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Newer phones may be getting more compact, but that doesn't mean there aren't bigger options for your personal needs. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus would be a perfect contender if you need a bigger screen, a great camera system, and AI options.
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T-Mobile is now running an offer where you can get your ludicrously capacious Galaxy S25 Plus for free. All you have to do is trade in a phone in any condition on T-Mobile's Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, and you'll receive the phone in return. That's right. You can turn in a broken, eligible smartphone and get a new Galaxy S25 Plus for free. It's not magic, but it sure is close.
As always, there are a few stipulations with this offer. First, this free phone is paid out in credits through a 24-month billing cycle. Therefore, you will be locked into a contract for two years. However, the trade-in policy for any eligible phone in any condition is a great deal, and worth writing home about. Most of these free phone offers from cellular carriers require a trade-in device in working condition, so being able to turn in an eligible device in any condition is a plus.
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is a great contender for your next smartphone. It's the middle child of Samsung's latest generation of smartphones, as the basic Galaxy S25 model and Galaxy S25 Ultra sit at its bookends. However, that doesn't mean the device is any less notable.
The phone's display measures 6.7 inches, so it's a large screen, but a tiny but smaller than the iPhone 16 Pro Max display. It has a vivid Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, and a pixel resolution of 3,120 x 1,440. It's safe to say your scrolling and streaming will have a crisp and colorful image.
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