Samsung Unveils Galaxy S25 Series

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event unveiled the 2025 Galaxy S25 series: the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. All three are now available from Samsung and other retailers.

Pre-ordering unlocked Galaxy phones directly from Samsung often offers the best value, including instant savings, Samsung credit, and generous trade-in deals. Amazon also provides its own bonus gift card promotions. Those who pre-reserved a phone receive extra savings—a $50 Samsung credit and enhanced trade-in values.

Samsung Galaxy S25

Up to $50 off, up to $100 Amazon credit, and up to $500 trade-in value.

Bonus $50 Samsung Credit

Samsung Galaxy S25 Unlocked (128GB): $799.99 at Samsung

Bonus $100 Amazon Gift Card

Samsung Galaxy S25 Unlocked (128GB): $799.99 at Amazon

Samsung Galaxy S25 Unlocked (256GB): $859.99 (save 6%, $809.99) at Samsung

The entry-level S25 boasts a Snapdragon 8 Elite octa-core processor, 12GB RAM, and a triple-lens camera system (inherited from the S24). The 128GB model starts at $799.99 with a $50 Samsung credit.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Quick Specs

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Octa-Core Processor with 12GB RAM
• 6.2" 2340x1080 (FHD+) 120Hz AMOLED Display
• Aluminum and Glass Construction
• Three Rear Cameras (50MP Main, 10MP 3X Telephoto, 12MP Ultrawide)
• Video Recording Up to UHD 8K (7680x4320) @ 30fps
• 128-256GB Internal Storage
• 5G Compatibility and Dual SIM Support
• USB Gen 3.2 Gen 1 with Up to 25W Charging Rate
• 4,000mAh Battery
• Galaxy AI Built-In

Samsung Galaxy S25+

Up to $100 off, up to $100 Samsung credit, and up to $700 trade-in value.

Bonus $100 Samsung Credit

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Unlocked (256GB): $999.99 at Samsung

Bonus $100 Amazon Gift Card

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Unlocked (256GB): $999.99 at Amazon

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Unlocked (512GB): $1,119.99 (save 9%, $1,019.99) at Samsung

The S25+ offers a larger 6.7" display, increased storage, and a larger battery with faster charging than the S25. The 256GB model starts at $999.99 with $100 Samsung credit.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Quick Specs

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Octa-Core Processor with 12GB RAM
• 6.7" 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) 120Hz AMOLED Display
• Aluminum and Glass Construction
• Three Rear Cameras (50MP Main, 10MP 3X Telephoto, 12MP Ultrawide)
• Video Recording Up to UHD 8K (7680x4320) @ 30fps
• 256GB-512GB Internal Storage
• 5G Compatibility and Dual SIM Support
• USB Gen 3.2 Gen 1 with Up to 45W Charging Rate
• 4,900mAh Battery
• Galaxy AI Built-In

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Up to $240 off, up to $200 Amazon credit, and up to $700 trade-in value.

Bonus $100 Samsung Credit

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Unlocked (256GB): $1,299.99 at Samsung

Bonus $200 Amazon Gift Card

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Unlocked (256GB): $1,299.99 at Amazon

Bonus $80 Samsung Credit

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Unlocked (512GB): $1,419.99 (save 8%, $1,299.99) at Samsung

Bonus $60 Samsung Credit

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Unlocked (1TB): $1,659.99 (save 14%, $1,419.99) at Samsung

The flagship S25 Ultra features top-tier hardware, including a lighter body, Gorilla Armor 2 glass, a sharper ultrawide lens, and 10-bit HDR video recording. Pricing starts at $1,299.99 (256GB) with $100 Samsung credit.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Quick Specs

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Octa-Core Processor with 12GB RAM
• 6.7" 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) 120Hz AMOLED Display with S-Pen Support
• Titanium and New Gorilla Armor 2 Anti-Reflective Glass Construction
• Four Rear Cameras (200MP Main, 10MP 3X Telephoto, 50MP 5X Telephoto, 50MP Ultrawide)
• 10-Bit HDR Video Recording Up to UHD 8K (7680x4320) @ 30fps
• 256GB-1TB Internal Storage
• 5G Compatibility and Dual SIM Support
• USB Gen 3.2 Gen 1 with Up to 45W Charging Rate
• 5,000mAh Battery
• Galaxy AI Built-In

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review by Mark Knapp

"The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is incredibly versatile, elegant, and powerful. While it's Samsung's best offering, its high price and performance issues in sustained use leave some room for improvement. The display and cameras, while technically impressive, lack a certain je ne sais quoi."

A Samsung Galaxy S25 "Edge" May Be Coming Later

Samsung briefly teased a potential slimmer "Edge" smartphone at Galaxy Unpacked, but further details remain unavailable.

Samsung Galaxy AI

Samsung's Galaxy AI algorithm is integrated into the S25 series. While still developing, many features are backwards compatible with older models.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Was the Best Phone of 2024

IGN reviews praised both the Galaxy S24 Ultra (a durable gaming phone) and the S24 Plus (a premium Android option).

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