With nearly every model earning a spot on our list of the best phones for 2025, it’s safe to say that Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 devices are some of the best Androids on the market. They wowed our reviewers with their impressive cameras, substantial battery life and suite of helpful AI features. They also don’t come cheap, which could give you pause if you’ve been looking to upgrade.
The good news? The holiday deals are in full swing right now, so there are plenty of ways to snag one for less. Our deal experts have rounded up all the best bargains available, including straightforward discounts, trade-in savings and new line offers at carriers. Deals are pretty consistent, but the details change frequently. We’ll continue to update this page with all the latest info, so be sure to check back when you’re ready to upgrade.
The 2025 models include a custom-built Snapdragon 8 Elite chip to help support the new AI features. Plus, the phones are outfitted with Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and have 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 (so it’s more consistent with the rest of the lineup) and a larger 6.9-inch display.
Best Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge deals
The new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge packs many of the same features from the original lineup into a thinner and more lightweight package. It retains the same 200-megapixel wide camera for the Ultra and 6.7-inch display from the Plus models, but features a new 5.8mm titanium frame and weighs in at just 163 grams. Price-wise, it falls between the S25 Plus and Ultra at $1,100, but you can get your hands on one for less right now thanks to many excellent offers.
Samsung is currently offering up to $530 in savings with an eligible trade-in. The latest Samsung and Apple phones will net you the full discount, while Google devices will be worth significantly less.
Most configurations of the Galaxy S25 Edge are being sold through third parties on Amazon, which we recommend avoiding. However, the online retailer does have the 512GB blue variant on sale for $970, which is $250 off the usual price. Amazon also has its own trade-in program, where you can save up to $600 in exchange for your old device.
If you’re after an unlocked model, the S25 Edge is already $250 off at Best Buy, and you can save even more with an eligible trade-in. Plus, Best Buy will give you an extra $100 off if you activate the phone through Verizon.
Trading in your old phone at AT&T will knock up to $1,1000 off the Galaxy S25 Edge, which means you can put the 256GB model in your pocket for free. You’ll get the full discount for any phone valued at just $95 or more, while phones valued at $35 or more will still net you $800 in credit. Discounts will be applied as bill credits over 36 months.
Activating a line on Verizon’s Unlimited Welcome, Plus or Ultimate plan will knock $1,100 off the Galaxy S25 Edge, which means you can get the 256GB model free or the 512GB model for just $3 per month. The discount will be applied as bill credits over 36 months.
T-Mobile is offering some significant savings on the Galaxy S25 Edge, but the discounts vary depending on what plan you have. Either an eligible trade-in or the activation of a new line will score you the phone for free, as long as you’re on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan. Those on an Experience More or Go5G Plus plan can save up to $800, while those on other plans can save up to $650 with a new line and $300 with a trade-in.
T-Mobile is also offering $800 off with both a new line and a trade-in. You can also get four phones for $800 off each when you switch four existing numbers over to T-Mobile.
New customers looking to join Google Fi will save $400 instantly and receive $700 in bill credits over 24 months, totaling $1,100 in savings. That puts the 256GB model in your pocket for free.
You’ll have to stick with Google Fi for 24 months to get the full discount, and you’ll be on the hook for the $400 discount if you cancel service before 120 days. Google also has a trade-in program where you can save even more.
Best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals
Even with the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge out now, the other models in the Galaxy S25 lineup still have a lot to offer. There are four other models available, with prices starting at $650 for the budget-friendly Galaxy S25 FE. Plus, you can get your hands on one for even less now with serious savings on unlocked and carrier models. We’ve rounded up some of the absolute best offers right now below.
If you’re after an unlocked Galaxy S25, Samsung is offering savings on all four models right now. The basic S25 is $100 off, the S25 FE and S25 Plus are $150 off, and the S25 Ultra is a whopping $250 off. Samsung is also offering up to $700 off with a trade-in, but note that it can’t be combined with the other discounts. Ordering directly from Samsung also gives you access to exclusive colors.
