ControlZ, 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.
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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 |
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 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.
