Samsung has unveiled its brand new flagship phone range – and pre-orders are now open.
The Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra are the tech brand's latest handsets. Will they make it into the best Android phones? Time will tell, of course.
In the meantime, here's a little insight into the major networks' contract offering for each new addition to the Samsung phones family – plus a round-up of pre-order deals and bonuses if you'd like to purchase a SIM-free handset.
Pre-order Samsung Galaxy S25 phones SIM-free
Retailers offering the new Galaxy S25 handsets SIM-free include Samsung itself, Amazon and Argos. EE is also giving customers the opportunity to buy each of the phones SIM-free.
The S25 handsets will retail at £799 SIM-free for the 128GB version, £859 for the 256GB version and £959 for the 512GB version.
Samsung Galaxy S25 (256GB in pale blue)
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However, if you order before February 6, you'll pay only £799 for the 256GB version and £859 for the 512GB version – essentially allowing you to double your next storage capacity for no extra cost.
Amazon is also encouraging customers to bundle selected Samsung accessories at a 30% saving on their RRP. Options include the Watch Ultra, Watch 7, Buds3 or Buds3 Pro.
If you're looking to buy the S25+, then those retail SIM-free at £999 for a 256GB version, and £1,099 for a 512GB version.
Again, if you order before February 6, you can get the 512GB edition for the price of the 256GB version.
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Amazon is also giving customers an opportunity to save 30% on selected Samsung watches and earphones when bundled with the new S25+.
Speaking of the S25 Ultra, this retails SIM-free for £1,249 in its 256GB configuration, £1,349 at 512GB, and £1,549 for the 1TB edition. Again, you can double your storage if you order by February 6.
Most UK retailers are stocking four of the metallic colourways (silver-blue, grey, black and white-silver), while Samsung has three further exclusive designs (jet black, jade green and rose gold).
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (512GB in titanium black)
Amazon is also running a 30% price cut on selected Samsung watches and earphones when you bundle them with the S25 Ultra.
Argos has just got the S25 Ultra listed for pre-order. In addition to the double storage offer and option to save 30% on selected bundled Samsung accessories, customers can claim a £100 Argos gift card between March 18 and April 14.
Further information and terms are available here.
Pre-order Samsung Galaxy S25 phones on contract
All of the retailers shown below are offering Samsung's double storage promotion, along with their own incentives. Our last price checks for the examples shown below took place on Wednesday, January 29.
Sky Mobile
To build your Sky contract, you'll need a handset plan for your chosen new Samsung Galaxy S25 phone, and data plan.
Handset prices start at £30 for the S25, £38 for the S25+ and £48 for the S25 Ultra (if you'd like the 1TB version, you will need to pay an additional £12 upfront cost). That's on a 36-month handset contract.
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Data plans start at an additional £6/month (usually £10/month) for a 3GB allowance and range up to £25/month (usually £40/month) for unlimited data. Sky Mobile uses Virgin Media O2's network, and it allows data rollover.
In addition to the 'double your storage' promotion, Sky customers can also benefit from another pre-order bonus – the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro, which retail at £219, are included at no extra cost.
Here are some contract examples for the S25 family of phones with Sky Mobile:
• Samsung Galaxy S25 – 512GB handset (36 months) with 100GB airtime plan (12-month minimum term) – £0 upfront, then £50/month
• Samsung Galaxy S25+ – 512GB handset (36 months) with 25GB airtime plan (12-month minimum term) – £99 upfront, then £77/month
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – 512GB handset (36 months) with Unlimited airtime plan (12-month minimum term) – £0 upfront, then £73/month
EE
EE customers who don't want to buy a SIM-free handset can pre-order Samsung's Galaxy S25, S25+ or S25 Ultra on a contract, and have the option to customise their plan specifics during the checkout process.
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Customers can choose how much they want to pay for their phone upfront, and whether they would prefer a 24-month or 36-month device plan, before adding their airtime plan. If you'd like to pay for the handset in full upfront, EE advises that you phone up to discuss this.
EE lists a spectacular five airtime plan options, ranging from No Frills "for when you just need to chat, browse and listen to music" to Full Works, described as "the best of everything… our fastest speeds, unlimited data and incredible extras".
Note that EE's annual price rise takes effect on March 31, and you can find out more information here.
In addition to the double storage offer, EE has trade-in options and until February 20, it's inviting customers to add the Galaxy Watch7 to their contracts on a 4GB, 24-month plan, from an additional £5/month.
