Score up to $250 off Galaxy S25 Phones at Amazon's Memorial Day Sale
For Android users, Samsung's Galaxy phones are some of the absolute best options on the market. All three flagship models from its latest S25 lineup have earned a spot on our list of the best phones for 2025, and right now you can grab yourself one for less. Discounts that don't require a trade-in or carrier contract can be pretty hard to come by, but Amazon is currently offering up to $250 off at its Memorial Day sale. Though there's no telling how long these deals will last, so you may want to get your order in sooner rather than later.
There are a few different discounted configurations you can shop right now at Amazon. Price start at just $735 for the basic 128GB Galaxy S25 ($65 off), or you can upgrade to the 256GB model for $800 ($60 off). If you prefer a larger display, the Galaxy S25 Plus is also on sale right now. You can grab the 256GB model for $900, which is $100 off the usual price. However, the best bargain right now is the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Prices start at $1,050 for the 256GB model, or you can upgrade to the 512GB model for $1,170, which are both $250.
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However, it's important to note that these discounts only apply to a handful of color variants. And while you may see select configurations available for even less, these are being sold by unvetted third-party vendors, which we'd recommend you avoid. Plus, these aren't the only Galaxy phone deals you'll find at Amazon's Memorial Day sale. You can get a free storage upgrade and $50 gift card when you preorder the new Galaxy S25 Edge, or grab yourself the Galaxy Z Fold 6 for a whopping $350 off.
Why these deals matter
With all three models claiming a spot on CNET's list of the best phones for 2025, Samsung's Galaxy S25 devices are some of the absolute Androids on the market right now. Deals typically require a trade-in or activation of a new line at a carrier, and straightforward discounts are pretty hard to come by, which is why you won't want to miss these Memorial Day deals at Amazon.
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