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Samsung launches officially launches the Galaxy S25 with a new discount code. Photographer: ... [+] SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg 2025 Bloomberg Finance LPThis story was updated on February 9th with new details on Amazons Galaxy S25 pricing. Dont worry if you missed out on Samsungs Galaxy S25 pre-order deals, the company officially launched the device today with new discounts.Predictably, the Korean company is running another promotion for its new flagship phone, which includes enhanced trade-in prices, discounted accessories and a double storage offer. Theres an extra perk the company is now throwing in with its discount bundle: a 5%-off voucher code.Samsung is emailing customers the code S25APP which knocks 5% off the total price of the device when it is bought in the Samsung Shopping app. This appears to be a rebrand of the long-standing APP5 discount issued to first-time buyers.The difference here is that the discount applies even if you have ordered through the Samsung Shop app before. However, it cant be stacked with the APP5 code, which still works.The new code worked for me on the U.K. version of the app. Its worth pointing out that the promotion only works on the S25 series. If you purchase other devices while buying the new phone, the discount will only be applied to the handset and not any accessories. The APP5 code works on everything else, but only for first time Samsung Shop users.MORE FOR YOUSamsung raises trade-in pricesElsewhere, Samsung is offering an additional store credit for all S25 Ultra purchases that maxes out at $100 depending on what storage option shoppers pick. Accessories have been discounted, too.The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are down to $59.99 from $249.99The Galaxy Watch Ultra is down to $290.99 from $659.99The Galaxy Ring is down to $239.99 from $399.99Samsung Care Plus is 15% cheaper, too. The real savings are reserved for people with a phone to trade-in. In some places, Samsungs trade-in prices have improved compared just a couple of weeks ago when the company ran its last major Galaxy S24 Ultra promotion. Valuations have, however, dropped for select phones.Apple iPhone 13 pro - $340 (previously $300)Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max - $180 (previously $200)Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra - $500 (unchanged)Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra - $600 (previously $400)That Note 20 Ultra figure stands out. It is a not-so-subtle nudge from Samsung to upgrade because the 2020 Note will likely run out of software updates this year.Broadly, Samsung is willing to pay high prices for Galaxy phones when it is running a sale, so hold on to your used devices, especially if youre planning to buy a foldable this year. It might also be worth your time fishing out your ancient Android phone because Samsung will pay $50 for it, provided it still works.Update February 9th: Amazon has slashed the price of the Galaxy S25 Ultra by 8%, bringing the total down to $1,299.99. This is essentially the same price as Samsungs offer with the $100 instant credit, depending on what storage model shoppers pick.Amazon has also thrown in an additional $80 credit if the code I7JV76JR32T5 is used (this is for the U.S. Amazon site, the code may be different in different territories).Amazon doesnt appear to offer any discounts on the Samsung accessories. The U.K., however, is offering the same deals you can pick up directly from Samsung for its wearables. That includes 40% off the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro. The U.K. site is also offering 100 Samsung credit with all Galaxy S25 Ultra purchases.Neither the U.S. or British Amazon pages appear to offer any trade-in deals, which isnt a terrible loss considering how poor the online retailers trade-in prices have been in the past.