
Joe Maring / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Samsung Galaxy phones appear to be far less desirable to thieves than iPhones, prompting some to give robbery victims their devices back.
- Mobile phone thefts, usually snatch-and-grabs, are rising, but thieves reportedly prefer iPhones due to their enhanced resale value.
- Since thieves don’t want your Samsung Galaxy phone, you might get to keep it in the event of a robbery.
It’s safe to say that, in 2025, the notion that Android phones are cheaper than iPhones…

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