How much is an Galaxy S Series S25 Ultra worth in 2026?

Name: Samsung Galaxy S Series S25 Ultra
Brand: Samsung

Trade-in and resale values for the Samsung Galaxy S Series S25 Ultra — updated weekly. Last refreshed Apr 30, 2026.

Current resale range — 256GB, good condition

$417 – $625

Average payout this week: $380

75 data points across carriers + storage tiers

Pricing by storage and condition

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
256GB	$625	$521	$417	$260	$78
512GB	$688	$573	$458	$286	$86
1TB	$750	$625	$500	$313	$94

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
256GB	$500	$417	$333	$208	$63
512GB	$550	$458	$367	$229	$69
1TB	$600	$500	$400	$250	$75

Storage	Excellent	Good	Fair	Cracked	Broken
256GB	$375	$313	$250	$156	$47
512GB	$413	$344	$275	$172	$52
1TB	$450	$375	$300	$188	$56

Carrier-locked devices typically discount 8–15% versus unlocked. Battery health below 85% reduces payouts roughly 20%.

12-week resale trend

Trend chart populates once we have 2+ weekly snapshots.

Factors that affect Galaxy S Series S25 Ultra resale value

Battery health

Below 85% drops payouts about 20%. Below 80% — many buyers reclassify the device as "fair".

iCloud / activation lock

Phones still tied to an Apple ID or Google account get rejected outright. Sign out before listing.

What buyers pay vs what sellers get

If you're running a buyback business, the gap between what end-users get and what wholesale buyers pay is your margin. Here's the spread on the Galaxy S Series S25 Ultra right now:

Channel	What sellers get	Resell range	Spread
Direct from public (cash)	$313–$521	$677–$750	~$437
Online buyback (BackMarket / Gazelle)	$313–$521	$677–$750	~$156

See the Galaxy S Series S25 Ultra buying guide for the full spread analysis.

How the Galaxy S Series S25 Ultra compares

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previous gen

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Galaxy S Series S25 Ultra

this model

$521

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next gen

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FAQ

How do I check if a phone has been blacklisted?

Run a free IMEI blacklist check using the device’s IMEI (dial *#06# to retrieve). Blacklisted phones can’t activate on any major US carrier.

Where is the best place to sell a used phone in 2026?

Comparison sites like SellCell aggregate offers from a dozen buyback platforms. Direct cash sales tend to clear at the top of the range.

Why does my trade-in offer keep dropping?

Carrier trade-in offers ratchet down monthly as new generations ship. Resale values on third-party platforms are more stable.

Before you buy or sell: run a free IMEI blacklist check — and read the Galaxy S Series S25 Ultra buying guide for the full inspection checklist.

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