Related
The Samsung Galaxy S III has arrived in Dubai a week earlier than expected and is already on sale for $666.
This has been confirmed by a vigilant Reddit user who noticed an "Available Today" sign under the S III name in a mall store in Dubai. Speaking to an employee he gathered that the store has plenty of Galaxy S III units in stock and all being white variants (no word on which internal storage version it was but we're guessing 16GB).
Other users have also found the phone available (and purchased it) but for around $680. We guess a hefty bunch of people who pre-ordered the Galaxy S III will be less than impressed right about now.
One of the visitors of such a store sent us the pic you see on the left. Unfortunately, the store has already ran out of stock when he got there, but reportedly, more units are on the way, due in the next few days. He confirms the phone was priced at 2500 AED or about US$680.
And hey if you're still on the fence about getting an S III, you might find this useful.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_iii_hits_dubai_a_week_early_costs_680-news-4281.php
The news is confirm as most of my friends waiting for that got it, its only 16 gb pebble white available
The cost officially in middle east is 2499AED ..and that was announced during sneak peak in dubai. here in doha its also available for prebooking at 2699AED and be available early next week.
In fono store (Mall of Emirates) it was on sale at AED 2449, the were out of stock yesterday and promised stock for blue GS 3 today.
Does it have arabic support pre-installed in it?
Really need to know plz!
Sent from my LT26i using xda premium
manee said:
In fono store (Mall of Emirates) it was on sale at AED 2449, the were out of stock yesterday and promised stock for blue GS 3 today.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
680$ are 537€ for the version of 16gb and here in Greece the first price i saw was 669€ !!!
i have got a call from samsung in Dubai mall regarding my SG3 today and they confirmed that they only have 16GB whiter color available right now but didnt inform me about the price and as i heard from one of the sales representatives he told me its going to be 2499 DHS and it has arabic language pre installed i cant wait to leave work and get my SG3
tabasco0o said:
i have got a call from samsung in Dubai mall regarding my SG3 today and they confirmed that they only have 16GB whiter color available right now but didnt inform me about the price and as i heard from one of the sales representatives he told me its going to be 2499 DHS and it has arabic language pre installed i cant wait to leave work and get my SG3
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
did you preorder for white or blue?
Dupe of this thread.
Please search before posting.
Thank you.
Hi all,
Just got a few stores(best buy mobile was one of them) confirming the Note 3 availability in Canada as October 4th(next Friday).
Hi guys, i will be transiting in Hongkong and i'm looking to buy a note 4 there.
i'm looking particularly for the snapdragon 805 version (n910f)...
does anybody knows shop that sells this particular model or whether this model is available in Hongkong?
i looked at samsung's website and they only have the exynos version..
any helps will be appreciated, thanks!
Bump! Anybody?
a13x4nd3r said:
Bump! Anybody?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yo I would be careful out in Mong Kok or Golden computer arcades areas, you will be hard pressed to find an SD out there unless someone has bought some from the states.
Exy is what you would find as Korea is not far off from Hong Kong.
TBF my EXY was bought from my local dealer in SAI Kung off the east coast.
My whole family buys of one authorised dealer in that town for the last ten years no issues and no problems he even offers to buy back old tech at a fair price.
I can't guarantee you the prices I get, as he he is a family friend, but I can offer you his address and you can try and see what he has?
But like I said becarefull of the copy market.
I live in the UK and everytime I have any issues I take a picture of the reciept send it to Samsung UK as he is an authorised seller so the UK Samsung have dealt with my issues quickly without any hasstles so the international guarantee is good!
buy it at the airport. HKIA has a phone shop near the cafe / lounges.
the exynos version is far superior than the snapdragon.
zurkx said:
buy it at the airport. HKIA has a phone shop near the cafe / lounges.
the exynos version is far superior than the snapdragon.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi. I will also be going thru hong kong soon. Could you tell me the approx price of the exynos model? Will the price be the same as in a samsumg official store? Also will it be the n910c or the n910u? Thx
Clippernote said:
Yo I would be careful out in Mong Kok or Golden computer arcades areas, you will be hard pressed to find an SD out there unless someone has bought some from the states.
Exy is what you would find as Korea is not far off from Hong Kong.
TBF my EXY was bought from my local dealer in SAI Kung off the east coast.
My whole family buys of one authorised dealer in that town for the last ten years no issues and no problems he even offers to buy back old tech at a fair price.
I can't guarantee you the prices I get, as he he is a family friend, but I can offer you his address and you can try and see what he has?
But like I said becarefull of the copy market.
I live in the UK and everytime I have any issues I take a picture of the reciept send it to Samsung UK as he is an authorised seller so the UK Samsung have dealt with my issues quickly without any hasstles so the international guarantee is good!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nah bro! Thx for the advice on mongkok and golden computer square! Was planning to go to mongkok to buy one but after seeing your advice and seeing that the fake one is the one that has n910f tag, i will be much more carefull when going there..
Btw thank you for the offer on the authorised dealer, but if i'm planning to buy the exy version i will be buying through expansys or other authorised shop. Thx!
zurkx said:
buy it at the airport. HKIA has a phone shop near the cafe / lounges.
the exynos version is far superior than the snapdragon.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is there any price different between the shop at airport and other shop like fortress or expansys due to tax or duty free?
Was planning to buy the snapdragon one because more developer supports (it has cm12 already!). But might change my minds.. Thx for the reply.
Hello the airport is a safe option it would expect to pay a little more money.
The model of the phone would be SM-N910U same as the exynos 8 core unit SM-N910C.
