Older Samsung handsets are much cheaper than brand new modelsJoshua Boyles Technology, gaming and entertainment affiliates writer
21:30, 23 Aug 2025
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Save on a phone with this refurbished Samsung Galaxy J3 from Wowcher.(Image: Wowcher)
With phone makers bringing out new models every single year, there can be a temptation to pick up a new one every two years or so to keep on top of the latest trends. However, with advancements in phones plateauing these days, there’s less reason than ever to pick up a brand new phone when older, cheaper devices are still viable.
A couple of Samsung devices from 2017, the Galaxy J3 and J5 phones, are currently available at a huge discount, going from £139.99 down to £29 in a Wowcher deal. These are refurbished devices that may have a few signs of cosmetic wear, but ultimately still function just as they did out of the box.
What’s more, we can get these devices down to an even cheaper price using a deal from TopCashback. Create a brand new account with the money saving service and shoppers will be rewarded with additional cashback on their purchase, making the effective price £23.35.
The cheapest of the devices is the Galaxy J3, which features a 5-inch display that’s ideal for web browsing or firing off emails and messages. Of course, with the hardware inside from 2017, it’s not quite going to stack up to this year’s Galaxy S25 Ultra, but it’s still capable of performing most daily tasks that you’d expect from a modern phone.
The cameras are also unlikely to blow its owner away, but a single lens on the back is good enough for capturing memories and sharing them on social media. There’s 16GB of internal storage, but this can be expanded with a microSD card.
Included in the purchase is the handset itself, plus a charging cable, SIM-ejection tool and a quick start guide to get you up to speed with your new device. It seems that charging bricks are sold separately, like most mobile phones these days.
Samsung Galaxy J3 (Renewed)
£139.99
£23.35
Wowcher | TopCashback
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Get the Samsung Galaxy J3 (Renewed) for under £24 at Wowcher.
Amazon also has its own refurbished section on the site with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE going for £160. For shoppers that are desperate for a brand new device instead of refurbished, the Nothing Phone (3a) is highly rated by customers with it currently on sale for £315.84 at Amazon.
Tech Radar reviewed the Samsung Galaxy J3 when it first came out, with their review giving it three stars overall. “With a bright screen and slim design the Samsung Galaxy J3 makes a good first impression, but annoyances like a lack of auto brightness hold it back from greatness,” reads an excerpt from their review.
PCMag gave a similarly scored review of 3.5 stars. Their review praised its long battery life and bright display, but criticised poor camera quality and ‘subpar call quality’.
How to get £23.35 Samsung Galaxy J3
- To claim the cashback offer, new members of TopCashback need to sign up here.
- Search for Wowcher and click ‘Get Cashback Now’.
- Shop and checkout as usual.
- Cashback will then track and appear in your TopCashback account within 7 working days of your purchase. The cashback will become payable (and available to withdraw and spend) after Wowcher has paid TopCashback the commission for your purchase.