The launch of the latest generation of Samsung’s Galaxy S family cell phones in Argentina has sparked a recurring controversy over where to buy from the South Korean brand. The prices for models such as Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24+, which are available in the Samsung online store, official physical stores, and even the Samsung Shop app, have been revealed.
The base model of Galaxy S24 costs $1,599.999 (256GB), while the Plus model costs $1.799.999 (256GB) and the high-end Ultra phone costs $1.999.99 (512GB). These prices are significantly higher than those abroad, with differences ranging from $800,000 to over $1 million pesos depending on storage capacity and tax rates.
When it comes to payment options for an Argentine who wants to purchase one of these phones abroad, there are two types of payment methods: either pay in full or take out a loan. Paying in full is more expensive but straightforward, while taking out a loan requires additional steps such as financing with local credit cards and approval by mobile phone operators. In addition, some banks offer interest-free installments plans and trade-in options that can reduce the final price of the phone.
Another factor to consider is how applications work and their approval by mobile phone operators in different countries. At the local level, apps like Flow or Load UP work correctly and financing with local credit cards is possible due to specific bank policies and agreements with providers like Personal, Movistar, and Claro. Financing options also differ between countries due to varying taxes and interest rates on loans.
Samsung’s latest “tanks” feature several key updates compared to previous versions of their family cell phones lineup. These include a 200-megapixel camera phone in the Ultra version with Generative AI that enhances its capabilities beyond what was possible before; a new 5x telephoto zoom lens that offers much higher resolution than its predecessor; better night photos called Nightography; improved artificial intelligence algorithms for video recording; enhanced color correction; noise reduction; detail recovery; touch-ups suggestions for photos through Edit Suggestion; and generative editing using AI algorithms to fill backgrounds with objects not present in photos through Generative Edit feature.
The new model also boasts several design improvements such as a lightweight titanium frame instead of aluminum edges on Galaxy S23 Ultra that reduces weight from 234 grams down to 232 grams when you hold it in your hand.
In conclusion, when it comes to buying Samsung’s premium family cell phones from abroad versus locally, there are pros and cons to each option depending on individual preferences for features like storage capacity, tax rates, ease of use/complications involved with loans/financing options or import fees/taxes/conversions etc., as well as personal factors such as preferred language support or availability of specific apps or services that may only be available locally.
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