Samsung Galaxy S25 Trade-In: Maximize Your Value Before the S26 Drops
Smart strategies to get the most from your Galaxy S25 trade-in before the next Samsung flagship arrives.
DepxTech Team
Published on December 22, 2025

Smart strategies to get the most from your Galaxy S25 trade-in before the next Samsung flagship arrives.
DepxTech Team
Published on December 22, 2025

Samsung typically announces its new Galaxy S series in January or February each year. If you're holding a Galaxy S25, the time to trade in is approaching fast.
As of late 2025, here's what you can expect:
Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks usually start in November. By January, trade-in values for S25 devices will have already started to dip. Trading in December or early January gets you the best pre-announcement pricing.
A phone in excellent condition can fetch 20-30% more than one with visible damage:
Before sending in your device:
A common question: do Samsung phones hold value as well as iPhones?
The honest answer is no — Samsung devices typically depreciate 10-15% faster than equivalent iPhones. However, the Galaxy Ultra line has closed this gap significantly, retaining about 60-65% of its value after one year compared to 70-75% for iPhone Pro Max models.
The best time to trade in your Galaxy S25 is before the S26 announcement. Start your quote on DepxTech today.
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