Get a free Samsung tablet, smartwatch and earbuds worth £600
Samsung shoppers can get their hands on a tech bundle worth almost £600 this month in a mega summer giveaway. Everyone loves getting something for free, but we've found a way to get three things for free when upgrading to a new smartphone.
For a limited time, Brits picking up a new device from Samsung's Galaxy S25 range can bag a free tablet, smart watch and earbuds worth a combined total of £596. The deal is available from Currys-owned retailer Mobiles.co.uk, which is throwing in a free Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro with orders of the Galaxy S25, S25+ or S25 Ultra.
On top of this, shoppers can head to the Samsung website after placing their order to claim a free Galaxy Tab A9+ worth £259. Our favourite deal among each of the handsets comes via iD Mobile's £24.99 per month plan, which comes with a 500GB data allowance for the price of 100GB.
The 24-month has a £79 upfront and also comes with a six-month free trial of Google One AI Premium usually priced at £113.94. It's worth keeping in mind that iD Mobile – backed by the Three network – is among the many providers to increase its prices every April, with this plan set to rise to £26.49 from April 2026.
Despite this, the total cost of the plan comes to £702.76 over the contract term. This is still cheaper than buying the phone from Samsung for £799 and only marginally more expensive than Amazon 's £699 asking price.
Those opting for the S25+ can consider iD Mobile's £39.99 per month plan with £79 upfront, while the S25 Ultra is £44.99 per month with £119 upfront. Mobiles.co.uk has not specified an end date for the latest deals, only confirming they're live 'while stocks last'.
One thing to note is that the smartwatch and earbuds included with the deal are separate from the tablet, with the two devices delivered with the handset to the address provided at the checkout. To also get the free tablet, shoppers must redeem a separate deal on the Samsung offers website after purchase, however, claims are only accepted on purchases made by June 26.
While Mobiles.co.uk may not be at the front of shoppers' minds compared to bigger-name brands like EE and O2, it has earned stellar reviews from customers on Trustpilot. One five-star review says: 'My go-to. Seamless and such good deals to be had. I would not look anywhere else.'
Another says: 'Fast and efficient. Great choice of phones and contracts at the best prices I could find after a comprehensive search of a large number of alternatives. Clear communication, and my phone was delivered on the day and time it was stated by the company. Everything about the experience was good.'
This customer reported a more mixed experience, saying: 'Requested my number to be changed which never did and had to phone iD Mobile to put in a new request. The simplest of things so giving three stars. Rest of the service was good.'
But this five-star review says: 'Such a simple and super quick process to upgrade to a new phone. Had an issue online but called the call centre and was resolved by a lovely and helpful lady, the new phone arrived the next day. They were cheaper than the network provider themselves.'
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