Samsung
Sample dataSamsung Galaxy S24+
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 256GB
Loses value quickly.
Fair price today — Black Friday starts in 12 days.
41/100Weak
Keeps 46% of its value at 12 months.
$259 – $350
80 prices in the last 30 days · based on current listings
$13/ month
($599 − $300) ÷ 24 months
$599
Usually $589–$609 (last 180 days)
- Black Friday starts Nov 27, 2026 (usually about 15% off)
$599 today. Over the last 180 days it has usually been $589–$609. Shaded areas are past sale events.
Keeps 61% of its launch price at 6 months, 46% at 12 and 30% at 24 (Phones average at 24 months: 31%).
Key takeaways
- Minus: Weak value retention: keeps 46% of its launch price at 12 months.
- Minus: Real buy-in $13/mo over 24 months, lower than 33% of phones.
- Note: Fair price today: $599, $400 below list (usual range $589–$609).
- Heads up: Wait: Black Friday starts in 12 days and usually cuts prices about 15%.
Real buy-in = (Price paid − Expected Good-condition resale) ÷ Months owned
($599 − $300) ÷ 24 =$13/mo
Price paid defaults to today's price. Expected resale comes from how much of its launch price this model keeps over time, and is never more than what it sells for used today.
Real buy-in$13/mo
($599 − $300) ÷ 24 = $13/mo, where the second amount is the expected Good-condition resale after 24 months.
Costs less to own
FAQs
What is the Samsung Galaxy S24+ worth used?
In Good condition, $259–$350 over the last 30 days (80 prices, based on current listings).
What does the Samsung Galaxy S24+ really cost to own?
About $13/mo: ($599 − $300) ÷ 24 = $13/mo, using today's price and its expected Good-condition resale after 24 months. Expected resale is never more than what it sells for used today.
Should I buy the Samsung Galaxy S24+ now or wait?
Wait. Black Friday starts in 12 days and usually cuts prices about 15%.
How well does the Samsung Galaxy S24+ hold its value?
Keeps 61% of its launch price at 6 months, 46% at 12 and 30% at 24 (Phones average at 24 months: 31%).
How is the WorthBuyIn Score worked out?
38/100 blends how well it holds value with how cheap it is to own compared with other phones: Holds value: 41 · Real buy-in: $13/mo (lower than 33% of phones).
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Updated Nov 15, 2026 · 980 data points · formula v1.2.0 · How scores work