SAMSUNG Galaxy S21 5G, US Version, 128GB, Phantom White – T-Mobile (Renewed)

10 reviews for SAMSUNG Galaxy S21 5G, US Version, 128GB, Phantom White – T-Mobile (Renewed)

Michael J.
Rated 4 out of 5
September 20, 2025
4.0 out of 5 stars Love this choice.
My wife loves the size,features, and feel. This phone is her personal devices and prefers it over her business phone. Very satisfied.
Allan Davidson
Rated 4 out of 5
September 20, 2025
4.0 out of 5 stars Here's my experience with it after 15 months of usage
I've been using this for 15 months, and the device work flawlessly, as it is supposed to. I paid ~$520 for it in Sep/21, today at the time of this review it cost about half of what I paid for.Pros:- Already on Android 13;- Very good display with decent size;- CPU/RAM are as fast as it gets;- Radios (5G/WiFi/Bluetooth/NFC) are really really Fast;- Camera is top notch, on par with (or even better than) the latest iPhone, Pixel or Xiaomi;- Samsung software is stable and well rounded off;- Samsung DeX works better than I expected to;- Very Fast USB-C 3.2 transfer speeds;Neutral:- Charging speeds could be better;- No IR Blaster, what a shame, would be really useful;- This one is Locked to T-Mobile (but can be used by it's subcarriers like MetroPCS aswell)Cons:- If you plan to unlock this device for anything other than T-Mobile, oh boy, you are in for a Ride. After 15 months using this phone, it's still jailed to them. Went thru many support agents, took it to T-Mobile stores, and they couldn't figure out how to unlock it. Had to pay $110 on those unlocking stores.- On-screen fingerprint sensor SUCKS, even more if you use a screen protector. The back or the side are the correct place for fingerprint sensors.- Battery is Ok-ish and can give you a full day (~10h) of battery, but you need to put almost everything to sleep, constantly close apps and have battery savings turned on 24/7. If you don't watch your usage, battery goes of in half a day (~5h) or less;- No microSD slot, I have to delete or offload stuff about twice a month;- No 3.5mm Jack, only take Bluetooth headphones;- Samsung Pay dropped it most useful Magnetic Strip feature on this phone, which was being able to do Payments on Card machines that don't take NFC, and I bought this phone looking for this feature;With that being said, if you need a good all-rounder, at current price, this is the way to go.
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Mauro Vela
Rated 1 out of 5
September 20, 2025
1.0 out of 5 stars Not accurate description
Said Excellent condition and it had scratches on it
mic
Rated 5 out of 5
September 20, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Great phone, great condition
Great phone, great condition. Got this for my ex lady, because her old phone was so messed up it made me depressed.
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Nuregra
Rated 5 out of 5
September 20, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect replacement
I was having an issue with my phone so I looked for an affordable replacement in good condition. This phone has lived up to all expectations. Good battery, no screen burn ins, no damage.
Athena Bobik
Rated 5 out of 5
September 20, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Legit
So far so good. No complaints. Clean, looks good, unlocked for Tmobile, and started up right away. No cracks. Came with screen protector on.
Sarah
Rated 4 out of 5
September 20, 2025
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Condition! Easy transfer! BUY IT!
***11/10/23 Update*** Took one star off due to issues with android auto. The cord I received with the phone DOES NOT work with android auto, car screen just says "reading usb" and then eventually kicks me off android auto. Tried an old Samsung cord I had from an old phone that works but it does seem very sensitive and loses connection to android auto - not sure if that's an issue with the port itself? *****I needed a replacement phone quickly due to the screen going out in my trusty old S10 but didn't want to pay $1000 for a new phone so I was looking to get used/refurbished. I was skeptical with some of the negative reviews for the condition of the phones but I am SO happy with my purchase so far. The phone was delivered on time and packaged very securely and with protective stickers. Came with a Samsung charger that looks new. The phone is in EXCELLENT condition, literally looks brand new. There is a hairline little scratch on the screen you can barely see which I'm going to cover with a screen protector anyways. Phone was at 82% when it arrived. Booted up, put sim card in, working like a charm! So far SO GOOD! Less than $250 for a nice like new upgrade from the S10. If you are on the fence - BUY IT! I can't believe I've ever paid so much for new phones from the cellular company. Probably never will again!
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Shannon Doyle
Rated 1 out of 5
September 20, 2025
1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing but problems
I guess I get what I pay for. This phone has been problems ever since I received it. Keeps freezing and shutting down. My cell phone provider said it's the phone itself. Buyer beware.
Shanise Bell
Rated 5 out of 5
September 20, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Was nervous but pleasantly surprised
I was a bit nervous when I purchased this phone because I feel like you never know what you are going to get with a refurbished device. However I was pleasantly surprised. I purchased this for mine 13 year old daughter who has a habit of losing her phones. So we didn't want to have anything too expensive but we definitely needed it to be functional. It looked like new and despite having a battery that runs out a little faster than normal it worked perfectly.
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GHOST540I
Rated 5 out of 5
September 20, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars S21
Excellent seller, phone was perfect. Fast shipping.