Samsung Galaxy S25 5G, 128GB + 12GB RAM, Silver Shadow - Unlocked (Renewed)

The renewed Galaxy S25 I received has been flawless in terms of appearance, not even a small scratch or blemish on the frame, let alone the screen. Transfering data was a breeze as usual, the phone is very quick and, most importantly, its cell radio is fully reliable and has perfect reception even at low signal strength, unlike the one in my previous Samsung phone (S23). Audio and camera image quality are just like new, no problems with either so far. Charging is reliable and quick as expected, both wired and wireless, and the phone doesn't heat up too much while charging: the car that often paused wireless charging on my previous phone due to excessive heat, is much happier with this unit. Finally, battery life is excellent, there doesn't seem to be any degradation compared to new. All in all, my initial impressions after a week or so are 100% positive, this is a well engineered and carefully owned unit that I hope will last forever.

Update- 6 months later, the phone had been working ok until last week when it stopped connecting to the network. After countless hours on the phone with TMobil tech support over the last few days, and getting the runaround from them, it turns out that the previous owner did not pay for the phone and it is now locked due to non-payment. Because the phone was not purchased directly from the carrier, there is nothing that can be done but they are actually suggesting I personally contact the previous owner and ask them to pretty-please submit a payment for the balance so the phone can be unlocked... Bottom line- BUYER BEWARE!!! I am still waiting to hear back from the seller and have already contacted Amazon as well. This is a scam. The seller should do a better job about making sure they are not selling a product that is likely stolen. Great phone for the money, especially for those not worried about having the latest version at $1000 plus. The phone came in a generic brown box with a charging cable and looks very close to new. It charges correctly and keeps a good charge with moderate use. Everything appears to function correctly and after a couple of months of use, I've had zero issues. I would absolutely recommend this, very satisfied with the purchase.

I almost didn’t buy this phone because of some reviews claiming it arrived locked. I’m extremely glad I went ahead with the purchase — this was one of the best Amazon Renewed experiences I’ve had. First, the phone itself is excellent quality. It looks brand new, not refurbished. No scratches, no signs of wear, strong battery life, and smooth performance right out of the box. Now, about the unlocking complaints — especially important to clarify: This phone was sent to Asia, and it was still very easily unlocked by simply following the clear directions included in the box. The paperwork inside explicitly states that you do not need to pay extra to unlock the phone and that if the device arrives locked, you should contact the company directly. I did exactly that. Their customer service was beyond helpful — quick response, simple instructions, and the phone was unlocked very fast with zero hassle. The process was straightforward and worked exactly as promised, even for international use. After going through this myself, it’s clear that many of the negative reviews come from people who: • Didn’t read the papers included in the box • Didn’t contact the seller • Or assumed the phone was permanently locked without following the provided steps If you follow the directions they give you, the process is quick, easy, and stress-free. This company clearly stands behind their product. The phone quality is outstanding, and their customer service is truly top-tier — especially impressive given that this was handled across regions. I highly recommend this seller. Excellent device, excellent support, and a smooth experience from start to finish. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

My phone works great it came unlocked like it said at. At firsts I was like naa but I took a chance but yeah everything is on the up and up 😁

Perfect, like brand new, easy to setup and transfer data,

Giving 4 stars cause of the value but if it was more expensive it should be more like 2/3 stars primarily because the condition was not "excellent". This device was T-mobile supported but the device was clearly dropped by the previous owner causing a minor but feelable deep scratch on the front (back seems fine). There's also noticeable surface scratches but are more flush to the touch. The glass is Victus 2 so it was probably an accidental drop on the floor/sharp object but the scratch is negligible but I do notice it in daylight settings. The phone itself is excellent, great build quality, great speed. Love the smaller phone factor and camera. I'm coming from a Pixel.

I purchased a what was advertised as an UNLOCKED Samsung Galaxy S25 in September 2025. The phone worked fine for a few months and then became locked after a software update in January 2026, just outside of the refund window. I was able to rollback the update to a previous version so that I could use the phone with a SIM card again, but after waiting over a month to update my phone I attempted to do another software update. That time, the update changed the Bit number of my phone and I was no longer able to rollback the update to a compatible older version. Realizing that my phone is useless, I reached out to the seller. They took days to actually offer a solution, and then the solution they recommended was pointless because my phone is locked in a way that is preventing me from viewing the IMEI number. I have now requested a refund, as Re-Cell should have sent me a fully UNLOCKED phone and they did not do that, but I have received the same response three times in a row now: "Thank you for reaching out. At this time, this is our recommended course of action. We appreciate your understanding regarding the out-of-warranty item." I will now be issuing a chargeback so that I can get my money returned and buy a phone that is not completely worthless.

good, works got excellent condition and recieved it.

En general funciona bien, percibo una gran diferencia con respecto a mi anterior teléfono, es mas rápido y practicamente no se bloquea. Le veo un problema, se calienta.

Justo lo que necesitaba, espero que aguante par de años (y que en algún momento me permita actualizar el SO).

Llego en muy buen estado. Casi como uno nuevo pero en caja genérica. Lo volvería a comprar

Me llego de un color diferente al que pedí. Funciona bien hasta ahora, me parece que se calienta un poco al cargarlo. Es pequeño pero tiene bonito diseño y es rápido. Aún estoy actualizando mis aplicaciones

Muy buen artículo.