Samsung hands out £289 earphones for free - but with a catch
Samsung is handing out a huge accessory bundle for shoppers this bank holiday weekend, but the retailer may surprise you
Anyone in need of a new pair of earphones or a smartwatch this summer, whether it's to relax by the pool, travel, or track your daily workouts. There's one bank holiday deal that'll give shoppers the two accessories for free.
Anyone who buys Samsung's newest S25 Edge mobile will get a pair of Galaxy Buds3 Pro and a Galaxy Watch 7. Over at the Samsung store, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro retail for £219 on their own, the latest pair fitted with the Galaxy AI, a dual amplifier for better balance, and adaptive noise control.
Tech site Mobiles.co.uk is adding the earphones and Watch7 to shoppers' online orders for free when they buy a new phone. Usually, the earphones and Watch 7 would cost more than £400 if bought separately.
There is a catch, as it all depends on the plan bought. This does mean shoppers need to commit to a pay-monthly contract and can't get the freebie outright. The deal is on the £34.99 a month 500GB iD Mobile plan, which is 24-months long.
All in all shoppers will walk away with more than £500 worth of freebies, as the Watch 7, earbuds, and a 45W fast charger is sent for free, for those who buy the S25 Edge. However, the watch will only be dispatched from May 30, which is when the handset moves from pre-order to on sale - so it's likely this deal won't be around for too long.
Buying a new mobile for the sake of a free pair of earphones may sound excessive, but if you're in the market for an upgrade the S25 Edge is a model worth considering. Similar to Google and its Pixel 9a device, available here at Amazon for £449 or Apple's more recent iPhone 16e.
This is available to buy at EE either on contract or £599 upfront, and despite its much cheaper price, it includes the A18 chip, the same as the bigger iPhone 16. Samsung unveiled the S25 Edge model months after the launch of its initial S range.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the newest mobile from the brand, and the standout features come with its standout sleek design. Its thin frame is another selling point.
The flagship model is also a powerhouse of speed, with the same Snapdragon 8 Elite processor for Galaxy bundled inside as the S25 Series models.
However, its price has been a flagged downside to the model, as it's more expensive than industry experts initially thought it would be, launching at more than £1,000. Another downside is its battery life, which isn't as good as the rival S25, S25+, or S25 Ultra models.
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