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Samsung Trade-In Value: What Is My Galaxy Worth?
Check used Samsung Galaxy S, Z Fold and Z Flip trade-in values. Find your model and see how storage and condition affect your cash offer.
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The quick answer
Your Samsung Galaxy's value depends on the exact S, FE, Ultra, Z Fold or Z Flip model, storage, carrier status and condition. For a foldable, inspect both displays and the hinge before quoting. Use the full model table, then compare a cash offer for your configuration with any upgrade promotion's purchase and plan requirements.
Key points
- Match the complete Galaxy model, including FE, Plus or Ultra, and record the storage before erasing.
- For Z models, describe the inner display, outer display and hinge separately.
- The catalog includes older S21, S22 and S23 variants; absent A or Note models need an eligibility check.
- Compare promotional credit after required purchases and plan costs, and clear account restrictions before shipping.
Identify the whole Galaxy model name
Open Settings > About phone and record the model name and model number. Samsung's identification guide explains where to find them. Check total storage in the device's storage settings, not the amount of space left. If the phone is inaccessible, use its purchase records and confirm any uncertainty with support.
Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy S21 are separate models, just as S24, S24+, S24 Ultra and S24 FE are. A similar camera layout or screen size is not enough to choose a quote. Z Fold and Z Flip also belong to different model groups.
Check whether the phone is carrier locked and whether device financing is fully paid. The carrier name you currently use does not by itself establish unlock status. Keep the IMEI private and choose the supported carrier and status that actually apply.
Samsung Galaxy trade-in values by model
How much is my Samsung Galaxy worth? Find your exact model below, then select its options and condition for a personal cash offer. To sell your Samsung Galaxy, start with its model link.
These maximum advertised values come from GadgetRenu's current catalog, which is refreshed periodically. They are not a guaranteed payout or a quote for every configuration. Your offer depends on the details you select and is confirmed after inspection. Any Fast-Ship Bonus is shown separately in your quote.
| Model | Catalog trade-in value |
|---|---|
| Galaxy S21 | Up to $70 |
| Galaxy S21 FE | Up to $50 |
| Galaxy S21 Ultra | Up to $132 |
| Galaxy S21+ | Up to $89 |
| Galaxy S22 | Up to $106 |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | Up to $198 |
| Galaxy S22+ | Up to $140 |
| Galaxy S23 | Up to $155 |
| Galaxy S23 FE | Up to $123 |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | Up to $332 |
| Galaxy S23+ | Up to $192 |
| Galaxy S24 | Up to $247 |
| Galaxy S24 FE | Up to $192 |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | Up to $489 |
| Galaxy S24+ | Up to $311 |
| Galaxy S25 | Up to $377 |
| Galaxy S25 EDGE | Up to $377 |
| Galaxy S25 FE | Up to $270 |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | Up to $623 |
| Galaxy S25+ | Up to $466 |
| Galaxy S26 | Up to $486 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra | Up to $796 |
| Galaxy S26+ | Up to $554 |
| Galaxy Z Flip 5 | Up to $212 |
| Galaxy Z Flip6 | Up to $292 |
| Galaxy Z Flip7 | Up to $388 |
| Galaxy Z Flip8 | Up to $473 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Up to $358 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 6 | Up to $542 |
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 | Up to $822 |
| Galaxy Z TriFold | Up to $2,023 |
Trade in your Samsung Galaxy for cash: review your exact offer before accepting, prepare your device and use the prepaid shipping label. Inspection confirms its details and condition.
How to compare: use the same model and condition. Cash buyback value, an asking price on a marketplace and upgrade credit are different amounts; fees or required purchases can change what you actually receive.
Galaxy S and older models: compare like with like
The table includes supported S21, S22 and S23 variants alongside later generations. An older Ultra may have a different maximum from a newer standard model, but the table does not establish a universal rule that an Ultra always pays more. Storage, actual condition and the available quote remain decisive.
For a phone you still use comfortably, work out whether replacement is necessary before treating resale value as a reason to upgrade. If a damaged screen or short battery life is the only problem, compare the repair estimate with replacement cost after the actual sale offer. Do not assume the highest model maximum is the amount you would receive after a repair.
No Galaxy A or Note model appears in this catalog snapshot. If that is what you own, ask about your exact model rather than choosing a Galaxy S with a similar name. You can also compare other appropriate resale or recycling options.
For a Z Fold or Z Flip, inspect more than the outer glass
Look at the inner and outer displays separately. Check touch response, visible lines, dark patches, damaged glass and the image while the phone is in its normal usable positions. Describe a fault on the inner panel even if the outer screen still works.
Check whether the hinge moves normally without forcing it, and report stiffness, damage or an inability to open as expected. Note a lifting or damaged inner screen protector rather than trying to hide it in a general description of scratches. Do not peel or repair it merely to improve the appearance of a quote submission; obtain appropriate model-specific service advice if needed.
For any Galaxy, test cameras, speakers, microphones, buttons, charging and the authentication features fitted to it. A phone that powers on can still have a costly functional fault. Use the condition choices for that model, and ask support if the form does not represent the damage.
Damage eligibility and repair cost are separate questions
GadgetRenu accepts some nonworking phones when supported by its quoting system. A working outer display does not make a broken foldable a fully working phone, and cosmetic wear should not be used to describe missing functions.
The acceptance terms exclude water or liquid damage, unsafe batteries, account locks, blacklisting and unpaid financing. A carrier lock is handled separately and may be supported only for specified carriers and statuses. If eligibility is unclear, get an answer before shipping or paying for repairs.
For repair solely to sell, compare a supported post-repair quote minus the repair bill with the supported as-is quote. Keep the storage and carrier identical in both scenarios. An expensive repair can improve usability without increasing your sale proceeds by its full cost.
Check the total cost behind a Samsung or carrier promotion
A promotional trade-in can suit an upgrade you were already going to make. Read the specific offer when comparing: identify the required new device, eligible plan, credit schedule and consequences of canceling or changing service. Do not assume every promotion pays cash or works the same way.
Write down the replacement price and any extra monthly plan cost over the required period, then subtract only the credit you expect to receive. Compare that result with buying your preferred replacement and selling the old Galaxy for cash. The cash-versus-credit worksheet keeps those inputs together.
If considering private resale, use realistic proceeds for the same model and condition after fees and shipping. Asking prices for unopened phones or different storage versions are not a useful estimate for your used device.
Back up, remove accounts and reset before handover
Make sure your files, number and important accounts work on the replacement. Remove the old phone's Google account and sign out of the Samsung account as part of its preparation. Then follow Samsung's factory-reset instructions for the actual software version. The data-erasing option is Factory data reset; resetting settings alone is a different operation.
Samsung's preparation guidance also covers Google account removal and backup. An account-protected reset can still require previous credentials, so confirm the phone is ready for transfer and do not send passwords. Remove a physical SIM and any memory card, and handle eSIM transfer before erasing service. See our Android handover checklist.
Select your Samsung model for the quote. Under GadgetRenu's terms, carrier acceptance within 14 calendar days preserves market-price protection, subject to verification of the submitted device. Payment is sent within three business days after delivery for matching eligible phones, including inspection; unresolved offers or eligibility issues can affect the deadline.
Check your device's offer
Record storage and carrier status; describe hinge and display faults on foldables.
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