Every so often, you can find great free phone deals if you’re willing to add a line or purchase a plan. For instance, Verizon is currently offering a free Samsung Galaxy S25 when you add a line with select new plansrepresenting about $800 in value.
We like the S25 for its small form factor, slim bezels, and the same powerful performance that comes with the rest of the Samsung Galaxy premium lineup. It also boasts a number of the latest Galaxy AI and Gemini features, and a fingerprint sensor.
✅Recommended if: you want a free Android phone and would be willing to add a line to their Verizon plan, or switch to the carrier; you like a phone that’s more compact but still has a good-looking display; you’re looking for a phone with industry-leading performance speeds and a range of Galaxy AI and Gemini features.
❌Skip this deal if: you prefer a phone with a longer lasting battery than the S25 can offer with its 4,000mAh battery; you’d rather upgrade to a larger phone like the S25 Plus; you need something with fast charging.
Performance on the S25 is supported by the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor and 12GB or RAM.
Perhaps one of the largest downsides to the S25 is the limited 4,000mAh battery life, though it’s still enough to get most casual users through the day without needing to charge. It also sports 25W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging, though these aren’t the fastest speeds on the market.
