If you're looking to buy yourself the Samsung Galaxy S5 for the least amount of money, we have you covered. We've run the maths on some of the best deals out there to find you the cheapest Samsung Galaxy S5 prices around.
As usual, buying the handset on its own and then opting for a monthly tariff is the cheapest way to go, but the difference is actually not that much over a 24-month period unless you really shop around for the cheapest pay-as-you-go tariffs.
Also be aware that the pricier contracts include 4G, which is going to further reduce the price gap. If you can put up with old 3G and are careful with your minutes, data and text messages you can save a few quid.
Phone addicts who regularly hit their limits should consider unlimited where possible as going over your limit can prove costly. Best to check your phone habits now and plan accordingly. Alternatively try to get unlimited data and use apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to cut out text messages entirely.
Happy shopping.
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Clove is the cheapest deal we could find from a reputable source. £522 including VAT is the price you will have to pay. There is a catch, mind you. We noticed stock shortages at the time of writing, which means you will have to wait until the week commencing April 21 at the earliest to get your hands on a device.
Handtek
Handtek is the second cheapest vendor of the Samsung Galaxy S5 handset, priced at £545.99 including VAT. Sadly it looks as if you will have to wait until stock arrives for the black handset. Going direct to Samsung would cost you £579 so you can save some money if a little patient.
Contract deals
These are the best deals if you are happy to be locked in for 24 months. We've included the main options because you may be governed by more than just price when it comes to choosing a network.
Vodafone
Not the cheapest option, but Vodafone gives you unlimited calls and text messages plus 2GB of 3G data for 24 lots of £47. That works out at £1,128. If you trade your phone in you can pay 24 lots of £42, totalling £1,008. Here is one of the few ways to get the gold Samsung Galaxy S5.
O2
O2 offers 5GB of 4G data and unlimited calls and text messages for £43 a month over 24 months, equalling £1,032. You can knock up to £230 off if you trade in your old handset. Alternatively pay £70 for the handset then £38 for 24 months for the cheaper total of £982.
Tesco Mobile
Nice and simple from Tesco Mobile. You get to piggyback off the O2 network for £34.50 x 24, bringing the total to £1,005. That gets you 1,500 minutes, 5,000 texts and 1GB of 4G data.
Three
Unusually close to the O2 deal, this one. The cheapest Three tariff costs £29 up front and then £38 for two years. The total cost is £982, which includes 4G access. This gets you unlimited data, 600 minutes and unlimited text messages.
Virgin
Say hello to the cheapest deal, providing you are an existing Virgin Media broadband customer. You can pay £99 up front for the Samsung Galaxy S5 handset then £29 x 24, bringing the total to an impressive £795.
Orange and T-Mobile
Not far from being the cheapest is Orange and T-Mobile, if you can stomach 3G. Spend £230 up front for the handset then £28 a month for 24 months. Grand total: £902
EE
EE offers 4G Samsung Galaxy S5 goodness for £59 up front then £39.99 for 24 months. That optionm sets you back £1,189.72. It's cheaper to front up £260 for the handset as that brings the 24 monthly repayments down to £33, costing you £1,052 overall.
