Best answer: If you want to be among the first people to buy the Galaxy S10, you'll have the best luck buying the phone directly through Samsung or your carrier when pre-orders open on February 21.
- Samsung: ($899)
- Samsung: ($999)
- Samsung: ($749)
If you want to make sure you get the Galaxy S10 in a speedy manner and get the best possible deal on it, buying the phone directly from Samsung is probably in your best interest.
Samsung sells just about every version of the S10 you could ask for, including:
- Unlocked
- Verizon
- AT&T
- T-Mobile
- Sprint
- U.S. Cellular
When you go to buy your S10, make sure to keep an eye out for various promotions being offered. Right now, on your purchase when trading in your current phone. Plus, if you get your pre-order in between February 21 and March 7, you'll also get a free pair of Galaxy Buds (a $130 value).
Also make sure to check with your carrier
In addition to Samsung, it's also worth taking a look at what your carrier has to offer.
AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon have all be confirmed to carry the S10, and if you already have your phone service through one of those companies, it might be easiest to just buy the phone from them.
Along with the four big carriers, you'll also find the S10 being sold at U.S. Cellular, Spectrum Mobile, and Xfinity Mobile.
Similar to Samsung, you can also expect to find plenty of promotions and offers from your carrier to ensure you get the best price possible.
Don't forget about third-party retailers
Lastly, it's a good idea to also keep your eye on other retailers.
On top of Samsung's website and through carriers, you'll also be able to purchase the Galaxy S10 from:
- Amazon
- Best Buy
- Costco
- Sam's Club
- Target
- Walmart
You'll likely have a better chance of getting the Galaxy S10 faster through Samsung or a carrier, but having too many options to look at is never a bad thing. Also, if you have something like Amazon Prime, you'll be able to get fast, free shipping once the S10 is in stock.
Pre-orders open on February 21!
As a reminder, pre-orders for the Galaxy S10 officially begin on February 21 at 12:01 AM ET through March 7. Following that, regular sales will begin on March 8.
The Galaxy S10 has a starting retail price of $899.99 while the larger S10+ will set you back $999.00. Lastly, the more affordable Galaxy S10e is going for just $749.
Samsung's latest
Samsung Galaxy S10
One of the best Android phones of 2019 is already here.
Samsung's Galaxy S series is always a fantastic showcase of the best that the company has to offer, and the S10 this year is no different. It has a gorgeous AMOLED display with a hole-punch cutout for the front-facing camera, in-display fingerprint sensor, and three rear camears.
Bigger and better
Samsung Galaxy S10+
An expensive phone that delivers on all fronts.
The Galaxy S10+ isn't shy of its nearly $1000 price tag, and while that is a lot of money, Samsung makes sure you get your money's worth. The S10+ features dual front-facing cameras, a larger 6.4-inch display, and a monstrous 4,100 mAh battery.
Easier on the wallet
Samsung Galaxy S10e
Samsung's answer to the iPhone XR.
If you want 80% of the Galaxy S10 experience but for $150 less, the Galaxy S10e is for you. The S10e shares a lot of the S10's main features, including a stunning AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 processor, and a premium design. So long as you're OK with two rear cameras and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, this is one heck of a phone.