Samsung Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge Pre-orders Open In U.S., Include Free Gear VR Headset

by Brandon Hill — Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 04:28 PM EDT

If you were wowed by the introduction of the 5.1-inch Samsung Galaxy S7 and 5.5-inch Galaxy S7 Edge over the weekend, you’ll be glad to know that pre-orders for both smartphones have now opened up in the United States. All four major wireless carriers — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint — are carrying the phone along with U.S. Cellular and retailer Best Buy.

The off-contract pricing for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge comes in at $699 and $799 respectively, however, total out-of-pocket pricing varies depending on what carrier you select. For example, picking up a Galaxy S7 from Verizon will cost you $28/month for 24 months, making for a total price of $672. Buying the same phone on Sprint will cost you $25.99/month for 24 months, bringing the total outlay to $623.7.

Prices for the Galaxy S7 Edge vary just as widely with T-Mobile charging $32.50/month for 24 months, or $779.99 upfront, while Verizon charges $33/month for 24 months for a total of $792.

It should be noted that everyone that pre-orders a Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge will get a free Gear VR headset and a software bundle that includes 6 free games. Samsung says that this bundle is valued at $150. In addition, some carriers are offering additional promotions to boost sales. For example, T-Mobile is giving customers a free year of Netflix if customers pre-order either smartphone. Best Buy, on the other hand, is offering up a free 64GB Samsung microSD card to the package deal.

Both the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with 4GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, microSD slot, 12MP dual-pixel rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. Both smartphones feature QHD Super AMOLED displays, although the S7 Edge features a more dramatic dual-curved edged display. And wile the Galaxy S7 contains a non-removable 3000mAh battery, the larger Galaxy S7 Edge has room for a bigger 3600mAh unit. Other features include Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 802.11ac MU-MIMI Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC support, wireless charging and IP68 dust- and water-resistance ratings.

If you pre-order a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge today, you can expect to find it on your doorstep in early March.

Tags: Samsung, Gear VR, galaxy s7, galaxy s7 edge

Brandon Hill

Brandon received his first PC, an IBM Aptiva 310, in 1994 and hasn’t looked back since. He cut his teeth on computer building/repair working at a mom and pop computer shop as a plucky teen in the mid 90s and went on to join AnandTech as the Senior News Editor in 1999. Brandon would later help to form DailyTech where he served as Editor-in-Chief from 2008 until 2014. Brandon is a tech geek at heart, and family members always know where to turn when they need free tech support. When he isn’t writing about the tech hardware or studying up on the latest in mobile gadgets, you’ll find him browsing forums that cater to his long-running passion: automobiles.

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