. I went there on Friday and collected a brand new iphone 6. In short, in India apple will replace the iphone 6 with a brand new one if it is under warranty and have hardware issues. read more