The cheapest Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge deals

Here are the best pay monthly tariffs and handset-only prices for the latest smartphones.

The sixth generation of the Samsung Galaxy smartphones, the S6 and the S6 Edge, will be available in the UK from 10th April and are now available to pre-order.

Both handsets feature a 5.1” quad HD Super AMOLED display, Android Lollipop 5.0, ultra-fast battery power-up, wireless charging, glass/metal construction, 16 megapixel rear camera and 5 megapixel front-camera. The S6 Edge is the pricier of the two as it comes with a curved screen.

The devices come in Sapphire Black, Pearl White or Platinum Gold and are 4G-ready, which means you’ll need a 4G data tariff in order to get the most out of them.

So if you’re interested in getting the latest premium handset at the best price we’ve hunted down the best 4G pay monthly tariffs and looked at where to get the handsets cheapest if you prefer the flexibility of a pay-as-you-go or SIM-only deal.

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Where to get the handsets cheapest

If you’re keen on a SIM-free handset to avoid being locked into a pay monthly contract you’ll need to pay for the devices in full upfront.

The recommended retail prices are £599.99 for the S6 32GB base model, £660 for the S6 64GB or £740 for the S6 128GB. If you're after the S6 Edge 64GB base model you’ll have to pay £760 or there’s also a 128GB model but prices haven’t yet been confirmed.

Giffgaff says due to "massive global demand" for the new handsets, Samsung can't provide the firm with stock on the launch date. But giffgaff says when it does get stock it will be offering the S6 32GB for £549, S6 64GB for £619,  S6 128GB for £699, S6 Edge 64GB for £729 and S6 Edge 128 GB for £799- all at a significant saving compared to the RRP.

Giffgaff sells its handset unlocked which means you can use a SIM from any network in the phone, but initially you’ll need to purchase one of its 30-day ‘goodybags’. Giffgaff 4G goodybags start from £12 for 500 minutes, unlimited texts and 1GB of data.

For the best 4G SIM-only deals to use with the new S6 and S6 Edge handset check out: The cheapest 4G SIM-only mobile deals.

What the networks are offering

If you don’t have the cash to pay for the handset upfront you could go for a pay monthly deal instead. Below is a roundup of what’s on offer from each of the major 4G providers for the 32GB model of the S6 and the 64GB model of the S6 Edge.

Three

Three is offering the 32GB S6 and 64GB S6 Edge handset on 24-month contracts for an upfront cost of £49 across all its deals.

There are three tariffs to choose from which all come with unlimited minutes and texts but vary on data. You can get 1GB for £39 a month with the S6 or £48 a month if you’re after the S6 Edge, 2GB for £42 a month (S6) or £50 a month (S6 Edge) or unlimited data for £47 a month (S6) or £55 a month (S6 Edge).

Three is the only network to offer an unlimited 4G data plan, but coverage is limited compared to other 4G providers.

O2

O2 is also offering the 32GB S6 and 64GB S6 Edge handsets on 24-month contracts. You can get them on the network’s Refresh tariff, which separate the cost of airtime from the device so you’ll pay less once the handset is paid off.

The cheapest pay monthly option for the S6 will set you back £33.50 a month and comes with an upfront cost of £139.99 for 500 minutes, unlimited texts and 500MB of data. The cheapest offer for the S6 Edge is £42.50 a month with a £179.99 upfront cost, which gets you unlimited data and texts plus 1GB of data.

Deals with no up-front cost start from £46 a month for the S6 and comes with unlimited minutes and texts along with 3GB of data. You can get the S6 Edge for £9.99 up front for £52.50 a month which gets you unlimited minutes and texts and 1GB of data. 

The largest data allowance available with O2 is 20GB which you can get from £49 a month plus £49 upfront for the S6 or £54 a month plus £139.99 upfront for the S6 Edge with unlimited texts and minutes.

O2’s deals come with a free Fitbit Charge wristband until 6th May.

Tesco Mobile

Tesco Mobile, which uses O2’s network to provide its service, is offering the 32GB S6 and 64GB S6 Edge with no upfront cost across all its 24-month Anytime Upgrade deals.

You can get the S6 from £36 a month with 1,000 minutes, 5,000 texts and an introductory offer of 2GB instead of 1GB of data until 21st May. The same deal will cost £43.50 a month for the S6 Edge.

The largest data allowance on offer is 8GB which you can get with 5,000 minutes and texts for £49 a month with the S6 or £56.50 a month with the S6 Edge.

Tesco Mobile’s contracts, like O2’s deals, get cheaper once the cost of the handset is paid off.

Vodafone

Vodafone is offering the 32GB S6 and 64GB S6 Edge on 12- and 24-month contracts across its standard, Red and Red Value deals.

Red deals come with unlimited texts and minutes while Red Value deals come with the choice of a free Now TV, Spotify or Sky Sports Mobile TV  subscription for either six, 12 or 24 months.

The cheapest Vodafone deal comes with 500 minutes, unlimited texts and 500MB of data for £36 a month with £99 to pay upfront for the S6 or £41 a month with £149 to pay upfront for the S6 Edge.

You can get the S6 free from £44 a month which gets you unlimited minutes and texts and 2GB of data on the S6. The same deal is available with a £9 upfront cost for £54 a month on the S6 Edge.

Vodafone is offering up to 25GB of data with unlimited texts and minutes for £65 a month on the S6 or £70 a month with a £9 upfront charge on the S6 Edge.

If you pre-order your S6 handset form Vodafone on their Red Value bundles (over 2GB) you’ll get a free wireless charger and case.

EE

EE has a vast range of 24-month contracts for the 32GB S6 and 64GB S6 Edge to choose from that either let you pay less upfront or pay less every month.

The cheapest deal for the S6 is £31.99 a month with a £199.99 upfront cost which gets you 500 minutes, unlimited texts and 500MB of data. The same deal is also £31.99 a month on the S6 Edge but comes with a £349.99 upfront cost.

EE offers up to 20GB of data which comes with unlimited texts and minutes from £53.49 a month on the S6 with a £29.99 upfront cost or a £49.99 upfront cost on the S6 Edge.

Carphone Warehouse

Carphone Warehouse has deals on both the 32GB S6 and 64GB S6 Edge from EE, Vodafone and O2. Many S6 deals come with a free wireless charger when you pre-order.

It’s got the cheapest 32GB S6 deal at £30.50 a month available through Vodafone, which comes with 600 minutes, unlimited texts and 1GB of data on a 24-month contract.

The cheapest S6 deals

Here’s our top picks of the best deals on offer for a 32GB S6 right now based on monthly cost.

*Now TV, Spotify or Sky Sports Mobile TV subscription included for 24 months

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The cheapest S6 Edge deals

And here are the top picks of the 64GB S6 Edge tariffs according to lowest monthly cost.

*Now TV, Spotify or Sky Sports Mobile TV subscription included for 24 months

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