Samsung will begin selling "re-need" variations of the Galaxy S21 series from last year at a discount for those whose wallets don't overflow with the cash required for a brand-new flagship gadget. Yes, that is how they spell it.

The Samsung Certified Re-Newed Store is now accepting pre-orders for these refurbished Galaxy S21 handsets. For anybody on a tight budget who needs flagship-level specs and doesn't mind using hardware from the previous generation, the site offers smartphones for sale. The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra are among the devices available for pre-order.


Samsung claims that its factories "thoroughly check and upgrade to like-new condition" their Certified Re-Newed devices. To repair the phones, only Samsung-approved batteries and components are utilised. The one-year warranty that all models included in the programme have is the same guarantee that applies to brand-new Galaxy smartphones.

When purchased via the Re-Newed programme, the basic model of the Galaxy S21 with 128GB of storage begins at $675, which is around $124 less than the MSRP for a new device. Starting at $850 and $1000 respectively, the Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra both have 128GB of basic storage. Anyone who pre-orders before April 21 will get a $100 credit from Samsung.

Should I Purchase a Samsung Galaxy Refurbished?


If you think this is a good price, think about the following before purchasing a refurbished smartphone. First off, the Galaxy S21 Ultra from a year ago is not the Galaxy S22 Ultra this year, so you won't be receiving a Galaxy Note clone with a pen attached. The Note 10 is included in the certified renewal programme, but given how Samsung handles software upgrades, I would strongly avoid a two-year-old handset. Even with Samsung's guarantee of three generations of software upgrades and four years of security updates, the amount of time before software updates expire decreases the later you purchase a brand-new smartphone.

If you're picking between this year's and last year's Samsung flagship models, you should also compare prices individually. For instance, $1000 is not a terrible price for a smartphone with comparable camera capabilities to its replacement, which begins at $200 higher with just 8GB of RAM, assuming you enjoy the S21 Ultra's appearance and feel and don't mind that it doesn't come packed with the integrated S Pen. Additionally, the S21 Ultra comes standard with 12GB of RAM, which I usually advise for heavy users who value durability. Anecdotally, that additional piece of memory is quite beneficial in the long run.

In order to decide between the normal Galaxy S21 and S22 lineups, first check to see how much the price of the latter may be reduced via a device trade-in. The S22 has a better camera system than the S21, a longer-lasting battery, and a fresh design and colour palette that may appeal to you more. S22 series prices range between $800 and $1000. You may not need to think about the ordinary Galaxy S21, which costs $850, if you go to the Galaxy S22+ and sell an old smartphone.

The Galaxy S21 FE, or "Fan Edition," a model that provides quality hardware at a somewhat reduced pricepoint, is excluded from the certified refreshed programme. Even at $700, the device's whittled-down specifications are not worth purchasing, as I mentioned in my review of it.

Through the Certified Re-Newed programme, you may pre-order the Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra. They will formally go on sale starting April 22 on Samsung.com and starting April 28 at a few stores.