Amazon Cuts Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB to $700 as S26+ Stays at $925

6 articles · Updated · GSMArena.com · May 12

$700 gets Amazon US buyers a 256GB Galaxy S25+, a $300 cut from its $1,000 launch price and the latest markdown highlighted in the retailer's comparison with Samsung's newer Plus model.
That price gap is the main draw because the 256GB Galaxy S26+ still costs $925 on discount, down from its higher $1,100 list price.
One software advantage has narrowed since Samsung rolled out One UI 8.5 to the Galaxy S25 and S24 series, reducing one of the differences noted in earlier S25+ versus S26+ comparisons.
The S26+ still keeps some edge through faster access to upcoming software — it can already beta test One UI 9 — and one extra year of support, though the S25+ is supported until 2032.

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