Samsung’s had a pretty good year, delivering some compelling devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Galaxy Watch 8 series, and many more. Some of these are our top recommendations when it comes to devices you can buy in 2025, which makes it a pretty safe bet to grab something from Samsung if you’re looking for something new.
Luckily, Samsung is making one last big push during December, dropping prices on some of its best products. While we’re seeing some interesting discounts, there are also some excellent trade-in promotions as well. There’s a lot of stuff to look through, so we’ll just highlight a few of our favorites here.
Galaxy Z Fold 7
Samsung regained its foldable throne this year, blowing the competition out of the water with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. The brand was getting grilled by tech enthusiasts for its iterative designs, but it really stepped up to the plate and hit a home run. And while there always things that can be better, for the most part, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is everything you want from an Android phone.
If there was just one thing that we could change, it would be the price. The base model comes in at $2,000, which is a huge chunk of money. Most consumers have a price limit when it comes to purchasing a new phone, and this one manages to easily exceed that budget. The good news is that Samsung’s recent sale offers one of the best discounts we’ve seen all year.
For a limited time, you can score the Z Fold 7 for $1,400. In addition to the discount, it also offers a free storage upgrade, bumping the internal space from 256GB to 512GB. That doesn’t even factor in the additional money that you can save if you have an eligible trade-in. It’s still a hefty sum to spend on a phone, but at least the discount brings the price within reach for more people.
8.5/10
- SoC
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Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Display type
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Dynamic AMOLED
- Display dimensions
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6.5-inch external, 8-inch internal
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the thinnest and lightest in the series to date, integrating a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor for enhanced AI capabilities and a 200MP pro-grade camera. Built for enhanced durability with an Armor FlexHinge and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, the device features a wider 6.5-inch cover screen and unfolds into an expansive 8.0-inch main display for immersive viewing and productivity.
Galaxy Watch 8 Classic
Folks were tired of Samsung’s iterative changes to its smartwatches, and the brand listened, delivering two very divisive updates with the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. The former brings back the physical rotating bezel, and even comes in a larger size to accommodate a larger battery.
Samsung’s been in its groove for some time now with its wearables, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that these were some of the best Wear OS smartwatches you can buy in 2025. And if you’ve been looking to grab something new, the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is now $100 off through Samsung, and you can even score up to a $250 trade-in credit.
- Case size
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46mm
- Case Material
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Stainless steel
- Display
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1.34″ Super AMOLED
- Display resolution
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438 x 438
- CPU
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Exynos W1000
- RAM
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2 GB
The Samsung Watch 8 Classic packs lots of new features along with the rotating bezel missing from the Watch 6 series.
Galaxy Ring
When the Galaxy Ring first launched, it was praised as a fantastic alternative to wearing a smartwatch. Of course, it’s not a perfect replacement, but it will get the job done for most people. The great thing about the Galaxy Ring is that there aren’t any additional fees or subscription services to worry about.
You just buy the device, and use it like you would any other connected device that you own. If you’re somewhat interested, we recommend taking a look as Samsung is now offering a $150 credit with eligible trade-in, and $100 off if you use the Samsung app to purchase it.
8.5/10
- Heart rate monitor
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Yes
- Notification support
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No
- Battery life
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Up to 7 days
- Sensors
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Accelerometer; PPG; skin temperature
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is Samsung’s first-ever smart ring. Tracking activity and sleep, the Galaxy Ring offers a battery life of up to seven days per charge and comes with a charging case that can provide additional battery life without plugging in.
