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Samsung’s big bet, now premium Galaxy phone will be available cheaply, the company itself is selling refurbished smartphones
Samira Vishwas | May 13, 2026 8:24 PM CST

Samsung Certified Re-Newed Smartphone: you too Samsung Want to buy a flagship smartphone but its high price was always stopping you. So now you have the chance because the company has launched its Certified Renewal Program Has started, under which old Galaxy smartphones are being refurbished and sold at low prices. Which simply means that even though the phone is old, it has been tested by the company itself in which it has been tested, repaired and cleaned and made like new. The thing to know for the users is that on purchasing this type of phone, it will also get 1 year warranty which is usually given only in new smartphones.

Refurbished phone market is growing rapidly

As of now, it is being seen that the market of refurbished smartphones in India is growing rapidly. Earlier, people used to buy such phones from local shops or online resale platforms, but there was a fear in their minds regarding genuine parts, battery and warranty. Now Samsung’s initiative is eliminating this lack of trust. The company has made it clear that before reselling the phone, it is tested at many levels so that the users can get the experience like a new phone.

Galaxy S25 Ultra no longer worth lakhs

Samsung has just included some of its premium and mid-range models in this program. In which there are models like Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is being discussed the most in this list. Let us tell you that while the new model comes for around Rs 1.2 lakh, users will get it in the Certified Refurbished version for around Rs 97,499.

Along with this, the refurbished model of Galaxy S25 will be available for Rs 58,749. Apart from this, Galaxy A56 5G and Galaxy A36 5G have also been kept at a lower price. In which premium features are going to be available.

Phone will be available after 147 point test

The company has said in its new plan that every certified refurbished phone will have to go through a 147 point quality test. If any problem is found in any part, it will be replaced with Samsung original parts. Samsung has also claimed that new batteries, new IMEI numbers and latest software updates are also being installed in these devices. On purchasing it, charging cable, SIM ejector and necessary documents will also be given in the box.

Focus on premium features and environment cheaply

Samsung’s aim in bringing this program is to ensure that everyone gets the phone at a low price. This time the company is not trying to sell the phone at a low price, rather the focus of the company is to take technologies like AI features, great cameras and Galaxy AI to more people. The company also believes that this will reduce e-waste. But regarding this program, some users on social media say that there is not much difference in the price of new and refurbished phones.


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