Samsung's refurbished phones now cost more this year, making them a bad deal compared to both new and third-party renewed options. Here's what to buy instead.

Whether you're feeling eco-friendly or just a little short on spending money, these like-new phones come equipped with brand-new batteries.

By comparison, a brand new Galaxy S24 on Samsung's site starts at $700, the S24 Plus starts at $900, and the S24 Ultra costs $1,300 (though the S24 Plus and S24 Ultra are sold out