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Samsung Galaxy S9/S9 Plus: Best deals and where to buy in the UK
Samsung looks all set once again to reign over the Android smartphone market with its new flagships, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. The two S series devices are hugely popular the world over and with today (March 16th) marking the pair’s official release, thousands of buyers will be looking to buy Samsung Galaxy S9 in the UK.
In case you’re still on the fence about whether or not to take the plunge on either device, be sure to check out our in-depth Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus review. Likewise, for a detailed overview of each phone, head over to our specs breakdown.
Convinced? Good! Here’s everything you need to know about the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus price and availability in the UK.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus UK price
For those looking to pick up either phone unlocked, the Galaxy S9 carries an RRP of £739, while the larger Galaxy S9 Plus is priced at £869 as standard. You’re unlikely to find much wiggle room on those prices for at least a few months, but if you want to shop around for a great sim-free deal be sure to check out our guide for buying unlocked phones in the UK:
Looking for a sim-free deal? Best places to buy unlocked phones in the UK
It’s worth noting that both Samsung and Carphone Warehouse offer trade-in deals for the devices. On the official Samsung store you can grab up to £150 off with selected trade-ins, while Carphone Warehouse is pushing that offer up to £260.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus UK best deals
O2
Galaxy S9:
- £56 per month and £49 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 15 GB of data (5 GB as standard, 10 GB added each month for 24 months). 24 month contract.
- £64 per month and £49 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 50 GB of data (20 GB as standard, 30 GB added each month for 24 months). Free upgrade after one year with O2 Recycle trade-in and one-off screen replacement. 24 month contract.
Galaxy S9 Plus:
- £61 per month and £49 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 15 GB of data (5 GB as standard, 10 GB added each month for 24 months). 24 month contract.
- £69 per month and £49 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 50 GB of data (20 GB as standard, 30 GB added each month for 24 months). Free upgrade after one year with O2 Recycle trade-in and one-off screen replacement. 24 month contract.
EE
Galaxy S9:
- £58 per month and £50 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 10 GB of data (up to 60 mbps). Free three month BT Sport app subscription. 24 month contract.
- £68 per month and £10 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 60 GB of data. Free 24 month BT Sport app subscription. Calls, texts, and 15 GB of data allowance usable in the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. 24 month contract.
Galaxy S9 Plus:
- £68 per month and £50 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 10 GB of data (up to 60 mbps). Free three month BT Sport app subscription. 24 month contract.
- £78 per month and £10 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 60 GB of data. Free 24 month BT Sport app subscription. Calls, texts, and 15 GB of data allowance usable in the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. 24 month contract.
Additional plans available for Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge owners with savings of up to £250 on trade-ins.
Vodafone
Galaxy S9:
- £59 per month and £29 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 16 GB of data. 24 month contract.
- £65 per month and £29 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 32 GB of data. Free 24 month Spotify or Sky Sports Mobile TV or Now TV subscription. 24 month contract.
Galaxy S9 Plus:
- £63 per month and £99 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 16 GB of data. 24 month contract.£69 per month and £99 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 32 GB of data. Free 24 month Spotify or Sky Sports Mobile TV or Now TV subscription. 24 month contract.
Three
Galaxy S9:
- £49 per month and £79 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 12 GB of data. 12 months free Netflix subscription. 24 month contract.
- £62 per month and £79 upfront. Unlimited texts, minutes, and data (30 GB personal hotspot allowance). 12 months free Netflix subscription. 24 month contract.
Galaxy S9 Plus:
- £54 per month and £79 upfront. Unlimited texts and minutes, 12 GB of data. 12 months free Netflix subscription. 24 month contract.
- £67 per month and £79 upfront. Unlimited texts, minutes, and data (30 GB personal hotspot allowance). 12 months free Netflix subscription. 24 month contract.
Carphone Warehouse and Mobiles.co.uk
Carphone Warehouse and its sister site Mobiles.co.uk are offering a huge variety of deals on both the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. While Mobiles.co.uk only covers offers on EE, Vodafone, and O2, Carphone Warehouse has deals from all of the major carriers (bar Three), Virgin Mobile, and its own MVNO network, iD. If you’re not sure which one to pick then these guides might help:
- O2 UK network review: Everything you need to know
- Vodafone UK review: Everything you need to know
- Three UK network review: Everything you need to know
- EE network review: Everything you need to know
You can check out the offers at Carphone Warehouse and Mobiles.co.uk by hitting the buttons below.
Tesco Mobile, giffgaff, Sky Mobile
Away from the four main networks, the UK’s major MVNO networks are also offering Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus deals, some of which offer either 30 or even 36 month contracts to cut your costs even further. Hit the links below to see even more offers.
Buy Samsung Galaxy S9 in the UK – Conclusion
That’s where you can buy Samsung Galaxy S9 in the UK. Where will you buy the Galaxy S9 from?
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