Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+: prices and dates

Update: Sprint has also confirmed the pre-order and launch date as well as pricing details for the Galaxy S8 and S8+. The carrier will start accepting pre-orders March 30, with sales beginning April 21 (Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA will also start selling the phone on this date).

As for price, the S8 will be available for $31.25 per month for 18 months, while the S8+ will be available for $35.42 per month for 18 months. Color options for both devices include Midnight Black, Arctic Silver, and Orchid Gray.

Those pre-ordering the S8 or S8+ will get a Gear VR with Controller and Oculus Bonus Content for free.

Original story below:

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ were just announced, here are when you can pre-order them, when they will be available in stores and how much they will cost.

Don't forget to check the freebies below! The Gear VR headset and motion controller should be bundled by most carriers and stores.

Also keep in mind that pre-orders are promised to ship up to 8 days ahead of the actual market availability across most markets so if you really want to be among the first to get the S8 pair that's the best way to go.

Freebies

T-Mobile @Work customers get a free DeX dock with an in-store pre-order.

Verizon will give you the Experience Box for $99 - in addition to the Gear VR you're getting anyway (+ controller), you also get Harman Kardon headphones and a 256GB microSD card.

EE UK is offering an Official Samsung Pack for £98 up front, it includes a wireless charger, USB cable (with a micro to C adapter) and a £20 voucher to use towards any Samsung official casefor the smartphone.