Samsung’s new Galaxy S9+ will finally arrive in stores across the globe from tomorrow.
And fans of this popular brand certainly have plenty to be excited about.
This new flagship is brimming with upgrades and updates that make it a worthy successor to the award-winning Galaxy S8.
Not only does this latest device include a faster processor and updated design but there’s also the inclusion of a dual-lens camera which can add DSLR-style depth of field to images.
Express.co.uk recently reviewed the Galaxy S9+ saying, “There’s no question that the S9+ is a contender for smartphone of the year.
“With its stunning curved design it still looks sublime and the display is without doubt one of the best you’ll find on phone.
“This new flagship also offers a slick experience with a processor that’s powerful enough to act as your home PC.
“The inclusion of that all-important dual-lens camera adds to the appeal especially with the bonus extras of Live Focus and Super Slo-mo modes.”
Cleary, the S9+ is a fabulous device but it does come with one big issue and that’s its price.
To buy this phone SIM-free you’ll need a hefty £869 in your bank account and things get even more expensive if you opt for a monthly contract through a mobile operator.
Express.co.uk has taken a look at some of the best deals and here’s the true cost of owning Samsung’s Galaxy S9+ revealed.
Let’s start with that SIM-free price.
Samsung is currently offering the S9+ for £869 but that doesn’t include any minutes, texts or data.
It’s likely that if you’re owing a flagship, such as this new Galaxy, you’re going to want a fully-loaded SIM plan which will cost at least £10 per month – this will include 4GB of data and unlimited calls/texts.
The total cost for the S9+ and a SIM at £10 per month over two years is £1109.
If it’s a contract you want there are a number of options.
To get one of the lowest costs over two years you’ll need to pay an upfront fee of £460.
There’s then 24 payments of £23 per month with a total price of £1012 over the two year contract.
If you don’t want to pay upfront for the S9+ it’s going to cost you some serious cash over time.
One of the cheapest deals with a FREE phone includes a monthly fee of £66.
The total over two years for this deal is a whopping £1584, making it one of the most expensive ways to own this phone.
One of the most popular deals meets somewhere in the middle with a £250 upfront fee and then £37 per month with the total coming out at £1138.
This is includes 12GB of data and umlimited calls/texts • YOU CAN FIND THE DEALS HERE
There is one other way to reduce the price of the Galaxy S9+ and that’s through Samsung’s trade-in programme.
This allows owners of older devices to hand them over and get a reduced price plus Samsung is currently offering zero per cent finance on the outstanding balance.
For example, Samsung is currently offering over £200 for old Galaxy S7 and iPhone 7 smartphones.
This means you can own the S9+ for around £26 per month SIM-free.
It’s worth noting that this deal runs out at 11.59pm tonight and you can find full details here.