Samsung Certified Re-Newed review

Samsung Certified Re-Newed is the strongest manufacturer program for Android. Samsung says every phone is repaired with 100% Samsung genuine parts, including a certified new battery, a new IMEI number and the latest software, and must pass a 147-point quality test. Each phone ships in a new box with a quick start guide, data cable and ejector pin, includes free shipping and returns, and carries a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty. Samsung Care+ can be added for drops, spills and mechanical breakdowns. On the check date the lineup ran from the Galaxy S23 FE at $319 and Galaxy S24 FE at $419 to the Galaxy S26 Ultra at $1,189 and Galaxy Z Fold7 at $1,499. The limits are brand and price: there is no iPhone, and older models cost more than the same generation on a marketplace. We compared documented policies and published prices only.

Who it is for

Android buyers who want a refurbished Galaxy straight from Samsung

Price

From $319 one-time for a Galaxy S23 FE.

Galaxy S23 FE Price $649.00 $539.00 $429.00 $319.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on every Certified Re-Newed phone
• Repaired with 100% Samsung genuine parts, a certified new battery and a new IMEI number
• 147-point quality test before a device is certified
• New box with a quick start guide, data cable and ejector pin
• Free shipping and return benefits included with delivery

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Certified new battery in every phone
• Strength: Range runs from Galaxy S23 FE at $319 to Galaxy Z Fold7 at $1,499
• Strength: Eligible for Samsung Care+ coverage of drops, spills and breakdowns
• Weakness: Samsung Galaxy phones only, no iPhone
• Weakness: Prices sit well above marketplace listings for the same model generation
• Weakness: Selection is limited to Galaxy S23 series and newer plus recent foldables

Key facts

• Warranty: 1-year limited manufacturer warranty
• Battery: Certified new battery
• Inspection: 147-point quality test
• Cheapest phone: Galaxy S23 FE at $319
• Models: Galaxy S23 to S26 series, Z Fold5 to Z Fold7, Z Flip5 to Z Flip7

Where it ranks

Samsung Certified Re-Newed is No. 5 in our Best Refurbished Phone Sellers verdict.