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# **samsung 256gb**

**Skip it****52/100 **

a small market ($62K/yr) — samsung 256gb doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$62K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+174.9%**

**Products**

**40**

**Brands**

**1**

was 1 a year ago

**Sellers**

**168**

**Price range**

**$29.14–$753.37**

**Returns**

**2.2%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**74**

 ×0.30

Competition

**75**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**58**

 ×0.10

Returns

**82**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 91 weeks — +174.9% year over year.

1K554.5Holiday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Oct '24Jan '25May '25Aug '25Dec '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5×

## **Competition**

- Samsung100% - Other0%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (38% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 1 brands and 168 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**1 **—flat

was 1 a year ago

**Sellers**

**168**

**Top 5 brand share**

**100%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Samsung Galaxy S22+ Plus 5G US Version 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wYKrw7njL.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy S22+ Plus 5G US Version 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6D53G2V)

Samsung$232.444.3★2,28311%▲rising

2
![Samsung Galaxy S22 5G 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OoglYH5dL.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy S22 5G 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VX9S6F9)

Samsung$210.083.9★5,62610%▼falling

3
![Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Ai (256GB + 8GB) Unlocked (Compatible with T-Mobile Mint Tello & Global) SM-A176B/DS Dual SIM / 6.7 50MP Triple (Black SM-A176BZKQGTO)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nMxNjg8YL.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Ai (256GB + 8GB) Unlocked (Compatible with T-Mobile Mint Tello & Global) SM-A176B/DS Dual SIM / 6.7 50MP Triple (Black SM-A176BZKQGTO)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNGGF1X8)

Samsung$222.714.2★1876%▲rising

4
![SAMSUNG Galaxy A26 5G 2025 with AI | 256GB 8GB Dual SIM | 6.7 120Hz AMOLED IP67 Water Resistant Android 15 | International Model Factory Unlocked for T-Mobile Global | 25W Charger Bundle (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-PbyG1JgL.jpg) [**SAMSUNG Galaxy A26 5G 2025 with AI | 256GB 8GB Dual SIM | 6.7 120Hz AMOLED IP67 Water Resistant Android 15 | International Model Factory Unlocked for T-Mobile Global | 25W Charger Bundle (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F29YZ3MF)

Samsung$233.164.1★1,1136%▼falling

5
![Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus 5G US Version 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ts6Cwt7TL.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus 5G US Version 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4Q796XC)

Samsung$316.804.3★1,9715%▼falling

6
![SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G 2025 | 256GB Dual SIM | 6.7 120Hz AMOLED IP67 Water Resistant Android 15 | International Model Factory Unlocked for T-Mobile & Global | 25W Fast Charger Bundle (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jwxvZCWLL.jpg) [**SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G 2025 | 256GB Dual SIM | 6.7 120Hz AMOLED IP67 Water Resistant Android 15 | International Model Factory Unlocked for T-Mobile & Global | 25W Fast Charger Bundle (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F49DQKT8)

Samsung$287.604.3★4195%▼falling

7
![Samsung Galaxy S22 5G US Version 256GB Green - Unlocked (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OeDpNjMwL.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy S22 5G US Version 256GB Green - Unlocked (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VRVRBQT)

Samsung$217.433.9★5,6264%▲rising

8
![Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ts6Cwt7TL.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C79RKMYB)

Samsung$303.704.3★2664%▲rising

9
![Samsung Type-C USB Flash Drive 256GB Transfers 4GB Files in 11 Secs w/Up to 400MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 Read Speeds Compatible w/USB 3.0/2.0 Waterproof 2022 Blue MUF-256DA/AM](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312WctP483L.jpg) [**Samsung Type-C USB Flash Drive 256GB Transfers 4GB Files in 11 Secs w/Up to 400MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 Read Speeds Compatible w/USB 3.0/2.0 Waterproof 2022 Blue MUF-256DA/AM**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WB2NL8W)

Samsung$33.224.6★17,5913%—flat

10

![Samsung Galaxy A37 5G (2026) Unlocked Android Smartphone 256GB AMOLED Display Triple Camera IP68 Slim Phone 5000mAh Battery US Version US 1 Yr Warranty Awesome Charcoal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NMYmpSdTL.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy A37 5G (2026) Unlocked Android Smartphone 256GB AMOLED Display Triple Camera IP68 Slim Phone 5000mAh Battery US Version US 1 Yr Warranty Awesome Charcoal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMKP1WDM)

Samsung$415.474.5★1513%▲rising

11

![Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Cell Phone (2025) 256GB AI Smartphone Unlocked Android Large Display 4900mAh Battery High Res-Camera AI Photo Edits Durable US 1 Yr Warranty Navy](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31DlXCvEZYL.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Cell Phone (2025) 256GB AI Smartphone Unlocked Android Large Display 4900mAh Battery High Res-Camera AI Photo Edits Durable US 1 Yr Warranty Navy**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG1X2XHF)

Samsung$559.684.6★1,0563%▲rising

12

![Samsung Galaxy S22 5G US Version 256GB White - Unlocked (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VgMcrPaHL.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy S22 5G US Version 256GB White - Unlocked (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6D1ML5Y)

