Here's how much your older Samsung phones are actually worth

An older Galaxy can still fetch hundreds of dollars, though with a surprisingly wide gap between a cash offer and private sale.

By Husain Parvez Oct. 27, 2026 8:15 am EST Georgeclerk/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra cost $1,199.99 upon its release in February 2023. A like-new 256GB model drew a top cash buyback offer of $291, and the average completed sale price on Swappa was $404 by October 23, 2026. If you're prepared to take care of the sale yourself, that's a $113 gap before fees. Convenience does have its cost, it seems.