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Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: All the rumors so far
If you thought the Galaxy S25 Edge put a cap on all the Galaxy S phones Samsung planned on releasing this year, it looks like you're very mistaken. Rumors of a Galaxy S25 FE model are picking up steam, as the phone maker looks to extend its flagship lineup with a lower-cost model to appeal to shoppers who demand premium features. This isn't Samsung's first stab at an FE model, as it's released that kind of phone four times since 2020. (Among Samsung's recent flagships, only the Galaxy S22 went without an FE version.) In fact, my colleague John Velasco argued last year that among the best Samsung phones, the Galaxy S24 FE was the better buy than the regular Galaxy S24, as it offered most of the same features at a lower price. Can Samsung repeat the magic with a Galaxy S25 FE? Based on the rumors that have emerged so far about the new model, it certainly seems eager to try, with early reports painting a picture of a phone that shares a lot in common with its predecessor. Here's what we know about the Galaxy S25 FE ahead of its rumored launch later this year. Samsung's FE release schedule can charitably be called "haphazard." Who can forget the Galaxy S21 FE's 2022 release, happening just a month before the Galaxy S22 rollout? I'm sure Samsung certainly would like to. Since then, though, a more regular cadence for FE releases has emerged. The Galaxy S24 FE arrived in October last year, about nine months after the rest of the Galaxy S24 lineup's debut. Clearly, Samsung likes to keep some distance between when its regular flagships come out and when it releases the FE model as a follow-up. To that end, a lot of the Galaxy S25 FE release date rumors point to an October launch for the phone. It's hard to tell if that's a release window based on concrete evidence or if people are just expecting history to repeat itself. But fall 2025 seems like a respectful enough distance from the Galaxy S25 launch for the S25 FE to make its appearance. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. As for price, there's no firm rumor about what Samsung intends to charge for this phone, though you wouldn't expect details to emerge until we get closer to the launch window. That said, the Galaxy S24 FE sells for $649 — $150 less than Samsung's entry-level flagship phone. That marked a $50 increase over the Galaxy S23 FE. You'd imagine Samsung might try to replicate the S24 FE's price with the new version. Certainly, we'd welcome a return to the $599 price tag of the S23 FE, but with the Galaxy A56 set to cost $499 when it ships in the U.S. later this year, you'd expect Samsung to want to keep some distance between the FE and its midrange Galaxy A devices. Early on, a report about the Galaxy S25 FE claimed that Samsung was looking to make this year's model thinner than the 8mm thick Galaxy S24 FE. That could mean bringing the phone more in line with the Galaxy S25, which measures 7.2mm at its thinnest point; a thinner S25 FE likely wouldn't approach the 5.8mm thin Galaxy S25 Edge, though, as a slender design is that latter phone's calling card. It's worth noting that the report about a thinner FE surfaced in October, back when rumors about the Galaxy S25 Edge — or the S25 Slim as it was known then — were still taking shape. In other words, it's possible that report is actually about Samsung's ultra-thin model, since at one point, it looked the Edge might be Samsung's new take on the FE model. Regardless of how thin the phone winds up being, most people seem to expect the Galaxy S25 FE to keep its predecessor's larger display. The Galaxy S24 FE got a boost in screen size to 6.7 inches, compared to the 6.4-inch panel on the S23 FE. The current FE also features a 120Hz refresh rate, another feature you'd think that the S25 FE's screen would replicate. Don't look for many changes to the camera setup on the Galaxy S25 FE, as a report claims the new model will adopt the Galaxy S24 FE's camera setup. That means a 50MP main lens, supported by 12MP ultrawide and 8MP telephoto cameras. The zoom lens on the FE uses a lower resolution sensor than the main Galaxy S flagships, but its 3x optical zoom matches what the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus offer. It's also worth noting that should the Galaxy S25 FE feature a telephoto camera like its predecessor, it would offer something the Galaxy S25 Edge does not. Samsung's ultra-thin phone is so slender, there's no room for a dedicated telephoto camera. At least the report forecasting an unchanged rear camera array sees a modest bump to the Galaxy S25 FE's front camera. The current FE features a 10MP selfie cam, but that could get bumped to 12MP for the Galaxy S25 FE. At the moment, it's hard to make heads or tails out of what kind of system on a chip the Galaxy S25 FE would use, but I'll do my level best to keep you informed about the leading contenders. Early reports claimed that Samsung would simply re-use the Exynos 2400e chipset featured in the Galaxy S24 FE. That's not necessarily an encouraging rumor since the Exynos 2400e had a hard time keeping pace with 2024's leading silicon, like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, in performance benchmarks. And Android phones have only gotten faster since then thanks to the arrival of the Snapdragon 8 Elite system on a chip that powers devices like the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup. A subsequent rumor claimed that Samsung might turn to the Mediatek Dimensity 9400 for the Galaxy S25 FE — but only if it couldn't produce enough Exynos chips to meet the S25 FE demand. In May, though, leaked benchmarks show a Galaxy S25 FE running on an Exynos 2400. That's a modest step up from the 2400e that powered last year's phone, so you'd see some improvement to performance even if the S25 FE would still lag behind flagship phones. Still, that's the trade-off you would make to get a lower-cost device that still offers a telephoto lens and full Galaxy AI support. (More on that below.) Battery life could be another area where the Galaxy S25 FE makes compromises, particularly if that rumor of a thinner design pans out. The Galaxy S24 FE featured a 4,700 mAh battery, and if Samsung shrinks the size of this year's model, the size of the battery could drop as a result. When we tested the Galaxy S24 FE last year, it held out for just under 11.5 hours on our Tom's Guide battery test. That's more than an hour better than the average smartphone, but it's well off the pace set by other Galaxy S models. Without a more power efficient processor and potentially smaller battery, the Galaxy S25 FE may be hard-pressed to even match the Galaxy S25 Edge's battery life, which is several hours shy of the other S25 models. By the time the Galaxy S25 FE is released in the fall, Android 16 will be out. We're also expecting Samsung's One UI 8 interface to ship in the summer, so the S25 FE would be in line to run on the latest version of both Android and Samsung's skin. A chief selling point for the Galaxy S24 FE last year was the fact that it didn't skimp on Galaxy AI features — the same AI-powered tools found on the more expensive Samsung flagships also worked here. Given the lack of rumored improvements to the cameras and chipset in the new phone, you'd hope that the Galaxy S25 FE would pick up the Galaxy AI features Samsung introduced with the S25 launch in January. In other words, the reason to get this particular model is the chance to experience Galaxy AI capabilities for less. Like Samsung's other flagships, the Galaxy S24 FE comes with seven years of software and security updates. There's no reason to expect the Galaxy S25 FE to offer anything less. There are many months to go before a Galaxy S25 FE model sees the light of day. And that means more opportunity for rumors to emerge that give us a more definitive idea of the changes Samsung plans to make. However, a pattern seems to be emerging from what we've heard so far. Samsung isn't looking to reinvent the wheel with the Galaxy S25 FE — rather, it seems to be making the Galaxy AI features and low starting price the draw for this model, leaving the rest of the S25 lineup to wow you with superior specs.
Tom's Guide
23-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Samsung Galaxy S26 camera rumored to stick at 50MP — but there could be a brand new sensor instead
It's going to be several months before the Samsung Galaxy S26 arrives, but we're already starting to hear rumors about what the phone could have to offer. A new leak claims that the phone will get an upgraded camera, but those of you hoping for any meaningful bump in resolution are going to be rather disappointed. According to a report from GalaxyClub, the entry-level Galaxy S26 will retain a 50MP main camera — the same resolution we've had since the Galaxy S22. But resolution doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things, certainly not compared to the upgraded sensor apparently coming to the phone. The report claims that the S26 will finally ditch the ISOCELL S5KGN3 sensor in favor of a newer ISOCELL GN sensor. It's unclear which sensor may come to the phone, and it's speculated that it might even be one that hasn't been officially announced yet. While often ignored, the sensor can make a great many differences to the overall photo quality. A larger sensor captures more light, for example, which can boost low-light performance among other things. Presumably, we'll find out more after the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 this summer, as the rumor mill pivots towards next year's flagship release. One of the biggest upgrades we've heard about for the Galaxy S26 series comes from the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Word is that the phone will offer a 200MP telephoto lens, with 5x optical zoom. Meanwhile, the secondary telephoto shooter is said to be jumping to 50MP with 3.5x optical magnification. To top it off, the main camera may feature a ridiculous 324 megapixel resolution sensor. You thought 200MP was a lot? Well, this one is more than 50% bigger, and if you ask me, that might be rather excessive for a smartphone. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. There's also speculation that Samsung may scrap the Galaxy S26 Plus and release the skinny Galaxy S26 Edge in its place. Considering how close the S25 Plus's hardware is to the S25 Ultra, that would certainly help the third Galaxy phone stand out from its compatriots. Let's just hope that the rumors that Samsung is switching back to Exynos chips don't come to fruition. It's been rather nice having Snapdragon performance on the flagship around the world, rather than just the U.S.
Geeky Gadgets
18-05-2025
- Geeky Gadgets
One UI 8 Eligibility: Check if Your Samsung Device Will Be Updated!
Samsung is gearing up to release One UI 8, its latest software interface built on Android 16. This update brings a range of advanced features, including AI-powered tools, enhanced customization options, and improved integration across devices. However, not all Samsung Galaxy models will qualify for this upgrade, as the company continues to phase out older devices in line with its update policy. Below is an in-depth look at eligible devices, the new features, and the release timeline. Watch this video on YouTube. Which Devices Will Receive One UI 8? If you own a Samsung Galaxy device, you may be curious about whether it will support the One UI 8 update. Samsung's eligibility criteria prioritize newer models, making sure they benefit from the latest advancements while older devices gradually reach the end of their update cycle. Here's a detailed breakdown: Eligible Devices: Flagship models such as the Galaxy S22 series and newer, including the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4, are confirmed to receive One UI 8. Additionally, the latest Galaxy A and M series devices will also be supported, making sure mid-range users can enjoy the new features. Flagship models such as the Galaxy S22 series and newer, including the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4, are confirmed to receive One UI 8. Additionally, the latest Galaxy A and M series devices will also be supported, making sure mid-range users can enjoy the new features. Phased-Out Models: Older devices like the Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3, Galaxy A72, A32, A13, A03, and tablets such as the Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Tab A8 will not be eligible for One UI 8. These models will receive One UI 7, based on Android 15, as their final major update. While they won't gain access to new features, Samsung will continue to provide security updates to keep these devices safe and functional. Samsung's update policy, which guarantees three to four years of major software updates for its devices, ensures that newer models stay competitive while older models remain secure and reliable. What's New in One UI 8? One UI 8 introduces a variety of features designed to enhance the user experience across Samsung devices. These updates aim to make devices more intuitive, customizable, and seamlessly integrated. Here are the key highlights: AI-Powered Tools: One UI 8 uses artificial intelligence to deliver smarter personalization. It predicts app usage patterns, optimizes battery performance, and adapts to your daily habits, making your device more efficient and intuitive. One UI 8 uses artificial intelligence to deliver smarter personalization. It predicts app usage patterns, optimizes battery performance, and adapts to your daily habits, making your device more efficient and intuitive. Enhanced Customization: The update expands customization options, allowing users to personalize themes, widgets, and layouts to better reflect their preferences. This ensures a more tailored and engaging user experience. The update expands customization options, allowing users to personalize themes, widgets, and layouts to better reflect their preferences. This ensures a more tailored and engaging user experience. Improved Device Integration: Samsung is refining how its ecosystem of devices works together. Features like the Now Brief dashboard centralize notifications, schedules, and updates, while voice-read summaries provide hands-free convenience for busy users. Samsung is refining how its ecosystem of devices works together. Features like the Now Brief dashboard centralize notifications, schedules, and updates, while voice-read summaries provide hands-free convenience for busy users. Refined Features: Existing tools are being enhanced for improved usability. For instance, video recording tools are being upgraded to make content creation and management more seamless and user-friendly. These improvements are designed to provide a seamless and efficient experience, making sure Samsung devices remain competitive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. When Will One UI 8 Be Released? Samsung has outlined a clear timeline for the rollout of One UI 8. The beta testing phase is set to begin in September 2025, offering early adopters a chance to explore the new features. The stable version will start rolling out in November 2025, with most eligible devices expected to receive the update by early 2026. This phased rollout allows Samsung to identify and address potential issues during the beta testing phase, making sure a smooth and reliable experience for users when the stable version becomes widely available. What About Devices Not Eligible for One UI 8? For devices that won't receive the One UI 8 update, Samsung remains committed to providing security updates. Models like the Galaxy S21 series and Galaxy Tab S7 FE, while missing out on new features, will continue to receive regular security patches. This ensures that older devices remain protected from vulnerabilities and maintain their functionality, even as they reach the end of their major update cycle. Samsung's approach reflects its dedication to balancing innovation with long-term support, making sure that all users—whether on the latest flagship or an older model—can rely on their devices for years to come. Here is a selection of other guides from our extensive library of content you may find of interest on One UI 8. 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Android Authority
08-05-2025
- Android Authority
Just downloaded One UI 7? Here are two settings to change immediately
Joe Maring / Android Authority If you bought a Samsung phone within the last few years, there's a very good chance you received an update to One UI 7. And if not, it should be hitting your device any minute now. Samsung started widely rolling out its update to numerous devices late last week, including the Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, and more. For the most part, One UI 7 is a significant upgrade over previous versions. It's smoother, has greatly improved animations, and there's (finally) a vertical app drawer — just as God intended. But as much as One UI 7 gets right, there are two changes that can quickly prove headache-inducing. If you've just updated to One UI 7, here are two settings you should change immediately to make the update even better. Which One UI 7 setting are you changing first? 0 votes The split design for the quick settings/notification panel NaN % Lock screen notification icons NaN % Other (let us know in the comments) NaN % The split design for notifications and quick settings Joe Maring / Android Authority This is one of the biggest user-facing changes in One UI 7 and, arguably, one of the most polarizing. In One UI 6 and most Android interfaces, your quick settings and notifications appear on the same page. When you swipe down from the top of your screen or your home screen, you have some quick settings toggles at the top, and your notifications below them. In One UI 7, however, this is not the case. By default, One UI 7 shows your notifications and quick settings on two separate pages. When you swipe down from the left or middle top of the screen, you see only your notifications. Swipe down from the top right corner, and you see only your quick settings. Even more annoying, no matter where you swipe down on your home screen, you can only view your notifications. It's a jarring change, and while you may grow to like it, you may also want to return to the old design. Thankfully, you can. Swipe down from the top right corner of your screen to view your quick settings. Tap the pencil icon near the top right. near the top right. Tap Panel settings in the top left corner. in the top left corner. Tap Together. Just like that, you're back to the old design. Now, no matter where you swipe down — from the top of your screen or the home screen — you'll see your quick settings at the top and any notifications below them. You can return to the new split design if you ever want to give it another chance, but I don't blame you one bit for sticking with the old design. Missing notifications on your lock screen Joe Maring / Android Authority This second setting is a bit less obvious at first because, by default, you may not notice it at all. If you've updated to One UI 7 and realize you aren't seeing any notifications on your lock screen, you aren't going crazy, and your friends aren't suddenly leaving you out of the group chat. Out of the box, One UI 7 only shows notifications on the lock screen as tiny icons in the upper left corner of the status bar. You can tap those icons to see them in detail, but it's impossible to glance at your lock screen to see, specifically, what notifications you may have missed. It's a bonkers design choice, but thankfully, you can change it. Here's how: Open the Settings app. app. Tap Notifications . . Tap Lock screen notifications . . Under Notification style, tap Cards to change it from Icons. Once you do this, your lock screen will show full notification cards/details. My friend Will Sattelberg first pointed this out in January, and all these months later, it still blows my mind that Samsung thought this was a good decision. A couple of changes go a long way Ryan Haines / Android Authority There are plenty more settings to mess with in One UI 7, but having used the software for the last few months on the Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra, these are the two that I think most people will want to change right away. If you've got One UI 7, are you going to change these things? Have you already? What other settings are you messing with? Sound off in the comments below and let us know!
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Where to sell your used and unwanted gadgets
Springtime is a period of renewal – and that often includes new iterations of all your favorite gadgets. Laptops and phones and even game consoles are all getting a new look on the outside and new specs on the inside this year, and you might be tempted to upgrade. But if you do, that leaves the question of what to do with your old model. If it's still in good working condition, there's a pretty good chance someone will give you a few bucks for it — here are the best places to make that happen. Lots of people can make good money selling old stuff online, but it's usually a full-time job for them. You, on the other hand, probably would like it to be as easy and quick as possible. To get some money in your hand without too much fuss, we recommend an automated trade-in site. You'll select your device from a list, get a quote within minutes and send the device to the company in return for cash in a matter of days. Decluttr definitely lives up to its name. Not only can you sell phones from a number of manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung and Google, but the site also takes lots of physical media, including CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, video games and books – and yes, there are plenty of people who still collect these. For devices, you'll be asked to provide a general assessment of its condition before you're given a quote immediately. Once you complete your order, the site will send you a free shipping label. Decluttr also will accept handsets as old as the iPhone 7, though it'll offer you only $2 for a 32GB model in excellent condition. Back Market has been rising in popularity the past few years, and it's easy to see why. It offers excellent prices since it sources multiple refurbishers for quotes. You'll just answer a few questions about your phone, then take your packaged device to a UPS Store and show the clerk a QR code in order to get your prepaid shipping label. Payment is dropped straight into your bank account, so you don't have to wait for a check (or worry about cashing it). Back Market takes a pretty wide variety of products too, including headphones and speakers. uSell operates as a broker, searching other sites for their best offers on a given device and taking care of the rest. Like most buyback sites, it's big on iPhones, but you can still sell off other manufacturers' devices; it really depends on who's buying them at that point. The selection is a bit of a grab bag — newer phones like the Galaxy S22 aren't listed, though you can get a quote for the iPhone 15 ($401 for an unlocked, 'flawless' 128GB model). Once you complete your order the site will send you a free shipping kit to send in your device, and you can get paid for the item via PayPal, Venmo or an old-fashioned check. If you don't want to have to worry about packaging up your old device and mailing it off, or would like to receive your payout right away, there's always ecoATM. It's literally all in the name: the company operates automated machines that you place your device into to get it examined, and it pays you out on the spot. It accepts the biggest brands (i.e., Apple, Google and Samsung), along with devices from a wide variety of manufacturers, including LG, Motorola and ZTE. If the machine determines that your device isn't worth anything at all, you can still use ecoATM to responsibly recycle your old gadget. You'll find ecoATM kiosks in Walmart, Dollar General and Kroger locations, as well as malls and check-cashing stores across the country. While browsing Amazon listings, it's likely you've come across products marked as 'refurbished.' Well, if you've ever wondered where those come from, a lot of them likely hail from Amazon's trade-in program. The company will put its own products, like Kindle ereaders and Fire tablets front and center, but you can also send in phones and gaming products in for an Amazon gift card as well. It's not great if you want cash, but if you're looking to upgrade an Amazon device, this option is your best bet, as trading in an older one also nets you a 20 percent discount in addition to the store credit. You'll need to print out a shipping label, or you can drop off your electronics at select Amazon Locker, Whole Foods or uBreakiFix locations. This is a good option if you're looking to upgrade to a newer Apple device. You can trade in iPhones, iPads, Macs and even Apple Watches. That's notable as wearables are a category you don't often see on trade-in sites. Apple will even take your old Android phone if you were thinking of making the switch. The trade-in values are on par with other sites (though occasionally Apple will offer extra credit on certain categories), but you can get a smaller payout in the form of a gift card instead if you'd rather wait before making a new purchase, want to put it toward media purchases or even just use it in an Apple Store. The latter, by the way, also accepts trade-ins in case you're not comfortable shipping your old but still expensive device. Target used to do in-store trade-ins only, but now it's entirely a mail-in operation. You select your product from a pretty extensive list of eligible products, including smart speakers and media players (like Zune!). As usual, you'll answer a few questions about its condition to get a quote. Then you'll get a prepaid shipping label to attach to any box that you'll drop off at your nearest USPS location. Payment is only offered via an electronic gift card, which is still pretty good given that you can buy all sorts of things at Target besides electronics like groceries, clothing and furniture. The nice thing about It'sWorthMore is that its on-site forms handle a larger variety of gadgets than other sites, including cameras, drones and even graphics cards. It also handles products from a larger variety of companies such as LG, AMD and even GoPro in addition to standards like Apple, Samsung and Google. You'll answer a few standard questions about your device's condition and whether you still have the original box — obviously, the more you've kept from the original packaging, the better. You'll then get a ballpark estimate of its worth and a prepaid shipping label to print out. Once your device has been received, you'll generally get the assessment and payment via direct deposit, check, PayPal, Zelle or a gift card in under 10 days. The appeal of BuyBackWorld is that device assessment is a streamlined process: Instead of having to answer a barrage of detailed questions about the condition of your device you simply give it a general assessment and let the site handle the rest. Just like with It'sWorthMore, BuyBackWorld will provide a printable shipping label in your confirmation email but, if you don't have a printer or boxes to pack your device up, you can always have the site send you a free shipping kit, which can handle everything the site takes except desktop computers. Don't worry if you do have a larger item, though – BuyBackWorld will still cover free shipping via FedEx, you just need to provide your own packaging. If you've read through the other site descriptions, GadgetGone's modus operandi should be familiar: To sell a product, you'll have to answer a few questions about what type of device you have and what condition it's in, after which the site will generate a prepaid shipping label. At least here you can find brands like OnePlus included among the options, and you can also sell MacBooks and Mac minis here. You can get paid a number of ways, too, including PayPal, virtual VISA card, Amazon and Target gift cards or just good, old-fashioned bank transfer. Whether it's because you don't want to wait for your money, or because you're not entirely comfortable dropping expensive electronics into a mailbox and hoping they make it to their destination, you might prefer taking your items to a retail location. Fortunately there are still plenty of brick-and-mortar locations to do just that. Even wireless carriers like Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile have gotten in on the trade-in game. Best Buy also offers trade-ins both by mail and in-store — with more than 1,000 locations, this might be extremely convenient for you. You fill out the form online and bring that to customer service. It's easy, but there's one big downside: You can get your payout only via a Best Buy gift card. This is great if you spend a lot of money with them anyway, but not ideal if you need cash. GameStop is infamous for buying games back at ridiculously low prices and flipping them at near retail, but don't let that stop you from making some easy cash when you need to quickly clear your closet of old electronics and games. And yes, I said cash: GameStop offers store credit, a prepaid Mastercard or actual money if you want to take your bounty elsewhere. For example, you can trade in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the Switch and get $25 in store credit or $17.50 cash, which isn't bad when new copies are going for $50 on Amazon. GameStop also accepts phones, tablets and Apple Watches, though the prices aren't going to match what you'd get from an online trade-in site. You can even sell your Amiibo collection if you just want it gone and don't care about recouping its full value. Sometimes you prefer to cut out the middleman and get a bit more personal — a transaction where you're selling your device directly to another person instead of letting a faceless site flip it for you as a "refurbished" unit. In those cases, you want a site that's more user-to-user, though a few will still automate certain bits to make your sale as smooth and secure as possible. Swappa is a marketplace site, which means sellers can set their own price. So if you're getting rid of a newer phone, this is probably the best way to go — the iPhone 16 fetches around $400, for example. That's a huge improvement over what you'd get selling through a site like Decluttr, which is offering only $162 for a 128GB unit. When shopping on Amazon, you've probably been tempted by some of those marketplace deals in the past and, chances are, if you list an item on there, someone will give your old device a look. Since almost everyone on earth seems to have an Amazon account, your potential customer base is huge, and it costs only $0.99, plus a percentage based on category, to sell an item through the site. The downsides are that Amazon isn't really optimized for individual sales; you'll be competing with wholesale companies and even bots that will tweak the price of a product automatically in response to the competition. eBay is sort of the Wild West of sales sites, but the biggest advantage is that you can sell anything there and hopefully find a buyer, regardless of how old a product is. Even so, the site has come a long way in the past decade or so, with a dedicated tech section in the top menu and a hub page highlighting current deals. In the end, it still works as it always did: You list a product and set an end date for the listing with a minimum price, or just set a "Buy It Now" price if you don't want to wait to see how an auction turns out. Chances are you already have an eBay account with a feedback score, so there's no extra setup required on your part. Your first 250 listings are free every month, and you'll pay up to 15 percent of the purchase price (plus a small flat fee of $0.30 or $0.40) if an item sells. The biggest downside is that you're competing with a lot more sellers, and chances are there's always someone willing to undercut you on price. Ultimately, the site you go with should be whatever's most useful and convenient, but if you just care about how much money you'll get, we've priced out the iPhone 15 and Samsung Galaxy S22 just to give you an idea of what each site will pay out. Amazon: N/A Apple: $400 (trade-in credit), $390 (gift card) AT&T: $190 (bill credit or promotional card) BackMarket: $396 (cash) Best Buy: $325 (gift card) BuyBackWorld: $340 (cash) Decluttr: $162 (cash) eBay: $315 (cash) ecoATM: $251 (cash) GadgetGone: $417 (cash) GameStop: $230 (cash), $256 (store credit) It'sWorthMore: $421 (cash) Swappa: $463 (cash) Target: $290 (gift card) T-Mobile $290 (bill credit) uSell: $371 (cash) Verizon: N/A Amazon: N/A Apple: $195 (trade-in credit or gift card) AT&T: $290 (bill credit or promotional card) Back Market: $203 (cash) Best Buy: $150 (gift card) BuyBackWorld: $180 (cash) Decluttr: $135 (cash) eBay: $225 (cash) ecoATM: $133 (cash) GadgetGone: $232 (cash) GameStop: $131 (cash), $146 (store credit) It'sWorthMore: $236 (cash) Swappa: $308 (cash) Target: $190 T-Mobile: $155 (bill credit) uSell: N/A Verizon: N/A Once you've picked a site and listed your item, there are a few important things to remember before you ship off your device. At the top of the list is to do a full factory reset before disposing of a phone or laptop (or any other device) containing personal data. That also means turning off "Find My iPhone" and the activation lock on iOS devices. See if you can unlock the phone, too; you'll actually get more money selling it carrier-free. And finally, make sure you've backed up any important data you may have, like contact info, game saves and, of course, photos. Cash is great, but it won't save your memories. Images: Mike Blake / Reuters (ecoATM); Alamy (Gamestop); Getty Images for eBay (eBay)
