When the Samsung Galaxy S23 launched in spring 2023, it earned high praise from sites like PCMag for its portability, performance, and high-quality camera setup. Now, with more than a year until launch, you can add affordability to that list. Samsung has added all Galaxy S23 models, including the base Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, to its Certified Refurbished program, which means you can now buy refurbished versions of these phones directly from Samsung. There are manufacturer discounts.
Samsung certified refurbished phones come with the same one-year warranty as new models and undergo a 147-point inspection process before being delivered to consumers. Samsung also ships every refurbished phone with a new battery and in a new box with a new cable and ejector pin. The certified Re-Newed Galaxy S23 starts at $619 for the base version, $769 for the Plus version, and $919 for the Ultra version. This represents a savings of $180 to $280, depending on the model.
The Galaxy S23 isn't the latest or greatest Samsung smartphone , but it's still up-to-date and competitive, with all models powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, and the Ultra model in particular has up to 200-megapixel camera capabilities.
Whether you want to take advantage of these offers depends on how seriously you take Samsung's certification process, and whether you're willing to trade in a qualifying phone (you can check at checkout to see if your phone is supported), which will save you another $300 . Used Galaxy S23 phones are selling for as low as $380 on eBay and as low as $414 on Amazon , but there's always a risk in buying from a third-party vendor. Some marketplaces, like Back Market, run their own verification process, which puts them in a sort of middle ground between buying directly from the seller and buying directly from Samsung. For more details, check out our guide on what to look for when buying a refurbished smartphone .
No matter where you buy it, rest assured that the Galaxy S23 will still receive years of support, including the new Galaxy AI features that were recently added.
