Samsung is rolling out the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra in India as refurbished models under its Certified Re-Newed (CRN) program. The refurbished models offer savings of up to Rs. 15,000 compared with their brand-new counterparts.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra Certified Re-Newed model starts at Rs. 1,18,999 for the 256GB variant, which is Rs. 12,000 less than the new model’s Rs. 1,30,999 price. The 512GB renewed variant costs Rs. 1,35,999, compared with Rs. 1,50,999 for a new unit, saving Rs. 15,000.
The standard Galaxy S26 is also available under the program. Its 256GB renewed version is priced at Rs. 74,799, compared with Rs. 79,999 for the new phone. The 512GB model costs Rs. 91,799, compared with Rs. 99,999 for a new unit, saving Rs. 8,200.
Samsung says it inspects, cleans, refurbishes, and tests each device to its standards for quality, performance, and reliability. They replace worn or damaged components with genuine Samsung parts when needed.
Each renewed phone also gets a Samsung-certified battery, rather than a generic third-party replacement. Before shipping, Samsung factory-resets the devices and updates them to the latest available software.
Buyers receive a one-year company warranty, matching the warranty offered with a new device. Both the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra Re-Newed models are available for purchase directly through Samsung’s Certified Re-Newed program.
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Samsung’s move comes as rising flagship prices push buyers toward older phones, grey-market imports and third-party refurbished devices. Its own Certified Re-Newed program lets the company retain this demand while maintaining control over the quality of refurbished units.
The program can also help Samsung sell returned, exchanged or lightly used devices, including units from exchange offers, canceled orders or minor cosmetic issues, without reducing prices on new stock.
For buyers considering Samsung’s current flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB Re-Newed model offers the largest savings at Rs. 15,000, while the standard Galaxy S26 starts at Rs. 74,799.