If you've been wanting the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S26, but don't want to spend a fortune, you might want to consider the previous-gen Galaxy S25. Multiple retailers and carriers are also offering discounts on the year-older models as they make way for the new devices. Depending on where you shop, you might even be able to nab a Galaxy S25 for free.
T-Mobile is one of the best options, offering up to $800 off the S25 series, meaning you can get the base model for free. If you're considering a different S25 model and Xfinity Mobile works for you, you can get up to $1,100 off there with an eligible trade-in, meaning the mid-range Galaxy S25 Plus can be had for free and the top-tier Galaxy S25 Ultra costs under $3 a month.
CNET's mobile experts have documented the many reasons why Samsung's Galaxy S25 phones remain some of 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, 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
Even with the new Galaxy S25 Edge out now, the other models in the lineup still have plenty to offer. There are four other models available, 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.
Samsung is knocking up to $300 of the Galaxy S25 series. The biggest discount, $300, is on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. You can save $200 on the S25 Plus, $150 off the S25 FE and $100 of the base S25 phone.
Samsung is also offering up to $593 in trade-in credit or $800 in credit with carrier on select models. Ordering directly from Samsung also gives you access to exclusive colors.
The S25 Edge is available in a 256GB configuration and only in titanium jet black. When you either switch from Metro to T-Mobile, trade in a device or add a new line on the Experience More plan, you can get the phone for up to $800 off, which amounts to $13 per month. On most other plans, you can get $600 off with a new line or up to $500 off with trade-in.
If you want the S25 FE, you can get $600 off either with a new line on most plans or when you switch from Metro or US Cellular to T-Mobile with a new line. You can also get $300 off with trade in on most plans.
Xfinity is offering massive discounts on all Samsung Galaxy S25 series phones. The amount varies, but the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is up to $1,100 off with an eligible trade-in and a new line. Don't have a phone to trade in? Xfinity will still give you $500 off your S25 series phone.
Best Buy is currently offering the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $100 off. The retailer also accepts trade-ins, so you can really rack up the savings. You'll also get an extra $100 off if you activate the phone through Verizon or AT&T.
Plus, you'll score one free month of Xbox GamePass with the purchase of a phone from the S25 series.
AT&T is offering some discounts on Samsung Galaxy S25 series. For the S25 FE, you can get it for just $11 a month when you purchase on installment with a qualifying unlimited plan. This same offer can get you the S25 Edge for $16 per month.
However, AT&T is offering up to $800 to break your contract and switch. You can also get $200 off with a new line but this is an online exclusive offer.
Spectrum doesn't have the Galaxy S25 Plus. But if you have a device to trade in, you can instantly save $100 on either the S25 or S25 Ultra, plus the value of what you're trading in.
Best Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge deals
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge packs many of the same features from the original lineup into a thinner, lighter package. It retains the 200‑megapixel wide camera from the Ultra and the 6.7‑inch display from the Plus, but features a new 5.8mm titanium frame and weighs just 163 grams. Price‑wise, it falls between the S25 Plus and Ultra at $1,100, but you can score one for less right now thanks to excellent offers.
You can currently nab an unlocked Galaxy S25 Edge from Amazon from as little as $482 -- $168 off the $650 list price. Various colors and configurations are discounted.
Best Buy is discounting unlocked Galaxy S25 Edge models by $150, and you can get a further $100 off if you connect to AT&T or Verizon. The deal applies to all colors and configurations.
Samsung is currently offering up to $582 off in trade-in savings if you've got an eligible phone. The latest Samsung and Apple phones will net you the full discount, while Google's Pixel phones will be worth significantly less.
AT&T isn't offering any direct discounts right now. However, you can pay just $16 per month for 36 months. That brings the full cost of the phone to $576 -- a $524 discount. Trading in an older phone can also cut your costs.
Apart from these, AT&T is offering up to $800 to break your contract and switch. You can also get $200 off with a new line, but this is an online exclusive offer.
T-Mobile is offering some significant savings on the Galaxy S25 Edge, but the discounts vary depending on what plan you have. You can get up to $800 off when you have an Experience More plan.
You can also save up to $800 with a new line on an Experience Beyond, Better Value, Go5G Plus and Go5G Next. Or get up to $600 off with a new line on most other plans.
T-Mobile is also offering $800 off with both a new line and a trade-in. You can get up to $800 off when you switch your existing number over to T-Mobile, too.
Google isn't currently offering direct discounts on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. However, Google has a trade-in program that could net you some savings.
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 increasing 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?
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.
