Samsung launches Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones on Amazon starting at $489

In a first, Samsung brings its Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones to Amazon.

The lineup includes the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25 series and starts at $489.

With seven years of updates guaranteed, buying an older Galaxy phone isn’t a big risk for consumers.

As the memory shortage leads to increased prices for phones in all price ranges, owning a flagship model has become even more out of reach for many. Yet, buying a flagship that’s been refurbished, particularly by the original manufacturer, can be a smart move. Today, Samsung has made that easier to do for fans of its Galaxy series with a partnership that brings its Certified Re-Newed program phones to Amazon.

Samsung announced a lineup of Galaxy phones that it is now selling on Amazon, starting at $489. Just like the refurbished phones it sells on its own site, the phones have been repaired by Samsung specialists with Samsung parts and have new batteries. …