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Same-day dispatch
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 S23 FE – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
- Charging cable Free
- SIM ejector pin Free
- Protective packaging
Overview
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
This refurbished Galaxy S23 FE is unlocked for every UK network and costs from £195. It's a used Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, tested and graded Like New, Excellent or Very Good, in 128GB or 256GB, with at least 85% battery health on every grade. It includes our 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch on orders by 3pm.
Specs checked 1 Oct 2026 against GSMArena. Updated 1 Oct 2026
6.4-inch
Display6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080, 120Hz50MP wide
Cameras(OIS) + 12MP ultrawide + 8MP 3x telephoto; 10MP front4
Battery (when new)500mAh; 25W wired, 10W wireless, reverse wirelessUnlocked
Network and SIM5G; nano-SIM + eSIMSpecifications
Key facts
- Condition
- Refurbished (pre-owned): Like New, Excellent or Very Good
- Storage and RAM
- 128GB or 256GB; 8GB RAM
- Colours
- Mint, Tangerine, Indigo, Purple, Cream, Graphite
- Network and SIM
- Unlocked, 5G; nano-SIM + eSIM
- Display
- 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080, 120Hz
- Processor
- Samsung Exynos 2200
- Cameras
- 50MP wide (OIS) + 12MP ultrawide + 8MP 3x telephoto; 10MP front
- Battery (when new)
- 4,500mAh; 25W wired, 10W wireless, reverse wireless
- Software support
- October 2028; IP68 when new
- Battery health
- 85% or higher on every grade
- What's in the box
- Phone, free USB-C charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging. No plug.
- Warranty
- 12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets
- Dispatch
- Same day Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm, from Manchester
- Returns
- 14-day cancellation; 30-day returns on unused items
Features
Every detail, verified.
01Network and SIM
It's unlocked for EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and other UK networks, on 5G. SIM support is listed as nano-SIM + eSIM.
02Display
GSMArena lists a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080, 120Hz.
03Performance and storage
It runs on the Samsung Exynos 2200 with 8GB of RAM. Storage options are 128GB or 256GB. Choose a larger size if you keep lots of photos and video.
04Cameras
GSMArena lists 50MP wide (OIS) + 12MP ultrawide + 8MP 3x telephoto on the back and a 10MP front camera.
05Battery and charging
The battery is rated at 4,500mAh when new. Charging: 25W wired, 10W wireless, reverse wireless. Our minimum battery health at dispatch is at least 85% on every grade (Like New, Excellent and Very Good).
06Software updates
Samsung states 4 Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates, which runs until October 2028. It shipped with Android 13, One UI 5.1. It was rated IP68 when new; don't rely on that after refurbishment.
Condition
Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.
This Galaxy S23 FE is pre-owned and refurbished by The Tech Gadgets: tested, cleaned, factory reset and signed out of the previous owner's account, so activation locks won't block you. Grades describe cosmetic wear only; every grade works fully and has at least 85% battery health. See how we 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
Galaxy S23 FE vs Galaxy S23: see our Galaxy S23 page for its specs, grades and prices. Galaxy S23 FE vs Galaxy S24 FE: see our Galaxy S24 FE page for its specs, grades and prices. Specs from GSMArena.
Our view
Is a refurbished Galaxy S23 FE worth buying in 2026?
Yes, it's one of the better-value ways into a recent model with a long update window. Key points: 3x optical telephoto; IP68; 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X. Software support runs to October 2028.
Who it's for
It suits people who want most of the flagship experience for a lower price. Browse all our refurbished Samsung phones to compare.
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.
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Is it unlocked?
Yes, it's unlocked for every UK network, on 5G. SIM support: nano-SIM + eSIM.
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 S23 FE – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK), a charging cable and a SIM ejector pin, all in protective packaging. The cable and SIM pin are included free.
How long will the Galaxy S23 FE get updates?
Samsung states 4 Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates, which runs until October 2028.
Is a refurbished Galaxy S23 FE worth it in 2026?
Yes, it's one of the better-value ways into a recent model with a long update window. Prices start at £195.
What's the difference between the grades?
Only the cosmetic condition. Every grade is fully tested, works fully and has at least 85% battery health; see how we grade for what each grade means.
Galaxy S23 FE vs Galaxy S23: which should I buy?
Choose the Galaxy S23 FE if the 3x optical telephoto matters most to you.
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