Samsung$212.203.9★5,6263%▼falling

13

![Samsung Galaxy S26 Unlocked Android Smartphone 256GB Powerful Processor Galaxy AI Immersive Viewing Durable Battery 2026 US 1 Year Warranty Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31vfJ+vbeJL.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy S26 Unlocked Android Smartphone 256GB Powerful Processor Galaxy AI Immersive Viewing Durable Battery 2026 US 1 Year Warranty Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4SW96R4)

Samsung$753.374.7★1,6423%▲rising

14

![Samsung Galaxy S23 5G US Version 256GB Lavender - Unlocked (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/311s4itdb2L.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy S23 5G US Version 256GB Lavender - Unlocked (Renewed)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C79Y842T)

Samsung$304.334.3★1,4783%▲rising

15

![Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Cell Phone (2025) 256GB AI Smartphone Unlocked Android Large Display 4900mAh Battery High Res-Camera AI Photo Edits Durable US 1 Yr Warranty JetBlack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fTnNmTi5L.jpg) [**Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Cell Phone (2025) 256GB AI Smartphone Unlocked Android Large Display 4900mAh Battery High Res-Camera AI Photo Edits Durable US 1 Yr Warranty JetBlack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG1THCD7)

Samsung$563.754.6★1,0562%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 40 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Samsung Galaxy S22+ Plus 5G US Version 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wYKrw7njL.jpg)**Samsung Galaxy S22+ Plus 5G US Version 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)** Samsung**$232.44**4.3★2,283 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6D53G2V) [![Samsung Galaxy S22 5G 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OoglYH5dL.jpg)**Samsung Galaxy S22 5G 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)** Samsung**$210.08**3.9★5,626 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VX9S6F9) [![Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Ai (256GB + 8GB) Unlocked (Compatible with T-Mobile Mint Tello & Global) SM-A176B/DS Dual SIM / 6.7 50MP Triple (Black SM-A176BZKQGTO)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nMxNjg8YL.jpg)**Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Ai (256GB + 8GB) Unlocked (Compatible with T-Mobile Mint Tello & Global) SM-A176B/DS Dual SIM / 6.7 50MP Triple (Black SM-A176BZKQGTO)** Samsung**$222.71**4.2★187 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNGGF1X8) [![SAMSUNG Galaxy A26 5G 2025 with AI | 256GB 8GB Dual SIM | 6.7 120Hz AMOLED IP67 Water Resistant Android 15 | International Model Factory Unlocked for T-Mobile Global | 25W Charger Bundle (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-PbyG1JgL.jpg)**SAMSUNG Galaxy A26 5G 2025 with AI | 256GB 8GB Dual SIM | 6.7 120Hz AMOLED IP67 Water Resistant Android 15 | International Model Factory Unlocked for T-Mobile Global | 25W Charger Bundle (Black)** Samsung**$233.16**4.1★1,113 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F29YZ3MF) [![Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus 5G US Version 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ts6Cwt7TL.jpg)**Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus 5G US Version 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)** Samsung**$316.80**4.3★1,971 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4Q796XC) [![SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G 2025 | 256GB Dual SIM | 6.7 120Hz AMOLED IP67 Water Resistant Android 15 | International Model Factory Unlocked for T-Mobile & Global | 25W Fast Charger Bundle (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jwxvZCWLL.jpg)**SAMSUNG Galaxy A36 5G 2025 | 256GB Dual SIM | 6.7 120Hz AMOLED IP67 Water Resistant Android 15 | International Model Factory Unlocked for T-Mobile & Global | 25W Fast Charger Bundle (Black)** Samsung**$287.60**4.3★419 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F49DQKT8) [![Samsung Galaxy S22 5G US Version 256GB Green - Unlocked (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OeDpNjMwL.jpg)**Samsung Galaxy S22 5G US Version 256GB Green - Unlocked (Renewed)** Samsung**$217.43**3.9★5,626 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VRVRBQT) [![Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ts6Cwt7TL.jpg)**Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB Phantom Black - Unlocked (Renewed)** Samsung**$303.70**4.3★266 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C79RKMYB)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**18%

*“Good Phone for the price”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Awesome quality”*

**Compatibility-Overall**8%

*“it was compatible”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“As described”*

**Battery Life**5%

*“Battery lasts all day”*

**Data Transfer Speed**4%

*“Plenty fast transfer rate”*

**Storage Capacity**4%

*“Good storage capacity”*

**Product Condition**4%

*“Looks brand new”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“made it easy”*

**Camera Quality**2%

*“Excellent camera”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**9%

*“NON-FUNCTIONAL”*

**Compatibility-Overall**8%

*“number the phone says not compatible”*

**Charging**8%

*“It will not hold a charge”*

**Durability**7%

*“Broke”*

**Connectivity-Overall**7%

*“random disconnects”*

**Battery Life**7%

*“Phone battery expanded”*

**Software/Application**5%

*“Wrong software”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Very low quality digitizer”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“Not as Advertised”*

**Value For Money**4%

*“It's too expensive”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Compatibility-Overall15% - Functionality-Overall12% - Value For Money12% - Size-Overall9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Connectivity-Overall7% - Charging4% - Defective Material/Parts4% - Battery Life3% - Touch Screen2%