What does Samsung do with Trade-in units?

[CLuigi]

Any ideas what Samsung does with the trade-in units? They're offering some pretty good deals with old units even those with issues. 

Are they recycling the parts? Because the sometimes the price with vouchers become so low that I am not sure if Samsung can make a profit off of it.

Would be curious as well if they have a store which sells those trade-in units at a fairly discounted price.

[impegacorn]

As far as I know, the S25 series is using recycled materials from previously used galaxy smartphones.

Linking the source article: https://news.samsung.com/global/galaxy-unpacked-2025-galaxy-tech-forum-%E2%91%A0-sustainability-driv....

[CLuigi]

I do hope it's not the used chips 😅 They removed the free Samsung Care Plus after offering those free for a year before.

[dulber]

Honestly, I'm just glad it's there so I can upgrade when I feel like it. I felt bad when they didn't support my zip code for the TV trade-in. I've a couple of old Sammy TVs I'd like upgraded and disposed off.

[CLuigi]

Yeah definitely agree that it's there. Was just wondering from the business point if view what is the benefit of it and why other smartphone companies aren't copying it.

[stork321]

They recycle it, esp the precious raw materials in it.

[Bong_J_San_Pedro]

In USA they are selling it as refurbished at a lower price than srp. In PH, my wild guess is...its going to greenhills shopping mall.. 😃 😄 😁

[Sesami25]

CompAsia

[dorefrain]

Compasia resells pre-owned units from Samsung.

[PUFFY_AmiYumi]

I trade-in my S23+ for the Flip6. But im not sure if its still keeping on the store. I bought the device for about 2 months ago