Instant trade-in quote
Sell my Samsung Galaxy S25
Condition guide
How we grade every device that comes in, in plain English.
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| Flawless | No scratches or scuffs anywhere. Screen and body look like new. Fully working, no cracks. |
| Good | Light, minor scratches or scuffs from normal use, none deep. No cracks or dents. Fully working. |
| Fair | Heavier scratches, scuffs, or a small dent, but no cracks in the glass or screen. Fully working. |
| Cracked screen | Cracked or chipped screen or back glass, but it still powers on and the touchscreen works. |
| Broken | Powers on but has a fault, a bad display, or a part not working (camera, buttons, Face ID). |
| Won't power on | Won't turn on or hold a charge. We still buy it for parts. |
At inspection
Common Galaxy S25 issues we check at inspection
- Screen burn-in on Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. Ghost images from status bar icons, navigation gestures, or keyboard remain visible on the OLED panel after extended use, especially with static elements.
- Battery degradation below 80% health. The original battery shows significantly reduced maximum capacity after 2-3 years of typical usage, leading to shorter screen-on time.
- Minor frame scuffs and scratches. The aluminum or stainless steel frame can develop minor scuffs, dings, or scratches from everyday pocket carry and accidental drops.
- Camera lens micro-scratches. The external camera lenses can accumulate fine scratches from contact with keys or abrasive surfaces, potentially affecting image clarity.
- Charging port debris or wear. The USB-C port can accumulate lint and dust, leading to intermittent charging or data transfer issues. Port wear can also occur.
- FRP (Factory Reset Protection) lock. Device is locked to a previous Google account and cannot be set up without the original credentials, rendering it unusable.
Real cash vs a carrier trade-in
Your Galaxy S25 offer is paid as real cash you can spend anywhere. A carrier “trade-in” of a similar size is bill credit spread over 24 to 36 months, and only while you buy a new phone and stay on their plan.
- Real cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
- Yours to spend anywhere, no strings
- We beat any competitor’s written quote by $2
- Spread over 24 to 36 monthly bill credits
- Only if you buy a new phone and stay on plan
- Leave early and the remaining credit disappears