Samsung just launched its latest flagship smartphones at Mobile World Congress 2016. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will be released by Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint and here's the latest on preorders, pricing, release date, and extras being offered.
When Samsung officially took the wraps off of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, it impressed smartphone fans and tech critics by building upon the course it charted with last year's Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. This time around however, the company differentiated the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge to that of its predecessors by using a 5.1-inch display in the Galaxy S7 and opting for a larger 5.5-inch screen in the S7 edge, which makes using its updated Apps Edge applications easier and which have been enhanced for the larger dual-edge curved display.
While the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge share the same overall glass and metal design of the S6 and S6 edge, Samsung was able to add enough new features to entice Galaxy S6 and S6 edge owners to want to upgrade as much as those looking for the latest flagship Android smartphone with all of the latest high end specs and features. Some of their most notable features include 2,560 x 1,440 Quad HD displays, Snapdragon 820 processor, 4 GB of RAM, liquid cooling technology, microSD expansion slot, and IP68 certified to be water and dust resistant.
Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint have all confirmed they will offer their customers the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. In an attempt to kick start preorders, Samsung is offering a free Gear VR headset, a $100 value and six virtual reality games, a $50 value when purchasing the handsets between Feb. 23 and March 18.
Verizon - The carrier will begin taking preorders for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge on Feb. 23 at 8:00 AM EST. Verizon will make the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge available to customers who preorder and in stores on March 11. The 32 GB Galaxy S7 will be available for $28 per month for 24 months, ($672 full retail price) and the 32 GB Galaxy S7 edge will be $33 per month for 24 months, ($792 full retail price).
AT&T - The carrier will open preorders for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge on Feb. 23 at 8:00 AM EST. Customers who preorder will receive their smartphone on March 11 and the devices will also be available in AT&T retail stores on that date. The 32 GB Galaxy S7 starts at $23.17 per month, ($695 full retail price) and the 32 GB Galaxy S7 edge starts at $26.50 per month, ($795 full retail price).
T-Mobile - The carrier will accept preorders beginning at 8:00 AM EST on Feb. 23 through its online store. T-Mobile will offer the 32 GB Samsung Galaxy S7 starting at $27.92 for 23 months plus $27.83 for the 24th month, ($669.99 full retail price) and the 32 GB Galaxy S7 edge for $32.50 for 23 months plus $32.49 for the 24th month, ($779.99 full retail price). The carrier will release the smartphone on March 11 and is sweetening the deal by including a free year of Netflix, a $100 value.
Sprint - The carrier will take online preorders on Feb. 23 at 8:00 AM EST, and like all other carriers release the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge on March 11. Sprint has just launched its Galaxy Forever upgrade plan, which allows customers to upgrade to the latest Galaxy smartphone after 12 monthly payments, which start at $25.99 per month for 24 months for the 32 GB Samsung Galaxy S7 and $30.50 per month for 24 months for the 32 GB Galaxy S7 edge. Through Sprint's installment plan the 32 GB Galaxy S7 starts at $27.09 per month for 24 months ($650 full retail price) and the 32 GB Galaxy S7 edge starts at $31.25 per month for 24 months, ($750 full retail price).
