Galaxy A26 trade-in value in Canada
The Galaxy A26 came out in 2025. With 128GB of storage in good condition, our estimates range from $50–$80 depending on where you trade it in. Samsung Canada comes out highest at about $80, but it's paid as instant discount on a new Samsung and comes with a condition: purchase of a new Samsung device. The highest estimate with no purchase or plan required is Orchard at about $75.
Estimated Galaxy A26 trade-in value by provider
Amounts marked ~ are estimates from our pricing model, not live quotes. Real offers can be higher or lower; always confirm on the provider's site.
| Provider | Est. value (128GB, good) | Paid as | What's required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Canada | ~$80 | Instant discount on a new Samsung | Purchase of a new Samsung device |
| TELUS | ~$75 | TELUS account credit | Usually tied to a new device or plan on TELUS |
| Rogers | ~$75 | Rogers account credit | Usually tied to a new device or plan on Rogers |
| Koodo | ~$75 | Koodo bill credit | Usually tied to a new phone or upgrade on Koodo |
| Orchard | ~$75 | PayPal, cheque or Interac e-transfer | Nothing extra |
| Bell | ~$70 | Bell account credit | Usually tied to a new device or plan on Bell |
| Freedom Mobile | ~$70 | Freedom account credit | Usually tied to a new device or plan on Freedom |
| Costco | ~$70 | Costco Shop Card | Costco membership |
| Best Buy Canada | ~$70 | Best Buy gift card | Nothing extra |
| Fido | ~$70 | Fido bill credit | Tied to a new activation or upgrade on Fido |
| Virgin Plus | ~$70 | Virgin Plus bill credit | Within 30 days of a new activation or upgrade on Virgin Plus |
| Phobio | ~$65 | Cash or gift card | Nothing extra |
| Staples | ~$65 | Staples e-gift card | Nothing extra |
| Apple Trade In | ~$50 | Apple Store credit or gift card | Nothing extra |
By condition (128GB)
| Condition | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Excellent | $60–$90 |
| Good | $50–$80 |
| Fair | $40–$55 |
| Broken | $5–$20 |
By storage (good condition)
| Storage | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| 128GB | $50–$80 |
How to get the most for your Galaxy A26
Compare payout types, not just amounts. Carrier offers are usually bill credits tied to a new phone or plan. Cash and gift-card offers are worth their face value right away.
Grade the condition honestly. Every provider inspects the phone and lowers the offer if it doesn't match the condition you picked.
Prepare the phone. Back up with Samsung Cloud or Smart Switch, remove your Google and Samsung accounts in Settings > Accounts and backup, then do a factory reset. Removing the accounts first turns off Factory Reset Protection, which otherwise blocks the trade-in.
Trade in sooner rather than later. Trade-in values usually drop when a newer model launches.