Samsung Galaxy S III Price Plans Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S III Price Plans Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S III Contract Prices in Singapore
The Samsung Galaxy S III is shaping up to be the most anticipated Android smartphone that has ever launched in Singapore by following in the footsteps of arch-rival Apple which has seen midnight launches of its iPads and iPhones at all three telcos. In less than twelve hours, all three telcos will be holding their official launch events from 9 p.m to 12 p.m at their respective stores.
Are you still deciding between the Samsung Galaxy S III, the HTC One X or the Apple iPhone 4S? Well, we have compiled the contract pricing of the three phones across all three telcos for your easy reference. Before we dive into the details, let's take a look at their recommended retail prices and specs:
Samsung Galaxy S III (16GB) | HTC One X (32GB) | Apple iPhone 4S (16 / 32GB) |
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Recommended Retail Price | S$998 | S$898 | S$948 / S$1088 |
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OS | Google Android 4.0 with TouchWiz Nature UX | Google Android 4.0 with Sense 4 | Apple iOS 5 |
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Processor | Exynos 4212 Quad-core 1.4GHz | NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-core 1.5GHz | Apple A5 dual-core 1GHz |
RAM | 1GB | 1GB | 512MB |
Storage | 16GB built-in (microSD card expandable to a further 64GB) 50GB free Dropbox storage for two years (inclusive of 2GB when you sign up) |
32GB built-in (no microSD card expandability) 25GB free Dropbox storage for two years (inclusive of 2GB when you sign up) |
16 / 32 / 64GB built-in (no memory card slot) Free 5GB iCloud storage |
Display | 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED | 4.7-inch Super IPS LCD 2 | 3.5-inch IPS TFT |
Resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | 960 x 540 pixels |
Camera | 8-megapixel / F2.6 aperture 1.9-megapixel (front-facing) |
8-megapixel / F2.0 aperture 1.3-megapixel (front-facing) |
8-megapixel / F2.4 aperture 0.3-megapixel (front-facing) |
Battery | 2100mAh (removable) | 1800mAh (non-removable) | 1432mAh (non-removable) |
Dimensions | 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm | 134.4 x 69.9 x 8.9mm | 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3mm |
Weight | 133g | 130g | 140g |
HTC One X, Samsung Galaxy S III and Apple iPhone 4S with 2-year Contract Price Comparison
Do note that the contract pricing is based on this week's promo which is valid from 26th May to 1st June. Prices may change thereafter.
Other miscellaneous costs such as early re-contract fees, SIM card charges and registration fees are not included in this table.
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Price Comparison Analysis
The contract prices for the Samsung Galaxy S III is similar across the three telcos, making it a tougher decision to make. Generally, the HTC One X costs S$30 lesser than the Samsung Galaxy S III with a two-year contract (with the exception of M1's ExtremeSurf plan).
By paying S$30 more, you get the Samsung Galaxy S III with a better battery life, superior processing performance, a slightly bigger screen and the a microSD card slot. To be frank, it sounds like a sweet deal for most consumers unless you prefer the industrial design of the HTC One X which some may feel is more aesthetically pleasing.
If you are a first time smartphone buyer and are also considering the Apple iPhone 4S, the fruity phone is priced quite competitively with the Droids. It is still one of the best designed smartphones in the market with its eye-popping Retina display, smooth performance and excellent imaging quality. However, the choice here is not just about the phone hardware, but it's OS ecosystem too. To better decide what each OS ecosystem has to offer (iOS 5, Android 4.0 and Windows Phone 7.5) and how they match up, we've a dedicated article to help choose your platform of choice.
If you still need some conviction, do check out our detailed reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S III , HTC One X and the Apple iPhone 4S, to help you decide which phone suits your needs better. Ultimately, the choice is yours to make. For more information on the pricing of the Samsung Galaxy S III, hit the links to the respective telcos below: