# ControlZ Hits 1 Lakh Renewed Smartphones Since 2022

URL: https://technosports.co.in/controlz-hits-1-lakh-renewed-smartphones/  
Published: 2026-03-24  
Updated: 2026-03-24  
Author: Hardik Dhamija

[ControlZ](https://www.controlz.in/), one of India’s leading players in premium renewed smartphones, announced on March 24, 2026 that it has successfully renewed **1 lakh (100,000) smartphones** since its inception in 2022 — a milestone that reflects both the scale of its operations and the growing consumer appetite for high-quality pre-owned devices in India.

## ControlZ: Key Renewal Process and Offering at a Glance

| Feature | Details |
| --- | --- |
| **Milestone** | 1 lakh smartphones renewed since 2022 |
| **Primary Focus** | iPhones + select Android devices |
| **Battery Health** | 100% on every renewed device |
| **Warranty** | 18 months |
| **Price Advantage** | Up to ~50% lower than new device pricing |
| **Renewal Facility** | Central facility in Gurugram |
| **Quality Testing** | Automated functional testing + AI-powered cosmetic inspection + X-ray internal integrity checks |

![ControlZ](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ControlZ-1-1-1024x591.jpg)

## What “Renewed” Actually Means at ControlZ

The word “refurbished” carries baggage in India for good reason — it usually means a quick wipe and a box. ControlZ’s renewal process is categorically different. Each device undergoes **complete disassembly and reassembly** at its Gurugram facility, with components replaced wherever necessary. The facility mirrors the systems used in new smartphone manufacturing plants rather than a typical repair workshop.

Quality control runs on three layers: automated functional testing covers all hardware parameters; an AI-powered cosmetic inspection system detects even minor scratches or dents that human inspection could miss; and X-ray systems verify internal component integrity. The result is that every device shipped carries 100% battery health — not “good battery health,” but full capacity — backed by an 18-month warranty that puts most new device warranties to shame.

The company is deliberately positioning itself around **economic value first** rather than the sustainability angle, which is an honest and strategically smart framing. The primary problem being solved is affordability — getting a premium [iPhone](https://technosports.co.in/?s=iPhone) or Android device for close to half the retail price, with no functional compromise. The environmental benefit of extending device lifecycles and reducing e-waste is real, but it’s a natural outcome rather than the core pitch. That kind of product honesty tends to build more durable consumer trust.

The 1-lakh milestone, reached in roughly three years, validates that the demand is there when the quality is genuinely consistent. For a category that India’s consumers have historically been sceptical about, that’s a significant market signal.

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## FAQs

### **Does ControlZ only renew iPhones?**

Primarily iPhones, but the company also renews select Android devices through the same rigorous renewal process.

### **What warranty do ControlZ renewed smartphones come with?**

Every ControlZ renewed smartphone comes with an 18-month warranty and 100% battery health guaranteed.