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If you're looking for a new smartphone, there's no better place to look than Amazon. Recently, the platform discounted the Galaxy S25 as part of its 2025 Spring Sale event. You can now buy the S25 with a 128GB SSD for $700.
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For people who want extra storage, the 256GB variant saw a 15% price drop, going from $860 to $735. The two smartphones share the same four color options (Silver Shadow, Icyblue, Mint, and Navy), so don't worry about missing out on your favorite design.
Whenever a new Galaxy series launches, people tend to gravitate toward the high-end model, which in this scenario is the Galaxy S25 Ultra. But a lot of great things can be said about the base option. In fact, ZDNET's Prakhar Khanna recommends the Galaxy S25 over the Ultra, and this is due to several key features.
First, the phone is quite comfortable to hold. Khanna states that its "flat sides don't feel unwieldy, and the curved edge keeps it handy." He claims the handset "offers a better in-hand feel than the... iPhone 16." Second, the mobile device boasts a vibrant 6.2-inch AMOLED display. Its resolution peaks at Full HD+, lower than the S24's Quad HD+ display, although it still outputs "sharp and vibrant" imagery.
Review: Why I'm recommending the standard Galaxy S25 over the Ultra this year - and don't regret it
Much of Khanna's review focuses on the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. I won't give too much away (I encourage you to read his review for details), but here's the gist: The chipset continues improving the line's camera system and gives access to Samsung's new AI features. Users can try out Now Brief, an "app-widget hybrid that consolidates important data in one place," as well as Audio Eraser to remove unwanted noise in recordings.
How I rated this deal
The Galaxy S25 discount is a humble one, so ZDNET's rating system grants this promotion a 2/5. This low rating shouldn't come as a surprise. Samsung's smartphone has only been around for about two months. It makes sense that the developer wouldn't roll out a drastic price drop. However, I expect deeper discounts as time goes on. A 20% price cut or more is possible in the near future.
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