HTC One M9 pre-orders go live at 12:01AM on March 27th, unlocked device priced at $649

HTC has announced that you will be able to pre-order the HTC One M9 on March 27 at midnight (12:01AM). You can pick one up at various retailers and carriers when the device is officially launched on April 10th, as previously announced.

The unlocked HTC One M9 can be purchased directly from HTC for $649 and will include the new Uh Oh Protection Plan, which allows a single device replacement within the first 12 months. You can pay the full price up front or pay it off over 12 months with HTC's zero-interest financing.

The HTC One M9 is an Android 5.0 Lollipop smartphone with HTC's Sense 7.0 UI. The handset features a 5.0 inch 1080p HD display, 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 20 megapixel rear camera, a 4 megapixel front camera, and an octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor with 3GB of RAM.

All major US carriers are expected to offer the HTC One M9 on their networks allowing customers to get the new Android flagship on contract or with a carrier payment plan. You may have to wait until April 10, if you want to get your hands on the device through the carrier though pre-orders may begin tomorrow. The handset will also be sold through Amazon, Best Buy, and others.

[UPDATE] Both AT&T and T-Mobile have confirmed that they will be offering the HTC One M9 on their networks. AT&T will begin taking orders in stores and on AT&T.com on March 27, with orders shipping the same day if received by 2:00 pm ET, while T-Mobile will begin taking orders on March 27 at 9:00 am ET and deliveries happening "weeks before it’s available for everyone else." Here are the details:

• AT&T - The HTC One M9 will cost $0 down and 30 monthly payments of $23.64 each with AT&T Next 24, $0 down and 24 monthly payments of $29.55 each with AT&T Next 18, $0 down and 20 monthly payments of $35.45 each with AT&T Next 12, $199.99 with a two-year commitment, or $708.99 without a contract.
• T-Mobile - The HTC One M9 will cost $0 down and 24 monthly payments of $27.08 each. (Works out to a total of $649.92.)

Neither Verizon or Sprint have announced plans for offering the new handset, though we expect them to offer an update soon.

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