Want a cheaper Galaxy S26? Samsung's Certified Re-Newed lineup has you covered

Buying a new phone in 2026 is expensive, especially if you’re looking at flagship options. As companies raise smartphone prices, new phones are becoming increasingly difficult to afford. We recently heard that Samsung may be considering raising prices for the Galaxy S26 series as well. However, if you want to buy its flagship phones at a lower price, Samsung now offers an official way to do that.

The company announced today that it’s adding almost the entire Galaxy S26 lineup to its Certified Re-Newed program, giving customers a more affordable way to get their hands on some of the best Android phones of 2026. The only phone from the S26 series missing from the program is the recently launched Galaxy S26 FE.

Samsung engineers will refurbish these phones using 100% genuine Samsung replacement parts and a brand-new battery. That’s great news, especially since battery degradation is the most common issue with older (or refurbished) smartphones and also affects performance.

The company is also offering a one-year limited warranty on its refurbished devices — the same warranty you’d get on a new Galaxy S26 series smartphone — so you don’t miss out on coverage. Plus, customers can purchase Samsung Care Plus with Theft and Loss protection. This covers accidental damage, including unlimited battery repairs and $0 screen and back glass repairs.

The phones come with all the features you’d find on a Galaxy S26 series flagship, including Now Nudge, Now Brief, and several other Galaxy AI features. That said, many of these features have recently begun trickling down to older Samsung flagships as well.

Here’s what these refurbished Galaxy S26 series phones cost:

• Galaxy S26 Ultra starts at $1,099
• Galaxy S26 Plus starts at $929
• Galaxy S26 starts at $759

All three phones are available in six colors: White, Sky Blue, Pink Gold, Black, Silver Shadow, and Cobalt Violet. Samsung is also offering trade-in discounts of up to $720, which could bring the price down further. These refurbished Galaxy S26 series phones are available exclusively on Samsung’s website.