Unlocked vs Carrier

[LdotAdot13]

So... I ordered the unlocked version because I was offered a $600 trade in value as opposed to the $300 value on Verizon. My question, what advantages or disadvantages does the unlocked have versus the Verizon?

 

[LdotAdot13]

Here's a pic of my order to show the discount.

 

[bigpapa7272]

I did the same,. if it wasn't for the 600 trade on pixel 3 I probably wouldn't have bought it.

I don't understand Samsung financing.. i tried for that due to upgrade program however I couldn't get approved but affirm approved me so I said. The heck with the upgrade program but took the Samsung premium care.

However Samsung have me the credit instantly I just took the ear buds for free probably should have taken the tablet

 

[southjersey786]

I have the pixel 3 xl and I'm debating on whether to do it or not ..... was gonna do carrier but what difference does it really make?

 

[bhatech]

You still get all the Verizon features like WiFi calling, Volte etc. Only thing won't work is Verizon video calling or something like that (who uses that ). And unlocked version is cleaner bloat free compared to Verizon version.

Only difference is Verizon version will get updates faster than the US unlocked model because that's how crazy Samsung rolls.

 

[sulla1965]

I buy unlocked as they seem to have a higher resale value.

 

[atliens]

always unlocked.

 

[PhabPhan]

You guys are making me reconsider my Verizon version!

 

[bigpapa7272]

You still get all the Verizon features like WiFi calling, Volte etc. Only thing won't work is Verizon video calling or something like that (who uses that ). And unlocked version is cleaner bloat free compared to Verizon version.

Only difference is Verizon version will get updates faster than the US unlocked model because that's how crazy Samsung rolls.

Actually ok with that.. one thing I've learned with pixel 3 is these monthly updates not always the best for phone performance

 

[PhabPhan]

So, thanks to this chat, I cancelled my Verizon carrier preorder, and bought the unlocked model (for that $600 trade-in). First time ever using an unlocked model. Hopefully I won't notice any difference in use.

 

[srgonu]

I always prefer unlocked.

 

[amyf27]

If I had an option I undoubtedly would have gone unlocked. Financially I'm on a carrier lease setup and it cost me 0 to preorder.

 

[LdotAdot13]

So, thanks to this chat, I cancelled my Verizon carrier preorder, and bought the unlocked model (for that $600 trade-in). First time ever using an unlocked model. Hopefully I won't notice any difference in use.

That's awesome!!! I know there's people who had no clue about the extra trade in value!

 

[IslandGuy]

Question: Is the unlocked blue version only compatible with AT&T and Verizon? I am trying pre-order the blue thru Samsung and on check out it only gives AT&T and Verizon as activation options.

 

[bhatech]

Question: Is the unlocked blue version only compatible with AT&T and Verizon? I am trying pre-order the blue thru Samsung and on check out it only gives AT&T and Verizon as activation options.

No that's just what Samsung has integrated on their website. It works works with all carriers just like previous versions. All the carrier and unlocked model is essentially the same in terms of radios and chipset inside them.

Also there is no reason or advantage in selecting activate on the Samsung. Just put your sim from the previous phone and good to go. Unless you have a very old phone and want the new sim.

 

[IslandGuy]

No that's just what Samsung has integrated on their website. It works works with all carriers just like previous versions. All the carrier and unlocked model is essentially the same in terms of radios and chipset inside them.

Also there is no reason or advantage in selecting activate on the Samsung. Just put your sim from the previous phone and good to go. Unless you have a very old phone and want the new sim.

Thanks bud!

 

[Gary02468]

I too pre-ordered the unlocked N10+ 256GB from Samsung, paying $500 after the $600 N9 trade-in. But I'm getting a Samsung Credit of $150 rather than $200. How did others get $200?

 

[IslandGuy]

I too pre-ordered the unlocked N10+ 256GB from Samsung, paying $500 after the $600 N9 trade-in. But I'm getting a Samsung Credit of $150 rather than $200. How did others get $200?

Got $200 for registering for pre-order prior to pre-orders going live.

 

[ScottRx82]

can I still use TMobile Tuesdays on the unlocked model? Those are some pretty neat little perks they give weekly. Would kinda suck to lose that on the unlocked model.

 

[Gary02468]

can I still use TMobile Tuesdays on the unlocked model?

Yes, I get those with the unlocked N9 on T-Mobile.