Samsung has significantly increased the prices of its Galaxy S23, S23 Plus (test) and S23 Ultra (test). Tickets for the brand’s new flagship store are €959, €1219 and €1419, 60 to 110 euros more expensive than their predecessors.
If you don’t want to shell out exorbitant full price for a Samsung smartphone, we let you see how much you can save with the manufacturer’s trade-in program.
How Much Does Samsung Pay Back Your Old Smartphone?
Just like Apple’s trade-in program, Samsung also allows you to buy new smartphones at a lower price thanks to the recycling of old devices.
The value of a trade-in depends on the device and its condition. To help you see how much you can save by buying a Galaxy S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra, we’ve calculated the purchase prices of major Samsung and Apple flagships based on their trade-in prices over the past two years.
Note that through the introductory offer, Samsung is offering up to Additional recovery bonus of €150 until February 16th. Find prices for the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra in the table below, based on the trade-in value of your current smartphone:
How much money can you save by trade-in Galaxy S21 from Samsung?
Samsung Galaxy S21 | Samsung Galaxy S21+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
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Equivalent value | 233€ | 255€ | 340 euros |
recovery bonus | 150 euros | ||
total savings | 383 € | 405€ | 490 euros |
S23 price after recovery | 576€ | 554€ | 469€ |
S23+ price after recovery | 836€ | 814€ | 729€ |
S23 Ultra purchase price | 1033€ | 1014€ | 929€ |
How much money can you save by trade-in Galaxy S22 from Samsung?
Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
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Equivalent value | 329€ | 370 euros | 450 euros |
recovery bonus | 150 euros | ||
total savings | 479€ | 520 euros | 600 euros |
Galaxy S23 price | 480 euros | 439€ | 359€ |
S23+ purchase price | 740 euros | 699€ | 619€ |
S23 Ultra purchase price | 940 euros | 899€ | 819€ |
How much money can you save by trading in an iPhone 12 from Samsung?
iPhone 12 | iPhone 12 mini | iPhone 12 Pro | iPhone 12 Pro | |
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Equivalent value | 192€ | 100 euros | 238€ | 276€ |
recovery bonus | 150 euros | |||
total savings | 342€ | 250 euros | 388€ | 426€ |
Galaxy S23 price | 617€ | 709€ | 571€ | 533€ |
S23+ purchase price | 877€ | 969€ | 831€ | 793€ |
S23 Ultra purchase price | 1077€ | 1169€ | 1031€ | 993€ |
How much money can you save by trading in an iPhone 13 from Samsung?
iPhone 13 | iPhone 13 mini | iPhone 13 Pro | iPhone 13 Pro | |
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Equivalent value | 380 euros | 297€ | 428€ | 477€ |
recovery bonus | 150 euros | |||
total savings | 530 euros | 447€ | 578€ | 627€ |
Galaxy S23 price | 429€ | 512€ | 381€ | 332€ |
S23+ purchase price | 689€ | 772€ | 641€ | 592€ |
S23 Ultra purchase price | 889€ | 972€ | 841€ | 792€ |
The Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S22 Ultra, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and iPhone 13 Pro Max are the smartphones that let you benefit from the biggest Samsung trade-in deals on the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra.
All of these prices are for the base storage version, and the trade-in prices are fair prices for the 128GB model. We choose the “full” option each time to estimate the value.
Interestingly, Samsung pays more for iPhones than its own smartphones. So now might be the perfect time for you to switch from iOS to Android.
How to trade in your smartphone with Samsung trade-in
To benefit from your old smartphone trade-in with Samsung Trade-in, visit the brand’s official website. Select the Galaxy S23 you’re interested in, then on the purchase page, tap “Yes” in the section labeled “Trade-in.”
Samsung’s recycling program also applies to other brands / © Samsung.fr / Screenshot: kwgeek
All you have to do is follow the steps below:
- specify Equipment category recover, mark and Model accurate and press continue
- answer the question correctly Questionnaire about the status of your equipment
- After displaying the trade-in value, you need to Enter IMEI number your device.you just need to type Code *#06# show it on this
- Once your IMEI is verified, check the box to accept the terms and conditions
Does the discount apply immediately?
Discount will be applied immediately after payment for your order. After receiving your new Galaxy S23, you’ll need to use your prepaid voucher to return your old device for free. An in-depth diagnostic performed by an external company called Evollis will clearly confirm the recovery amount (or not if it is not compliant).
Note that after diagnosis, if you receive a used device that does not match the information you entered, you will be offered a new trade-in amount. The deed of purchase will not become final until the parties accept this new purchase amount.
Below are the conditions that may result in a lower trade-in value /©Samsung.fr/Screenshot: kwgeek
Evollis will offer you a discount if it judges that your equipment does not match your description. Then you have two options:
- Either you accept the downward review and Evollis will deduct the difference from the trade-in value you originally benefited from
- Or you decline, then you will be deducted the total amount of the initial discount (the amount you saved on your purchase) and Evollis will return your old smartphone to you
In this particular case, you have 5 days to inform Evollis of your acceptance or rejection.
Be sure to reset your smartphone, unlocate and unlock it before sending. For headphones, it is necessary to thoroughly clean them and their casings.
Why not resell your smartphone yourself?
Obviously, it’s cheaper to get your old smartphone back from Samsung than to resell it yourself on ebay or leboncoin. This option is only recommended if you don’t want to waste time haggling with strangers and responding to messages at 3am, eg “100€ for your Galaxy S22 Ultra. Do you accept money orders from La Poste?”.
Basically, what you lose in the exchange through the Samsung trade-in program is a certain “serenity” price, the “comfort” in the transaction.
But if you’re used to reselling your own stuff and aren’t in a rush, Samsung trade-ins aren’t a good deal. The only other advantage this solution can offer is an acquisition bonus of 150 euros, which you can benefit from until February 16th.
That’s all for now with our Samsung trade-in buying guide. Are you going to buy a Galaxy S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra? If so, will you take advantage of the recovery to buy at a lower price?