Looking for a premium Samsung flagship without the premium price tag? Our range of refurbished Samsung phones UK gives you top-tier performance, camera quality, and display technology at a fraction of the cost of buying brand new.

Every handset is professionally tested, fully certified, and backed by a minimum 13-month warranty, so you can buy with complete confidence. Below, we round up the best refurbished Samsung phones UK buyers can choose in 2026. Each pick is a refurbished mobile phone that still feels flagship, without the flagship price.

Choose from popular models like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, S24 Ultra, and S23 Ultra, all available in Premium, Excellent, Good, and Fair conditions to suit your budget, starting from just £369.99. Plus, enjoy free next-day delivery across the UK on orders of £349 or above, along with a 45-day money-back guarantee. Getting a great deal shouldn't mean compromising on quality, reliability, or peace of mind.

Why Trust Our Refurbished Samsung Phones

Our Grading System — Know Exactly What You're Buying

Every device is graded into one of four clear categories  Premium, Excellent, Good, or Fair based on its cosmetic and functional condition. Premium units look and feel brand new, while Fair-condition phones show light wear but perform just as reliably, giving you full transparency before you buy.

13-Month Warranty for Complete Peace of Mind

Every refurbished Samsung phone comes with a minimum 13-month warranty, covering any functional faults from the date of purchase a full month longer than the 12-month cover most refurbished sellers offer as standard.

45-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not fully satisfied? You're covered by our 45-day returns policy, giving you a full 45 days to test your device risk-free.

Rigorous Multi-Point Quality Checks

Before any phone reaches you, it passes through a detailed quality inspection covering battery health, screen performance, camera, speakers, charging port, and network functionality ensuring every handset works like new. That is the difference between a properly refurbished mobile phone and a second-hand gamble.

Top Refurbished Samsung S Series Phones – Quick Comparison (2026)

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Refurbished)

Best for buyers who want the newest Ultra in the range, with the longest software support of the three: from £649.99. Full breakdown in the detailed section below.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (Refurbished)

Best for most buyers: a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra gives you flagship hardware very close to the S25 Ultra, software updates until 2031, and a lower starting price: from £519.99. Full breakdown in the detailed section below.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Refurbished)

Best for budget flagship hunters: the refurbished Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has the lowest starting price of the three, and a native 10x zoom camera the newer models dropped: from £369.99. Full breakdown in the detailed section below.

Free Next-Day Delivery – How It Works

Spend £349 or above and get free next-day delivery UK-wide — simply place your order before 3:00 PM on a working day.

*Delivery times exclude weekends and public holidays. Free next-day delivery applies to orders of £349 or above placed before 3:00 PM on a working day.

Cut-Off Times:

• Mon–Thu (before 3:00 PM): Dispatched same day, delivered the next working day
  
  

• Mon–Wed (after 3:00 PM): Dispatched the next working day, delivered the working day after that
  

• After 3:00 PM Thursday: Dispatched Friday, delivered Monday

• Fri (before 3:00 PM): Dispatched the same day, delivered Monday (Saturday delivery available on request, see below)

• After 3:00 PM Fri – Sunday: Dispatched Monday, delivered Tuesday

Weekend Delivery (Orders of £349 or above):

Need it even sooner? Orders of £349 or above can qualify for Saturday delivery: place your order and submit a special request before 11:30 AM on Friday, and we will arrange Saturday delivery where available.

UK-Wide Coverage:

All delivery options are available across the entire UK, with working days defined as Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

No Hidden Charges:

No hidden charges: what you see above is what you pay — standard delivery is free on every order, and the only delivery fee is the flat £4.99 express charge on orders below £349.

Why Buy a Refurbished Samsung S Series Phone in 2026

1. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Refurbished) — The Ultra-Premium Powerhouse

One generation behind the newest S26 range, this option is for those who want flagship hardware and the full Galaxy AI feature set at a refurbished discount.

• Ergonomics & Display: Samsung fixed the “sharp corner” complaint of previous Ultras. The S25 Ultra has softer, rounded corners that don't dig into your palms, a massive 6.9-inch screen protected by Gorilla Armor 2 glass, and a slightly slimmer, lighter chassis.
  
  

• Next-Gen Power: The Snapdragon 8 Elite processor introduces a massive jump in processing and graphic efficiency, and with Samsung's seven-year update policy the S25 Ultra stays supported with new software until 2032.
  
  

• Camera Treat: The 200MP main camera is paired with an upgraded 50MP ultrawide sensor, up from the aging 12MP lens, completely fixing noisy night-time ultra-wide shots.
  

2. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (Refurbished) — The Ultimate Value Sweet Spot

In 2026, a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is arguably the wisest purchase for most consumers.

• The Software Jackpot: Because it qualifies for Samsung's 7-year update policy, a refurbished S24 Ultra will stay updated until 2031.
  
  

• Display Upgrade: It features the flat Gorilla Glass Armor display, which actively reduces ambient reflections by up to 75%. This alone makes it vastly superior to the S23 Ultra when used outdoors under direct sunlight.
  
  

• Industrial Build: It gives you the premium Titanium frame (shared with the S25 Ultra) and the incredibly sharp, boxy Note-like aesthetic.

3. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Refurbished) — The Ultimate Budget Flagship

If you just want maximum hardware specs for the lowest possible amount of money, target the S23 Ultra a clear step up from a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.

• The 10x Zoom King: Unlike the S24 and S25 Ultras (which use a native 5x optical periscope lens), the S23 Ultra features a native 10x optical periscope lens. If you take a ton of extreme long-distance photos (e.g., stadium concerts), the S23 Ultra hardware still reigns supreme.
  
  

• Software Reality Check: A refurbished Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is supported until 2028. While it features full Galaxy AI capabilities, it has less longevity remaining than its younger siblings.
  
  

• Design: It utilizes a curved screen edge. It looks elegant, but finding tempered glass screen protectors that fit properly is notoriously difficult.
  

How Mobile Direct Compares With Other Refurbished Samsung Sellers

Specs and prices only tell half the story. Who you buy from decides what happens if anything goes wrong, so here is how Mobile Direct compares with the other main places to buy a refurbished Samsung phone in the UK.

Why Mobile Direct is the better buy: 

it leads this table on the protections that matter after checkout. The 13-month warranty runs a full month longer than every rival listed here, and the 45-day returns window gives you half as much time again to change your mind as the 30 days offered elsewhere, and more than three times musicMagpie's 14 days. On top of that, every handset is PhoneCheck certified after a multi-point inspection, you choose from four grades to suit your budget, and orders of £349 or above placed before 3:00 PM on a working day arrive the next working day with free delivery..

Warranty and returns information in this table was checked on each retailer's own website on 21 October 2026. Retailers can change their terms at any time, so confirm the current terms before you buy.

Order Your Refurbished Samsung S Series Phone

Don't wait to upgrade your smartphone. Get flagship Samsung S Series performance from the S23 Ultra to the S25 Ultra with our refurbished Samsung phones UK range, fully tested, PhoneCheck certified, and backed by a 13-month warranty.

Order before 3:00 PM on a working day and enjoy free next-day delivery across the UK on orders of £349 or above. Shop now and save big on a refurbished mobile phone that performs like new.