Right, So Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra Black Friday Deal Is Absolutely Mental (In the Best Way)
Look, I've lived in Toronto long enough to know that Black Friday here hits differently than it did back in London. Instead of queueing in the drizzle outside Currys, I'm refreshing Samsung Canada's website whilst wearing three jumpers indoors because my flat's thermostat is having an existential crisis. Again.
But mate, THIS deal? This is the kind of thing that makes you forget about your dodgy heating for approximately five minutes.
Save At Least $619 on the Galaxy S25 Ultra (Yes, Really)
Samsung's gone absolutely bonkers with their Black Friday offer on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. We're talking at least $619 off when you trade in an eligible device and use the code BFS25. And before you ask – yes, I triple-checked because that seemed too good to be true, and I've become properly cynical since moving to North America.
The beauty of it? You can trade in basically any old Samsung device gathering dust in your drawer – you know, the one you've been meaning to recycle but never got round to because you're "too busy" (read: watching Netflix in your pants). Samsung's offering a $300 trade-in boost, which means even that ancient Galaxy you've been using as a glorified alarm clock could actually be worth something.
What You're Actually Getting
Here's where it gets properly exciting. The S25 Ultra isn't just some incremental upgrade that makes you go "oh, that's nice, I suppose." This thing's got:
The Snapdragon 8 Elite processor (translation: it's proper fast)
A 200MP camera with AI ProVisual features (your food pics will be absolutely Instagram-worthy, innit?)
Next-generation Galaxy AI tools that'll make you feel like you're living in 2026
6 months of Google AI Pro thrown in for free (valued at $161.94 CAD) with expanded Gemini features and 2TB of cloud storage
That Google AI Pro bit is actually quite clever – you get access to video generation powered by Veo3, plus enough cloud storage to finally back up all those photos you took during last year's trip to Banff that you've definitely been meaning to organize.
The Galaxy S25 Edge: A Cheeky Alternative
If the Ultra feels a bit much (financially or physically – it is rather large), Samsung's also flogging the Galaxy S25 Edge for $379 off with the same BFS25 code. Still a proper phone, just slightly less "I'm carrying a small tablet everywhere I go."
Why This Matters (Beyond Just Saving Money)
Living in Toronto has taught me that winter is coming (every bloody year, surprisingly), and when you're stuck on the TTC during yet another delay, having a phone that can handle everything from streaming to gaming to pretending you're working whilst actually scrolling Reddit is essential.
The S25 Ultra's battery life means you won't be that person desperately asking strangers if they have a charger on the subway. Trust me, I've been that person. It's not dignified.
How to Actually Get This Deal
Right, pay attention because this bit's important:
Head over to Samsung Canada's website
Pick your Galaxy S25 Ultra model (I'm personally eyeing that Titanium Jadegreen because it's gorgeous and I'm shallow)
Select your trade-in device
Use code BFS25 at checkout
Feel smug about your excellent life choices
The sale runs until December 1st, 2025, so you've got time to convince yourself you need it (you do) and perhaps have that conversation with your partner about why this is actually an "investment" (good luck with that one).
The Verdict
Look, I've lived through enough British retail experiences and Canadian Black Friday sales to know when something's genuinely good value versus just clever marketing. This? This is properly decent.
At least $619 off, free Google AI Pro for six months, and you get rid of that old phone that's been judging you from the back of your sock drawer. It's win-win-win, innit?
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go add one to my cart whilst pretending I'm just "browsing" and definitely not about to make a purchase I've already completely justified in my head.
