My gf is considering getting her Note 9 from either Samsung this year like she did her s9 (preorder) or from her carrier T-Mobile. As of right now they're giving her the same deal 50% off the full price.Obviously, T-Mobile is getting the 50% off with credits. Samsung is just 50% off, which I think is the better deal, since she's not locked into any carrier right now.
The Samsung version would be unlocked. I've got to admit after buying an unlocked S8 last year; I'm not a fan of unlocked galaxies. Slow software updates, no video/wifi calling, no VoLTE; nothing.