Is it worth buying a refurbished Samsung phone?

Yes, a refurbished Samsung phone is worth it. Every device passes a thorough professional inspection and comes with a 1-year warranty and a 30-day return window. You get the full Samsung software experience, including Galaxy AI on S24 and S25 models, for up to 70% less than retail. The Galaxy S, A, and Z series are all available.

Which is the best refurbished Samsung phone to buy?

The best choice depends on your budget and what you need the phone for: Galaxy S series (S21, S22, S23, S24, S25): flagship performance and premium cameras; the S24 and S25 include Galaxy AI features Galaxy A series (A53, A54, A55): reliable everyday performance at more accessible price points Galaxy Z series (Z Fold, Z Flip): foldable screens for power users

Will a refurbished Samsung phone from Back Market work on my carrier?

Most refurbished Samsung phones listed as Unlocked on Back Market are compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile. Verizon compatibility varies by model, so check the individual product listing before buying. Each listing clearly shows carrier status (Unlocked or carrier-specific), so there are no surprises at checkout.

What condition grade should I choose for a refurbished Samsung phone?

Back Market has four condition grades for refurbished Samsung phones. Every grade guarantees 100% functionality, at least 80% battery health, and a factory reset before shipping: Fair: visible wear marks; fully functional in every way Good: light scratches; fully functional Excellent: minimal cosmetic wear, close to new in appearance Premium: almost no signs of use, with only genuine manufacturer parts and batteries (minimum 90% battery capacity). A higher grade means better cosmetics and battery health, at a higher price point. See the full grade descriptions on the Back Market quality page.

Which is the best site to buy refurbished Samsung phones?

Back Market is a dedicated marketplace for refurbished tech. Every order of refurbished smartphones on Back Market includes: Savings of up to 70% vs. retail A 1-year commercial warranty from the seller, on every purchase 30 days to change your mind, with free returns Sellers vetted against Back Market's Quality Charter A thorough up to 100-point professional quality inspection on every device before shipping

Is buying a refurbished Samsung phone better for the environment?

Yes. Choosing a refurbished Samsung phone instead of buying new generates 92% less greenhouse gas emissions during the manufacturing phase, according to the ADEME 2022 study. Roughly 80% of a smartphone's carbon footprint happens before it's ever switched on. Every refurbished phone sold is an existing device getting a second life, which means fewer new devices manufactured and less e-waste generated.

Refurbished Samsung Phones • 256 GB

Name: Refurbished Samsung phones | Galaxy S, A & Z • 256 GB
Brand: Back Market
Price: 393.74 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (72934 reviews)

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Galaxy S23 Ultra • Unlocked

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Refurbished price:$393.74

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Galaxy S25 Ultra • Unlocked

(444)

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Refurbished price:$649.11

Versus $1,299.00 new

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Galaxy S24 Ultra • Unlocked

(940)

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Refurbished price:$499.00

Versus $1,204.00 new

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Galaxy S23 • Unlocked

(1,223)

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Refurbished price:$267.00

Versus $799.99 new

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Galaxy S22+ 5G • Unlocked

(1,217)

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Refurbished price:$256.75

Versus $1,072.99 new

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Galaxy S24 • Unlocked

(615)

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Refurbished price:$328.24

Versus $766.00 new

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Galaxy S23+ • Unlocked

(857)

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Refurbished price:$286.98

Versus $999.99 new

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Galaxy S24+ • Unlocked

(654)

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Refurbished price:$354.34

Versus $814.00 new

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Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G • Unlocked

(2,166)

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Refurbished price:$339.00

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Galaxy S25 • Unlocked

(305)

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Refurbished price:$535.29

Versus $1,299.00 new

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Galaxy Z Flip6 • Unlocked

(314)

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Refurbished price:$381.59

Versus $1,099.00 new

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Galaxy S25+ • Unlocked

(203)

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Refurbished price:$532.09

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Galaxy S26 • Unlocked

(20)

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Refurbished price:$605.99

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Galaxy S26 Ultra • Unlocked

(16)

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Refurbished price:$870.00

Versus $1,599.99 new

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Galaxy S23 FE • Unlocked

(137)

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Refurbished price:$281.00

Versus $599.00 new

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Galaxy S25 FE • Unlocked

(34)

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Refurbished price:$459.00

Versus $649.00 new

Galaxy Z Fold6 • Unlocked

(371)

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Refurbished price:$660.24

Versus $1,499.00 new

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Galaxy Z Fold7 • Unlocked

(61)

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Refurbished price:$905.00

Versus $2,099.99 new

Galaxy S25 Edge • Unlocked

(65)

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Refurbished price:$427.00

Versus $1,099.00 new

Galaxy S24 FE • Unlocked

(120)

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Refurbished price:$712.99

Versus $850.00 new

Galaxy S26+ • Unlocked

(17)

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Refurbished price:$688.49

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Galaxy S22 5G • Unlocked

(1,992)

