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Upgrading to the new Galaxy S? First, check how much your current Samsung phone is worth.
Written by Sneha Kashyap, Content and PR Executive | Conscious Consumption and Tech Trends
Last updated on 19 February 2026
With Samsung’s Galaxy S26 hitting the market, you may be tempted to grab one of the new models or shortlist it for when your contract runs out. Before you settle on which S26 to get, there’s one important thing you should absolutely do - find the best price to sell your current Samsung phone.
One year on from release, the Samsung Galaxy S25 is currently trading between £295 and £350. Typically, the base model retains the most value after its first year on the market, but this year the trend has been reversed by the S25 Ultra which is fetching a solid £568 to £595.
| Samsung Model | Storage Configuration | Trade-in Price |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S25 | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | £295-£350 |
| Galaxy S25 Plus | 256GB, 512GB | £275-£400 |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | £568-£595 |
Prices correct on 19/02/2025
At roughly two years old, the S24 series sits in a transitional phase. It’s no longer the newest generation, but it’s still recent enough to attract competitive offers, especially if you’ve got a higher capacity phone and have cared for it well. The Galaxy S24 series is currently worth anywhere between £270 to £345, depending on the model, storage, and condition.
From hereon, its value will not remain lucrative for long as the new S26 will push trade-in prices for older models down, so we would highly recommend trading it in so you don’t miss out on this window of opportunity.
| Samsung model | Storage configuration | Trade-in price |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S24 | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | £270-£300 |
| Galaxy S24 Plus | 256GB, 512GB | £308-£340 |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | £410-£475 |
Prices correct on 19/02/2026
Three years down the line, the S23 range is in a resale sweet spot. It withstood a rough first year depreciation, and is valued up to £350 currently. These models are still modern enough to be well sought after on the refurbished market, particularly the S23 Ultra model, which at the moment benefits from higher trade-in demand and stronger long-term spec appeal.
| Samsung model | Storage configuration | Trade-in price |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S23 | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | £168-£220 |
| Galaxy S23 Plus | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | £161-£200 |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | £285-£350 |
Prices correct on 19/02/2026
If you’re trading in a Galaxy S22 5G phone, you can currently expect £117 to £134, depending on storage and overall condition. The larger Galaxy S22+ 5G sits slightly higher at £142 to £152.
How much money you get for your phone will depend on factors such as screen condition, battery health, and overall functionality. Even minor cracks or noticeable wear can push offers toward the lower end of the range. Storage size also plays a role, though condition typically has a bigger impact on final payouts.
The S22 series still holds a reasonable portion of its value, however, it’s now entering the stage where it will devalue further and quickly as support for the S22 series ends in February 2027. If you wait another year to trade it in, you’ll get even less for your phone.
| Samsung model | Storage configuration | Trade-in price |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S22 5G | 128GB, 256GB | £117-£134 |
| Galaxy S22+ 5G | 128GB, 256GB | £142-£152 |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | £190-£270 |
Prices correct on 19/02/2026
The Galaxy S21 phones are currently fetching around £78 to £184 on the second-hand market. Considering the S21 series launched in early 2021, these figures reflect how significantly values drop after four to five years on the market. While the S21 Ultra model held up comparatively well thanks to its higher original price and premium specs, even that’s now worth only a fraction of its launch cost.
If you’ve held onto your S21 up until now, one of the new S26 will feel like a decent upgrade and you need to trade it in now as Samsung has ended support for the S21 series in February 2026, and using an obsolete phone will put your data at risk.
| Samsung model | Storage configuration | Trade-in price |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S21 5G | 128GB, 256GB | £78-£97 |
| Galaxy S21 Plus 5G | 128GB, 256GB | £99-£123 |
| Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | £133-£184 |
Prices correct on 19/02/2026
No matter which Galaxy S model you own, one thing is clear: you need to trade in sooner rather than later. Smartphone values drop fastest in the first year, then decline steadily as newer models arrive. Whilst it is extremely impractical to upgrade on an annual basis, waiting around and delaying your trade-in devalues your phone even further. From the S21 now worth pennies to the S25 still fetching hundreds, waiting only shrinks your payout. If you want the best return for your Galaxy phone, sell it as part of your upgrade process and do shop around for trade-in prices.
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