{"product_id":"refurbished-samsung-galaxy-s26-uk","title":"Samsung Galaxy S26 – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis refurbished Galaxy S26 is unlocked for every UK network and costs from £557. It's a used Samsung Galaxy S26, tested and graded Like New, Excellent or Very Good, in 256GB or 512GB, with at least 85% battery health on every grade. A sealed Brand New option is also listed. It includes our 12-month warranty and same-day dispatch on orders by 3pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecs checked 1 Oct 2026 against GSMArena. Updated 1 Oct 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefurbished (pre-owned): Like New, Excellent or Very Good; also Brand New (sealed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStorage and RAM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256GB or 512GB; 12GB RAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink Gold, Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet, Silver Shadow, White, Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetwork and SIM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnlocked, 5G; nano-SIM + eSIM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080, 120Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSamsung Exynos 2600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCameras\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x telephoto; 12MP front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery (when new)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,300mAh; 25W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoftware support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch 2033; IP68 when new\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery health\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 85% on every grade (Like New, Excellent, Very Good), minimum at dispatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhone, free USB-C charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging. No plug.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months, provided by The Tech Gadgets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDispatch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame day Mon–Fri if ordered by 3pm, from Manchester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14-day cancellation; 30-day returns on unused items\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat \"Refurbished\" means\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Galaxy S26 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 \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-grade\"\u003ehow we grade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNetwork and SIM\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's unlocked for EE, O2, Vodafone, Three, giffgaff and other UK networks, on 5G. SIM support is listed as nano-SIM + eSIM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDisplay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGSMArena lists a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080, 120Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerformance and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600 with 12GB of RAM. Storage options are 256GB or 512GB. Choose a larger size if you keep lots of photos and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCameras\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGSMArena lists 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x telephoto on the back and a 12MP front camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBattery and charging\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe battery is rated at 4,300mAh when new. Charging: 25W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wireless. Our minimum battery health at dispatch is at least 85% on every grade (Like New, Excellent and Very Good).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSoftware updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamsung states 7 Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates, which runs until March 2033. It shipped with Android 16. It was rated IP68 when new; don't rely on that after refurbishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs a refurbished Galaxy S26 worth buying in 2026?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if you want a current flagship for less than new. Key points: Compact 6.3-inch body, 167g; 3x optical telephoto; 7 years of updates. Software support runs to March 2033.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits people who want a fast, current phone with strong cameras that will be supported for years. Browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/refurbished-samsung-phones-uk\"\u003erefurbished Samsung phones\u003c\/a\u003e to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalaxy S26 vs Galaxy S25:\u003c\/strong\u003e see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/refurbished-samsung-galaxy-s25-uk\"\u003eGalaxy S25\u003c\/a\u003e page for its specs, grades and prices. \u003cstrong\u003eGalaxy S26 vs Galaxy S26+:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Galaxy S26+ has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120 x 1440, 120Hz and the Samsung Exynos 2600, with updates to March 2033. Specs from GSMArena.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDelivery, warranty and returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder by 3pm UK time Monday to Friday for same-day dispatch from Manchester. After 3pm Monday to Thursday we dispatch the next working day; after 3pm Friday or at the weekend, on Monday. UK bank holidays excluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard delivery (1–3 working days) is free on orders of £50 or more, otherwise £4.99. Special Delivery (next working day) is £9.99.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-month warranty provided by The Tech Gadgets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can cancel within 14 days of delivery under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, even if you've opened the box. We may deduct for handling beyond what's needed to inspect it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-day returns on unused items if you change your mind. You pay the return postage, and we refund you within 14 days of receiving the item. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf anything is faulty, our warranty applies and you're also protected by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, including the 30-day right to reject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it unlocked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's unlocked for every UK network, on 5G. SIM support: nano-SIM + eSIM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat battery health will I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt least 85% on every grade. That's our minimum battery health at dispatch for Like New, Excellent and Very Good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe phone, free USB-C charging cable, free SIM ejector pin, protective packaging. No plug. Any USB-C charger works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long will the Galaxy S26 get updates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamsung states 7 Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates, which runs until March 2033.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs a refurbished Galaxy S26 worth it in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, if you want a current flagship for less than new. Prices start at £557.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the grades?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly the cosmetic condition. Every grade is fully tested, works fully and has at least 85% battery health; see \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-we-grade\"\u003ehow we grade\u003c\/a\u003e for what each grade means.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGalaxy S26 vs Galaxy S25: which should I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the Galaxy S26 if its compact 6.3-inch body, 167g matters most to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Samsung","offers":[{"title":"Like New \/ 256GB \/ Pink Gold","offer_id":55550746329430,"sku":"GXS26-256GB-PINKGOLD-LN","price":624.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 256GB \/ Sky Blue","offer_id":55550746362198,"sku":"GXS26-256GB-SKYBLUE-LN","price":624.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 256GB \/ Cobalt Violet","offer_id":55550746394966,"sku":"GXS26-256GB-COBALTVIOLET-LN","price":624.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Like New \/ 256GB \/ Silver 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