Honestly, if youre looking for the best bang for your buck on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB, I would suggest looking at these two spots instead:
- Samsung dot com: This is usually where you get the most insane trade-in credits. Be careful though, their site usually crashes during the first hour of pre-orders. Make sure to check for the education or workplace discounts too if you can.
- Best Buy: Might want to consider this if you want to pick it up in person on launch day. They often throw in a gift card, but just a warning, their trade-in values are usually lower than Samsung direct. Carrier deals like Verizon or AT&T look tempting but Id stay away unless youre fine being locked into a 36-month contract... those credits are basically a trap if you like upgrading often. Also, dont forget to budget for a Samsung 45W Power Adapter since they still wont put one in the box. Kind of a joke at this price point but it is what it is. Usually they announce mid-Jan and it hits shelves two weeks later. Just keep an eye on the shop app.