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T-Mobile customers can get still get a new Galaxy S25 series phone for free. How to qualify
Samsung unveiled its newest lineup of Galaxy S25 smartphones last month at its Unpacked event in San Jose, California. This included three new phone models -- the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra, all of which are available for purchase now.
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Thankfully, you won't have to spend a pretty penny to get your hands on the latest Galaxy S25 models, with promotional offers and prices available from major mobile carriers -- including T-Mobile. Plus, we're still seeing several offers on all three of the new Galaxy S25 smartphones, even a few weeks after their initial launch.
So what are the best T-Mobile offers on the new Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup? Our pick is snagging the Galaxy S25+ for free (or receive up to $1,000 off any phone in the series) when trading in any eligible device in any condition on T-Mobile's Go5G Next plan. This limited-time offer means you'll get a new Galaxy phone no matter what condition your eligible device trade-in is in. As a person who never turns in their phone in "good" condition -- that's a good deal.
Plus, new and existing customers can also take advantage of similar offers for a limited time, including getting the Galaxy S25+ for free (or up to $1,000 off on any phone in the series) when trading in any eligible device in working condition on T-Mobile's Go5G Plus plan.
If you're eyeing the base model Galaxy S25 -- don't fret. You can also get one for free (or up to $800 off any phone in the series) if you add a line on a Go5G Plus/Next plan or if you trade in an eligible device in working condition and add a line on a Go5G plan (or most other plans).
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The majority of customers can score up to $500 off any phone in the Galaxy S25 series when trading in an eligible device in working condition on Go5G or most plans, too. Keep in mind that all of these offers are available via 24 monthly bill credits (plus tax).
Business customers can also swipe up lingering Galaxy S25 offers, like grabbing the Samsung Galaxy S25 for free with a trade in of any eligible device in any condition on T-Mobiles Business Unlimited Advanced Plan when purchased online.
Curious what the newest Galaxy S25 series breaks down to a month? Here's T-Mobile's stats:
- The Samsung Galaxy S25 (available in Silver Shadow, Mint, Icy Blue, and Navy) in 128GB and 256GB starts at $33/month ($0 down; full retail price: $800).
- The Samsung Galaxy S25+ (available in Silver Shadow, Mint, Icy Blue, and Navy) in 256GB and 512GB starts at $42/month ($0 down; full retail price: $1,000).
- The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (available in. Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Silverblue, and Titanium Whitesilver) in 256GB and 512GB starts at $54/month ($0 down; full retail price: $1,300).
Full in-store and online availability for the new S25 phones began on Feb. 7.