5 Reasons to Buy the Galaxy S8 & 4 Reasons Not To

You Haven't Done Your Research

If you haven't researched carriers, plans, deals and how the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ compare you should hold off. 

Carrier coverage is completely changed from two years ago when you may have purchased your last phone. This means it might make sense to switch to AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon even if their coverage was bad last time you used them. Sprint is making bold claims, but if you don't live in a major city do local research before you switch. 

You should also factor in plans, which are different as well. There are new unlimited plans from all the major carriers and you might save by switching to an unlimited plan -- just make sure you know the limitations. 

You can read about why you should buy the Galaxy S8+ instead of the Galaxy S8 to learn about some of the important differences. 

You should check out the competition like the LG G6 and the iPhone 7 before you jump to the Galaxy S8 for 12,24 or 30 months.