Samsung Galaxy S26 Trade-In Program: Upgrade Options for S23 Owners
Excellent news for Samsung Galaxy owners! Samsung is offering a trade-in program allowing owners of eligible Galaxy devices to upgrade to the newest Galaxy S26 series – including the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The program provides an opportunity for owners of older Samsung phones, such as the Galaxy S23, to receive credit towards the purchase of a novel Galaxy S26 or S26 Ultra.
Trade-In Program Details
The pre-order period for the Galaxy S26 series began on February 26, 2026, and runs through March 17, 2026. Consumers who trade in during this period can take advantage of additional incentives, including a discount bonus of up to 1 million Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), memory upgrades, and credit card installment discounts of up to 2 million IDR.
Bonus Offers
- Memory Upgrade: Up to 4.5 million IDR value
- Credit Card Installment Discount: Up to 2 million IDR
- Additional Trade-In Discount: Up to 1 million IDR
- Samsung Rewards Bonus: Up to 5 percent
Trade-In Values
Samsung will offer a price for consumers’ old Samsung phones based on the device’s condition and specifications. Newer devices with higher specifications will generally receive a higher trade-in value. Device condition is categorized from A (Platinum) to D (Red), with Class A representing the best condition and Class D representing the most worn condition.
| Old Samsung HP Model | Platinum Price (A) | Blue Price (B1) | Green Price (B2) | Yellow Price (C) | Red Price (D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S25 Ultra 1TB | 15,000,000 IDR | 12,400,000 IDR | 9,850,000 IDR | 8,850,000 IDR | 7,600,000 IDR |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB | 13,000,000 IDR | 11,350,000 IDR | 8,800,000 IDR | 8,050,000 IDR | 6,900,000 IDR |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB | 12,000,000 IDR | 10,650,000 IDR | 8,500,000 IDR | 7,550,000 IDR | 6,500,000 IDR |
| Galaxy S25 Edge 256GB | 10,100,000 IDR | 7,000,000 IDR | 5,350,000 IDR | 3,950,000 IDR | N/A |
| Galaxy S25 Edge 512GB | 11,100,000 IDR | 7,550,000 IDR | 5,650,000 IDR | 4,300,000 IDR | N/A |
| Galaxy S25 Plus 512GB | 10,300,000 IDR | 9,050,000 IDR | 7,300,000 IDR | 6,450,000 IDR | 5,500,000 IDR |
| Galaxy S25 Plus 256GB | 9,300,000 IDR | 8,400,000 IDR | 6,850,000 IDR | 6,050,000 IDR | 5,000,000 IDR |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB | 7,350,000 IDR | 6,900,000 IDR | 5,200,000 IDR | 5,150,000 IDR | 4,000,000 IDR |
How to Trade-In
To trade in an old Samsung device for a Galaxy S26 series phone, follow these steps:
- Confirm the trade-in eligibility.
- Samsung will contact the consumer to schedule the pickup of the old device and delivery of the new Galaxy S26 series phone.
Samsung recommends backing up data from the old device before it is picked up by the courier.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Popularity
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is anticipated to be the best-selling model in Indonesia during the pre-order period. A key feature driving consumer interest is the Privacy Display, a first-of-its-kind feature in a smartphone, offering adjustable security for selected applications. The Horizontal Lock feature is also attracting consumers due to its ability to stabilize content even in extreme situations.