Now’s a terrible time to buy a Samsung phone

Now that you’ve survived the hectic holiday period, you’re probably wondering what to do with all that money you got. You could spend it on some cool gadgets, or maybe save it for school. One thing you absolutely shouldn’t do is buy a Samsung device—at least not yet.

Whenever the New Year hits, it acts as the unofficial sign for companies to unleash refreshed devices. That’s essentially what Mobile World Congress is for in February. So, unless you plan on buying the Pixel 2 or iPhone X, you’re better off fighting the urge to buy a new smartphone, rather than picking one up now.

Think of it this way: The Galaxy Note 8 is already four months old, while the Galaxy S8 is nearing its one anniversary. The market turns around quick, which means they’ll be “outdated” before long. Both are still terrific phones—there’s no arguing that. But Samsung is just a few weeks from revealing its next flagship, which means a few things.

One, Samsung fans will get official details on the Galaxy S9, providing consumers with the opportunity to compare it with the Galaxy S8.

Two, waiting until the Galaxy S9 launches will likely see the Galaxy S8 drop in price. It’s really win-win if you wait. You’ll get the exact device you want, and you could potentially save a few hundred dollars, too.

Article source: https://www.technobuffalo.com/2018/01/16/nows-a-terrible-time-to-buy-a-samsung-phone/