Samsung offers renewed Galaxy phones on Amazon at a discount
Samsung has begun selling certified renewed Galaxy phones through Amazon, giving buyers another way to get a discounted handset with a new battery and a one-year warranty. The offer comes as prices for its newest phones have risen, but the renewed models may not be the cheapest option for people willing to compare other sellers.
The renewed Galaxy S24 FE with 128GB storage starts at $489, compared with its $649 launch price and $699 for the current-generation S26 FE. The article’s writer bought the same used S24 FE for $329 on Back Market; it looked new, still had five years of operating system updates and worked well, despite not having a replacement battery. Apple and Google also sell discounted used phones through their online stores, and some third-party sellers offer warranties or new batteries.
In short
- Samsung’s renewed S24 FE starts at $489 on Amazon.
- A used one cost the writer $329 on Back Market.
- Compare warranties and battery condition across sellers.
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The case for
Samsung’s certified renewed phones offer buyers a discounted route to a Galaxy handset with a new battery and a one-year warranty, which may make them appealing to people who value predictable condition and support. With newer models costing more, the renewed S24 FE could also help make Samsung’s features accessible at a lower price than buying current-generation hardware.
The case against
The Amazon offer may not be the best value for buyers willing to compare sellers: the writer found the same used S24 FE for substantially less, and it still worked well with years of software updates remaining. Other retailers may also offer used phones with warranties or replacement batteries, so Samsung’s certification and convenience may not justify the higher price for every buyer.
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Originally published by The Verge as “You could just get a refurbished Samsung phone on Amazon”.