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Formally unveiled on January 22 after months and months of eager anticipation from hardcore Samsung fans and thoroughly detailed leaks from the world's most reliable industry insiders, the Galaxy S25 family of ultra-high-end handsets is officially scheduled for a commercial release in many key markets like the US on February 7.
But what if you could walk up to a store near you and pick up your favorite member of the new Android flagship lineup today, January 31? Believe it or not, that seemingly utopian dream might become a reality in just a few hours (at the time of this writing), at least according to the generally well-informed and well-connected folks over at The Mobile Report.
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The exciting Galaxy S25 Plus has finally been revealed. Pre-orders are now open, and you can pre-order a unit for up to $700 off at the Samsung Store with eligible trade-ins. There's an additional $100 Samsung Credit available, which includes your Reservation Gift.
The publication, which primarily covers T-Mobile-focused news and leaks, claims to have entered into possession of an internal AT&T document that reveals the carrier's "Samsung in-store launch is coming early." While there's obviously no way to be certain of the doc's authenticity, I personally don't see why anyone would go to the trouble of fabricating this type of material, especially right before January 31.
That being said, it would clearly be highly unusual for AT&T to beat both T-Mobile and Verizon to the in-store Galaxy S25 series availability punch, especially by an entire week. Hence, there's a possibility that all three US carriers will actually start selling the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra in their brick and mortar stores today instead of next Friday, which... would not only be unusual, but most likely entirely unprecedented.
This leaked AT&T document looks pretty legit, but let's wait for the carrier's confirmation.
I for one don't remember a previous Galaxy S-series release moving up seven days after its official announcement, and I'm not sure if something similar has ever happened for a phone from another high-profile manufacturer either.
Mind you, this is a totally different situation than an early start of shipments for some pre-order customers, which is something that basically happens all the time with a small number of units. A premature in-store debut requires much more effort from both the smartphone maker and its carrier partners, and until AT&T comes out to confirm this story, it's probably wise to retain your skepticism here.
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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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