Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, US Version, 256GB, Phantom Gray - Unlocked (Renewed)

Great phone. Great camera. A bit outdated, but it's okay

I used to have a Galaxy S8 active until I sadly drowned it on accident, I set out to find a goof quality phone that wouldn't break the bank, and this was spot on.It has a great camera quality, and even has the ability to take .5 photos which I was always jealous of other people for being able to do, it's sleek with all the cameras to one side which gives plenty of space to hold or grab the phone at.I haven't noticed it running too hot unless it's an abnormally hot day, or running a very processor heavy app or program.The phone came in great condition, with only some very minor cosmetic damages on the back of the phone, but all functuons worked great, and none of the screens or cameras were cracked. All visible damage is covered by any case I've used.The battery life is pretty good, of course you can stretch it or run it faster depending on what apps you're using, I am usually able to get through a whole day at work starting at 6:30, and ending at 4, without needing to charge it, of course if I am watching videos or playing music, the battery will be used a bit more than if it's just locked not doing anything.

This phone cannot be the US version. It was delivered completely reset, and the primary language was Chinese. Then, OS did not have Google on the phone as a basic installed app, Google, Gmail, Google Play Store, or YouTube; nothing was installed on the phone. I attempted for 5 hrs to simply "install the Google Play Store" on the phone, but all attempts failed on this phone as if it does not allow it. The basic website was a Chinese website in Chinese, I do not believe this was the AT&T US version. Phone was turned on and off multiple times, do not see the AT&T logo or screen on the phone. It was a scam, wasted my time.

OK, so I must admit this was my third phone through amazon renewed, the first 2 were questionable when it came to excellent condition. Trust me, they had various issues too numerous to explain.This 3rd phone though is excellent so far. Condition, I would say is practically new. Case and Screen were blemish free, not even signs of fingerprints. The phone is Verizon branded, but does not impact phone service or use. It is unlocked and work with my Tracfone sim through T-Mobile. Testing battery life, but it seems close to normal after a few years of use. Used it all day and I still had 25% battery remaining with really heavy use. Data transfer went flawlessly with no hick ups, very easy and straight forward. Even the sim was immediately recognized without having to call the carrier.Everything seems to be in good working order. The person who owned this phone 1st really took care of it, you can tell. Other than the branding issue on start up and a notification telling me my sim is not a Verizon sim, everything seems to be in good working order.This is an upgrade for me coming from am Galaxy A20s. The upgrade was immediately noticed. And 256gb memory is just enough for me. I carry books, music and movies in my phone and this has handled everything I have thrown at it without issue. The camera is great and takes amazing photos compared to my last phone.Buying through Amazon renewed is a crap shoot really, it depends on the last user(s) and what may have happened to the phone, I can imagine the phone's people are turning in. I'm sure most have issue from over use and drops, to phone malfunctions in general. And from studying the vendors who sell the phones you really have no idea what they might do with them once they are rehabbed, Water damage, electronic issues, even screen replacements. All the phone are going through private phone companies who refurb them and send them back out.Like I said, 3rd times the charm and I lucked up on what I think is an excellent buy. Would I do again, sure, but make sure to check out the phone thoroughly during your 90-day return window. I will continue to test out and report back if any issues popped up. But so far so good. Check the vendor rating and issues reported in reviews. Typically, they spell out possible issues with phones or vendors selling them.I have always believed in recycling items, especially electronics. So do your part and make sure they don't end up in landfill somewhere.I have liked Samsung products for years and this still holds true with this phone. I don't need the latest and greatest, but I know I have a few years still before a newer model takes it's place. Furthermore, I usually hold on to a phone for 2–3 yrs, depends on the phone. Oh yeah, 5G is the hits. Very smooth and fast, no delays when surfing the web, everything just flows like a hardwired home system. 120 mhz is smooth and haven't noticed any hang-ups.Yes, I would buy again through Amazon renewed. But I'm sure you could find the same product locally at your local phone store. I'm happy with purchase and would recommend with caveats. Check your phone carefully, run it through is paces and test everything, camera, sound, display and any function you think is important and even those you might not think is important. test all settings and make sure all your setting take effect. This phone is loaded with options and it took about 3 hrs to transfer and update this phone once I started things up.Gaming is great, and the display is amazing. No glitches during game play. It's almost to fast that I can't keep up visually.So two thumbs up on buy. Finally moving like most with an upgraded phone.

El teléfono estaba en perfectas condiciones, los recomiendo

Worth every penny. Especially it does everything these 1k phones do.

The phone screen is not perfectly flat, so screen protectors will not seal completely. It also took a long time to read the SIM card, so Verizon was questioning if it was actually unlocked.