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Refurbished price:$187.09

Versus $849.99 new

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Galaxy Z Flip4 • Unlocked

(509)

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Refurbished price:$225.00

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Galaxy S21 5G • Unlocked

(3,149)

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Refurbished price:$195.84

Versus $850.00 new

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Galaxy Z Flip5 • Unlocked

(465)

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Refurbished price:$292.79

Versus $1,059.00 new

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Galaxy Z Flip7 • Unlocked

(135)

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Refurbished price:$548.24

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Galaxy S21+ 5G • Unlocked

(982)

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Refurbished price:$261.00

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Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G • Unlocked

(1,431)

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Refurbished price:$280.64

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Galaxy Z Fold5 • Unlocked

(287)

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Refurbished price:$497.00

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Galaxy S21 FE 5G • Unlocked

(420)

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Refurbished price:$682.00

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Galaxy Z Fold4 • Unlocked

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Refurbished price:$423.99

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Customer reviews for Refurbished Samsung Phones • 256 GB

Overall rating

72,934 verified reviews

Rating details

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

Reviews

Bd C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/15/26, United States.
I am profoundly grateful to have received my Samsung Galaxy A42 5G 128GB in Black, arriving in pristine condition—its screen unmarred, battery fully optimized, casing immaculate, and all ports, buttons, and camera lenses functioning flawlessly upon meticulous inspection. Back Market’s exemplary customer support representatives, Anna and Kat, resolved every concern with unparalleled care and attentiveness, particularly as a disabled customer deserving of such tailored service. It is earnestly hoped that Back Market will offer protective phone covers tailored for refurbished devices.
Galaxy A42 5G 128GB - Black - Unlocked
Galaxy A42 5G 128GB - Black - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Purchased
4/3/26
Jada D.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 8/3/26, United States.
I was so anxious buying refurbished. There's plenty of horror stories online about getting refurbished phones in awful condition and then having to deal with customer support from hell. But I needed a new phone and didn't want to contribute to the over-consumption we see every day from so many people. I saw the S24+ as my best option for price while still having many good years left of security updates from Samsung. When I first received it, I was worried, as I ordered it unlocked, but it came in a official Verizon refurbished box. But thankfully when I turned it on, it was unlocked as I purchased. The quality is amazing, there's genuinely no sign of it being used except for a couple extremely miniscule scratches on the screen. The actual phone itself is so good at multitasking, I can have so many apps running in the background without it getting slow or stuttering. I'm very happy with my purchase and will definitely look to buy from here again.
Galaxy S24+ 256GB - Purple - Unlocked
Galaxy S24+ 256GB - Purple - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Purchased
7/23/26
Tyler P.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 7/22/26, United States.
Great phone so far...!!! I was a bit nervous that it wouldn't be refurbished with Samsung oem parts because my last 2 phones were supposed to have all oem parts, but when they came the screen was aftermarket... but this is truly oem! So thanks so much! Also, I absolutely love the camera... so much better than my s22 ultra. Takes up more space, but it's definitely worth it... has pretty good performance, the GPU can't quite render the graphics perfect on highest grapgics settings on Xplane, but still decent... could does great, and RAM is approximately 55-65% used all the time...( I do have 3 background apps running all the time) but still works great!!!
Galaxy S23 Ultra 512GB - Black - Unlocked
Galaxy S23 Ultra 512GB - Black - Unlocked
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Condition
Premium
Purchased
7/10/26
Frank C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 9/11/26, United States.
It came in flawless condition. Everything worked perfectly. I got it when you guys were having a sale on the weekend on a Saturday. It was only a little dirty with some dust where the speaker was on the bottom but I was able to clean it with soft brush. Other than that my new Galaxy S25 Ultra is awesome. The site was very easy to use and find what I was looking for. I will ook for more things on your website see if you guys have any other deals possible for a switch 2? And I will be browsing as now when I post this to see what else you guys sell 😆 in short my experience with my SAMSUNG GALAXY S25 ULTRA IS AWESOME 😎
Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB - Black - Unlocked
Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB - Black - Unlocked
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Condition
Premium
Purchased
8/30/26
Kim K.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 7/12/26, United States.
I was very septic buying a refurbished phone. But reading reviews and good ratings and excellent price i wanted to try. Better than expected. Not a single scratch or anything showing it’s not brand new, except the box it came in. Not original packaging. All setup was smooth like on a new one. Only added a case. Very impressed and will use back market again.
Galaxy Z Fold6 512GB - Dark Blue - Unlocked
Galaxy Z Fold6 512GB - Dark Blue - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Purchased
6/26/26
Monica G.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 8/8/26, United States.
Second purchase from Back Market. Had a Galaxy S22, dropped/broke the screen. Rather than fix the phone, decided to upgrade to Galaxy S25 Ultra. Both purchases have been great, received as promised, no working problems. Side note: only problem, Me. Week after receiving phone, no time to purchase phone case acct spouse in hospital, dropped phone at hospital, have a cracked screen but no problems with phone.
Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB - Black - Unlocked
Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB - Black - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Purchased
7/13/26
Abby J.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/19/26, United States.
My phone arrived on the same day delivery anticipated it would, which is a rarity with majority of my online buys elsewhere. My Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is in immaculate condition. I am definitely satisfied with my purchase. I highly recommend Backmarket to anyone looking for refurbished tech. Oh yeah...I almost forgot! The cherry on top? Their customer service is top notch. And not just some help bot. I mean an actual human being will respond to you with impeccable timing. This is my 2nd purchase with Backmarket and I have absolutely no regrets. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB - Yellow - Unlocked
Galaxy Z Flip6 512GB - Yellow - Unlocked
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Condition
Excellent
Purchased
4/9/26
Jamie C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 4/17/26, United States.
I got this for my daughter-in-law and she absolutely loves it. It’s in perfect condition even though it was listed as fair. This is the 5th phone I’ve bought from Back Market and I’ve not been disappointed yet. Plus i bought a laptop that I love. I recommend buying refurbished electronic items from Back Market.
Galaxy Z Fold5 512GB - Blue - Unlocked
Galaxy Z Fold5 512GB - Blue - Unlocked
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Condition
Fair
Purchased
4/14/26
Alyssa T.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 10/21/26, United States.
I wasn’t skeptical at all when purchasing this device and thankfully that worked out. The battery is great, it isn’t my primary device and more so for when I go on runs and want to detach from work. The battery life lasts all day and for a refurbished phone I feel like that is perfect. There are some scratches on the screen, hair line, not too big of a deal.
Galaxy S23 128GB - Purple - Unlocked
Galaxy S23 128GB - Purple - Unlocked
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Condition
Good
Purchased
10/10/26
Synjyn C.
Verified purchase
Reviewed 11/11/25, United States.
it says the condition is fair but it's in immaculate condition, not a single mark on the screen or frame. they really went above and beyond to restore and refurbished this Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3!! I've been using it for a couple days now and can honestly say when I'm ready to upgrade to the next fold I will certainly be using BackMarket again! #LifeTimeCustomer
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G 256GB - Black - Locked AT&T
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G 256GB - Black - Locked AT&T
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Condition
Fair
Purchased
11/6/25

