Save £200 on the Galaxy S25 with secret Samsung code... but this blockbuster offer comes with a warning

Both superb Samsung deals offer a way to pocket the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ at a big discount. But these deals should come with a warning. If you want the latest-and-greatest smartphone from Samsung... you might want to hold off buying a Galaxy S25 or Galaxy S25+ this week.

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That's because Samsung has confirmed that it's poised to unleash its all-new Galaxy S25 Edge to the world. It sent out invitations last week, promising: "Join us online on May 13 as we introduce the next evolution of Galaxy. Discover how Galaxy engineers built on years of innovation and visionary thinking shaped by you to reimagine everything you expect from a smartphone."

"The latest addition to the Galaxy S series is both a powerful AI companion and an engineering marvel, merging flagship-level performance with superior portability," it adds in a press release drumming up interest in the new arrival.

"This is more than a slim smartphone. Every curve, contour and component reflects a breakthrough in precise engineering to create a premium experience worthy of the S series name.

"The Galaxy S25 Edge not only sets a new standard for what you can achieve with your smartphone, but it also unlocks a new era of growth for the mobile industry."

Samsung teased the existence of the Galaxy S25 edge at the end of the Galaxy Unpacked event that saw the announcement of the original Galaxy S25 and S25+ back in January. The exterior shell of the ultra-slim smartphone was shown at an event in San Jose, but no other details were published. It's unclear how much Samsung will charge for its super-portable new smartphone.

But if you're interested in the latest design from the whizzes inside Samsung HQ, it might be worth holding off the Galaxy S25 discount until tomorrow.

Announced back in January,the latest Galaxy S lineup boasts speedier processors to enable more Galaxy AI tasks on-device, a refreshed design with more rounded corners to make it easier to handle, and fresh new colours. Without the above Samsung deals, the Galaxy S25 will cost £799 for 128GB of built-in storage, rising to £999 for the larger Galaxy S25+, which ships with 256GB of built-in storage as standard.

Despite the improvements under the bonnet, Samsung managed to shave-off between 6g - 15g from the weight of these new Galaxy S handsets. The biggest weight loss (15g) is reserved for the Galaxy S25 Ultra — that's roughly the weight of almost two McVitie's Rich Tea biscuits shed from the body of the smartphone.

Under the bonnet of all three new smartphones is the first-of-its-kind customised Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy system-on-a-chip, which is specifically designed to power the phones' extensive AI features. The silicon was designed by teams from Samsung and US manufacturer Qualcomm.

It's the speediest chip to ever ship inside a Samsung smartphone, delivering 40% faster performance from the Neural Processing Unit (NPU), which predominantly handles on-device AI tasks, as well as a 37% increase in CPU and a 30% improvement in GPU compared to the Galaxy S24 series.

This beefier chipset allows Samsung to crunch more AI tasks on-device. Some Galaxy AI features that previously had to be beamed to servers, like Generative Edit, now take place on the silicon inside the phone. Since you're not reliant on a decent Wi-Fi or mobile data connection, you'll be able to use these AI tricks on aeroplane mode.

AI also powers several new editing tools, like Audio Eraser, which lets you remove specific annoying background sounds from your videos, like unwanted chatter from crowds or disruptive wind noise.

Elsewhere, Circle to Search has been upgraded to immediately recognise and action phone numbers, email addresses, and URLs with a single tap.

Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ owners can circle anything on-screen with their fingertip to perform a search with Google, while those with a Galaxy S25 Ultra can also use the S Pen stylus.

Galaxy AI features introduced with the Galaxy S24 series last year make a return with the next-generation handset, including real-time transcription or translation for incoming calls and video chats. Galaxy AI can also quickly summarise lengthy PDFs, webpages, and emails into a quick recap or bullet points.

Writing Assist works across the One UI 7.0 operating system, which is based on Android 15 and incorporates many of the advances introduced by Google in that update. Highlight text and Galaxy AI will offer to proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes. It can also adjust the tone of your writing — helpful if you need to make an email or cover letter sound more formal, or want to add some fun into your text.

