Samsung has finally taken the wraps off of its latest and greatest smartphone, the new Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The device is jam-packed with new features, a beautiful design, and, in typical Galaxy Note fashion, a massive display.
Now that the new device has been announced, you might be wondering how you can get your hands on it for yourself. After a few weeks of pre-orders, the Note 9 is now available online and in stores. Whether you’re looking to buy it through a carrier or unlocked, here’s everything you need to know about buying the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
As you might expect, the Galaxy Note 9 is available unlocked. It’s available through Samsung’s website, but you can also order it through Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, Target, and Walmart. It costs $1,000 for the 128GB version, and the 512GB model is $1,250. Both the ocean blue and lavender purple models are available on the site. There’s financing available, so you don’t need to pay the full price up front.
Depending on where you buy the phone, you might get some other perks. Here’s a rundown of the unlocked Galaxy Note 9 deals going on. These deals are running for a limited time — so get in quick if you want them.
You can also buy the device through your carrier, and you can pay the full price, or break the cost up into installments per month. Pre-orders are available now, and here’s the low-down on how to get your phone through a carrier.
AT&T is offering the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, and there’s a buy-one-get-one deal where you can nab a second free Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, or Galaxy S9 Plus.
Sprint is selling the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The carrier has announced that customers who buy the Galaxy Note 9 will be able to choose between a $300 pair of AKG noise-canceling headphones, or the Galaxy Fortnite skin, or you can get both by paying an extra $100. Sprint is offering the Galaxy Note 9 for 50 percent off through the Sprint Flex lease, which equates to $20.83 per month. Notably, Sprint will not be carrying the 512GB version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
T-Mobile is carrying the Galaxy Note 9 in stores and on its website. You can trade in an eligible Samsung device and potentially get up to 50 percent off the Note 9.
Verizon is selling the Galaxy Note 9, and it offering a few promos. For a limited time, if you buy a 128GB Galaxy Note 9, you’ll get a second 128GB Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, or Galaxy S9 Plus for free. To take advantage of that offer, both devices will need to be purchased on the Verizon payment plan, and will require one line of service.
On top of that, Verizon Up members that buy the new phone will get $10 off Samsung accessories.
Here’s the pricing Verizon has for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
Apart from the big four carriers, you can also get the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 from other carriers like U.S. Cellular. Anyone who purchases the phone on a new line of service will get $150 back in bill credits.
Comcast’s Xfinity announced it’s carrying the Galaxy Note 9. New customers who buy the phone, activate a new line, and port over their phone number to Xfinity Mobile will get a $300 prepaid card.
Here’s the pricing Xfinity Mobile has to offer for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
Updated on August 27: Added deals for unlocked Galaxy Note 9.
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