The best Galaxy S25 Ultra deal just got better: get it for just $850 with double storage for Black Friday

If you've been weighing up buying the Galaxy S25 Ultra versus waiting for the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra, then Samsung's Black Friday deal might just tempt you into an early purchase.

The official retailer has just unveiled the best deal I've seen yet on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with a free storage upgrade and your choice between either a trade-in rebate of up to $750, or a $450 upfront discount.

Of the various promotions here, it's the combination of the storage upgrade and upfront discount that's caught my eye. Right now, you can get a 512GB Galaxy S25 Ultra for just $850 upfront, which is pretty incredible considering this is the top-tier device from the brand.

For reference, at $850, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is only $50 more than the standard iPhone 17. While it's a slight case of apples and oranges, the Galaxy S25 Ultra looks like an incredible value here with its massive display and advanced camera array.

In terms of unlocked phone deals, I don't see much touching this Samsung Black Friday deal on the Galaxy S25 Ultra this Black Friday, either. Amazon may feature a similar price cut, but it's unlikely it'll feature on the expanded 512GB storage variant; which is a real selling point of the official Samsung Store's promotion this week.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: free storage upgrade and $450 off at Samsung
Samsung's Black Friday deal on the excellent Galaxy S25 is the best I've seen yet. Not only do you get a free storage upgrade, but the official retailer is also offering the choice between a $450 upfront discount or a trade-in rebate of up to $750 off. While the trade-in rebate is a long way off from the record-high of around $1,000, the upfront discount here is an incredible deal on this device and enough to bring it down to just $850. Combined with the storage upgrade? Yep, this is a fantastic deal.

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We're seeing plenty of excellent Black Friday phone deals right now, but this one is probably my favorite unlocked deal so far. It beats a lot of other choices right now, solely because you don't need to trade in or sign up for a super-expensive long-term plan to be eligible. You can simply get a cheap(er) Galaxy S25 Ultra and port it over to the carrier of your choice.

While you're here, check out our main Black Friday page for more recommendations from our team of experts. Also check out our Black Friday deals hub for a roundup of today's best sales from Amazon, Best Buy, and other key retailers.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: $600 upfront, or up to $1,000 off with a trade-in at Samsung
And the discounts are even bigger with the official Samsung Store's deals on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. This is one pricey device for sure, but you can either get a record-breaking $600 off upfront or a trade-in rebate of up to $1,000 off. These Samsung devices always have great deals over Black Friday and I'm pleased to note that this year's iteration is no different.

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Today's best early Black Friday phone deals

• AT&T: $1,100 off w/ trade-in, plus $200 off plan
• Best Buy: up to $1,000 off iPhone 17, Galaxy, Pixel
• Mint Mobile: $800 off Pixel 10 and cheap plans
• Samsung: up to $1,000 off unlocked Galaxy phones
• T-Mobile: free iPhone 17 Pro w/ switch, and more
• Verizon: free iPhone 17, iPad, and Watch w/ plan
• Visible Wireless: unlimited data from $19/mo