s9+ question

[DARBO1313]

I have a note3. Have had it for many years now and love it. My question is... I want dont need to upgrade, to an s8+ or s9+. I am on prepaid verizon and dont really want to go on contract with them unless it will save me money. I am cheap. Is it better to buy a s9+ off amazon and pay full price and stay on prepaid or go to verizon and sign up for 2 years.

what is the diferance between verizons phone and the us verson on amazon?
pros and cons?

 

[Morty2264]

Welcome to Android Central! Good choice in choosing to upgrade to either the S8+ or the S9+!

Though I'm not familiar with Verizon and its plans (I'm from Canada); there is definitely an argument to be had over buying a phone through your carrier or unlocked through places like Amazon or Best Buy.

I've done both, and I actually prefer unlocked. You are not locked into a two-year contract with pre-determined monthly payments - you can pay off your phone as you choose; without hinderance. Plus, unlocked phones will come with little to no carrier bloatware; which opens up more space on your phone, less duplicated apps, etc.

There are, of course, benefits of buying through your carrier, as well; but if you are thinking about buying unlocked/a US version, I would highly recommend it. Just ensure that the frequencies of the phone you are purchasing match the frequencies of your carrier.

 

[worldspy99]

The US version will work on Verizon but it is better to buy the Verizon version on Amazon if you can. Also as a prepaid customer I don't think Verizon will have any issues in selling you a S9+ at full price. But I would lurk around on Swappa or eBay and pick up a sealed Verizon S9+ for much less than retail. Good luck.