Used Samsung Galaxy phones in the UAE typically sell for AED 295 to AED 2,200 (about $81 to $605). Galaxy handsets span budget A-series to flagship S and Z models, and those lines sell in completely different brackets despite sharing a name.
What Samsung Galaxy phones are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 2,224 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 1,891 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 1,446 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 1,001 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 556 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- S Pen included where the model came with one
- Screen with no burn-in and original factory panel
What pulls it down
- A-series models, which depreciate very quickly
- Crease damage or screen failure on folding models
Selling a Samsung Galaxy in the UAE
Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
The UAE has an unusually active second-hand market driven by how often people arrive and leave — relocation sales mean good-quality items turn over quickly and often at well below their age.
The Emirates is a pre-launch market, so this is what a seller here should expect when it opens. The population turns over unusually fast, and that shapes the whole market: relocation sales put nearly-new furniture, appliances and cars on the market at heavy discounts, and the best stock appears in concentrated bursts as people leave. Distances are short and courier coverage is quick and cheap, so postage is rarely the obstacle it is elsewhere. Expect buyers to move fast and to expect a reply the same day.
Turnover peaks around the summer, when a large share of relocations happen and whole households are sold at once.
Working out what yours is worth
- Run Samsung Members diagnostics to check the panel is original
- Compare sold listings for that model line and storage
Getting it ready
- Find the exact model in Settings → About phone, including the S, A or Note designation and the storage.
- Check battery health in Samsung Members diagnostics, and note any screen burn-in on the AMOLED display.
Photograph
- Back and frame in daylight
- The About phone screen with the exact model number
- The battery diagnostic result, plus any crack or scratch
Put in the description
- Exact model including any Plus, Ultra or FE suffix, plus storage
- Battery health from Samsung diagnostics if available
- Unlock status, and whether the S Pen is included on models that use one
Confirm cleared payment before handover. For local sales, meeting somewhere public and letting the buyer check the screen properly suits both sides.
Sell quickly when priced to market. Values step down each time Samsung launches a new flagship, so waiting costs money.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 2,224 a buyer pays is the AED 2,224 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Arab Emirates with their own page for Samsung Galaxy phones.
- Selling a Samsung Galaxy in Dubai
- Selling a Samsung Galaxy in Sharjah
- Selling a Samsung Galaxy in Abu Dhabi
- Selling a Samsung Galaxy in Al Ain
- Selling a Samsung Galaxy in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell a Samsung Galaxy in the UAE?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
Which exact model is it?
Read it from the About phone screen. Guessing between base, Plus and Ultra variants misprices the phone in one direction or the other.
Which Samsung Galaxy phones hold value best?
The S-series flagships, comfortably. Budget A-series models depreciate very quickly and sell for modest sums within a couple of years.
Do folding Galaxy phones sell well second hand?
They do, but buyers scrutinise the hinge and crease closely. A fold with no screen fault sells strongly; one with a failing panel is worth very little.
More: how to sell a Samsung Galaxy, what Samsung Galaxy phones are worth, or Electronics across the United Arab Emirates.