{"id":579794,"date":"2025-01-31T11:57:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T09:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=579794"},"modified":"2025-01-31T11:57:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T09:57:24","slug":"best-samsung-galaxy-s25-pre-order-deals-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/smartphones\/579794-best-samsung-galaxy-s25-pre-order-deals-in-south-africa.html","title":{"rendered":"Best Samsung Galaxy S25 pre-order deals in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series is available for pre-order in South Africa, with prices from R19,999 for the standard S25, R23,499 for the S25+, and R28,999 for the S25 Ultra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South African residents can also pre-order the devices on contract from mobile operators, starting at R799 per month for the S25, R999 per month for the S25+, and R1,199 for the S25 Ultra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All contract prices shown are on 36-month terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The South Korean tech giant has dubbed the S25 series devices “true AI companions<\/a>“, and they received a slew of new AI features over the previous generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These include Google’s Gemini platform on-device, cross-app agentic capabilities, and enhancements to other Galaxy AI features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Google, agentic systems, or those that help users complete tasks, are the next frontier of AI technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Galaxy S25 series supports cross-app agentic capabilities, meaning users can get real-time feedback from Gemini on various tasks, including finding clothes that fit and testing new recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Just press and hold the side button to activate Gemini and perform seamless interaction across Samsung and Google apps, plus third-party apps such as Spotify,” said Samsung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“These intuitive interactions are elevated by expansions to Galaxy AI’s popular tools for communication, productivity and creativity.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Users can also activate screen sharing and live video streaming with Gemini. The AI understands natural speech and prompts, allowing users to converse with their device like a human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other AI features include call transcripts and summaries, writing and drawing assistance, and enhanced Circle to Search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samsung introduced Circle to Search with the Galaxy S24 series. It enables users to circle any item in an image to search for more information about that particular item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lineup boasts impressive specs, which each model getting Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, which is paired with 12GB of RAM across the range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It should be noted that the Ultra is available with a 16GB RAM configuration in other markets. However, South Africa only gets the model with 12GB of RAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locally, the standard S25 and the S25+ are only available with 256GB of storage, while S25 Ultra buyers can choose from 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB of internal storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ultra retained a similar quad camera setup to recent years, comprising a 200MP primary shooter, two 50MP sensors, and a 12MP telephoto camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the 50MP sensors is a periscope telephoto camera, while the second acts as an ultrawide shooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Galaxy S25 and S25+ get similar rear camera setups, featuring a 50MP primary unit, a 12MP ultrawide sensor, and a 10MP telephoto camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best pre-order deals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MyBroadband looked for the best pre-order deals for the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra available to South African consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Game, Incredible, Makro, and Takealot all offer a similar pre-order price for the standard Galaxy S25: R19,999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nedbank charges R20,999 to pre-order the smartphone through its Avo platform. However, customers will pay R15,750 if they buy the device through Greenbacks rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a similar story for the Galaxy S25+, with Game, Makro, and Takealot all charging R23,499 to pre-order the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nedbank’s Avo platform charges R100 more for cash purchases, while those who buy the smartphone with Greenbacks rewards will pay R17,699.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incredible has the highest pre-order price for the Samsung Galaxy S25+ at R23,999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South African residents can pre-order the 256GB Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from Game, Makro, or Takealot for R28,999. Incredible’s pre-order prices start at R29,999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The smartphone is available for R30,099 cash through Nedback Avo, while those who use Greenbacks rewards to buy it will pay R22,575.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding contract prices, MTN and Telkom offer the best deals on the standard S25 at R799 per month for a three-year term, followed by Vodacom at R849 per month for the same duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cell C’s pre-order contract price is the most expensive at R899 x 36.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telkom has the best deal on the Samsung Galaxy S25+ at R969 per month over three years, followed by Vodacom and MTN, both of which charge R999 per month for the same contract duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cell C is the most expensive at R1,049 x 36.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telkom also offers the best deal on the 256GB Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at R1,149 x 36, while the three other operators all charge R1,199 per month for three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tables below list some of the best pre-order cash and contract prices for the Samsung Galaxy S25 range. We only looked at pricing for the 256GB variation of the S25 Ultra.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Retailer<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game<\/td>\nR19,999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Incredible<\/td>\nR19,999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Makro<\/td>\nR19,999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nedbank Avo<\/td>\nR20,999 | R15,750<\/strong>*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Takealot<\/td>\nR19,999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game<\/td>\nR23,499<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Incredible<\/td>\nR23,999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Makro<\/td>\nR23,499<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nedbank Avo<\/td>\nR23,599 | R17,699<\/strong>*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Takealot<\/td>\nR23,499<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game<\/td>\nR28,999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Incredible<\/td>\nR29,999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Makro<\/td>\nR28,999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nedbank Avo<\/td>\nR30,099 | R22,575<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Takealot<\/td>\nR28,999<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
*Nedbank customers who purchase a Galaxy S25, S25+, or S25 Ultra through Avo with Greenbacks rewards points receive substantial discounts.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
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Mobile operator<\/th>\nPrice<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MTN<\/td>\nR799 x 36<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telkom<\/td>\nR799 x 36<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vodacom<\/td>\nR849 x 36<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cell C<\/td>\nR899 x 36<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samsung Galaxy S25+ 256GB<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telkom\u00a0<\/td>\nR969 x 36<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cell C<\/td>\nR999 x 36<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vodacom<\/td>\nR999 x 36<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MTN<\/td>\nR1,049 x 36<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Telkom<\/td>\nR1,149 x 36<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cell C<\/td>\nR1,199 x 36<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MTN<\/td>\nR1,199 x 36<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vodacom<\/td>\nR1,199 x 36<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n

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