Gentilly, April 23, 2026 - Recommerce©, a leading player in smartphone refurbishment in Europe, becomes the first refurbisher to join the Samsung “Authorized Refurbisher Partner” (1) program and launches the sale of refurbished Samsung products using the manufacturer's genuine parts and official software.

These products are available starting today on recommerce.com and through several major retail and telecom partners, offering a sustainable alternative without any compromise on performance and quality.

A Manufacturer-Level Quality Requirement

For the first time in partnership with a manufacturer, Recommerce guarantees consumers flawless quality through a strict refurbishment process using the brand's official resources combined with its industrial expertise:

• More than 100 inspection points corresponding to Samsung specifications: Every device undergoes a complete and rigorous Samsung diagnostic to ensure the proper functioning of the smartphone.

• Samsung Repair Tools: Samsung provides all the tools that enable optimal and secure refurbishment, while maintaining smartphone features such as waterproofing.

• Samsung Genuine Parts & Software: Every defective component is identified by tests conducted using official Samsung software, then replaced with an original part to guarantee the quality and integrity of the product. The power cable provided with the smartphone is also from the Samsung brand to ensure perfect compatibility.

• Guaranteed Battery Health: The refurbished smartphones in this program feature a minimum 85% battery capacity. If this threshold is not reached, it is replaced with a brand-new original battery.

• Software and Security Updates: Every smartphone benefits from the latest system and security updates using official Samsung tools, ensuring a secure and fully up-to-date experience.

A logo to identify the products concerned: To help consumers easily identify the products concerned, whether online or in-store, Recommerce will use the following logo:

“This support program aims to help repairers and key players in the circular economy refurbish Galaxy S and Z smartphones with the highest quality. Samsung is pleased to work with Recommerce, a pioneer in the circularity of Samsung smartphones in France and Europe, and the first partner to join this program,” explains François Hernandez, Vice President of Samsung Electronics France, in charge of the Mobile eXperience (MX) division.

“Recommerce, in its mission as a circular economy facilitator, is highly enthusiastic about supporting committed players like Samsung. This partnership, which began nearly ten years ago on trade-in, has now expanded to include resale, thus offering a complete refurbishment solution. Trust is the foundation of the circular economy. By combining our repair expertise with Samsung's genuine components and tools, we are removing the barriers for consumers choosing to switch to refurbished. Our ambition is simple: to offer technological excellence at the right price for responsible consumption without any compromise on quality,” adds Augustin Becquet, CEO of Recommerce.

About Recommerce Group: 

Founded in 2009, Recommerce Group is the European pioneer and leader in the refurbishment of high-tech products. Its mission: extend the lifespan of electronic devices to reduce their environmental impact and make technology more sustainable and accessible. The group operates through two main activities: the distribution of refurbished products via its Recommerce© brand and its extensive network of retail and telecom operators partners; and the provision of trade-in and resale technologies. To support brands and retailers in their transition to a circular model, Recommerce Group launched CircularX in 2021, a white-label SaaS platform to manage trade-in programs across more than 50 product categories.

Each year, Recommerce handles over 1.1 million devices, supported by an industrial refurbishment process optimized by artificial intelligence. Its more than 250 experts, present in 12 countries, contribute to building a more circular and responsible technological model. The quality and reliability of its operations are recognized by numerous certifications: ISO 9001, 14001, and 27001, the RECQ label (Reconditionnement de Qualité - Quality Refurbishment) issued by DEKRA Certifications, as well as a Gold level Ecovadis rating.

For more information:

• Corporate website: recommerce-group.com

• Recommerce products: recommerce.com

• CircularX platform: circularx.com

Contact:pr@recommerce.com

(1)  The conformity of products refurbished by Samsung partners remains their sole responsibility, as Samsung is in no way a guarantor of this conformity. Any claims related to these products must be addressed to the refurbisher of the product.