Samsung Galaxy S4 Price Plans Comparison
*Update on 22/4 9.50 pm: The article and tables are updated with M1's price plans.
The Samsung GalaxyS4 is one of the most anticipated smartphones this year after the Sony Xperia Z and HTC One. As usual, we have compiled the contract pricing across the board for your easy reference. For now, SingTel and StarHub have published their price plans for the Samsung Galaxy S4. We will update this article again as soon as M1's price plans are official. All prices are in Singapore dollar currency.
Basic-Tier Plans Comparison
Data Plan | M1 | SingTel | StarHub |
Name | ValueSurf+ | Flexi Lite | SmartSurf Lite |
Contract Price | $578 | $578 | $599 |
Monthly Subscription | $39 | $39.90 | $38 |
Local Outgoing Mins | 120 | 100 | 100 |
Local SMS | 600 | 800 | 800 |
Local Data Bundle | 2GB | 2GB | 2GB |
Excess Data Charges | $5.35/GB, capped at $94.16 | $5.35 per GB, capped at $94
*4G subscribers pay $10.70/GB
from 1st Jan 2013 | Upsize your local data bundle; first 1GB extra per month is $2.14, thereafter $6.42 per GB
(Maximum data charge of $64.20 per month) |
Total Cost Over Two Years | $1,514.00 | $1,535.60 | $1,511.00 |
Mid-Tier Plans Comparison
Data Plan | M1 | SingTel | StarHub |
Name | LiteSurf+ | Flexi Value | SmartSurf Value |
Contract Prices | $328 | $328 | $349 |
Monthly Subscription | $59 | $59.90 | $58 |
Local Outgoing Mins | 300 | 200 | 300 |
Local SMS | 800 | 900 | 900 |
Local Data Bundle | 3GB | 3GB | 4GB |
Excess Data Charges | $5.35/GB, capped at $94.16 | $5.35 per GB, capped at $94
*4G subscribers pay $10.70/GB
from 1st Jan 2013 | Upsize your local data bundle; first 1GB extra per month is $2.14, thereafter $6.42 per GB
(Maximum data charge of $64.20 per month) |
Total Cost Over Two Years | $1,744.00 | $1,765.60 | $1,741.00 |
High-Tier Plans Comparison
Data Plan | M1 | SingTel | StarHub |
Name | ExtremeSurf+ | Flexi Plus | SmartSurf Premium |
Contract Prices | $168 | $168 | $199 |
Monthly Subscription | $98 | $99.90 | $98 |
Local Outgoing Mins | 700 | 500 | 700 |
Local SMS | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1000 |
Local Data Bundle | 5GB | 4GB | 6GB |
Excess Data Charges | $5.35/GB, capped at $94.16 | $5.35 per GB, capped at $94
*4G subscribers pay $10.70/GB
from 1st Jan 2013 | Upsize your local data bundle; first 1GB extra per month is $2.14, thereafter $6.42 per GB
(Maximum data charge of $64.20 per month) |
Total Cost Over Two Years | $2,520.00 | $2,565.60 | $2,551.00 |
Premium Plans Comparison
Data Plan | M1 | SingTel | StarHub |
Name | MaxSurf+ | Flexi Premium | SmartSurf Elite |
Contract Prices | $0 | $0 | $29 |
Monthly Subscription | $198 | $205 | $205 |
Local Outgoing Mins | Unlimited | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Local SMS | 2000 | 2,500 | 2500 |
Local Data Bundle | 12GB | 12GB | 12GB |
Excess Data Charges | $5.35/GB, capped at $94.16 | $5.35 per GB, capped at $94
*4G subscribers pay $10.70/GB
from 1st Jan 2013 | Upsize your local data bundle; first 1GB extra per month is $2.14, thereafter $6.42 per GB
(Maximum data charge of $64.20 per month) |
Total Cost Over Two Years | $4,752.00 | $4,920 | $4,949 |
Price Comparison Analysis
*Update on 22/4/ at 9.50 pm: StarHub offers the best deals at the basic and mid-tier plans while M1 gives the better deals at the high-tier and premium plan segments.
From the basic to high-tier price plans, you will get a better deal from StarHub. However, SingTel offers a more attractive deal at the premium plan segment.
Getting the Samsung Galaxy S4 without Line Contract
Consumers can also visit the following Samsung Experience Stores from 17 April 2013 to pre-order a unit of the Samsung GALAXY S4 with LTE by placing a $50 deposit:-
- 313@ Somerset #B2-24/25/26
- AMK Hub #B1-37/38
- Bedok Point #03-20/21
- Bugis Junction #01-54
- Century Square #04-02
- Causeway Point #03-12
- Chinatown Point #01-48
- Great World City #02-39
- Jurong Point #B1-09/10/11
- Marina Bay Sands #B2-61
- Nex Mall #04-42
- Paragon #B1-27/27A
- Plaza Singapura #B2-23
- Parkway Parade #02-32
- Tampines Mall #02-29
More information will be shared on the Samsung Mobile Facebook page, so stay tuned for it and our timely news updates. The Samsung Galaxy S4 (16GB) is available without line contract at a retail price of S$998.
Our articles may contain affiliate links. If you buy through these links, we may earn a small commission.