The Verizon Galaxy S6 release date has finally been confirmed, thanks to the start of Verizon Galaxy S6 pre-orders. With details flying around, we want to take a look at the most important things buyers need to know about the official Verizon Galaxy S6 release date.
Earlier this month, Samsung and its US carrier partners announced the all-new Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. The two new flagship smartphones will replace the Galaxy S5 as their flagship models and join the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge as Samsung hopes to compete with the HTC One M9, LG G4 and iPhone 6.
Verizon, like its competitors, quickly confirmed that both devices will be released. At the time, the company did not reveal much, leaving the relevant Verizon Galaxy S6 version information to another date. A few weeks later, Verizon confirmed Galaxy S6 pre-orders for April 1, and we, like many others, assumed we would know the official release date of the Verizon Galaxy S6 by then. Our suspicions were correct.
Verizon Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge pre-orders are now live and those who choose one of the two devices as their next phone can order early. The company is now taking pre-orders through its online portal and physical retail locations.
With Verizon Galaxy S6 pre-orders now live, we’d like to explore what we now know about the Verizon Galaxy S6 release for both models. This breakdown covers some of the bigger details, but it also takes a look at some of the Verizon Galaxy S6 release date details that you could potentially miss in today’s chaos.
Verizon Galaxy S6 Release Date
As we suspected, Verizon’s Galaxy S6 pre-orders confirmed the company’s Galaxy S6 release date. Verizon, like its rivals, will launch the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge online and in stores on April 10. While that’s to be expected, it’s still good to see Verizon launch a phone alongside its rivals. I hope this trend continues with future Android smartphone launches.
Gold Galaxy S6 Release Date
Now, there’s a notable minor Verizon Galaxy S6 release date hiccup. The black and white Galaxy S6 variants launch on April 10, while the gold Verizon Galaxy S6 release date will fall on April 21, roughly two weeks after the initial release.
This isn’t too surprising considering the gold Verizon Galaxy S6 was added late, but it does mean those who don’t want the regular old white or black will have to wait a little longer for the device to arrive.
Best Buy is also taking pre-orders for the Verizon Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, but not for the gold Verizon Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge. At least not yet.
Best Buy Verizon Galaxy S6
Best Buy Verizon is currently taking Galaxy S6 pre-orders both in stores and online. If you plan to purchase the device on contract, you will find a familiar price setup. Best Buy’s Verizon Galaxy S6 pricing matches Verizon’s. However, if you want to buy without a contract, the pricing will be very different.
Verizon’s no-contract pricing starts at $600 for the 32GB Galaxy S6. Best Buys? It starts at $750 for the same full model. So, if you don’t want to pay a premium for the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge, we recommend buying from Verizon or waiting for another retailer to start taking Verizon Galaxy S6 pre-orders.
Best Buy and other stores are offering early access to try the Galaxy S6 before it launches on April 10.
Amazon, AT&T and Sprint are taking pre-orders of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, and often pre-order Verizon smartphones, so Verizon should see their models launch soon.
Reminder: Verizon Edge and Two-Year Contract
We recently prepared a comparison that highlights the differences between Verizon Edge and the new two-year contract. If you’re not sure how to buy the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge on Verizon, we highly recommend you take a look at this.
Verizon Galaxy S6 Deals
There are several deals popping up for Verizon Galaxy S6 and Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge buyers. Best Buy offers a free charging pad This is a value of 60 dollars. The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge come with built-in wireless charging, so this is definitely a deal worth looking into. There is one caveat that buyers should be aware of though.
The deal only extends until April 11, or one day after the Verizon Galaxy S6 release date in the United States. So if you’re interested in the deal, you’ll have to act pretty fast.
Verizon also host the trade Before the Galaxy S6 release, which might appeal to those of you who own the Galaxy S5. There’s obviously some fine print, but Verizon’s swap will help you save some cash to invest in your new Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge. It won’t be for everyone but it’s worth a look.
Verizon Galaxy S5 Price Discount
Verizon is finally offering a Galaxy S5 price cut. After a year at $199.99 and above, the Verizon Galaxy S5 price has dropped to the more reasonable contracted $99.
Galaxy S6 Captures and Captures
There are a few other little details we think you should know. First off, Verizon Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge price tags Come with a $50 mailed discount debit card. Translation: You pay $250 for the 32GB Verizon Galaxy S6, and Verizon sends you a $50 debit card to cut $50 off the phone’s price. Verizon says that a mail-in discount debit card can take up to six weeks to arrive in the mail, with a shelf life of 12 months.
The other relates to early Verizon Galaxy S6 upgrades. There is one big issue that risers should be aware of. Verizon is hosting a special offer that appears to be valid for the Galaxy S6 during the checkout process. The problem is, it doesn’t apply to the Galaxy S6 at all.
