Left it until the last minute to get something for mum? You are not alone. New research from Afterpay has found that the Saturday before Mother's Day is the biggest shopping day of the gifting window, with Australians leaning more into practicality over pampering amid a cost of living crisis.
Top-performing categories in the lead-up to Mother's Day in 2025 included electronics, signalling a preference for tangible, everyday luxury over traditional pamper gifts. With this in mind, Samsung has dropped an epic Mother's Day sale, slashing some of their top tech by as much as 50 per cent.
Galaxy Tab S11: Power and Portability
One of the standout deals is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, which is reduced by $300 to $1,399 for the 11-inch display. Extravagant? Perhaps. But something she will use for a lifetime? Definitely. Packing powerful AI features in a super slim, lightweight design, the Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra are productivity powerhouses that can be taken and loved everywhere you go.
With a massive display and a charge-less, hexagon-shaped pen, the Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra are the ultimate creative companions when inspiration strikes. In a meeting and need to illustrate something with a flow chart? Whip out your Galaxy Tab S11. Renovating your property and looking to illustrate the exact bathroom layout you want? The tablet is also perfect. And thanks to their slim, portable design, you can take the tablets anywhere with ease.
The tablets are not only good for your working life, either. With a stunning display and super-slim design, shoppers say they are fantastic for consuming content. Many have described the tablet as one of the nicest they have ever seen. 7You's Creative Lead Sonny Loudon recently got his hands on the S11 to test it out and described it as an actual weapon.
Starting at 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and up to 16GB of RAM with 1TB of storage, there is more than enough power for even the most intense tasks. I was editing 4K video with multiple layers and effects and it did not skip a beat, Sonny said in his review. The 15-inch display on the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is gorgeous. An impressively bright 2960 x 1848 AMOLED with up to 120Hz refresh rate. In simple terms, it looks bright, beautiful and buttery smooth, whether you are gaming, working or watching a movie.
Like every modern piece of tech, there are a bunch of AI features that you will use once and forget they exist. Gemini is very well integrated, and there are things like Drawing and Writing Assist that can help you with your projects. The battery life is seriously impressive too, and Samsung says it can give up to 23 hours of video playback.
Other Great Deals: Galaxy Buds3 FE and Watch 8
Of course, this is not the only Samsung gadget on sale for Mother's Day right now. Elsewhere, shoppers can save $100 or 40 per cent off the Galaxy Buds3 FE, which are down to $149 from $249. You can also save $150 on the brand's top-rated Galaxy Watch 8, which is down to $899. Phones and TVs are also included in the Samsung Mother's Day lineup, as well as soundbars and home appliances. The tech brand has also curated a handy section with curated gifts for mum under the $300, $600 and $1,500 mark.
Reviews for the $149 earbuds make them a sound investment if you want to give a thoughtful gift without breaking the bank. One happy shopper wrote: I have been really impressed with the Galaxy Buds3 FE so far. The sound quality is clear and powerful, with great volume that is more than enough whether I am on a run or just listening casually. They fit really comfortably in my ears and stay secure, even during movement, which is a big plus. Overall, they are reliable, easy to use, and deliver a great listening experience for everyday use. Another added: I bought these about three weeks ago. The first thing I noticed was the fantastic fit, then just how good the ANC is. The music from them is great, I love them. A third says: Great value for the price.
For more information and to browse Samsung's Mother's Day lineup for yourself, head here now.
