What you need to know
- Samsung has introduced a “New Galaxy Club” program for users interested in purchasing the Galaxy S25 series.
- Users who have purchased an S25 series device can opt for an additional subscription to help them upgrade their device next year.
- The upgrade program is currently available in the U.S. region.
With the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra launched globally, Samsung has a new upgrade program that allows users to upgrade to a new phone after twelve months.
The New Galaxy Club early upgrade program is a fee that can be added to the price of your device. As detailed in a lengthy blog post, the subscription program lets trade their Galaxy S25 series device after 12 months for the latest Galaxy and receive up to 50% off on their next device.
For the Galaxy S25 Ultra and the S25 Plus, users who want to opt in for this club membership need to shell out an additional $8.33, while owners of the base Galaxy S25 pay $6.20.
This means that when you pay the subscription fees for the New Galaxy Club every month for twelve consecutive months, Samsung will give you the option to upgrade to a newer Galaxy flagship phone, which at that time will likely be the Galaxy S26. It could give you up to 50% off of the phone based on what you paid for your Galaxy S25.
Let's say you want to get the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra; by paying the full $1299 MSRP upfront or within a relatively short period and opting in to be the New Galaxy Club member at $8.33/month, you will get $650 off on your next Galaxy flagship when you turn in the Ultra at the end of twelve months.
The other option is for Samsung to pay the remaining balance on the phone if you choose to pay via a 24-month installment. This means when it's time to upgrade, you'll be off the hook for the Galaxy S25 and can start putting money towards the Galaxy S26.
Additionally, New Galaxy Club enrollees will receive one year of Samsung Care Plus (without Theft and Loss) benefits, which is a plus.
Samsung account holders will also have easier access to the New Galaxy Club. However, it is not mandatory to have an account to subscribe to this program. This can track or cancel their subscriptions at their convenience without contacting Samsung customer support. The new upgrade program is available for consumers in the U.S. and can only be accessed through the Samsung website or the Shop Samsung app.
Users can choose to cancel their New Galaxy Club subscription at any time, but the past monthly fees will not be refunded in case of cancellation.
The New Galaxy Club program comes along with the other great Galaxy S25 preorder deals already available in the U.S. region and could help users get their hands on the latest and greatest at a cheaper price when the launch rolls around.
**Correction**: The previous version of this article stated that users can get the Galaxy S25 series at cheaper rates with the New Galaxy Club program. This is incorrect, and the article has been updated with the necessary details to reflect the correct benefits of Samsung's new club program. We regret the error.
Samsung announced Galaxy S25 series this week, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra is evidently the handset one would want to consider as it offers the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, and has a screen more brighter than the previous iteration.
