topic Re: S26+ cost in Sky Mobile

S26+ cost

Applechaos — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:27:56 GMT

Why is the "0%" sky deal £1308 when the cost is 1099 in most places inc direct from samsung?

Re: S26+ cost

caesarome — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:31:59 GMT

Simply because this is the price Sky have decided to retail it at so if it is cheaper elsewhere then it makes sense to get it from, an alternative supplier.

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Applechaos — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:34:41 GMT

I get that but rep is £1099 , £200 seems excessive

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PandJ2020 — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:39:46 GMT

@Applechaos wrote:
I get that but rep is £1099 , £200 seems excessive

...because many just look at the monthly repayment as opposed to the TAP.

Re: S26+ cost

TimmyBGood — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:49:01 GMT

@Applechaos wrote:

I get that but rep is £1099 , £200 seems excessive

Presumably it helps cover the cost of the finance arrangement.

Re: S26+ cost

Applechaos — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:07:20 GMT

What cost?

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PandJ2020 — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:16:04 GMT

@Applechaos wrote:
What cost?

Finance isn't zero cost. Of course some retailers may subsidise it.

Re: S26+ cost

Applechaos — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:32:54 GMT

£200?

Re: S26+ cost

daveNOS — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:23:05 GMT

@Applechaos wrote:
£200?

@Applechaos Presumably yes, there is also the other possibility that Sky are using the standard retail price of the 512GB model for both variants as that is £1269 without the current samsung promotion.

Re: S26+ cost

Applechaos — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:52:33 GMT

They aren't , they're just expensive.

Ive bought from samsung, exclusive colour 512 s26+ £875

Optiin to buy Earbud4 pros at £167

Sky diamond member but no reward for 27years of loyalty

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daveNOS — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:03:59 GMT

@Applechaos wrote:
They aren't , they're just expensive.
Ive bought from samsung, exclusive colour 512 s26+ £875
Optiin to buy Earbud4 pros at £167

Sky diamond member but no reward for 27years of loyalty

@Applechaos I find that incredibly hard to believe, they list that model at £1099 with a £170 discount on their preorder page, there is no way they have offered you an extra £200+ off that brand new device, you must have ordered the standard S26.

Re: S26+ cost

Booth8 — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:43:28 GMT

Sorry to jump on the back of this.

I have taken the VIP deal for the S26 ultra which comes with a "free" watch. £40 a month for the first 2 years and the £45 for the last.

the credit price is £1620 (£1500 with the offer) when the retail price is £1279.

I have contacted sky direct and they said that's just the price it's listed at.

considering it's 0% finance, I can't help but think they are either overcharging for the device or charging customers for the "free gift"

Re: S26+ cost

PandJ2020 — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:47:22 GMT

@Booth8 wrote:
considering it's 0% finance, I can't help but think they are either overcharging for the device or charging customers for the "free gift"

As already stated, Sky do often sell devices for more than the RRP. Whilst there's 0% interest on the amount charged the TAP is higher.

As I mentioned, many focus on the monthly payment as a reference.

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63johnw — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:20:25 GMT

Can't really see the problem, sky are selling devices at a certain price with a specified monthly payment, other retailers are selling the same devices at a cheaper base price, the customer chooses the deal that suits them. What is the issue ? Supermarkets sell the same products at different prices, other retailers sell the same product at different prices, go to the retailer that's best for you. I like the lower monthly costs that Sky offer.

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Applechaos — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:49:34 GMT

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Applechaos — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:50:32 GMT

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Applechaos — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:52:46 GMT

I don't appreciate being called a liar. I would have shared the way to get to this price but now you'll just have to work it Prior to your apology

Re: S26+ cost

Applechaos — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:58:55 GMT

How is the watch "free when you are paying £1500?

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daveNOS — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:15:18 GMT

@Applechaos wrote:

I don't appreciate being called a liar. I would have shared the way to get to this price but now you'll just have to work it Prior to your apology

@Applechaos I don't owe you an apology as i never accused you of anything or called you anyting, i did say i found it hard to believe, i have zero interest in the way in which you managed to get the price lower.

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Applechaos — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:27:26 GMT

Is not believing something not the same as calling them a liar.

You were wrong [removed]

If you don't believe i deserve an apology then that's fine

BTW done a bit more work and price is now 777

Can post pic if you "don't believe "

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