Consumer electronics major Samsung has launched the Certified Re-Newed programme in India.

With this initiative, the company will offer refurbished Galaxy series phones in premium S series, mid-range A, F and M series with company-backed assured build quality, and smooth performance at affordable prices.

All the phones sold under the Certified Re-Newed programme are said to undergo a comprehensive in-house refurbishment process, including detailed inspection, functional testing and software validation. Devices are restored using Samsung's genuine components and are packaged in new boxes.

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Amid supply constraints, surging prices of RAM and storage chips, Samsung offers refurbished Galaxy phones in India

In one lineSamsung launches refurbished Galaxy phones in India amid rising RAM and storage chip prices.Key points• Samsung's Certified Re-Newed programmeSamsung introduces refurbished Galaxy phones in India with a one-year warranty, genuine components, and software updates, ensuring performance and reliability.• Supply constraints driving pricesRising costs of RAM and storage chips due to supply constraints have led to higher smartphone prices, prompting companies to explore refurbished options.• Market decline in shipmentsSmartphone shipments in India declined by 2% YoY, with a further expected drop of 10-12% in 2026, attributed to high DRAM and NAND flash prices.• Semiconductor prioritizationMajor semiconductor firms are prioritizing production for generative AI services, exacerbating supply shortages for smartphones and other devices.• Industry trend toward refurbished devicesMore companies are expected to launch refurbished phone programs as RAM and storage prices remain high, with no immediate relief in sight.Key statistics2%Smartphone market decline YoY10-12%Expected smartphone shipment decline in 202614-15%Price increase for 2026 phonesProcessed with AI. Reviewed by DH Digital Team.

Also, each device is reset to ensure complete data removal and is provided with the latest software updates. This ensures the device can be used for several years. It should be noted that Samsung offers six years of Android updates to mid-range phones and seven years for premium Galaxy phones.

And, most importantly, Samsung devices are backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty, the same as the new Galaxy smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The move comes amid the supply constraint-induced rising costs of RAM and storage chipsets for smartphones. The phones launched in 2026 have around 14-15 per cent higher price than their predecessor.

As per the latest numbers from the CyberMedia Research (CMR) India Mobile Handset Market Review Report, the smartphone market recorded a decline of two per cent in shipments on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, and this is directly attributed to the sharp rise in DRAM and NAND flash prices.

The mobile phone shipments are expected to further decline by 10-12 per cent in 2026 compared to the previous year.

In September 2025, Google partnered with Cashify to offer refurbished Pixel phones at affordable price points with a one-year warranty.