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Samsung Galaxy S25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a Samsung smartphone released Feb 2025 in South Africa, priced from R14,793 outright with contract deals from R629/month. Key specs: 6.2" display, 50MP + 12MP + 10MP main camera, 4000mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy S25

Price snapshot

From R14,793

Contracts from R629/month

Price checked today
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Released 7 Feb 2025 Base storage 128GB/256GB 12GB RAM

Buy advice

Better value: Buy outright

The cheapest outright price is R14,793 at Takealot, compared with R21,576 in total on the best contract.

Best outright

R14,793

Takealot

Best contract total

R21,576

R899/month for 24 months on Vodacom

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

Contract deals

Network offers for this phone, cheapest monthly price first.

Vodacom

Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB on Vodacom RED Core 1GB Unlimited

Storage 256GB

1GB data · 48 months

R629

per month

R30,192 total

Deal checked today
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Vodacom

Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB on Vodacom RED Core 1GB Unlimited

Storage 256GB

1GB data · 36 months

R699

per month

R25,164 total

Deal checked today
Details Apply on Vodacom

Vodacom

Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB on Vodacom RED Core 1GB Unlimited

Storage 256GB

1GB data · 24 months

R899

per month

R21,576 total

Deal checked today
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Buy outright

Current cash prices from South African retailers. New stock first.

Takealot

Samsung Galaxy S25 5G 256GB Dual Sim - Navy

Marketplace retailer price Price checked today
Storage 256GB

R14,793

outright

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Show price history
3 Oct, 05:17 R14,793
2 Oct, 05:17 R15,489
1 Oct, 05:16 R15,494
30 Sep, 05:16 R15,489
29 Sep, 05:16 R15,493
28 Sep, 09:43 R14,793
28 Sep, 05:16 R11,999
27 Sep, 05:16 R11,999
26 Sep, 05:16 R11,999
25 Sep, 05:16 R11,999
24 Sep, 05:16 R11,999
23 Sep, 05:16 R11,999
22 Sep, 05:16 R11,999
21 Sep, 05:16 R12,199
20 Sep, 05:16 R12,199
19 Sep, 05:16 R9,999
18 Sep, 05:16 R9,999
17 Sep, 05:16 R9,999
16 Sep, 05:15 R12,499
15 Sep, 05:15 R9,999

Amazon.co.za

SAMSUNG GALAXY S25 256GB DS NAVY

Marketplace retailer price Checked 2 days ago
Storage 256GB

R15,499

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Show price history
1 Oct, 05:16 R15,499
23 Sep, 05:16 R15,499
21 Sep, 05:16 R15,499
20 Sep, 05:16 R15,499
19 Sep, 05:16 R15,499
18 Sep, 05:16 R14,694
17 Sep, 05:16 R14,694
16 Sep, 05:15 R14,694
15 Sep, 05:15 R14,694
14 Sep, 05:15 R14,694
13 Sep, 05:15 R14,694
12 Sep, 05:15 R14,694
11 Sep, 05:16 R14,694
10 Sep, 05:15 R14,694
9 Sep, 05:15 R14,799
8 Sep, 05:15 R14,694
7 Sep, 05:15 R14,694
6 Sep, 05:15 R14,694
5 Sep, 05:15 R14,694
4 Sep, 05:15 R14,694

Incredible Connection

Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB Navy

Official retailer price Price checked today
Storage 256GB

R19,999

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Show price history
3 Oct, 05:17 R19,999
2 Oct, 05:17 R19,999
1 Oct, 05:16 R19,999
30 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
29 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
28 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
27 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
26 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
25 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
24 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
23 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
22 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
21 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
20 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
19 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
18 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
17 Sep, 05:16 R19,999
16 Sep, 05:15 R19,999
15 Sep, 05:15 R19,999
14 Sep, 05:15 R19,999

Key Specs

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

Latest Comparisons

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Best for

Where the Galaxy S25 makes the most sense

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.

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From R14,793 · R629/month

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