The provided source material details promotional offers associated with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. Specifically, it outlines the bundled freebies available with the purchase of a Galaxy Note 8 through various U.S. carriers and retailers, as well as trade-in discounts and credit offers for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The documentation does not contain information regarding free samples, promotional offers, no-cost product trials, brand freebies, or mail-in sample programs in categories such as beauty, baby care, pet products, health, food, or household goods. Consequently, the following article focuses exclusively on the verified Samsung device promotions found in the source data.
Galaxy Note 8 Purchase Incentives and Bundles
At the time of the device's release, Samsung partnered with major U.S. carriers and retailers to offer specific physical incentives to customers purchasing the Galaxy Note 8. These incentives were consistent across most vendors, though pricing and trade-in values varied.
The Standard Samsung Bundle
According to the source material, Samsung offered a choice of free accessories with every Galaxy Note 8 purchase. To qualify for this offer, buyers were required to register their new device using the Shop Samsung app once the device arrived. Samsung would then handle the fulfillment of the chosen item. The available options included: * A 128GB microSD card. * A Fast Charge Wireless Charger. * The Samsung Gear 360 camera.
Carrier-Specific Promotions
The availability of the Galaxy Note 8 and associated pricing structures differed among the four major U.S. carriers at the time.
AT&T AT&T offered the Galaxy Note 8 for a retail price of $949.99 or for $31.67 per month via a 30-month installment agreement. The device was available in Midnight Black or Orchid Gray. AT&T provided a trade-in program allowing customers to save up to $300 by trading in specific older Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S8, S8 Plus, S8 Active, or Galaxy Note 8. In addition to the standard Samsung bundle, AT&T customers received the same choice of freebies (microSD card, wireless charger, or Gear 360).
Sprint Sprint offered the Galaxy Note 8 through its "Galaxy Forever" program. This program allowed customers to upgrade to the next generation Galaxy device after making 12 lease payments. Pricing options included: * Flex Lease: Customers who switched to Sprint or added a new line of service could get the Galaxy Note 8 for 50% off, reducing the monthly cost to $20 per month for 18 months. * Outright Purchase: The device could be purchased for $960. Sprint also included the standard Samsung bundle of freebies.
T-Mobile T-Mobile offered the lowest outright price for the Galaxy Note 8 at $930. For customers utilizing the JUMP upgrade program, the cost required a down payment of $210, followed by $30 monthly payments for 24 months. T-Mobile also ran a limited-time promotion where purchasing a Galaxy Note 8 allowed customers to receive a free Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 Plus, or Galaxy S8, provided they signed up for a new line of service. The standard Samsung bundle was included with purchases.
Verizon Verizon offered the Galaxy Note 8 for $40 per month for 24 months, or at a retail price of $960. The source material notes that Verizon did not have special promotions comparable to the other carriers at that time, making it the "least enticing option" among the major carriers. However, Verizon customers were still eligible for the standard Samsung bundle.
Retailer Options
In addition to carriers, the Galaxy Note 8 was available through third-party retailers.
Best Buy Best Buy acted as a liaison for carriers, allowing customers to purchase the device through their preferred network provider (excluding T-Mobile).
Amazon Amazon offered the Galaxy Note 8 for a starting price of $929.99. Free shipping was available for Amazon Prime subscribers. The listing indicated a shipping delay, noting the device would "usually ship within 1 to 2 months." Despite the shipping delay, Amazon customers were eligible for the same Samsung freebies (128GB microSD card, fast wireless charger, or Gear 360) included with carrier purchases.
Samsung Direct The source material confirms the Galaxy Note 8 was available directly from Samsung, though specific pricing details were not provided in the text.
Current Galaxy S25 Ultra Preorder Offers
The source material also details current promotions for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, specifically regarding preorder deals that were set to expire around the device's release date of February 7.
Trade-In Discounts
Samsung offered significant trade-in credits for the Galaxy S25 Ultra preorder. The maximum trade-in value available was up to $900. The value depended on the device being traded in: * iPhone 16 Pro Max: Eligible for a $700 trade-in credit. * Samsung Devices: Trading in a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Fold 5, or Galaxy S24 Ultra could yield the full $900 credit.
Samsung Credit
In addition to trade-in discounts, preorder customers could receive up to a $350 Samsung credit with their purchase.
Device Specifications
The Galaxy S25 Ultra (referred to as Galaxy Ultra 25 in the text) features a 6.9-inch QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The camera system includes a 200MP main lens, a 50MP telephoto lens (5x), a 10MP telephoto lens (3x), a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP front lens. It is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery.
Current Samsung TV and Smartphone Bundle
Source [2] details a separate ongoing promotion involving Samsung TVs and smartphones. This offer is distinct from the Galaxy Note 8 and S25 Ultra purchase incentives.
The Bundle Offer
Samsung provided an offer code, "AITV," which allowed customers to claim a free Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphone (valued at £799) when purchasing specific TVs. This offer was valid "while stocks last" and the code was set to expire on June 10.
Eligible Products and Discount Codes
The promotion applied exclusively to Samsung's Neo QLED TV lineup. Customers could combine the "AITV" code with a second code, "SPRING," to receive a 20% discount on the TV purchase. Both codes were subject to the same June 10 expiration date. The source material lists that dozens of 4K and 8K TV models supported these codes, though specific model numbers were not included in the provided text.
Conclusion
The provided documentation outlines specific historical and current promotional strategies by Samsung. For the Galaxy Note 8, the primary incentive was a bundled choice of accessories (microSD card, wireless charger, or Gear 360) available through all major U.S. carriers and retailers, alongside carrier-specific trade-in discounts and lease programs. For the Galaxy S25 Ultra, the focus shifts to substantial trade-in credits and Samsung credit incentives available during the preorder period. Finally, a separate TV bundle offer allows customers to claim a Galaxy S25 smartphone by purchasing a Neo QLED TV and applying specific discount codes. The source material does not contain information regarding free samples or trials in non-electronic consumer categories.