Samsung’s Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones reach Amazon, starting at $489
US shoppers can now find Samsung’s refurbished Galaxy S24 and S25 models on Amazon. The reported starting price is for a 128GB S24 FE, with a new battery and one-year limited warranty among Samsung’s stated terms.
Samsung’s Certified Re-Newed Galaxy S24 and S25 phones became available on Amazon in the US on October 21, according to TechCity, giving shoppers another place to buy the company’s refurbished devices. The reported starting price is $489 for a 128GB Galaxy S24 FE, The Verge said.
TechCity counted 14 Amazon listings: seven models with two storage options each. The range covers the Galaxy S24 FE, S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra. TechCity said Samsung had previously sold its own refurbished phones mainly through Samsung.com.
What Samsung says its refurbished phones include
According to TechCity and SammyGuru, Samsung says its technicians repair the phones with genuine Samsung parts, fit each with a certified new battery and put each device through 147 quality checks. Both outlets report that the phones carry a one-year limited manufacturer’s warranty, with Samsung Care+ available as an additional option.
The reported box contents are a data cable, quick-start guide and SIM ejector pin. A charger and case are not included, TechCity said. Those details matter for buyers comparing the listed price with the cost of getting a phone ready to use.
How the $489 Galaxy S24 FE price compares
TechCity put the Galaxy S24 FE’s original launch price at $649.99, making the reported $489 Amazon starting price $160.99 lower than that launch price. That comparison is with the phone’s original price: it does not establish how the listing compares with other current offers. Amazon prices can change, so shoppers should check the price for the configuration they want.
The Verge’s writer said they bought a used 128GB S24 FE for $329 on Back Market. That individual purchase shows why a lower-priced used listing may appeal to some buyers, while Samsung’s Amazon offering sets out specific battery, inspection and warranty terms. It is not a comparison of prices across the refurbished-phone market.
SammyGuru reported limited color choices in the Amazon lineup and said the $489 starting price alone does not show the savings on every model. Buyers comparing the seven models will need to look at each storage option and its current listing price.
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Sources and context
- You could just get a refurbished Samsung phone on AmazonThe Verge
- Samsung Certified Re-Newed Galaxy S24 and S25 phones are now on Amazon. Here is which to pickTechCity
- You Can Now Buy Samsung's Refurbished Galaxy Phones on AmazonSammyGuru
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