Just a few days ago, Samsungconfirmed its intentionsto launch its upcoming Galaxy S25 series of handsets at a virtual event on January 22. This Galaxy Unpacked keynote is set to be live-streamed at 10 am PT/1 pm EST on that date, via the company’sofficial websiteandYouTube channelpages.
Galaxy S25 leaks and rumorshave been aplentyin recent months, with tons of hype surrounding the upcoming flagship series of handsets. The devicesare expected to be iterativeyear-over-year upgrades from a hardware perspective, but the company’srefreshed OneUIsoftware skin is shaping up to be quite the upgrade if you ask me.
To capitalize on this high energy, Samsung is offering early pre-order bonuses across the board.
To capitalize on this high energy, Samsung is offering early pre-order bonuses across the board – both in the United States and in Canada. The tech giant’sUS-based promocitesperks of a $50 credit voucher, in addition to a chance to win a $5,000 Samsung gift card.
What’s more interesting this time around, however, is thatSamsung Canada’s early reservation dealappears to blow its US equivalent out of the water (viaAndroid Police). If you’re a Canadian resident, a Galaxy S25 pre-order will net you a $100 e-voucher. In other words, this is double the return compared to the American promo on offer.
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Samsung US' early Galaxy S25 promo isn’t as generous as it appears on the surface
Samsung Canada’s early access deal comes with fewer strings attached
The additional $50 worth of credit in Samsung Canada’s early access promo is enough to make the US version feel unremarkable by comparison. However, there’s more to this story – as it turns out, there are several strings attached to Samsung’s US-based reservation deal.
Specifically, the $50 Samsung credit on offer cannot be redeemed on the Galaxy S25 series itself. Rather, the credit is applicable only for use on ‘eligible products’ at the time of pre-order. It’s unclear which products are in fact eligible, but I’d wager to guess the list will includeGalaxy Buds,Galaxy Watches, Galaxy S25 cases, AC adapters, and more.
…Samsung Canada’s equivalent promo is far more lax.
Meanwhile, Samsung Canada’s equivalent promo is far more lax. The $100 e-voucher becomes immediately available upon pre-order registration, and it can indeed be cashed in towards the purchase of a Galaxy S25 series device. The fine print indicates that the offer period runs from January 22 to February 9.
It’s worth mentioning that Samsung Canada requires you to fill out a brief survey in order to receive your pre-order credit bonus – unlike with the US version of the deal, Canadians have to fill out answers to four specific questions regarding AI, product categories you’re interested in, and which smartphone you’re currently rocking.
The Galaxy S25 series launches January 22, and Samsung is already offering deals
Samsung has announced its Galaxy Unpacked event will take place in a few weeks.
