TECH · 23 Oct 2026
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Refurbished Samsung Galaxy phones now sold on Amazon
Samsung is now selling certified renewed phones on Amazon for the first time, a notable shift in how the company reaches price-sensitive buyers. According to the report, each device includes a new battery and a one-year warranty, with listings currently starting at $489 for the Galaxy S24 FE. The timing matters: Samsung has raised prices on its newest phones, and this move gives shoppers a validated secondhand-style option backed by a manufacturer warranty. For the device market, it signals that certified refurbished sales can be a serious channel rather than a fringe one. For product, marketing and retail teams, the question is how brands balance premium pricing with value-focused buyers who still want official support.