Samsung is selling “Certified Re-Newed” Galaxy phones through Amazon, with pricing that starts at $489. The offerings include devices with replacement batteries and a one-year limited warranty, positioning them as discounted options compared with buying new.
Across outlets, coverage focuses on availability on Amazon and the idea of buying certified refurbished hardware from Samsung. HowToGeek and Android Police emphasize that these are certified refurbished options on Amazon, with HowToGeek specifically noting consumers can skip Samsung’s own site. Small Business Trends highlights the selection of 14 certified refurbished models and frames the value as savings plus reliability.
Droid Life adds additional detail by describing the lineup as including lightly used models, mentioning multiple Galaxy S-series options and that prices are generally below usual retail levels, with some models under $500. Overall, the reports largely agree on the Amazon launch, the “Certified Re-Newed” branding, and the presence of warranty coverage and battery replacement, while differing on how much model and pricing detail they foreground.
