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Galaxy S25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a Samsung smartphone released Feb 2025 in South Africa, priced from R12,198 outright with contract deals from R999/month. Key specs: 6.2" display, 50MP + 12MP + 10MP main camera, 4000mAh battery.

Released 07 Feb 2025 Base storage 128GB/256GB 12GB RAM Android 15 / One UI 7 5G, Wi-Fi 7
Samsung Galaxy S25

Price Snapshot

R12,198

Best contract from R999/month

Checked today Checked 04 Jul 2026 05:15 View source

Comparisons

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Best For

Where Galaxy S25 makes the most sense

Quick editorial callouts based on this device’s specs, price position and linked offers.

Best for camera versatility

Its 50MP + 12MP + 10MP rear setup suggests a stronger photography story than a simple dual-camera phone.

Best compact pick

The 6.2" size keeps it friendlier for one-handed use without dropping out of the premium tier.

Best for power users

The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset puts it in the group of devices best suited to demanding apps and long-term flagship use.

Key Specs

Quick overview of the hardware that matters most.

Display Size
6.2"
Resolution
2340 x 1080
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM
12GB
Storage
128GB/256GB
Battery
4000mAh
Main Camera
50MP + 12MP + 10MP
Front Camera
12MP
Operating System
Android 15 / One UI 7
Connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 7

Buy Advice

Better value: Buy outright

The cheapest outright price is R12,198 from Takealot, compared with R35,964 total on the best contract.

Best Outright

R12,198

Takealot

Best Contract Total

R35,964

R999/month for 36 months on Vodacom

This compares total spend only. Contract pricing includes the bundled plan, so it is not a pure device-only cost comparison.

Retail Prices

Current outright pricing from supported South African retailers.

Takealot

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 5G 128GB Dual Sim - Navy

Storage 128GB
Checked 04 Jul 2026 05:15

R12,198

outright

Checked today
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Most Recent Check

04 Jul 2026 05:15 R12,198
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03 Jul 05:15 R12,198
02 Jul 05:15 R12,199
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27 Jun 05:15 R12,198
26 Jun 05:15 R12,199
25 Jun 05:15 R12,199
24 Jun 05:15 R10,499
23 Jun 05:15 R12,198
22 Jun 05:15 R12,198
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18 Jun 05:15 R12,198
17 Jun 05:16 R12,198
16 Jun 05:16 R12,198
15 Jun 05:16 R12,149

Amazon.co.za

Amazon

Storage 256GB
Checked 04 Jul 2026 05:15

R16,999

outright

Checked today
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Most Recent Check

04 Jul 2026 05:15 R16,999
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03 Jul 05:15 R16,999
02 Jul 05:15 R16,999
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27 Jun 05:15 R15,999
26 Jun 05:15 R15,999
25 Jun 05:15 R15,999
24 Jun 05:15 R15,999
23 Jun 05:15 R14,979
22 Jun 05:15 R14,979
21 Jun 05:15 R14,979
20 Jun 05:15 R15,014
19 Jun 05:16 R15,091
18 Jun 05:15 R15,059
17 Jun 05:16 R15,059
16 Jun 05:16 R15,069
15 Jun 05:16 R15,069

Incredible Connection

Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB Navy

Storage 256GB
Checked 04 Jul 2026 05:15

R16,999

outright

Checked today
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Most Recent Check

04 Jul 2026 05:15 R16,999
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03 Jul 05:15 R16,999
02 Jul 05:15 R16,999
01 Jul 05:15 R16,999
30 Jun 05:16 R16,999
29 Jun 05:15 R15,999
28 Jun 05:15 R15,999
27 Jun 05:15 R15,999
26 Jun 05:15 R15,999
25 Jun 05:15 R15,999
24 Jun 05:15 R15,999
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22 Jun 05:15 R15,999
21 Jun 05:15 R15,999
20 Jun 05:15 R15,999
19 Jun 05:16 R15,999
18 Jun 05:15 R15,999
17 Jun 05:16 R15,999
16 Jun 05:16 R15,999
15 Jun 05:16 R15,999

Cellucity

Samsung Galaxy S25

Checked 19 Jun 2026 05:15

R18,499

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Most Recent Check

19 Jun 2026 05:15 R18,499
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18 Jun 05:15 R18,499
17 Jun 05:15 R18,499
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07 Jun 05:15 R18,499
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04 Jun 05:15 R18,499
03 Jun 05:15 R18,499
02 Jun 05:15 R18,499
01 Jun 05:15 R18,499
31 May 05:15 R18,499

Best Deals

Linked network offers for this device.

VODACOM

Samsung Galaxy S25 on Vodacom

Verified today Data TBC • 36 months

R999

per month

Deal details Apply on Vodacom

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