Buying directly from the source has its perks, especially when it comes to long-term billing and aggressive carrier incentives.

When you buy from Verizon, your device payment plan is integrated directly into your monthly bill. There’s no third-party middleman if a billing error occurs.

Best Buy is often the go-to for tech enthusiasts who want to see every option side-by-side. Because they aren't tied to a single carrier, the environment is slightly more "neutral."

If your phone has a defect, walking into a corporate Verizon store often leads to a faster direct replacement or repair process under their specific insurance tiers.

Best Buy often accepts trade-ins for a wide variety of electronics, not just phones, which can be applied as a gift card toward your new device.