There's no denying that Samsung makes some of the best Android phones of 2025. The brand-new Galaxy S25 series lineup is gorgeous, speedy and includes a barrage of updates over the still-excellent S24 series. With options varying from the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus or the S25 Ultra, just about anyone can find a suitable device from this latest batch of Samsung smartphones. As we know, Samsung's high-quality tech comes at cost. That's we we've combed through the internet to find deals from retailers and carriers so you can save on the phone you want.Considering that you might be concerned about tariffs making electronics more expensive, now could be a good time to upgrade to a new phone if you've already been saving up for one. This move might help you save money later.
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The new flagship has the custom-built Snapdragon 8 Elite chip to help support the new AI features offered on the Galaxy S25. Plus, these phones are outfitted with Corning's Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and feature aluminum frames. You'll also get seven years of OS and security updates, which definitely takes your dollar further. Additionally, the S25 Ultra now has rounded edges, which is more consistent with the rest of the lineup, along with a larger 6.9-inch display. Watch this: Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus Review: AI Finally Makes Itself Useful (Mostly)
07:59 Best Samsung Galaxy S25 dealsShopping an unlocked phone from a retailer is a great idea if you aren't sure what phone plan you want yet or if you want the flexibility to change your plan in the next year or two. Galaxy S25 series at Samsung Samsung is offering some serious trade-in credit that can save you up to $500 on the basic S25, $700 on the S25 Plus and $900 on the S25 Ultra. Plus, there are discounts on configurations with upgraded storage that can save you up to $300 instantly. Ordering directly from Samsung also gives you access to exclusive colors. Details Save up to $1,100 Galaxy S25 series at Best Buy You can currently save yourself up to $200 by grabbing your S25 from Best Buy. On top of that, if you use Best Buy's trade-in program you can save up to $500 on the S25, up to $700 on the S25 Plus or up to $900 on the S25 Ultra. You can check your trade-in value ahead of time directly on Best Buy's site.There are also carrier deals happening through Best Buy that you may not want to overlook. If you're looking to pick up the S25 Ultra and don't mind signing up with a carrier, you can save an extra $100 with same-day activation.You'll also nab a one-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass UIltimate too. Details $200 off, plus trade-in and carrier savings Galaxy S25 series at Amazon You can currently save $80 on the standard S25 or $200 on the S25 Ultra if you shop with Amazon. Details Up to $200 off Best Samsung Galaxy S25 carrier dealsThese are some of the best deals you can get if you're planning on adding the new S25 onto a phone plan. Galaxy S25 series at AT&T AT&T is offering you a chance to get any new S25 phone for free with an eligible trade-in. To get the basic Galaxy S25 or S25, your device needs to be valued at only $35 or more, which also includes any Samsung Galaxy S, Z or Note series phone from any year and in any condition. The S25 Ultra requires a trade-in valued at $230 or more. Discounts will be applied as bill credits over a 36-month period. Other offers include a Galaxy Tab A9 Plus 5G or a Galaxy Watch FE for just $1 per month when bundled with this purchase, but you'll need a new line for these devices as well. For a limited time, you can save 50% on select Samsung accessories with this purchase as well. Details Free with trade-in Galaxy S25 series at T-Mobile T-Mobile is offering up to $1,000 off of the new Galaxy S25 series when you trade in an eligible phone on a Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. You can also save up to $800 with both a new line and a trade-in, or just a new line on the Go5G Plus plan. If that's not for you, there's also the option to save up to $600 with a new line on most of the company's plans or up to $500 with a trade-in on most plans. It is important to note that these savings are delivered via monthly bill credits over a 24-month period, so you'll need to keep the plan to fully redeem this deal. Details Up to $1,000 off with trade-in Galaxy S25 series at Verizon People adding a new line can score some serious savings on the Galaxy S25 series right now at Verizon. A new line on a qualifying Unlimited plan scores you the basic S25 or the S25 Plus for free or knocks $1,120 off the S25 Ultra.Another deal saves you up to $1,000 with both an eligible trade-in and a new myPlan line, which gets you the basic S25 or S25 Plus for free and drops the S25 Ultra to just $8 per month. You can also get a Galaxy Watch 7 or Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G for free with your Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus purchase. Just note that a new line will also be required for these devices to get this deal. Details Up to $1,120 off with trade-in and new line Galaxy S25 series at Google Fi Google Fi is offering new customers up to $1,000 off the Galaxy S25 series. Advertised deals include instant savings of $200 on the basic S25, or $300 on the S25 Plus and Ultra, and then you'll get $600, $500 or $700 back (respectively) as bill credits over a 24-month period. Note that you'll need to join an Unlimited Plus or Flexible plan to take advantage of this offer. These deals last until March 14. Details Up to $1,000 off Galaxy S25 series at Boost Mobile At Boost Mobile, you can order the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus for $0 down and $0 a month with the Infinite Access for Galaxy $65 plan. The Galaxy S25 Ultra will cost a little more, coming in at an additional $8.33 per month, and it will also require getting the Infinite Access for Galaxy $65 plan. After maintaining the plan for 12 months, any of the three models is considered fully paid off and yours to keep. You also have the option to pay the cost of the phone in full and receive an entire year of free phone service through Boost Mobile. Details Up to $800 off with new plan Galaxy S25 series at Xfinity Mobile You can save up to $1,000 on the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with a qualifying trade-in and by adding a new Unlimited Plus line or upgrading your existing line to an Unlimited Plus plan. Or opt for the Galaxy S25 or S25 Plus and you could score your upgrade for free, also with a qualifying trade-in and the new Unlimited Plus plan offer. No phone to trade? No problem. You can also save up to $400 on any phone in the S25 lineup with no trade-in. The savings will be applied via 24 monthly bill credits. Details Up to $1,000 off with trade-in and new line Galaxy S25 series at Spectrum Right now you can get up to $391 off your new Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Plus or S25 Ultra with a trade-in at Spectrum. Details Up to $391 off with trade-in How much does the Galaxy S25 lineup cost?The three models of the Galaxy S25 are available in various storage configurations. US pricing for each model is as follows:Samsung Galaxy S25 price: $800Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus price: $1,000Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price: $1,300In terms of configuration upgrades, the base S25 RAM is increasing from the 8GB of its predecessor to 12GB of RAM. That means that all three phones will now start at 12GB of RAM. The regular S25 comes with either 128GB or 256GB of storage, while the S25 Plus comes with either 256GB or 512GB of storage. The S25 Ultra is available with 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage.Read more: Your Phone's Camera Is Paving the Way For Virtual Assistants of the FutureWhat colors does the Galaxy S25 come in?The Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup comes in Navy, Icyblue, Mint and Silver Shadow, as well as the online-exclusive colors Blueblack, Coralred and Pinkgold.Should I buy the Galaxy S25 from a retailer or a carrier?This depends on what you're looking for. If you buy the phone from a retailer, the phone will probably be unlocked, meaning you can use it with any carrier. If you've been thinking about changing your phone plan sometime soon, this is a great way to get your hands on the new phone without committing to a carrier long term. However, if you already have a carrier, you might be eligible for offers on the S25 if you choose to add a line or trade in another device. If you're planning on staying with your current phone plan, it's worth seeing what your carrier is offering. Samsung/CNET