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When Samsung’s Galaxy S23 was released in spring 2023, it received major praise from sites like PCMag for its pocketability, performance and high-quality camera setup. Now, a little over a year after its release, you can add affordability to that list. Samsung has added all Galaxy S23 models, including the base Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, to its “Certified Renewed“, which means you can now buy refurbished versions of these phones directly from the manufacturer at a discount.
Certified Refurbished Samsung phones carry the same one-year warranty as brand-new models and undergo a 147-point inspection process before being sent to consumers. Samsung also gives each of its refurbished phones a new battery and ships them in a new box with a new data cable and ejector pin. The Certified Re-Newed Galaxy S23 starts at $619 for the base version, $769 for the Plus version, and $919 for the Ultra version. That means saving between $180 and $280, depending on the model.
The Galaxy S23 is not the newest or best Samsung smartphonebut it’s still new and competitive, with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip on all models and up to 200 megapixels of camera prowess on the Ultra model in particular.
Whether you want to take advantage of these deals depends on how important you think Samsung’s certification process is and whether you’re willing to trade in an eligible phone (you can check to see if your phone is supported during checkout). which will save you another $300. Used Galaxy S23 phones can cost as little as $380 on eBay Or $414 at Amazon, but buying from third-party suppliers always poses a risk. Some marketplaces, like Back Market, run their own verification programs, making it something of a compromise between buying directly from a seller and going directly to Samsung. For more details, see our guide on Do’s and don’ts when buying a refurbished smartphone.
No matter where you buy, rest assured that the Galaxy S23 will have many more years of support, including the recent addition of new Galaxy AI features.