Refurbished Samsung phones questions, answered

Yes, a refurbished Samsung phone is worth it. Every device passes a thorough professional inspection and comes with a 1-year warranty and a 30-day return window. You get the full Samsung software experience, including Galaxy AI on S24 and S25 models, for up to 70% less than retail. The Galaxy S, A, and Z series are all available.
The best choice depends on your budget and what you need the phone for:
Galaxy S series (S21, S22, S23, S24, S25): flagship performance and premium cameras; the S24 and S25 include Galaxy AI features
Galaxy A series (A53, A54, A55): reliable everyday performance at more accessible price points
Galaxy Z series (Z Fold, Z Flip): foldable screens for power users
Most refurbished Samsung phones listed as Unlocked on Back Market are compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile. Verizon compatibility varies by model, so check the individual product listing before buying. Each listing clearly shows carrier status (Unlocked or carrier-specific), so there are no surprises at checkout.
Back Market has four condition grades for refurbished Samsung phones. Every grade guarantees 100% functionality, at least 80% battery health, and a factory reset before shipping:
Fair: visible wear marks; fully functional in every way
Good: light scratches; fully functional
Excellent: minimal cosmetic wear, close to new in appearance
Premium: almost no signs of use, with only genuine manufacturer parts and batteries (minimum 90% battery capacity).
A higher grade means better cosmetics and battery health, at a higher price point. See the full grade descriptions on the Back Market quality page.
Back Market is a dedicated marketplace for refurbished tech. Every order of refurbished smartphones on Back Market includes:
Savings of up to 70% vs. retail
A 1-year commercial warranty from the seller, on every purchase
30 days to change your mind, with free returns
Sellers vetted against Back Market's Quality Charter
A thorough up to 100-point professional quality inspection on every device before shipping
Yes. Choosing a refurbished Samsung phone instead of buying new generates 92% less greenhouse gas emissions during the manufacturing phase, according to the ADEME 2022 study. Roughly 80% of a smartphone's carbon footprint happens before it's ever switched on. Every refurbished phone sold is an existing device getting a second life, which means fewer new devices manufactured and less e-waste generated.

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Bd C.

Jada D.

Tyler P.

Frank C.

Kim K.

Monica G.

Abby J.

Jamie C.

Alyssa T.

Synjyn C.

Refurbished Samsung phones questions, answered

Is it worth buying a refurbished Samsung phone?

Which is the best refurbished Samsung phone to buy?

Will a refurbished Samsung phone from Back Market work on my carrier?

What condition grade should I choose for a refurbished Samsung phone?

Which is the best site to buy refurbished Samsung phones?

Is buying a refurbished Samsung phone better for the environment?

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