Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra Smartphones Are Officially Released Today

Samsung's 2025 Galaxy S25 series—the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra—has officially launched! All three models are available now from Samsung and other retailers.

Pre-ordering unlocked Galaxy phones directly from Samsung often offers the best value. You'll get a bloatware-free phone and can combine instant savings with bonus Samsung credit and generous trade-in values. Amazon is also running its own gift card promotions.

Those who pre-reserved a phone before Galaxy Unpacked can snag an extra $50 Samsung credit and even better trade-in deals.

Samsung Galaxy S25

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

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 Galaxy S25, the most affordable in the series, starts at $799.99 (128GB) with $50 Samsung credit. It features the Snapdragon 8 Elite octa-core processor, 12GB RAM, and a triple-lens camera system.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Quick Specs

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Octa-Core Processor, 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, Dual SIM Support
• USB Gen 3.2 Gen 1, Up to 25W Charging
• 4,000mAh Battery
• Galaxy AI Built-In

Samsung Galaxy S25+

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

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 mid-range S25+ ($999.99, 256GB with $100 Samsung credit) boasts a larger 6.7" display, more storage, and a bigger battery with faster charging than the S25.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ Quick Specs

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Octa-Core Processor, 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, Dual SIM Support
• USB Gen 3.2 Gen 1, Up to 45W Charging
• 4,900mAh Battery
• Galaxy AI Built-In

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

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

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 (starting at $1,299.99 for 256GB with $100 Samsung credit) boasts top-tier hardware, including a lighter body, Gorilla Armor 2 glass, a sharper ultrawide lens, and 10-bit HDR video recording.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Quick Specs

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Octa-Core Processor, 12GB RAM
• 6.7" 3120 x 1440 (Quad HD+) 120Hz AMOLED Display with S-Pen Support
• Titanium and 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, Dual SIM Support
• USB Gen 3.2 Gen 1, Up to 45W Charging
• 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 competition lead to questions about whether it truly represents peak performance. The display, once unmatched, now faces stiff competition, sustained performance lags behind rivals, and even the impressive cameras lack a certain charm. Samsung needed near-perfection, and delivered greatness instead."

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