A mid-range phone is often the sweet spot for many people. At their best, they manage to offer a flagship-esque premium experience at a price that makes them much more affordable.
The best example of this right now is the Galaxy S25 FE. Samsung has nailed the fundamentals, making it almost indistinguishable from the high-end Galaxy S25+.
At launch in September, the phone was already great value at its £649 starting price. But Very’s early Black Friday deal takes things to the next level.
The 128GB model is currently available for just £449 – that’s a discount of over 30%, and the lowest price it’s ever been. That’s simply superb value for an excellent phone.
However, that price only applies to the White model.
If you’d prefer Jet Black, Icy Blue or Navy finishes, it’ll cost you £499, though that’s still an impressive 23% off. It’s also available for the same price at Amazon.
Very and Amazon also both have the 256GB model at £549 and the 512GB version at £649 – both are £150 discount. If storage space is your priority, it means you can now get four times the amount of storage without paying an extra penny.
Why the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is worth buying
I thoroughly enjoyed using the Galaxy S25 FE, voluntarily choosing to use it for weeks after I’d finished writing my 4.5 star review.
It excels in all of the areas that are most important to me. That includes the top-class build quality and stylish design that could pass for a device that’s twice the price, not to mention the stunning 6.7-inch display.
Battery life is very good, comfortably lasting even a full day of heavy usage. And the 45W charging is on par with the Galaxy S25 flagships.
The two most important cameras for me – main rear and selfie – both deliver excellent results in a variety of conditions. I’d like the ultrawide and 3x telephoto lenses to be improved, but I’d rather have them there than not, which is far from guaranteed on a mid-range phone.
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And don’t worry, despite opting for an old Exynos chipset, performance is still very strong in day-to-day use. It’s only while playing demanding games that you’ll notice any drop-off at all.
But what really seals it for me is the software. One UI 8 is my favourite take on Android (even better than the Pixel), combining intuitive features with a gorgeous design.
It’s also supported by a full seven years of software upgrades, making it a great long-term choice.
I found the Galaxy S25 FE very easy to recommend at its full starting price, so this significant discount makes it a bit of a no-brainer.
Want more great offers? See our guide to the Black Friday sales that have already begun.
