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Order by 3pm, Monday to Friday, and it leaves Manchester the same day. Free UK delivery over £50.
Why buy from The Tech Gadgets
85%+ Battery Health
Minimum 85% battery health guaranteed on every grade.
12-Month Warranty
Our own warranty for twelve months. You deal with us directly.
Phonecheck Tested
Professionally tested with Phonecheck diagnostics in Manchester.
What's in the box
- Your Samsung Galaxy S10 – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
- Charging cable Free
- SIM ejector pin Free
- Protective packaging
Overview
Samsung Galaxy S10 – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
This is a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S10, unlocked for UK networks, with 128GB from £150 in Like New, Excellent or Very Good grades. It has a curved 6.1-inch QHD+ screen, three rear cameras including 2x telephoto, and a headphone jack. It's 4G only, and Samsung's updates ended in 2023. 12-month warranty; same-day dispatch by 3pm.
Specs checked 30 Sep 2026 against Samsung's Galaxy S10 specifications via GSMArena (Samsung UK has retired the page). Updated 30 Sep 2026
Exynos 9820
Chip(UK and European models)6.1-inch
Display6.1-inch curved Dynamic AMOLED, 3040 x 1440, HDR10+12MP main
Rear cameras(dual aperture), 12MP telephoto (2x optical), 16MP ultra wide; 10MP front85%+ on
Battery healthMinimum at dispatch: 85%+ on every grade (Like New, Excellent and Very Good)Specifications
Key facts
- Condition
- Refurbished: Like New, Excellent or Very Good
- Battery health
- 85% or higher on every grade
- Storage and RAM
- 128GB plus microSD; 8GB RAM
- Colours
- Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Flamingo Pink
- Network and SIM
- Unlocked, 4G only (not the Galaxy S10 5G); nano-SIM
- Display
- 6.1-inch curved Dynamic AMOLED, 3040 x 1440, HDR10+
- Chip
- Exynos 9820 (UK and European models)
- Rear cameras
- 12MP main (dual aperture), 12MP telephoto (2x optical), 16MP ultra wide; 10MP front
- Battery (Samsung, when new)
- 3,400mAh; 15W wired and wireless
- Software
- Android 12 final; Samsung security updates ended in 2023
- What's in the box
- Phone, free USB-C cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging
- Warranty
- 12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets
- Dispatch
- Same day Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm
- Returns
- 30 days on unused items; 14-day right to cancel
Features
Every detail, verified.
01Network and SIM
The Galaxy S10 unlocked works with EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and other UK networks. This is the 4G S10 (SM-G973F); GSMArena lists no 5G. The Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977B) is a separate 6.7-inch phone, not this listing. Nano-SIM only, no eSIM listed.
02Display
Samsung specifies a 6.1-inch curved Dynamic AMOLED screen at 3040 x 1440 with HDR10+ and Gorilla Glass 6, at 60Hz. An ultrasonic fingerprint reader sits under the display. It weighs 157g.
03Performance and storage
UK models use the Exynos 9820 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (GSMArena), plus microSD. The S10 keeps the 3.5mm headphone jack.
04Cameras
Three rear cameras: a 12MP main with a switchable f/1.5–2.4 aperture, a 12MP 2x optical telephoto and a 16MP ultra wide. The front camera is 10MP. The telephoto is the main difference from the S10e.
05Battery and charging
Samsung rated the battery at 3,400mAh when new, with 15W wired, 15W wireless and 4.5W Wireless PowerShare. Every grade has at least 85% battery health at dispatch.
06Software updates
The S10 launched in March 2019 on Android 9 and finished on Android 12. Samsung ended S10 support in April 2023, with March 2023 the last patch (Android Police), and it is not on Samsung's security update list checked on 30 Sep 2026.
Condition
Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.
A refurbished S10 from The Tech Gadgets is pre-owned, tested, cleaned and reset, with the previous owner's accounts removed. You choose a grade (Like New, Excellent or Very Good) describing cosmetic condition. Like New: no visible marks on the screen or body. Excellent: light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length. Very Good: visible marks on the body; the screen is in good shape. Every grade is fully working, tested and cleaned, with at least 85% battery health. It is not new or Samsung-certified. See how we test and grade.
Like New
No visible marks
Excellent
Light signs of use, hard to spot at arm's length
Very Good
Visible marks on the body; screen in good shape
Fully tested
Cleaned
Factory reset
Previous accounts removed
Battery health checked
Compare
How it compares
vs S10e: the S10e (from £140) is smaller and flat, with no telephoto. vs S10+: the S10+ (from £170) has a 6.4-inch screen and 4,100mAh. vs S20: the Galaxy S20 (from £180) adds 120Hz, a 64MP telephoto and support to 2025, but no headphone jack. Read our S10 series guide.
Our view
Is a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S10 worth buying in 2026?
For a light-use or spare phone, yes; as your only phone in 2026, probably not. At £150 you get a QHD+ screen, 2x optical zoom and a headphone jack, but no patches since March 2023 and no 5G. It suits budget buyers, a backup or a child's phone for calls and messages.
Who it's for
It suits anyone after a cheap Samsung Galaxy S10 with a telephoto and wired headphones. A used Samsung Galaxy S10 from us is graded, reset and covered for 12 months; a private second hand Samsung Galaxy S10 sale is not. For updates and 5G, the Galaxy A16 5G (from £140) has a six-year promise.
Delivery, warranty and returns
Handled start to finish by our team in Manchester.
12 months
Warranty with us
Our own warranty, handled directly by us. Your Consumer Rights Act protection still applies.
30 days
Easy returns
Send back any unused item within 30 days. We refund you within 14 days of it reaching us.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Talk to a person in ManchesterQuestions about grades, stock or delivery? We reply fast on WhatsApp.
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Is the Galaxy S10 unlocked?
Yes, it is unlocked for any UK network. It has no network lock, so you can use your current SIM.
Is this the Galaxy S10 5G?
No, this is the 4G Galaxy S10 (SM-G973F). The S10 5G was a separate 6.7-inch model that we do not currently list.
Does the Galaxy S10 still get updates?
No, Samsung stopped S10 security updates in 2023, and the March 2023 patch was the last. Its final Android version is Android 12.
Will my banking app work on a Galaxy S10?
Most apps still install on Android 12, but each bank sets its own minimum requirements. Check with your bank if the app is essential.
What battery health will I get?
At least 85% on every grade, checked before dispatch. You can see the figure in Settings › Battery › Battery Health.
What's in the box?
Your Samsung Galaxy S10 – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK), a charging cable and a SIM ejector pin, all in protective packaging. The cable and SIM pin are included free.
Does it have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Galaxy S10 has a 3.5mm headphone jack. The S20 series dropped it.
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