Will the Samsung Galaxy S25s price drop when the S26 launches?

Date:
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is likely almost here, which could mean price drops for the Galaxy S25 line, but will that happen? And how much by?

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could launch very soon, with rumors suggesting it might be here as soon as January . Not all sources agree, with some
earlier leaks pointing to a March launch instead, but either way the wait should be over before too long.

But the launch of these phones isnt notable just for those who are waiting
for Samsungs next flagships it could also be of interest to anyone who has their eye on a Samsung Galaxy S25 , a Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus , a Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge , or a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra .

After all, you might logically assume that prices for these phones would drop once their successors appear. But will they? And how much by? While we dont have definitive answers, we can look at past form to take an educated guess. Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 series likely to drop in price? The Samsung Galaxy S25 (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)

The short answer to this question is yes new models tend to mean reduced prices for the previous models, so either immediately after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series or soon after, theres a high chance well see price cuts for the Galaxy S25 series.

And by price cuts we mean potentially both official price cuts from Samsung and reduced pricing from third-party retailers like Amazon.

However, theres a big caveat to this in that sooner or later these phones
will probably be discontinued. For example, right now in the UK, you cant buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 direct from Samsung anymore though some third-party retailers do still list it new.

This isnt likely to happen immediately though even if Samsung stops
producing phones in the Galaxy S25 series, it will still need to sell through any stock it has. So you should have time to grab one, you just might not
want to wait too long after the Galaxy S26s launch to do so.

The other thing to note with any price cuts is that you dont necessarily need to wait for the Galaxy S26 series to launch in order to get one of the
current models at a reduced price.

Retailers often reduce phone prices over time regardless of new models landing, and indeed the Samsung Galaxy S25 series can already sometimes be found for less than its MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price), especially during major sales periods. How much of a price cut can you
expect? The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)

Based on past form, theres a good chance the Samsung Galaxy S25 series might be reduced by around $100 / 100 / AU$150 when the Galaxy S26 series launches.

That would mean the Galaxy S25 itself could start at roughly $699 / 699 / AU$1,249, the Galaxy S25 Plus at $899 / 899 / AU$1,549, the Galaxy S25 Edge
at $999 / 999 / AU$1,699, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra at $1,199 / 1,149 / AU$1,999.

Were talking about the MSRP here, with third-party stores likely to offer
more varied reductions, but on average they could be in the same ballpark or may sell the phones for even less.

That said, theres a major caveat this year in that RAM prices have been rapidly rising , due to demands from AI data centres. This is affecting the price of RAM for all devices, including smartphones, which might mean Samsung and other retailers arent able to knock as much money off the price of their older phones. For now thats just speculation, but its worth bearing in mind that this isnt a typical year.

It's also worth noting that theres a chance the Galaxy S25 Edge wont be reduced even if the other models are, since leaks suggest there wont be a Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge , so it might not be directly replaced by a new
phone. When might we see bigger price drops? The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)

If we see any big price drops for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series ahead of the S26s launch it will almost certainly be during the holiday sales in late December and early January, so its worth keeping any eye out for any deals then.

If you see one of these phones reduced by $100 / 100 / AU$150 or more, then its probably worth picking it up, as theres no guarantee the reduction will
be as big when the Samsung Galaxy S26 line lands.

There may also be bigger reductions during sale periods after the launch of the Galaxy S26 series, but since the S25 line might soon be discontinued, we dont recommend holding out for those, unless youre happy with a refurbished handset.

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