Galaxy S25 owners can also use natural language across the One UI system, letting you chain multiple commands together, such as "show me the next Arsenal match, and add it to my calendar" or "find the photograph of mum at the Grand Canyon last year, then send it to dad on WhatsApp".

Galaxy AI also lets you adjust system settings via voice commands.

Speaking of voice commands, a brief press of the Side Button on these new Galaxy S phones will activate Gemini, enabling hands-free interactions across Samsung, Google, and third-party applications, like Spotify.

Outside of the swathe of Galaxy AI improvements, Samsung has tweaked the design of the handsets, which now boast 15% thinner bezels around the AMOLED displays. Samsung hasn't used these savings to increase the screen sizes, but instead shrink the overall footprint of the device, so that it's more comfortable in the hand.

The South Korean brand has also rounded the corners to make the handset easier to grip.

On the front, Samsung is relying on the latest Gorilla Armor 2 strengthened glass from Corning, which promises 29% more resistance to scratches, scuffs, and drops. According to Samsung, it's seen a 60% drop in Galaxy S24 owners seeking screen replacements due to cracks compared to the Galaxy S23 series launched two years ago.

Given the impressive gains touted by Corning for its latest glass-ceramic material, the Galaxy S25 could be the perfect time to upgrade for anyone who suffers from acute butterfingers.

The aluminium case on the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ series now includes a minimum of 20% recycled armour aluminium, while the batteries across the lineup feature a minimum of 50% recycled cobalt — a first for the Galaxy smartphone range. This recycled material is sourced from recycled Galaxy devices or batteries discarded during the manufacturing process, Samsung says.

Samsung will guarantee seven generations of Android system upgrades with its Galaxy S25 lineup. Given these new handsets ship with Android 15 preinstalled — running the stylish One UI coat of paint designed by the team at Samsung, that means Galaxy S25 owners should expect to receive a free upgrade to Android 22 ...or whatever Google decides to name it at the absolute minimum.

Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ are available in four main colourways:

• Silver Shadow
• Navy
• Icy blue
• Mint

Samsung has reserved three exclusive colours for its own store, so you'll need to order from your nearest branch or Samsung.com to take delivery of one of these options.

For the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+ range, these additional colours are as follows:

• Blue Black
• Coral Red
• Pink Gold

All Galaxy S25 devices come with a 6-month trial of Gemini Advanced and 2TB of cloud storage. For those who don't know, Google Gemini Advanced unlocks access to the ultra-capable Gemini 1.5 Pro model, offering longer context, smarter coding help, and deeper document analysis. Unlike the free tier, it integrates AI across Gmail, Docs, and more — summarising, drafting, and replying with impressive nuance.

You’ll also get 2TB of Google One storage, priority support, and a powerful productivity boost that’s ideal for professionals and AI enthusiasts alike. Outside of this giveaway, it costs £18.99 a month.

Galaxy S25

• Display: 6.2-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate
• Dimensions & Weight: 70.5 x 146.9 x 7.2mm, 162g.
• Cameras:
  Rear: 12MP Ultra-Wide (F2.2), 50MP Wide (OIS, F1.8), 10MP Telephoto (3x Optical Zoom, F2.4).
  Front: 12MP (F2.2)
• Memory & Storage: 12GB RAM with either 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage.
• Battery & Charging:
  Battery: 4,000mAh.
  Charging: Up to 50% in ~30 mins with a 25W adapter; supports Fast Wireless Charging and Wireless PowerShare.
• OS & Connectivity: Android 15, One UI 7; supports 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth v5.4.
• Water Resistance: IP68 rating.

Galaxy S25+

• Display: 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate
• Dimensions & Weight: 75.8 x 158.4 x 7.3mm, 190g.
• Cameras:
  Rear: Same as Galaxy S25.
  Front: Same as Galaxy S25
• Memory & Storage: 12GB RAM with either 256GB or 512GB storage.
• Battery & Charging:
• Battery: Larger at 4,900mAh.
• Charging: Up to 65% in ~30 mins with a 45W adapter; supports Fast Wireless Charging and Wireless PowerShare.
• OS & Connectivity: Same as Galaxy S25.
• Water Resistance: IP68 rating