Best Buy is also offering straightforward discounts right now that knock $100 off the basic Galaxy S25, $150 off the Galaxy S25 Plus and Ultra and $200 off the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Best Buy also accepts trade-ins, and unlike Samsung, they can be combined with other discounts, so you can really rack up the savings. You’ll also get an extra $100 off if you activate the phone through Verizon.
Like Samsung, Amazon is offering $150 off the Galaxy S25 FE and Plus, and $250 off the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Plus, the basic Galaxy S25 is $135 off, which is a slightly better offer. You can also save up to $600 in exchange for your old phone with Amazon’s trade-in program.
AT&T is offering deals on all four Galaxy S25 devices right now. If you purchase the phone on an installment plan, you can get the Galaxy S25 FE for just $6 per month, the basic Galaxy S25 for $11 per month or the Galaxy S25 Plus for $13 per month. That saves you up to $532 with no trade-in required.
If you do have an old phone to trade in, you can exchange it for up to $1,100 off the Galaxy S25 Ultra, knocking it down to around $6 per month. You’ll get the full discount for devices valued at $95 or more, while phones valued at just $35 will still net you $800 in credit. Discounts will be applied as bill credits over 36 months.
T-Mobile has some great deals, but the discounts vary quite a bit depending on which plan you have. If you’re trading in an old phone, you’ll save up to $1,000 if you’re on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, $800 if you’re on an Experience More or Go5G Plus plan, or $300 or most other plans.
Adding a new line will save you $800 if you have an Experience More or Go5G Plus plan, or $650 for most other plans. Both a new line and trade-in will also save you $800. It is important to note that these savings are delivered via monthly bill credits over 24 months, so you’ll need to keep the plan to fully redeem this deal.
You can still score big savings at Verizon even if you don’t have an old phone to trade in. It’s offering up to $1,120 off with just the activation of a new unlimited line, which gets you the basic Galaxy S25, S25 FE and S25 Plus for free, or the S25 Ultra for $5 per month. Discounts are applied as bill credits over 36 months.
Google isn’t carrying the Galaxy S25 FE, but is offering savings on the other models. New Fi customers joining an Unlimited Premium or Flexible plan will save $300 instantly, and then will get up to $500 back as bill credits over 24 months. That saves you $700 on the basic Galaxy S25 and $800 on the Galaxy S25 Plus and Ultra. Those on other plans can still save up to $700.
Folks on Boost Mobile’s $65 per month Infinite Access for Galaxy Plan can save up to $800 right now. That scores you the basic Galaxy S25 free, the S25 Plus for about $6 per month or the S25 Ultra for $14 per month. You can also pay for the entire phone upfront, which gets you a free year of service.
At the moment, Boost Mobile does not have the Galaxy S25 FE available.
Customers adding a line or upgrading an existing one will save $400 instantly or get up to $830 off with a trade-in. Plus, if you’re looking to switch from another carrier, Xfinity will give you up to $500 to pay off your current contract.
Spectrum doesn’t have the Galaxy S25 Plus, but has knocked $100 off the Galaxy S25 FE and $200 off the basic Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra. Plus, you’ll get an extra $100 in credit with any eligible trade-in.
How much does the Galaxy S25 lineup cost?
The five Galaxy S25 models are available in various storage configurations. Starting prices for each model are as follows:
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: $650
- Samsung Galaxy S25: $800
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus: $1,000
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: $1,100
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: $1,300
In terms of configuration upgrades, the base S25 RAM is increasing from the 8GB of its predecessor to 12GB of RAM, which means that all phones (except the S25 FE) will now start at 12GB of RAM. The regular S25 comes with either 128GB or 256GB of storage, while the S25 Plus and S25 Edge come with either 256GB or 512GB of storage. The S25 Ultra is available with 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage.
The more affordable Galaxy S25 FE is also available with either 128GB or 256GB of storage, but both configurations only have 8GB of RAM.
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Which colors does the Galaxy S25 lineup come in?
The flagship Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup (Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra) comes in navy, icy blue, mint and silver shadow, as well as the online-exclusive colors blue-black, coral-red and pink-gold. The new Galaxy S25 Edge is only available in jet-black, icy blue and silver, while the Galaxy S25 FE comes in icy blue, jet-black, navy or white.
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 plan, 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.
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