Samsung Drops Prices on Last Year's Flagship Galaxy Phones (With a Catch)

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Phone makers often encourage new purchases by offering trade-in programs for old devices, and it looks like Samsung has plenty of last year's flagship units and wants to offload them.

The Galaxy S23 series (comprising the S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra) is now part of Samsung's Certified Re-Newed (CRN) program, joining the Galaxy S21 and S22 series.

Samsung says devices that are part of the CRN program go through an intense inspection, with damaged parts swapped with "A level" replacements. They also receive new batteries and are updated with the latest available, including Galaxy AI, Samsung's suite of AI tools. These phones are in "like new" condition and get a one-year warranty, the same as new Samsung phones.

Since these are refurbished products, they are available at a discount. Additionally, all CRN devices are unlocked, allowing you to use them with the carrier of your choice. All three Galaxy S23 series phones performed well in our tests, making them a compelling option if you're seeking a deal on high-quality phones.

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Galaxy S23 Ultra

The most premium model is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which comes with an S Pen. There are two models available: one with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, priced at $919 and available in Green and Phantom Black. The other model, with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, costs $1,068.99 and is available only in Phantom Black. The original prices for the S23 Ultra with 256GB and 512GB of storage were $1,199.99 and $1,379.99, respectively.

Galaxy S23+

A new S23+ is priced starting at $999.99, but a CRN S23+ starts at $769 for 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Opting for double the storage brings the price to $869.99. You can have any color you want as long as you want Phantom Black.

Galaxy S23

Samsung continues to offer the Galaxy S23 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for $699.99, but the refurbished model is priced at $619. For those who want more storage, the 8GB/256GB variant is available for just $699.99.

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Software Support for Years

Samsung has announced that all devices in the Galaxy S23 series will receive four years of OS updates and five years of security patches. However, the start date for this extended support period has not yet been determined.

As for the other Galaxy offerings, the S21 is currently $449, while the S22 series starts at $529. Customers interested in purchasing refurbished devices have multiple payment options, including one-time payment, monthly installments, and four installments with financing options.

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