Walmart Cuts Galaxy S25+ 256GB to $679.99 in Flash Deal

Q: What critical AI features does this discounted S25+ lack compared to the newer Galaxy S26?

The discounted Galaxy S25+ does not appear to miss any core Galaxy AI capability that most buyers would consider essential; the reporting says it supports “all Galaxy AI features” and is broadly at parity with the S26 on mainstream AI functions. What it does seem to lack are some newer S26-specific AI refinements and convenience tools rather than must-have basics. Across the sourced material, the most consistently cited gaps are Samsung’s newer proactive assistant features such as Now Nudge, more advanced Bixby functions, and some newer Samsung Internet browsing help sometimes described as Ask AI. Some reports also point to newer AI camera and editing additions on the S26 line, including prompt-based Photo Assist improvements, better document scanning, screenshot categorization, expanded Audio Eraser support in third-party apps, and enhanced Circle to Search behavior. There is also evidence that some of the S26’s AI advantage is tied less to exclusive features and more to newer hardware and software tuning. The S26 line, especially the Ultra, uses a newer chip with a stronger NPU, which can improve speed and responsiveness for on-device AI tasks. In other words, the S25+ is not missing the headline Galaxy AI experience, but it may trail the S26 in the latest AI polish, automation, and a handful of newly introduced tools. So for most shoppers, the trade-off is not “AI versus no AI,” but lower price versus the S26’s newest AI extras.

2 articles · Updated · SammyGuru · Jun 18

$679.99 buys the Galaxy S25+ with 256GB at Walmart, marking an even lower price in a limited-time Flash deal.
The discount sharpens the phone's value against Samsung's newer S26+ by offering a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 12GB of RAM and triple rear cameras.
Software support also bolsters the pitch: the S25+ launched with One UI 7, supports Galaxy AI features and is expected to receive Android updates through Android 22.
The offer underscores how last-generation flagship phones can still deliver a premium big-screen experience in 2026 without paying new-model launch prices.