Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra Smartphones Are Officially Released Today

Samsung's 2025 Galaxy S25 Series: A Deep Dive into the Latest Smartphones

Samsung unveiled its highly anticipated Galaxy S25 series at this year's Unpacked event. The lineup includes three models: the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra, all now available from Samsung and various retailers.

Pre-ordering directly from Samsung often offers the best value, providing unlocked phones free of bloatware and including instant savings, Samsung credit for future purchases, and attractive trade-in deals. Amazon also offers competitive deals, including bonus gift cards. Those who pre-reserved a phone before Unpacked receive additional savings and enhanced trade-in values.

Samsung Galaxy S25

Discounts up to $50, up to $100 Amazon credit, and up to $500 trade-in credit.

• $799.99 (128GB) at Samsung (includes $50 Samsung Credit)
• $799.99 (128GB) at Amazon (includes $100 Amazon Gift Card)
• $809.99 (256GB) at Samsung (6% off)

The entry-level S25 boasts a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite octa-core processor with 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
• Triple Rear Cameras (50MP Main, 10MP 3X Telephoto, 12MP Ultrawide)
• UHD 8K Video Recording
• 128-256GB Storage
• 5G, Dual SIM
• Up to 25W Charging
• 4,000mAh Battery
• Galaxy AI

Samsung Galaxy S25+

Discounts up to $100, up to $100 Samsung credit, and up to $700 trade-in credit.

• $999.99 (256GB) at Samsung (includes $100 Samsung Credit)
• $999.99 (256GB) at Amazon (includes $100 Amazon Gift Card)
• $1,019.99 (512GB) at Samsung (9% off)

The S25+ enhances the S25 with a larger 6.7" display, increased storage, a larger battery, and faster charging.

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
• Triple Rear Cameras (50MP Main, 10MP 3X Telephoto, 12MP Ultrawide)
• UHD 8K Video Recording
• 256GB-512GB Storage
• 5G, Dual SIM
• Up to 45W Charging
• 4,900mAh Battery
• Galaxy AI

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Discounts up to $240, up to $200 Amazon credit, and up to $700 trade-in credit.

• $1,299.99 (256GB) at Samsung (includes $100 Samsung Credit)
• $1,299.99 (256GB) at Amazon (includes $200 Amazon Gift Card)
• $1,299.99 (512GB) at Samsung (8% off, includes $80 Samsung Credit)
• $1,419.99 (1TB) at Samsung (14% off, includes $60 Samsung Credit)

The flagship S25 Ultra features top-tier hardware, including a lighter body, Gorilla Armor 2 glass, an improved 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 Glass Construction
• Quad Rear Cameras (200MP Main, 10MP 3X Telephoto, 50MP 5X Telephoto, 50MP Ultrawide)
• 10-Bit HDR UHD 8K Video Recording
• 256GB-1TB Storage
• 5G, Dual SIM
• Up to 45W Charging
• 5,000mAh Battery
• Galaxy AI

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review Excerpt (Mark Knapp): While a powerful and versatile phone, the S25 Ultra falls short of near-perfection in several key areas compared to competitors.

Potential Galaxy S25 Edge Model: Samsung hinted at a slimmer "Edge" model, but details remain scarce.

Samsung Galaxy AI: Samsung integrates its Galaxy AI algorithm, offering backwards compatibility with older models.

Previous Generation Success: The Galaxy S24 and S24+ were highly praised in IGN reviews.

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