Last month, global smartphone giant Apple launched the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro under the refurbished program. The brand is selling these refurbished models for a discount of around 15 percent compared to the brand’s new models. Now, Samsung has also introduced its last-gen flagship lineup under the certified refurbished initiative.
The brand has opened pre-orders for refurbished Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra devices through its “Re-Newed” online store. Open sales of these devices are slated to commence on April 22 through Samsung. Carriers and retailers will start selling these devices starting April 28.
These refurbished devices are restored to “like-new” condition using official parts and by installing a brand new battery in them. Additionally, Samsung also offers a one-year warranty on these devices.
Compared to the retail prices of new Galaxy S21 series devices, the refurbished Galaxy S21 has been discounted by $124, the Galaxy S21+ by $149, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra by $200. Samsung’s Re-Newed site has listed the Galaxy S21 with a $675 price tag, while the refurbished Galaxy S21+ and the Galaxy S21 Ultra cost $850 and $1000, respectively. But that’s not all, as pre-ordering any of these three S21 series refurbished devices before April 22 will net customers a $100 credit which they can use for purchases made on Samsung.com.
What makes this deal viable is the fact that Samsung has promised four years of software support and five years of security updates on these devices. This means that the 2021 Galaxy S21 lineup is eligible for Android 14 or 15 updates. Security patches, on the other hand, will keep these devices protected till 2026.
RELATED:
