Fast chip, sharp screen, battery that goes the distance — the Galaxy S24 Plus covers everything a big phone should, now at an even lower price. Buy a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus SIM-free with 85%+ battery health, 12-month warranty, 45-day returns and fast UK delivery.
At a glance
A refurbished Samsung S24+ gives you the best balance in the S24 range. You get a large 6.7-inch screen, Galaxy AI, strong battery life and long software support, without paying for advanced features you won’t use.
It’s bigger and more powerful-feeling than the standard S24, but lighter and usually cheaper than the S24 Ultra. That makes it a smart choice if you want a premium Samsung phone for streaming, work, gaming and browsing, but you don’t need the Ultra’s S Pen or 5x zoom camera.
For buyers comparing used, second-hand and refurbished Samsung S24+ options, the key risks are condition, battery health, hidden faults, screen quality and aftercare. A professionally refurbished Samsung Galaxy from The Big Phone Store gives you clear grading, proper testing, warranty cover and support after purchase.
Best for: Workers, commuters and anyone who wants a big premium screen
Performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Fast, smooth and built to handle Galaxy AI features
Camera: 50MP triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Battery: 4,900mAh with 45W fast charging. All-day battery
Software: Runs Android 16. 7 years of OS and security updates guaranteed
Consider newer models if: you want the most advanced Samsung camera
Samsung released the Galaxy S24+ in January 2024 as the middle model in the S24 range. At launch, most of the attention went to the compact S24 and the camera-heavy S24 Ultra, but the S24+ quietly became the most balanced option for many buyers.
Samsung marketed the whole S24 range around Galaxy AI, with features such as Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Chat Assist, Transcript Assist and AI photo editing. The S24+ got those same headline AI tools, but also brought a larger QHD+ display, bigger battery and faster 45W charging compared with the standard S24.
That’s why the S24+ is interesting as a refurbished phone. It wasn’t the loudest launch model, but it gives you many of the upgrades people notice every day: more screen space, better battery capacity, sharper resolution, faster charging and long software support.
In 2026, the Samsung S24+ is best remembered as the hidden sweet spot of the S24 range: bigger and better equipped than the standard S24, without the extra size, weight and cost of the Ultra.
Based on what customers actually bought over the last 6 months.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus — out of 170 models sold
Best-selling Samsung phone #21 of 140 Samsung phones we sellPositions are based on our own store order data, not the wider market.
How The Galaxy S24+ Compares
The Samsung S24+ is a meaningful upgrade over the Samsung S23+. The design is familiar, but the screen, software support, battery, AI tools and charging make it feel like a stronger long-term buy.
Feature | Technical Upgrade | What You Notice Day to Day |
|---|---|---|
Display | 6.7-inch QHD+ display, up from 6.6-inch FHD+ on the S23+ | You get a larger, sharper screen for streaming, reading, gaming and multitasking. |
Screen brightness | Up to 2,600 nits peak brightness | The display is easier to see outside, especially in bright sunlight, making it ideal for summer holidays. |
Refresh rate | 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate | Scrolling feels smooth, and the screen can drop lower to save battery when needed. |
Battery | 4,900mAh battery, up from 4,700mAh on the S23+ | You get more battery capacity for long days, using maps and watching videos. |
Charging | 45W wired charging support | You can top-up your battery faster when using the right charger and cable, which reduces waiting time. |
Memory | 12GB RAM on S24+ models | Better capability for multitasking, gaming and keeping multiple apps open. |
Galaxy AI | Galaxy AI features built into the S24 range | You can use tools like Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist and Generative Edit to make daily tasks easier. |
Software support | Seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates | The phone has stronger long-term support than the S23, getting around 2 years of extra updates. It will last longer whilst still feeling modern. |
Camera Note: The Samsung S24+ has the same general camera setup as the standard S24. It does not have the Ultra’s 200MP main camera, S Pen or 5x optical zoom. That’s not a flaw. It just means the S24+ is best seen as the balanced flagship, not the camera-first flagship.
The Big Phone Store Team Summary: The Samsung S24+ is the model we would call the hidden sweet spot. The standard S24 is easier to hold, and the Ultra has the biggest feature list, but the S24+ gives the better mix of screen size, battery life, charging speed and price. That’s why we recommend it to many of our customers.
The Samsung S24+ is probably the most sensible S24 for a lot of people. If someone wants a premium Samsung phone but doesn’t want to spend money on unnecessary ‘pro’ features, this is the model I’d point them towards.
The S24+ is a phone I didn’t used to hear being mentioned often, but I think it’s seriously underrated. As someone who appreciates a big phone, I like this one a lot, and the refurbished price is really reasonable for such a recent model. This one’s a hidden gem, and we often point it out to customers as a smart option.
Who Should Buy The Samsung Galaxy S24+?
The Samsung S24+ suits workers, students, commuters, regular travellers and anyone who wants a bigger screen for video, maps, emails, browsing and multitasking without moving up to the heaviest Samsung model. If you have a moderate budget, this is a better option over the Ultra models.
Who Should Avoid The Samsung Galaxy S24+?
Avoid the Samsung S24+ if you want the smallest and lightest S24 model, or if you want Samsung’s most advanced camera setup. The large screen may be good for doodling, but bear in mind that the S24+ doesn’t come with a pen. The S24+ can handle intense work and gaming, but the Ultra would be a safer option.
The standard Samsung S24 is better if you prefer one-handed use and a lower price. The Samsung S24 Ultra is better if you want the S Pen and more advanced camera capabilities.
— Holly Williams, Marketing Executive at The Big Phone Store
Find a cheap Samsung Galaxy S24+ deal across our grades, colours and storage options.
Grades: Like New, Pristine, Very Good, Good
Colours: Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow
(Rare colours: Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, Sandstone Orange)
Storage: 256GB, 512GB
Every grade (condition) of device we sell at The Big Phone Store is fully working. The grade describes cosmetic condition only, and all devices go through a 90+ point check before dispatch.
Like New is the cleanest cosmetic option and includes 100% guaranteed battery health. Choose it if you want the best condition available.
Pristine has very light signs of use and suits buyers who want a cleaner-looking phone for less.
Very Good may show light marks, but still gives you full Samsung S24+ performance.
Good shows more visible wear and is best if you want the lowest price on a fully working modern Samsung.
On the Samsung S24+, wear is often easiest to see around the aluminium frame, camera rings, USB-C charging port and corners. If you use a case, most frame and corner marks are covered, so Good or Very Good can be a smart option if you care more about price than cosmetic condition.
Feature | Technical Details | Why it Matters |
|---|---|---|
Screen | 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, 1–120Hz refresh rate and Vision Booster | The screen is large, sharp and smooth, making it strong for streaming, gaming, browsing, reading and work use. |
Camera | 50MP wide camera, 12MP ultra wide, 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom and 12MP front camera | You get a flexible camera setup for everyday photos, portraits of family and friends, landscapes, zoom shots and video. |
Battery Life | 4,900mAh battery with 45W wired charging, up to 31 hours of video playback | This phone should last a full day of use without any problems. When you do need to charge it, it should charge up quite quickly. |
Software | Launched with Android 14 and One UI 6.1, with seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates | This is a phone you can use into the 2030s if you want to. The S24+ has strong long-term support, which makes it a safer refurbished buy than many older Android phones. |
Dimensions | 158.5mm x 75.9mm x 7.7mm, around 196g | It is larger than the standard S24, but still lighter and less bulky than the S24 Ultra. It doesn’t feel heavy in the hand, making long-term use easier. |
Every Samsung S24+ from The Big Phone Store comes with at least 85% battery health, above Apple’s 80% replacement threshold used as a common industry reference. This is the highest minimum battery health of any refurbished seller. Like New devices have 100% battery health guaranteed, and you can purchase a brand new battery for any phone at checkout.
Over the last 90 days
Try the Samsung S24 FE if you want many of the S24+’s best features in a lower cost device.
Try the Samsung S24 if you want Galaxy AI and flagship performance in a smaller, cheaper phone.
Try the Samsung S24 Ultra if you want the S Pen, 5x optical zoom and Samsung’s strongest S24 camera system.
Try the Samsung S23+ if you want a cheaper large Samsung and do not mind shorter remaining software support.
Try the Samsung S25+ if you want a model with even longer support and newer features.
Screen
The Samsung S24+’s best feature is its balance. It gives you all the most noticeable everyday upgrades without the more expensive and less obvious ones.
If we had to pick just one highlight, it would be the screen. The S24+ upgraded to a sharper display than previous Plus models, putting it closer to the Ultra in terms of quality. It's the sort of upgrade you notice every time you pick the phone up. Text looks sharper, photos show more detail, and videos, games and maps all benefit from the extra resolution. Combined with the 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and up to 2,600 nits of brightness, it's one of Samsung's best smartphone displays.
If you spend hours each day on your phone, the screen alone is a compelling reason to choose the S24+ over the standard S24. For many people, it delivers the premium viewing experience of the Ultra without the extra bulk in your pocket.
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If you're still undecided, we have dozens of other Samsung models available. See our range or get in contact!
We pay close attention to every feature that makes the Samsung S24+ feel like a premium phone.
The display matters because the larger QHD+ screen is one of the biggest reasons to choose the S24+ over the standard S24. We check brightness, colour, touch response, screen condition and full-panel behaviour. We also test the battery and charging because the S24+ is usually bought by people who want better battery capacity. We check battery health, USB-C charging, wireless charging and Wireless PowerShare response.
Our internal refurbishment process for the Samsung S24+ includes device checks across 90+ points, including:
85%+ battery health confirmed and USB-C charging tested
Display brightness, colour and full-screen touch response
In-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock tested, not assumed
Front camera and video
Speakers, microphone and haptic feedback
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and mobile signal
All buttons and sensors
IMEI and network history check via CheckMEND
Previous owner’s data fully erased
Samsung account lock and Factory Reset Protection checks
Lost, stolen and blacklist status checked
Only devices that pass every required check are approved for sale. If a device doesn’t meet our standards, it won’t be sold. Each reconditioned Samsung Galaxy S24+ we sell is tested, cleaned and graded in-house before dispatch.
From years of working with used phones, we know that problems often start before the phone reaches you. There is a big difference between a second-hand Samsung S24+ and a refurbished one, but in both cases it's important to be careful. The main issues are weak battery health, unclear grading, hidden faults, poor replacement parts, blocked phones and sellers listing stock they do not actually have.
Before you buy a refurbished or used Samsung S24+, watch out for these common pitfalls.
Risk to Watch Out For | The Issue | What it Means for You |
|---|---|---|
Non-UK or imported models | Some phones may not be intended for the UK market. | You'll pay marginally less upfront, however the phone may sell for as little as 10-20% of its original value later on. Whilst you'll make a small saving to start with, you'll take a huge hit when it's time to dispose of the device, because imported devices are seen as a risk for buyers. |
Phones that are not actually in stock | Some sellers list phones before they physically have them ready to send. | Your phone is your lifeline, and we understand this well. Do you really want to purchase from a company who has a reputation of taking your money and then making you wait for weeks, or in some cases months for your device? |
Weak battery health | A phone can look clean but still have a worn battery. | Many of our competitors don't even mention battery life, and the battery you get is left up to chance. Who wants to spend good money on a device that only turns on for a few hours? Our minimum battery health is 85%, and you can upgrade to 100% at checkout for much cheaper than a high-street battery replacement would cost. |
Hidden faults | Camera, Face ID, sensors or charging port issues may not show in photos. | Many sellers cut costs by not testing your device properly, or in some cases not at all. We believe that every customer deserves a fully functional device from day one, which is why our return rate is one of the lowest in the industry. |
Poor-quality replacement parts | Cheap screens, batteries or camera parts can affect how the phone feels and performs. | Mobile phones are precisely built and sensitive devices. Some sellers use cheap phone parts that are more likely to break or become faulty. We use only genuine parts for every Samsung phone we repair. See our quality charter. |
Blocked, locked or finance-flagged phones | Risky sellers may list phones that later turn out to be blocked, locked, finance-flagged or not fully reset. | What might seem like a good deal initially could cost you further down the line when the phone is blacklisted from use. We check that your phone hasn't been reported stolen, isn't on the police register, doesn't belong to another company, isn't hacked, and doesn't have any viruses. |
Weak aftercare | Some sellers offer limited support once the phone has been delivered. | If something goes wrong and you need quick support, you may be stuck talking to an AI chatbot. In some cases, the customer support team may live in a different timezone and can't help you when you need it most. Our award-winning team is here to help you by phone, WhatsApp, email and more. |
The Big Phone Store has been refurbishing phones since 1999, and every device is tested, graded and shipped from our UK operation. The reason customers come back is simple: real stock, clear grading, minimum 85% battery health and UK support from people you can actually speak to.
If you're looking for a Samsung Galaxy S24+ refurbished in the UK, here’s why you should choose us:
What Matters | How We Help | Why it Matters to You |
|---|---|---|
Experience | Refurbished electronics specialist since 1999 | No one has more expertise in this industry than us. We’ve been refurbishing phones since before the iPhone existed. |
Trust | A 4.80 Trustpilot rating with over 5000 reviews | We have 86,140 reviews across all platforms. You can become one of our many satisfied customers today. |
Security | Devices are data-wiped, network status and device history are checked for blacklisting, theft, loss or outstanding finance | Our checks help protect you from blocked, stolen or finance-flagged phones. Unlike with unverified sellers, there’s no risk of being scammed or ripped off. |
Quality | 90+ point quality check | We refuse to sell devices that don't work the same as if they were new. Your device is ready to go straight out of the box. |
Support | UK-based customer support | Get help from real people who won the Best Customer Service (Consumer) award at the MNA 2026, beating major brands such as EE. We actually pick up the phone; no confusion or waiting around. |
Stock | Website stock means actual stock | Unlike other sites, all devices on our website are in stock and ready to ship from our warehouse today. No false listings or seller delays. |
Device Quality | Every part of the process is done in-house | We have full control over the refurbishment process. Unlike others who outsource their process, we confirm the quality of the devices ourselves, so you get a consistently good experience every time. |
Every Samsung Galaxy S24+ refurbished at The Big Phone Store includes a 12-month warranty as standard, which you can upgrade to 2 years, 5 years, or lifetime. You also get free UK delivery for any order over £30 and a 45-day returns process.
We value the opinions of all of our customers, and we're sure that you do too! If you're still unsure about buying the Galaxy S24 Plus you want, take a look at the reviews our customers have left for us.
Really happy with my purchase. The phone arrived quickly and was exactly as described – the condition is excellent and honestly looks almost brand new. Battery life and performance have both been great so far, and for the price I really can’t fault it. The recycled packaging was a nice touch too. Would happily buy from them again.
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Recycled packaging
Yes. It is SIM-free and unlocked for compatible UK networks, so you can use your current SIM or choose a new network deal.
Yes. If it is shown as in stock on The Big Phone Store website, it is actually in stock and ready to order.
Yes. It has a 50MP triple rear camera system with wide, ultra-wide and telephoto cameras, making it strong for everyday photos, travel, video and social content.
It depends on what you want. The S24 Plus gives you a bigger 6.7-inch display, sharper QHD+ resolution and larger battery. The standard S24 is better if you want a smaller, lighter phone.
Yes. The large AMOLED display, QHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 4,900mAh battery make it a strong choice for streaming, gaming and media.
Second hand usually means previously owned. Refurbished means the device has been tested, graded, cleaned, data-wiped and sold with warranty support.
Yes. Lower prices usually reflect grade, storage, colour or current offers. Functionality is still checked before dispatch.
Delivery depends on the option chosen at checkout. Free UK delivery is available over £30, with free fast delivery over £150.
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