These Samsung Galaxy S25 Deals Get You Flagship Performance for Free

If you’re in the market for an Android upgrade, don’t sleep on the Galaxy S25 series. While Samsung has offered plenty of new releases this year, such as the Galaxy S26 lineup and Samsung’s latest foldables, these aren’t the only top-tier Android phones on the market right now.

The S25 still offers flagship performance, excellent cameras and Samsung’s AI features, but it now comes at much lower prices, thanks to carrier and retailer promotions. Depending on where you look and if you have an old phone to trade in, you might even walk away with one practically free.

T-Mobile is one of the best options, offering up to $1,200 off the Galaxy S25 series, with or without a trade-in, meaning you could get one for free via bill credits. That deal applies to the S25, S25 Ultra, S25 FE and S25 Edge.

CNET’s mobile experts have documented the many reasons Samsung’s Galaxy S25 phones remain among the best Androids available. In fact, our phone testing team declared that the base Galaxy S26 was “difficult to recommend” over the year-old Galaxy S25 due to a lack of hardware upgrades and the newer model’s $100 price hike.

Samsung phones aren’t known for being cheap, but the breadth of the S25 range — from the more affordable FE to the feature-packed Ultra — means there’s something for most budgets, especially when deals are in play. We’re tracking the best direct discounts, trade-in bonuses and carrier offers in one place to make comparison easier. Since these promos tend to change quickly, we’ll keep this guide updated so you can lock in the right deal when you’re ready.

Best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals

There are five models in the Galaxy S25 series, with prices starting at $650 for the budget‑friendly Galaxy S25 FE. You can get them for even less with serious savings on unlocked and carrier models. We’ve rounded up some of the absolute best offers below for you.

You can save up to $1,200 across the Galaxy S25 lineup when you either trade in or add a new line on a T-Mix plan. The specifics of the discount will depend on the T-Mix plan you opt for, but there are several ways to nab an S25 model for free via bill credits. 

Best Buy is offering some steep discounts on select Galaxy S25 models right now, including as much as $400 off the Galaxy S25 Edge and $100 off the Galaxy S25. If you want to get an unlocked phone, this is one of thebest options available right now. 

Up to $400 off, plus trade-in savings

Although Samsung doesn’t have any direct discounts on the Galaxy S25 series, if you’ve got a device to trade in, there’s potential for up to $466 in credit.

Samsung is also offering 5% cash rewards on this purchase with the Samsung Galaxy card. Ordering directly from Samsung also gives you access to exclusive colors.

If you want accessories for your new phone, you can get 10% off select products when you purchase an S25 series phone.

Save up to $466 with trade-in

AT&T doesn’t have deals on many Samsung Galaxy S25 models at present, but you can save over $700 on the S25 Edge with no trade-in required. The promotion requires a new line on an eligible unlimited plan with the discount applied voer 36 monthly bills. 

Up to $704 off with trade-in

If you’re getting a Galaxy S25 Ultra or Edge, you can get up to $360 as a device plan credit with Spectrum’s Unlimited Plus Premium plan.

All three of these phones come with an additional $100 off when you trade in your old phone, on top of the trade-in value of said phone.

Up to $460 off, plus trade-in discounts

How much does the Galaxy S25 lineup cost?

The five Galaxy S25 models are available in various storage configurations. Original 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 up from the 8GB of its predecessor to 12GB of RAM, which means that all phones (except the S25 FE) 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 have only 8GB of RAM.

Which colors does the Galaxy S25 lineup come in?

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The Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra come 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 available only 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 phone. If you’re planning on staying with your current phone plan, it’s worth seeing what your carrier is offering.

Adam Oram is a Senior Editor at CNET. He studied Media at Newcastle University and has been writing about technology since 2013. He previously worked as a Senior Writer at iMore, Deals Editor at Thrifter, and as an Apple Genius. His spare time is spent watching football (both kinds), playing Pokémon games, and eating vegan food.

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