After what seemed like a painfully long wait, Android fans across the country can finally breathe a collective sigh of relief. The three biggest flagship Android phone launches of the first half of the year are now upon us, with the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and HTC One M9 all set to be released in the coming weeks.
Want to buy one? Here’s everything you need to know about where to buy them, when to buy them and how to buy them.
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First things first: both phones are available for preorder beginning today.
In the case of the M9, you can get an unlocked version or a carrier version directly from HTC’s website. Here you’ll find financing options as well as on-contract purchase options, or you can just buy one outright for $649.
Where the Galaxy S6 is concerned, carriers are handling preorders, and you’ll find details below.
Galaxy S6 and S6 edge
Verizon Wireless
Preorder availability begins next Wednesday on April 1st, phone launches on April 10th.
Pricing is as follows:
- Galaxy S6 32GB: $24.99/mo for 24 months or $599.99
- Galaxy S6 64GB: $29.16/mo for 24 months or $699.99
- Galaxy S6 128GB: $33.33/mo for 24 months or $799.99
- Galaxy S6 edge 32GB: $29.16/mo for 24 months or $699.99
- Galaxy S6 edge 64GB: $33.33/mo for 24 months or $799.99
- Galaxy S6 edge 128GB: $37.49/mo for 24 months or $899.99
On-contract pricing starts at $199.99 for the Galaxy S6 and $299.99 for the Galaxy S6 edge.
AT&T
Preorder availability begins immediately on AT&T’s website, phone launches on April 10th.
Pricing is as follows:
- Galaxy S6 32GB: $22.84/mo for 30 months or $684.99
- Galaxy S6 64GB: $26.17/mo for 30 months or $784.99
- Galaxy S6 128GB: $29.50/mo for 30 months or $884.99
- Galaxy S6 edge 32GB: $27.17/mo for 30 months or $814.99
- Galaxy S6 edge 64GB: $30.50/mo for 30 months or $914.99
- Galaxy S6 edge 128GB: $33.84/mo for 30 months or $1,014.99
On-contract pricing starts at $199.99 for the Galaxy S6 and $299.99 for the Galaxy S6 edge.
T-Mobile
Preorder availability starts today, phone launches on April 10th.
Pricing is as follows:
- Galaxy S6 32GB: $28.33/mo for 24 months or $679.99
- Galaxy S6 64GB: $100 down and $27.50/mo for 24 months or $759.99
- Galaxy S6 128GB: $200 down and $27.50/mo for 24 months or $859.99
- Galaxy S6 edge 32GB: $32.49/mo for 24 months or $779.76
- Galaxy S6 edge 64GB: $100 down and $31.66/mo for 24 months or $859.83
- Galaxy S6 edge 128GB: $200 down and $31.66/mo for 24 months or $959.83
Sprint
Preorder availability starts today, phone launches on April 10th.
Lease pricing is as follows:
- Galaxy S6 32GB: $20/mo for 24 months — or free with an $80/month service plan
- Galaxy S6 64GB: $25/mo for 24 months
- Galaxy S6 128GB: $30/mo for 24 months
- Galaxy S6 edge 32GB: $25/mo for 24 months
- Galaxy S6 edge 64GB: $30/mo for 24 months
On-contract pricing starts at $199.99 for the Galaxy S6 and $299.99 for the Galaxy S6 edge.
Your best bet: Forget the carrier stores and go to Best Buy. Preorder a Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge on contract from Best Buy and you’ll get a free $60 wireless charger with your purchase.
HTC One M9
Verizon Wireless
Preorder availability starts April 1st, phone launches on April 10th.
Pricing: $199.99 on contract, $24.99/mo for 24 months or $599.76.
AT&T
Preorder availability starts today, phone launches on April 10th.
Pricing: $199.99 on contract, $23.64/mo for 30 months or $708.99.
T-Mobile
Preorder availability starts today, phone launches on April 10th.
Pricing: $27.08/mo for 24 months or $649.92.
Sprint
Preorder availability starts today, phone launches on April 10th.
Pricing: $199.99 on contract or $20/mo for 24 months (lease).
