Samsung Galaxy S8 for Verizon Wireless Launches April 21; Pre-Orders Begin March 30

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Published 29 Mar 2017

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Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, so now carriers in the United States are confirming launch windows.

First up is Verizon Wireless. The Big Red carrier has announced that the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will be officially available both in its online store, and in its physical retail stores, beginning April 21. Leading up to that date, though, Verizon will open pre-orders for the new flagship smartphones beginning Thursday, March 30, at 12:01 AM ET. (So 9:01 PM PT on Wednesday, March 29.)

As far as pricing goes, Verizon is charging $30 per month for 24 months for the Galaxy S8 — a $720 full retail price. The Galaxy S8+ will mean customers need to fork over $35 per month for 24 months — an $840 full retail price.

There are also several different limited-time trade-in offers. Here they are:

  • Order the Galaxy S8 on device payment, sign up for Verizon Unlimited and trade-in the following phones and pay only $15/month for 24 months — Apple: iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus; Samsung: GS6, GS6 edge, GS6 edge +, GS7, GS7 edge, Note 5; Google: Pixel, Pixel XL; LG: G5, V20; HTC: 10; Motorola: Z Droid, Z Force
  • Order the Galaxy S8 on device payment, sign up for Verizon Unlimited and trade-in the following phones and pay only $20/month for 24 months — Apple: iPhone SE; Samsung: Note 4, GS5; LG: G4, V10; HTC: M9; Motorola: Turbo 2, Z Play
  • Order the Galaxy S8+ on device payment, sign up for Verizon Unlimited and trade-in the following phones and pay only $15/month for 24 months — Apple: iPhone 7 Plus; Google: Pixel XL; Motorola: Z Force; Samsung: GS7 edge
  • Order the Galaxy S8+ on device payment, sign up for Verizon Unlimited and trade-in the following phones and pay only $20/month for 24 months — Apple: iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7; Google: Pixel; Samsung: GS6, GS6 edge, GS6 edge +, GS7, Note 5; LG: G5, V20; HTC: 10; Motorola: Droid Z Droid

So, if you’re under Verizon’s umbrella, do you plan on picking up the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+?