Pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy S5 start Friday at AT&T; new flagship is priced at $199.99 on contract

Starting tomorrow, March 21st, AT&T customers can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S5. The latest version of the Korean manufacturer's flagship Android phone, the Galaxy S5 adds a heart rate monitor, fingerprint scanner, and IP67 certified water and dust resistance. AT&T is offering the phone for $199.99 with a signed two-year pact. Those on the AT&T Next 18 plan can pay $25 a month, while AT&T Next 12 members will pay $32.50 monthly for the device. Without a contract, the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be available for $649.99. The carrier says that the phone will ship in early April, although Samsung has called for an April 11th release date in 150 countries.

Also available for pre-orders starting tomorrow are the Samsung Gear 2 and Samsung Gear 2 Neo smartwatches. The Tizen powered timepieces will be priced at $299 and $199 respectively. The Samsung Gear Fit health-tracking band can also be pre-ordered starting March 21st, priced at $199. All three devices are expected to be shipped early next month.

Starting tomorrow and running through June 5th (or until supplies last), you can take $50 off the price of a Gear 2 or Gear 2 Neo if you pre-order or buy either smartwatch at the same time that you purchase the Samsung Galaxy S5. The Gear Fit is not included in this promotion.


source: AT&T