Refurbished Samsung Galaxy S21 (5G)

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Galaxy S21 5G • Unlocked

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Refurbished price:$145.00

Versus $1,000.00 new

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Galaxy S21 5G • Locked Verizon

(77)

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Refurbished price:$146.00

Versus $799.00 new

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Galaxy S21 5G • Locked AT&T

(28)

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Refurbished price:$146.00

Versus $988.99 new

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Galaxy S21 5G • Locked T-Mobile

(99)

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Refurbished price:$162.00

Versus $799.00 new

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How much does the Galaxy S21 5G cost? | July 2026

In July2026, Galaxy S21 5G prices starts at $145.04, but prices vary based on storage, color, condition and carrier compatibility.

Customer reviews for Refurbished Samsung Galaxy S21 (5G)

Overall rating

4,787 verified reviews

Rating details

Battery
4.1/5
Shipping
4.5/5
Lens & Camera
4.4/5
Accessories
4.1/5
Packaging
4.4/5
Overall performance
4.1/5
Appearance
4.2/5

Reviews

Harry M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 2/15/26, United States.
Great product! Looks and acts like it is new. Specifically being used to extend medical device signals to my personall Cell Phone. Very pleased with the quality and expediant delivery. It's my second device from Back Market and both have been great!
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Gray - Unlocked
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
2/2/26
Heriberto D.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 1/22/25, United States.
I got it a day earlier ! And it was a little scratched from the top but it’s so worthy buying especially since I got it in a (fair) condition the screen and everything else was ok and worked perfectly fine really recommend and will be buying again thank you !!!
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Gray - Unlocked
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
1/18/25
Valorie C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 11/25/25, United States.
I ordered my Galaxy S21 5G from Backmarket after a recommendation from a rep at a local battery shop. My other Samsung was having numerous issues but a brand new phone was not an option. Luckily, I had jotted down the info and looked up Backmarket that same night and was impressed with the reviews. It was easy to order and arrived as promised. It sat on my side table for a couple of weeks as I was unsure if I could do the set up myself. Thank goodness for You Tube! Tech savvy I am not. But I do know how to follow directions and save for a couple of little hiccups, I was up and running in an hour. So far, so good and I would recommend Backmarket to anyone looking to upgrade for a lot less.
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Gray - Unlocked
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
11/12/25
Theresa M.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 11/24/25, United States.
Arrived quickly and well packaged. I appreciate that you guys have a page to help with transferring info from old devices to new ones, so it was super easy to switch my phone over. I'm so happy I found this company - I prefer buying refurbished and used things, especially when they work perfectly fine. Very affordable too.
Galaxy S21 5G 256GB - Gray - Unlocked
Galaxy S21 5G 256GB - Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
11/13/25
Jakson B.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 11/19/24, United States.
I recently purchased a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S21 from BackMarket, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. Here's a breakdown of my thoughts The phone arrived in excellent condition, just as described on the website. I opted for the "Excellent" grade, and true to its word, the device looked almost brand-new. There were no noticeable scratches or signs of wear, and the performance has been flawless so far. Pricing The pricing was very competitive compared to buying new or from other retailers. I saved a significant amount without sacrificing quality, which made it feel like a great deal. Shipping and Packaging The shipping was fast and efficient. The phone was securely packaged, ensuring it arrived in perfect condition. I appreciated the eco-friendly packaging, which aligns with BackMarket's commitment to sustainability. Performance The Samsung S21 is a fantastic phone with a vibrant display, excellent camera quality, and speedy performance. Thanks to BackMarket's thorough refurbishing process, the device operates like new. Overall Experience BackMarket provided a seamless buying experience. From the user-friendly website to the quality of the product, everything exceeded my expectations. If you're looking to save money while supporting sustainability, I highly recommend checking out BackMarket. Rating: 5/5
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Purple - Unlocked
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Purple - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Light signs of wear. The body may have light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
11/16/24
Kody S.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 3/12/26, United States.
I am pleased to say that she was able to activate and use her phone she loves it. I am glad that I received it and had no issues compared to the new phone I bought on Amazon store front and it was locked and had to send back get money back. So thank you for making my wife happy. Happy wife happy life.
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Gray - Unlocked
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Almost no signs of wear. The body may have very light micro-scratches. For items with screens, the screen will have no scratches.
Purchased
2/13/26
Franchesca I.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/6/25, United States.
This is the 3rd time I've purchased a refurbished phone from backmarket. I am absolutely a loyal customer and fan now so much so that I have recommended this site to everyone I know who's in the market for a new phone tablet ect. I love my s25 and have had no problems and the trade in program rocks! I love it!
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Purple - Unlocked
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Purple - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
3/24/25
Andy J.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 11/1/23, United States.
This is the 2nd Samsung smartphone we bought from Back Market. This Samsung Galaxy S21 5g Unlocked 256gb was listed as Fair condition and besides the few scratches on the back of phone, you would have never known it was a refurbished phone.
Galaxy S21 5G 256GB - Gray - Unlocked
Galaxy S21 5G 256GB - Gray - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
10/17/23
Rayge G.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 1/2/25, United States.
Great purchase on my end, I was still using the S9 before this so it was due for retirement unfortunately, still love my S9 though. This S21 is better in several ways. even being refurbished. it charges in a bit over an hour, the back is plastic so you don't need to worry about the phone flexing in your pocket and cracking, an issue I ran into with my old S9 partly because I procrastinated getting a case. The cameras on this are great, the quality is nice, and I'm not sure which processor it uses but it runs really smooth. It's got the average 60 hertz display and the fast and snappy 120 hertz display that you can cycle through, 9/10 phone imo
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - White - Unlocked
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - White - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
11/28/24
Teresa R.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 12/14/24, United States.
The phone was in excellent condition. I had no issues swapping phones and have run across no glitches. I am very pleased. As someone who doesn't need the newest item, just a good functioning one, I am pleased to find a place I can find refurbished items without worry.
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Purple - Unlocked
Galaxy S21 5G 128GB - Purple - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Signs of wear. The body may have a few visible scratches and dents. Items with screens may have light scratches.
Purchased
11/24/24

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Reviews

Harry M.

Heriberto D.

Valorie C.

Theresa M.

Jakson B.

Kody S.

Franchesca I.

Andy J.

Rayge G.

Teresa R.

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