The Samsung Galaxy S8 has been leaking all over the internet in the last few weeks but, finally, we now know all about it.
There’s two handsets – the £689 S8 with a 5.8″ screen and the £779 S8+ with a 6.2″ display. Both of them have the curved “Infinity” screen with that clever hidden home button, 64GB storage, 12 megapixel rear cameras and 8 megapixel front shooters.
So where to buy? Well, first out the gates was Three. They’ve emailed to let us know that both handsets are on pre-order and they will offer the midnight black and the orchid grey colours. If you pre-order either device with them, you will receive it a full 8 days prior to its official launch.
Both are available on various 24 month contracts but here are a few:
Samsung S8: 12GB, AYCE minutes/texts – £99 upfront and £45/month
Samsung S8: 2GB, AYCE minutes/texts – £99 upfront and £40/month (Essential plan)
Samsung S8: 500Mb, 300 minutes, AYCE texts – £99 upfront £35/month (Essential plan) – lowest contract available
Samsung S8+ : 30GB, AYCE minutes/texts – £99 upfront and £55/month
Samsung S8+ : 8GB, AYCE minutes/texts – £99 upfront and £51/month (Essential plan)
Samsung S8+ : 500Mb, 300 mins, AYCE texts – £99 upfront and £40/month (Essential plan) – lowest contract available
Head to the Three website for more details.
Next up, Vodafone. They’re also offering pre-orders on the Vodafone.co.uk website. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is going for £47 per month (£30 upfront cost), which includes unlimited texts, unlimited minutes and a massive 24GB of UK data. Right now they have big data boosts in their “Data Extravaganza” – on this package you’d normally get 6GB of data. 24GB is more than enough and you also receive 2GB of inclusive roaming data.
The Samsung Galaxy S8+ will be offered for £52 per month (£50 upfront cost). For this price you’ll get unlimited texts, unlimited minutes, 24GB of UK data (for the price of 6GB) and 2GB of inclusive roaming data.
You’ve got to be a bit quick on this one though as their offers end on 11th April. If you pre-order before Wednesday 19th April, then you’ll also get your device 8 days before launch (meaning that it’ll be in your pocket on Thursday 20th April).
Tesco Mobile will be offering both the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the S8+. Expect to pay £44 per month with Tesco Mobile for the S8. This will get you 1500 minutes, 5000 texts and 3GB of data. Alternatively, for £47.50, customers can get the Samsung Galaxy S8+ with 1500 minutes, 5000 texts and 3GB data.
The MVNO is also offering 20GB of data with 5000 minutes and 5000 texts, so that makes the Samsung Galaxy S8 £54.50 per and the Samsung Galaxy S8+ £58 a month.
If you’re looking to get either phone on O2, you’ll also be able to pre-order today and, yet again, you’ll receive the device 8 days early.
They’re offering a range of O2 tariffs featuring a new Yearly Upgrade Programme, free music streaming and a free JBL speaker worth £119.99.
O2 Refresh options for the S8..
£49.99 upfront then £51 a month for 3GB of data, plus a free JBL Flip 4 speaker worth £119.99
£9.99 upfront then £55 a month for 5GB of data, plus a JBL Flip 4 speaker and free music streaming
£9.99 upfront then £59.00 a month for 10GB of data, plus a JBL Flip 4, free music streaming and Yearly Upgrade Programme
For the S8+
£79.99 upfront then £52.00 a month for 3GB of data, plus a free JBL Flip 4 speaker worth £119.99
£49.99 upfront then £56.00 a month for 5GB of data, plus a JBL Flip 4 speaker and free music streaming
£9.99 upfront then £60.00 a month for 10GB of data, plus a JBL Flip 4, free music streaming and Yearly Upgrade Programme
We’ve not heard from EE as yet, but you can head to their website to get the deals. As we saw yesterday, Carphone Warehouse are offering a free speaker when you buy either handset.
Don’t forget that you should also check places like Quidco and DealVoucherz.com to get a better deal if you can.