How much is a Samsung Galaxy S25 worth in 2026?
The Galaxy S25 series launched in January 2026. By July 2026 it is six months old and recycler prices have settled — but remain strong, particularly on the Ultra models.
Galaxy S25 (128GB, good): £300–£390
Galaxy S25+ (256GB, good): £380–£470
Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB, good): £550–£680
The gap between best and worst recycler on the S25 Ultra is £130. Always compare before committing.
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S25 vs S25 Ultra — which holds value better?
The Ultra holds value significantly better in absolute terms. The 200MP camera, embedded S-Pen, titanium frame and maximum storage options drive sustained recycler demand. A £130 gap between best and worst recycler on the Ultra makes comparison especially important.
The standard S25 is the most commonly sold model — high volume means more recyclers competing, which keeps prices healthy.
When to sell your Galaxy S25
Samsung announces the Galaxy S26 series in January 2027. Prices for the S25 range will drop 15–25% once the S26 is announced.
The best window to sell is October to December 2026 — before the S26 announcement. Selling now in July is also reasonable — prices are stable and you avoid the October-December rush of people upgrading when Black Friday S26 deals appear.
Before you sell — critical steps
Remove your Samsung account. Settings → Accounts and backup → Manage accounts → Samsung account → Remove account. This clears Find My Mobile lock. A device with Samsung account active is rejected or revalued to zero on arrival.
Factory reset. Settings → General management → Reset → Factory data reset.
Remove SIM and microSD before resetting.
Photograph front and back clearly before packaging.
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Galaxy S25 Ultra storage premium
The storage premium on the Ultra is significant:
256GB good: £550–£680
512GB good: £590–£730
1TB good: £640–£790
If you bought the 512GB or 1TB model, make sure you are comparing prices for the correct storage tier — the difference can be £100+.
According to Samsung's official reset guide, factory resetting removes all personal data before sale.
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