The best Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus plans in Australia October 2025

Arriving in January, the Samsung Galaxy S25 improved upon its predecessor significantly. It boasts One UI7 – soon to be One UI8 – a 'Now Bar' similar to the iPhone's Dynamic Island and upgraded AI tools. Plus, it has the iPhone 16 beat in both performance and battery life – making it one of the best phones on the market.

However, it's challenged by two of its siblings. The 'ultimate Android' is what we called the Ultra in our Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review, while the Galaxy A56 is one of the best cheap phones. Then customers also have to consider the Galaxy S25 Edge and upcoming S25 FE.

Still, while there are cheaper, more powerful and thinner alternatives within the Samsung family, the S25 still sits in a sweet spot for those who want a top-tier experience without shelling out for the Ultra. We're also starting to see some hefty deals on it that make buying outright and pairing it with one one of our best SIM-only plans an even easier recommendation.

You can check out some of the top deals below, but many will prefer to pay off their pricey new phone in instalments alongside the best phone plans from Vodafone, Optus or Telstra. But, finding the best plan for you can be tough. That's why we've compared all the options from the big three to find the best Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus plans for you.

The best Samsung Galaxy S25 plan

Vodafone Small Plan | 60GB data | 24 months | AU$90.79 p/m

This price is more than AU$20 p/m more expensive than than the best plan a few weeks ago. For just AU$90.79 p/m with the Vodafone Small plan, you get an incredible handset, 5G connectivity, 60GB of data and unlimited national calls and texts. If you need more data or international communication, we recommend the medium plan for just AU$95.79 p/m.

Minimum cost over 24 months: AU$2,670.96

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The best Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus plan

Vodafone Small Plan | 60GB data | 24 months | AU$99.12 per month

Want a phone with a large display without paying for the performance of the Ultra? Enter the S25 Plus, which can grab for just AU$9 p/m more than the plan above. However, if you want big data to go with your plus-sized S25, or international calls and texts, the medium plan from Vodafone is currently offering 200GB for just AU$114.12 p/m.

Minimum cost over 24 months: AU$2,378.88

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Outright Samsung Galaxy S25 deals

Not interested in purchasing through a telco and getting a postpaid plan? That’s alright, as many Aussie retailers offer the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus outright.

• Samsung: Buy the phones direct from the company and get exclusive colours
• Amazon: All three models from the world’s largest retailer
• The Good Guys: Price beat guarantees on a wide range of products
• JB Hi-Fi: One of Australia’s top tech retailers

Samsung Galaxy S25: Key Information

• New AI features and UI
• Upgraded CPU for great performance
• Long battery life and sleek design

Samsung’s 2025 range of Galaxy S devices didn’t include sweeping hardware upgrades and monumental changes to the software, but there were some things of note. In the Australian market, the S25 and S25 Plus are receiving the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (changed over from an Exynos chip), the same processor inside the S25 Ultra.

Each phone, as usual, is IP68-rated for water and dust resistance, packing a gorilla glass panel and an AMOLED 2x display. Each phone supports fast charging (offering a 0-50% charge in 30 minutes) and up to 15W wireless charging with QC2.0 compatibility.

On the software-side, AI is once again leading the show. A new AI feature called Now Brief gives you a quick, AI-generated rundown on a bunch of selected points, such as news, travel time, weather and calendar plans. There’s also the new Now Bar, which offers dynamic, live updates at the bottom of the lock screen on all kinds of things, from sports to weather alerts.

AI-powered search across the phone has also been upgraded with wider app support, making it easier to find specific photos and files. There’s also a handy new group photo feature that takes a burst of shots and allows you to apply the best faces and a handy audio eraser tool for cutting out unwanted noises from videos.

Finally, Samsung recently announced the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. This new device is almost identical to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, with an incredibly thin design at just 5.8mm thick. However, this comes at the cost of a smaller battery capacity (3,900mAh) and a less versatile camera array.

Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus specs