Samsung is leaning heavily into the trade-in racket as a way of dropping prices for its new smartphones. Virtually any deal the company runs will include wildly high trade-in valuations. It even launched a new standalone trade-in scheme in Korea and France that doesn’t require the purchase of a new device.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+ are some of the best Android phones yet, though current Galaxy owners may not find a ton of reasons to upgrade.

When you trade in your old phone with T-Mobile, you'll get it for free. New and existing customers can swap an old device in any condition for a new Galaxy S25+ for free, or use the credit for up to $1,000 off other models like the top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (delivered as 24 monthly credits on your bill).

While everyone was busy looking at the new iPhone 16E, Samsung Chile accidentally confirmed the existence of the Korean company’s own affordable rival phones. The Galaxy A56, A36, and A26 are all currently listed on an out-of-warranty repairs page,

Samsung is offering £200 for any broken or long-forgotten phones that are gathering dust in your drawers. It's all thanks to a supercharged new trade-in offer when you add the Galaxy S25, S25+, or Galaxy S25 Ultra to your shopping basket on the Samsung online store.