Huge new Amazon discount makes the undesirable Galaxy S25+ a smarter buy than ever

By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Aug 22, 2026, 1:38 PM

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The Galaxy S25 Plus is bigger and better than you probably think. | Image by PhoneArena

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While it's generally a good idea to listen to tech reviewers and even follow the "flock" of smartphone buyers around the world when shopping for a new device (especially a member of a family as popular as the Galaxy S), it can sometimes be wise to ignore industry trends and trust your intuition instead.

For instance, if your gut currently tells you that the Galaxy S25 Plus delivers better value for your money than not just the "vanilla" S25 and S25 Ultra but the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra as well, then I believe you might be onto something. And if not, I am going to tell you that, at least as long as last year's 6.7-inch Snapdragon 8 Elite powerhouse can be had at a massive (and pretty unusual) $320 discount from a $999.99 list price.

If you like your high-end phones smaller than and equally as powerful as the Galaxy S25 Plus, the 6.2-inch Galaxy S25 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC is also sold at a huge discount today.

$320 off (32%)

Equipped with a gorgeous 120Hz refresh rate-capable 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 12GB RAM, a 50 + 10 + 12MP triple rear-facing camera system, and a hefty 4,900mAh battery supporting 45W charging speeds, the Galaxy S25 Plus is incredibly hard to turn down for hardcore Samsung fans right now at a rare $320 discount in a 256GB storage variant.

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This is not a completely unprecedented Amazon deal, mind you, but it does improve the e-commerce giant's previous Galaxy S25+ price cut by 20 bucks, which is... obviously not a lot. Then again, that $300 markdown was already pretty great, so naturally, this new offer is even better. And it's made that much more compelling by the higher $1,099.99 regular price of the new and (very slightly) improved Galaxy S26 Plus.

On top of all that, Samsung's 6.7-inch Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 powerhouse happens to be sold at... no notable discounts by both Amazon and the handset's manufacturer, which clearly works great in the S25 Plus's favor as well.

Now, it is definitely important to point out that our comprehensive Galaxy S25+ review last year called the phone "brilliantly unremarkable", but it's equally crucial to highlight that the unflattering description was made taking the original $999.99 price into consideration.

The Galaxy S25 Plus comes with the exact same cameras as the S26 Plus. | Image by PhoneArena

At $320 off, I'm sure the device is worthy of a totally different label, especially in today's mobile landscape, where all phones are significantly costlier than this time last year. That clearly includes the Galaxy S26 Plus, which looks... almost identical to its predecessor at first glance while also keeping everything from the screen size and resolution to all the camera hardware, 4,900mAh battery capacity, and 45W charging speeds unchanged.

In short, I see absolutely no reason to choose the newer Plus flagship over the older model, and although the Galaxy S25 Ultra and S26 Ultra are definitely more desirable than both the S25 Plus and S25 Ultra, they're also considerably pricier at the time of this writing.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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