Galaxy Note9 offer you simply can't refuse: Airtel, Samsung India launch pre-booking with lucrative deals

Samsung unveiled the company's brand new Android flagship Galaxy Note9 at the Barclays Center, New York City on Aug 9. Back then, the company had revealed product release and price details for the US and now, it can be pre-booked in India starting Aug 10.

Samsung's network carrier partner Airtel is offering a lucrative deal on the Galaxy Note9, which by way the costs Rs 67,990 for 128GB and Rs 84,900 for the 512GB storage model. Prospective consumers can grab the base model for just Rs 7,900 first down payment and the rest of the amount can be paid in instalments of Rs 2,999 per month over 24 months, provided they subscribe to the post-paid plan.

Additionally, the company is offering 100GB data per months with rollover option, unlimited calls—local and STD, free national roaming, 1 year Amazon Prime subscription, free Airtel TV, Wynk Music subscription.

Consumers are also entitled to claim free Airtel Secure device protection package, which covers mobile repairs up to 60 per cent of the phone value in case of accidental or liquid damage, doorstep pick up and delivery for mobile repair, 24x7 on-call assistance, anti-theft (remotely locate, lock, scream, and wipe the lost or stolen device through an SMS or a web portal) security, anti-malware service, secure information on cloud backup (up to 2GB) plus the contact details, web protection against phishing, malicious websites, browsed via Wi-Fi or carrier networks (EDGE/3G/4G), spam block, app advisor ( highlights privacy risks, intrusive behavior, excessive battery drain and excess data consumption on your phone), spam block service and more.

Here's how to get the Samsung Note9 on Airtel Online Store:

1. Log on to www.airtel.in/onlinestore. Select the Samsung Galaxy Note9 from the device list.
2. Check your eligibility and get instant loan approvals. Make the down payment
3. The device will be delivered to your doorstep at your preferred location/address
4. On activation, the bundled Airtel postpaid plan will automatically apply enabling customers to enjoy superfast data and unlimited voice calling on their new smartphone

If not interested with the Airtel deal, the buyers can check out the Samsung's promotional launch offer. Consumers who pre-book the Galaxy Note8 successor will get a chance to own a Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch for just Rs 4,999, which by the way costs Rs 22,990 in India.

Consumers who buy the Galaxy Note9 through Paytm Mall can avail cash back of Rs 6,000. And those who use HDFC Bank credit or debit cards or using HDFC Consumer Durable loans (CD Loans) can also claim Rs 6,000 discount.

If you happen to own a Samsung, then under the Samsung Upgrade Program, you get Rs 6,000 additional discount on the Galaxy Note9 in exchange for your old device. The upgrade bonus is over and above the exchange value. You can pre-book on Samsung India official page.

Key specifications of Samsung Galaxy Note9: