Samsung Electronics has added its Galaxy S26 series to its Samsung Certified Re-Newed programme, making refurbished versions of the flagship smartphones available to consumers at lower prices.
The programme now includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra, with Samsung saying the devices undergo inspection, refurbishment and quality testing before being resold.
According to the company, each device is restored using genuine Samsung parts, while personal data from previous users is removed during the refurbishment process.
Samsung said the Certified Re-Newed smartphones also receive the latest software updates and come with the same warranty as new Galaxy devices, although warranty terms may vary by market.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra, the highest-end model in the series, features Samsung’s built-in Privacy Display, which is designed to limit what people nearby can see on the screen while keeping the display clear for the user.
The Galaxy S26 and S26+ also offer Samsung’s latest artificial intelligence features, camera capabilities and flagship hardware.
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Samsung said the S26 series is supported by seven generations of operating system upgrades and security updates, allowing the refurbished devices to remain usable for an extended period.
The Certified Re-Newed versions are available in Black and Cobalt Violet, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra offered in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB configurations.
The Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 are available in 256GB and 512GB storage options.
The devices are currently available through Samsung’s UK website, with the company offering a two-year warranty on the Certified Re-Newed smartphones in that market.
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