Samsung has added the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra to its Certified Re-Newed programme, which lets buyers purchase refurbished Galaxy phones that have been inspected and tested by Samsung. The newly added flagships are available at a lower price than their new counterparts, with savings of up to Rs 15,000 depending on the variant.
Samsung is Selling Refurbished Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra
As part of Samsung's certified re-newed programme, buyers can pick up a refurbished Galaxy S26 Ultra starting at Rs 1,11,899 for the 256 GB storage variant. This is Rs 21,000 less than the price of a new unit. Meanwhile, the 256 GB Galaxy S26 is available for as low as Rs 74,799.
Here's a complete breakdown of the pricing across different variants:
| Model | Variant | Re-newed price | Current price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S26 Ultra | 256 GB | Rs 1,18,999 | Rs 1,30,999 |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra | 512 GB | Rs 1,35,999 | Rs 1,50,999 |
| Galaxy S26 | 256 GB | Rs 74,799 | Rs 79,999 |
| Galaxy S26 | 512 GB | Rs 91,799 | Rs 99,999 |
Samsung announced its Certified Re-newed programme back in May 2026, allowing users to purchase refurbished smartphones directly from the brand. The company ensures that every device is "inspected, cleaned, refurbished and tested through a Samsung-certified renewal process to meet Samsung's standards for quality, performance and reliability."
The opportunity to pick up the refurbished Galaxy 26 Ultra comes at a crucial time, as rumours of an incoming price hike linger.
Well-known leaker Abhishek Yadav on X claims that the Galaxy S26 Ultra is confirmed to receive a price hike soon, according to one of his sources. He also comments that Samsung's recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Z Fold 8 Ultra could also receive a bump in the price tag.
So anyone interested in purchasing a Galaxy S26 Ultra cheaply can get one from Samsung's certified Re-newed Programme website.
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