Summary
Samsung has added the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra to its Certified Re-Newed range. The phones start at $759 and include a new battery, Samsung genuine parts and a one-year limited warranty.
Samsung has added the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra to its Certified Re-Newed smartphone lineup. The company says the devices are assembled by Samsung engineers using 100% Samsung genuine parts and a brand-new battery, while offering the same one-year limited warranty as new smartphones.
The Certified Re-Newed models are available exclusively through Samsung.com. Prices start at $759 for the Galaxy S26, $929 for the Galaxy S26+ and $1,099 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Prices, colours and availability
Samsung lists all three models in White, Sky Blue, Pink Gold, Black, Silver Shadow and Cobalt Violet. The announced starting prices are:
- Galaxy S26 Ultra Certified Re-Newed: $1,099
- Galaxy S26+ Certified Re-Newed: $929
- Galaxy S26 Certified Re-Newed: $759
Samsung also advertises up to $720 in trade-in credit for a Certified Re-Newed phone. The credit depends on the submitted device meeting the Samsung Trade-In Program’s eligibility requirements, including operating correctly, having a functioning display and being free from disqualifying damage. Samsung says the offer is available for a limited time and that eligible models and credit amounts may change.
What Samsung’s Certified Re-Newed programme includes
Samsung describes the phones as providing a “like-new” experience. The company says each device is rebuilt with genuine Samsung parts and a new battery, rather than simply being sold as a used handset. The one-year limited warranty is the standard warranty Samsung says it offers with new smartphones.
Buyers can also add Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss. Under the applicable plan terms, Samsung advertises unlimited battery repairs and $0 cracked front-screen and back-glass repairs for approved claims. Repair eligibility, claim approval, parts availability and technician scheduling can affect service, and the benefits are subject to the plan’s restrictions and exclusions.
The announcement also highlights the Galaxy S26 series’ software and processor features. Samsung says its adaptive Galaxy AI experiences are designed to handle complex tasks in the background. Now Nudge provides context-based suggestions, while Now Brief presents timely reminders and selected information from supported apps.
The phones use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform for Galaxy. Samsung says the platform provides CPU, GPU and NPU gains compared with the previous generation. Galaxy AI’s basic Samsung features are free, while enhanced Samsung AI features and third-party AI features may be governed by different terms or involve fees.