Samsung has just announced its new flagship phablets: the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+. Here's a rundown on pricing, preorder, and release date details for Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile.
The battle for smartphone supremacy is heating up as summer is winding down. Apple is set to release its next-generation iPhone 6s and 6s Plus in September, which will retain the same design as its predecessors, but as with all "s" moniker iPhones, the pair will have a major new feature to entice users to upgrade. The smartphones are expected to ship with Force Touch displays, similar to the displays used in the Apple Watch that will be able to tell how hard the screen is pressed and offer users menus and shortcuts to different features.
Samsung has already laid its cards out on the table with its just-announced Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, which deviated from Samsung's usual September IFA debut to get a jump-start on sales ahead of Apple's new iPhones. The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ will be available from all four major U.S. carriers. Here's a rundown of pricing, preorders, and release details.
Verizon has announced that it is now taking preorders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+. The carrier has priced the 32 GB Galaxy Note 5 at $29 per month for 24 months and the 64 GB model at $33 per month for 24 months. Customers can also choose to pay full price for the Note 5, $696 for the 32 GB model and $792 for the 64 GB model.
Verizon is offering the 32 GB Galaxy S6 Edge+ for $32 per month for 24 months and the 64 GB option will be $36 per month for 24 months. Customers also have the option of paying full price for the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, which will be $768 for the 32-GB model and $864 for the 64-GB model. The devices will be available on Aug. 21.
AT&T is accepting preorders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+. The carrier is offering the 32 GB Galaxy Note 5 for $24.67 per month for 30 months, $30.84 for 24 months, and $37 for 20 months. The 64-GB option is $28 per month for 30 months, $35 per month for 24 months, and $42 per month for 20 months.
AT&T is offering the 32 GB Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ for $27.17 per month for 30 months, $33.96 for 24 months, and $40.75 for 20 months. The 64-GB option is $30.50 per month for 30 months, $38.13 per month for 24 months, and $45.75 per month for 20 months. AT&T customers who preorder will receive their Note 5 or S6 Edge+ on Aug. 21.
Sprint is taking preorders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and is offering through Easy Pay the 32-GB model for $30 per month for 24 months. The 64-GB variant is being offered for $34 per month for 24 months.
The carrier has priced the 32 GB Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ at $33 per month for 24 months and the 64 GB model for $37 per month for 24 months through Easy Pay. Sprint has already started shipping preorders to customers.
T-Mobile is offering a free year of Netflix when customers sign up before Aug. 20 and purchase the Galaxy Note 5 or Galaxy S6 Edge+ by Sept. 30. The carrier has priced the 32 GB Galaxy Note 5 at $29.17 per month for 24 months or $700 full price, while the 64-GB model is $28.34 per month for 24 months or $779.99 full price through the Equipment Installment Plan (EIP).
T-Mobile is offering through the EIP the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ 32-GB model for $32.50 per month for 24 months or $779.99 full price, while the 64-GB variant is priced at $31.67 per month for 24 months or $859.99 full price. T-Mobile notes the phablets will be available on Aug. 21.
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