At the end of February, Samsung released 3 smartphones in the Galaxy S26 series, opening a new chapter in the history of its flagships. Interestingly, at the pre-order stage, the new models turned out to be even cheaper than their predecessors. However, the price of any device starts to decline after launch. And while the Galaxy S26 holds the upper price bar, the Galaxy S25 is dropping sharply in price. Right now you can buy it for almost half the price of the new model.
Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra have dropped sharply in price. Image: Ultra Value Tech
Current Price of Galaxy S25 in Russia
At the time of launch, the Galaxy S25 cost 99,990 ₽ in Russia for the 12/128 GB variant, which was already embarrassing last year due to the small amount of built-in storage. The 12/256 GB version was priced at 109,990 ₽, which, frankly speaking, was a lot even considering the phone belongs to the premium segment.
But a year after launch, the Galaxy S25 is selling for 51,183 ₽. And it’s the 12/256 GB variant with delivery from within Russia, meaning no customs duty, which scares many users of Chinese marketplaces.
Just 50K for last year’s flagship
By the way, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has also dropped significantly in price. If at launch it cost from 159,990 ₽, now it’s 76,973 ₽, which is a really great deal.
S25 Ultra has also dropped significantly in price
Thus, after the Galaxy S26 launch, the Galaxy S25 price has dropped by half. For the price of the new flagship, you can now buy 2 last year’s models — but is it worth it?
Is It Worth Buying Galaxy S25 in 2026
The Galaxy S25 in 2026 is more than a relevant smartphone. After all, the new model is barely different from its predecessor:
- S26 and S26 Ultra use a new processor;
- The Galaxy S26 got a slightly larger battery (+300 mAh) and screen (+0.1 inches);
- The Galaxy S26 Ultra gained a private display feature, slightly improved cameras, and faster charging.
As of today, in the Galaxy S25 vs. Galaxy S26 comparison, the winner is obvious — it’s last year’s smartphone. Until the prices of the new models drop by 20-30%, buying them won’t be the most rational decision, and the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Ultra will continue to be among the best models in 2026.
