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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 S26 – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
- Charging cable Free
- SIM ejector pin Free
- Protective packaging
Overview
Samsung Galaxy S26 – Unlocked – Refurbished (UK)
This 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.
Specs checked 1 Oct 2026 against GSMArena. Updated 1 Oct 2026
6.3-inch
Display6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080, 120Hz50MP wide
Cameras50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x telephoto; 12MP front4
Battery (when new)300mAh; 25W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wirelessUnlocked
Network and SIM5G; nano-SIM + eSIMSpecifications
Key facts
- Condition
- Refurbished (pre-owned): Like New, Excellent or Very Good; also Brand New (sealed)
- Storage and RAM
- 256GB or 512GB; 12GB RAM
- Colours
- Pink Gold, Sky Blue, Cobalt Violet, Silver Shadow, White, Black
- Network and SIM
- Unlocked, 5G; nano-SIM + eSIM
- Display
- 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080, 120Hz
- Processor
- Samsung Exynos 2600
- Cameras
- 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x telephoto; 12MP front
- Battery (when new)
- 4,300mAh; 25W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wireless
- Software support
- March 2033; 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 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080, 120Hz.
03Performance and storage
It 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.
04Cameras
GSMArena lists 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x telephoto on the back and a 12MP front camera.
05Battery and charging
The 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).
06Software updates
Samsung 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.
Condition
Pre-owned. Tested. Honestly graded.
This 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 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
Brand New
New
Fully tested
Cleaned
Factory reset
Previous accounts removed
Battery health checked
Compare
How it compares
Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S25: see our Galaxy S25 page for its specs, grades and prices. Galaxy S26 vs Galaxy S26+: 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.
Our view
Is a refurbished Galaxy S26 worth buying in 2026?
Yes, 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.
Who it's for
It suits people who want a fast, current phone with strong cameras that will be supported for years. 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 S26 – 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 S26 get updates?
Samsung states 7 Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates, which runs until March 2033.
Is a refurbished Galaxy S26 worth it in 2026?
Yes, if you want a current flagship for less than new. Prices start at £557.
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 S26 vs Galaxy S25: which should I buy?
Choose the Galaxy S26 if its compact 6.3-inch body, 167g matters most to you.
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