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Here are some contract examples for the S25 family of phones with EE:
• Samsung Galaxy S25 – 512GB handset (36 months) with 125GB Essentials airtime plan (24 months) – £30 upfront, then £51.31/month
• Samsung Galaxy S25+ – 512GB handset (24 months) with 25GB Essentials airtime plan (24 months) – £40 upfront, then £72.53/month
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – 512GB handset (36 months) with Unlimited All Rounder airtime plan (24 months) – £50 upfront, then £68.78/month
Three
Three customers can pre-order all three phones in the Samsung Galaxy S25 family, and will need to select their preferred phone plan and airtime plan options.
Customers can pay for the phones upfront if they wish. But for those who prefer to spread the cost, there's a minimum upfront payment which varies depending on the handset you choose and the contract length selected.
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Remember that you'll need to add on the cost of your chosen airtime plan (there are two options). These start from £14/month for 2GB data on Three's Lite plan over 2 years, to £24/month for an Unlimited Lite plan, again over 2 years.
Note Three's prices go up each year in April – you'll find more information during the checkout process for your chosen product.
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Here are some contract examples for the S25 family of phones with Three:
• Samsung Galaxy S25 – 512GB handset (36 months) with 150GB Lite airtime plan (24 months) – £30 upfront, then £40.75/month
• Samsung Galaxy S25+ – 256GB handset (24 months) with 30GB Value airtime plan (24 months) – £40 upfront, then £62.88/month
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – 512GB handset (36 months) with 150GB Complete airtime plan (24 months) – £50 upfront, then £60/month
In addition to the double storage promotion, Three customers can also trade in their old handsets – the exact amount you will get back will depend on how much they're valued at.
O2
O2 is listing all three of the new Samsung phones for pre-order. In addition to the double storage promotion, until March 19, it's offering customers £10 per month off selected airtime plans, for a saving of up to £480 on 48-month airtime tariffs.
And until February 6, it's offering customers a voucher to receive £199 off a pair of the Galaxy Buds3 Pro earphones. Further details and terms are available on site.
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O2 allows you to customise your tariff with a package calculator – you can choose your preferred upfront cost (from a minimum of £30 upwards), contract length (between 3 and 48 months) and your data allowance (from 1GB all the way up to Unlimited).
The network has two tariffs. Its Plus plan offers roaming in 75 destinations, a 3-year warranty, 6 months of an O2 Extra, and the ability to swap your handset every 90 days via O2 Switch Up.
The Ultimate plan also features access to O2 Switch Up plus enhanced insurance cover, roaming in 123 destinations, an O2 Extra for the length of your airtime plan, and the McAfee Security mobile app.
Note O2's prices go up each year in April, with further information on price rises for airtime plans, out-of-bundle charges and more available on its website.
Here are some contract examples for the S25 family of phones with O2:
- Samsung Galaxy S25 – 512GB handset (36 months) with 150GB Plus airtime plan (36 months) – £30 upfront, then £59.80/month
- Samsung Galaxy S25+ – 256GB handset (24 months) with 30GB Plus airtime plan (24 months) – £40 upfront, then £69.95/month
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – 512GB handset (36 months) with 150GB Complete airtime plan (36 months) – £50 upfront, then £48.97/month
Vodafone
Vodafone is running the double storage promotion common to most UK retailers who are selling the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra.
It's also offering trade-in incentives and a "lifetime warranty" that covers devices for "repairs against manufacturer faults", for as long as a customer has a Pay Monthly airtime plan.
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Additionally, it offers a battery refresh service that "covers you for two to three years, dependent on the length of your plan". Further details and terms are available on site.
Vodafone's airtime plans allow customers to choose between two roaming options, plus whether they wish to bundle an entertainment subscription from Prime Video or YouTube Premium with their airtime. Note Vodafone's annual price rises take effect on April 1.
Here are some contract examples for the S25 family of phones with Vodafone – note that its introductory offers end on January 30, when pricing may change:
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• Samsung Galaxy S25 – 512GB handset (36 months) with 150GB Xtra airtime plan (36 months) – £40 upfront, then £43.50/month
• Samsung Galaxy S25+ – 512GB handset (24 months) with 50GB Xtra + Entertainment airtime plan (24 months) – £40 upfront, then £64.58/month
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – 512GB handset (36 months) with 150GB Xtra Global Roam + Entertainment airtime plan (24 months) – £50 upfront, then £69.72/month
