If you're like me and on T-Mobile, you've probably been scouring the carrier's website for Black Friday deals on phones, smartwatches, accessories, and the like. After all, it's often easier to finance a smartphone than to buy one outright. Fortunately, there are some pretty good promotions available for one of this year's best AI phones.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus normally costs $999, which is a pretty penny for a rather impressive phone. However, T-Mobile customers can grab one of the best deals of Black Friday, where they pay absolutely nothing for the phone, except maybe some taxes. Not only that, but you can get your money back on a pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro when you buy the phone, making it a rather enticing two-for-one!
✅Recommended if: You're a T-Mobile customer with a flagship smartphone from the last several years and are on the latest T-Mobile plans or willing to update your plan.
❌Skip this deal if: You are on a grandfathered plan that you'd rather not get rid of or don't have any intention of trading in your phone.
A free Galaxy phone sounds like a great deal
I reviewed the Galaxy S25 Plus earlier this year, and it's one of my favorite phones of 2025. Sure, it looks like just a larger version of the Galaxy S25, but it comes with double the storage, a bigger battery, and faster charging, making it the perfect middle child between the smaller Galaxy S25 and larger, more expensive Galaxy S25 Ultra.
You also get the best of Google and Samsung in one package. Google's AI features like Gemini and Circle to Search are here, plus a whole suite of Galaxy AI capabilities. That includes photo and video editing features, Now Bar and Now Brief, Live Translate, text summarization, and much more.
You also get a trio of fairly impressive cameras, and with Qi2 support, you can take advantage of MagSafe accessories like wireless chargers and more (although you'll need a magnetic Galaxy S25 Plus case for that).
How to get $150 for Galaxy earbuds
T-Mobile is also offering a pair of Galaxy Buds 3 FE with the purchase of the Galaxy S25 Plus, so you're getting a two-for-one deal. These earbuds look like their more premium Pro counterparts and feature ANC to help block out the noise. Even better, the earbuds give some Galaxy AI features, so you can easily chat with Gemini or translate conversations with the press of a button.
That said, you must purchase the earbuds with the Galaxy S25 Plus in this online-exclusive deal. After that, you'll need to enter your earbuds receipt information on T-Mobile's promotion website, and you'll receive a Mastercard for the amount you paid for the earbuds.
All in all, you're getting two very good Samsung devices for the price of nothing. All you need to do is be on the right plan and trade in an eligible smartphone (Galaxy S20, OnePlus 10 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro, Pixel 6, and Razr Plus 2023 or newer).
Black Friday 2025 - quick links
- Best Buy: up to 60% off Chromebooks, Android phones, and more
- Amazon: early discounts on headphones, smart home tech
- Walmart: early price drops on ASUS laptops, locked phones
- Samsung: new Galaxy XR headset, trade-in opportunities
- Verizon: free phones with new line, trade-in
- T-Mobile: free Galaxy phones, $300 back w/ 5G Home Internet
- Mint Mobile: 50% off Pixel 10, BOGO Unlimited plans
- AT&T: get a free Z Flip 7 with trade-in, new line
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- The best Samsung deals of Black Friday
- The best Motorola deals of Black Friday
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