I've not tried the snapdragon except in a shop and both are good but even everything I expect read maintains the exynos version is better considering its the primary handset used in Korea. I would expect people to pay about 7000k in HKD dollars or roughly U$900. Might be cheaper but don't know never bought one at an airport. But I got mine last year for 6500k so it should have dropped in price. Also look at the edge as it might be out by now.
The one being sold in fortress is the galaxy note 4 duos, sm-n9100 which is fine. It's pretty much identical to the regular snapdragon note 4, but just be aware which model you are purchasing.
Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk
I know for a fact that the Hong Kong Version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 use the Exynos SOC rather than the Snapdragon. As the model number for the Hong Kong Version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is SM-N910H.
The best place to get one would be in Fortress or Broadway as both of these store sell the official retail Hong Kong Version.
My only question is would the Hong Kong Version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 be Region Free?
Jarir and extra are having the same prices, unfortunately only 2 colors are available now according to extra's websites.
both s6 and s6 edge are priced much lower than the note 4 and note edge
https://www.extrastores.com/en-sa/search?page=1&q=S6
Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920 32GB Black
2499 SR
Samsung Galaxy S6 EDGE SM-G925 32GB Black
3099 SR
Samsung Galaxy S6 EDGE SM-G925I 64GB Black
3349 SR
Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920 32GB White
2499 SR
Actually in Jarir they have 3 colors available. White, black and gold. I have pre ordered mine and waiting for the availability.
Anyone know if it's on display anywhere in Saudi Arabia? It's everywhere in the UAE
They have display units already in the UAE?
wonder when bahrain will get theirs lol
KristianKenneth said:
Actually in Jarir they have 3 colors available. White, black and gold. I have pre ordered mine and waiting for the availability.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
what color are you getting? no word on the green edge? axiom said the green will come dont know if they are right lol
avenging said:
what color are you getting? no word on the green edge? axiom said the green will come dont know if they are right lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
White because fingerprints are easily visible on black and even in gold so I chose white. I was wondering if Samsung pay will be implemented in malls and retail stores in the kingdom
KristianKenneth said:
White because fingerprints are easily visible on black and even in gold so I chose white. I was wondering if Samsung pay will be implemented in malls and retail stores in the kingdom
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
based on what i read it will work with most credit card swiping machines and not only NFC (sorry im kinda not that techy as a person lol)
Are you filipino by chance?
im going to bahrain april 2nd, most probably there will be display units in the flagship store in city center
When I saw this image on the FMP Facebook page, I rushed to my nearest location thinking that they had the S6 on display at these locations. Unfortunately they didn't have jack.
A samsung bahrain salesperson told me that the green will come in 2 months
When will it be available in Jarir store? Anyone has a clue? I hope Saudi Arabia will be included in the global release on the 10th. I still hadn't got any email from Jarir
KristianKenneth said:
When will it be available in Jarir store? Anyone has a clue? I hope Saudi Arabia will be included in the global release on the 10th. I still hadn't got any email from Jarir
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The Samsung representatives in Jarir said it'll be available to buy on the 10th of April. Fingers crossed they have enough for everyone on that date!
omersak said:
The Samsung representatives in Jarir said it'll be available to buy on the 10th of April. Fingers crossed they have enough for everyone on that date!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If they don't have enough stock, then they'll prioritize the pre orders. I have pre ordered mine on the first day. Haha
There are no info about release date in Lebanon, you can just reserve one.
The rumors said only the 32gb will be available the first 3 months :crying:
KristianKenneth said:
If they don't have enough stock, then they'll prioritize the pre orders. I have pre ordered mine on the first day. Haha
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pre-order have been suspended for sometime so expect little in store availability , probably they will only fulfill the pre-orders
Just got me Pre-ordered S6 from Jarir along with a free case! It was weird because I was one of the first 3 people to receive it and they were taking pictures etc.
Time to dive in!
avenging said:
A samsung bahrain salesperson told me that the green will come in 2 months
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes I'm in bahrain and I booked mine from samsung and I wanted the F green but when they said it will not be released before mid may I went with the black s6 flat.....
---------- Post added at 10:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:28 PM ----------
omersak said:
Just got me Pre-ordered S6 from Jarir along with a free case! It was weird because I was one of the first 3 people to receive it and they were taking pictures etc.
Time to dive in!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
O lucky u my friend here in bahrain I tried to tell them please give the device at 9th as its a gift for my wife and the said we can't it's impossible e cause its breaking the rules with samsung ..... shame , please let me know how is the device any scratches anything because some customers for the states claim they have all scratched devices out F the box
omersak said:
Just got me Pre-ordered S6 from Jarir along with a free case! It was weird because I was one of the first 3 people to receive it and they were taking pictures etc.
Time to dive in!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got their email too but I am here in Az Zulfi and will go to Riyadh on the 9th. The email said they will hold the unit until 9. A free case? I was wishing it would be the wireless charger. LOL. What is the case?
Anyway, my friend pre ordered on the first day too a 32 GB edge Gold. And he received an email saying it is not available. Instead they are offering the normal s6 in white and black or edge 64 gb black.
Can you take a photo of the case they are giving as a gift?
Also have you seen this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/flash-lit-t3069039
Can you check if this issue is found in your S6?
Last question. Did you buy a screen protector in Jarir or any other cases if they are available?
Thanks
KristianKenneth said:
I got their email too but I am here in Az Zulfi and will go to Riyadh on the 9th. The email said they will hold the unit until 9. A free case? I was wishing it would be the wireless charger. LOL. What is the case?
Anyway, my friend pre ordered on the first day too a 32 GB edge Gold. And he received an email saying it is not available. Instead they are offering the normal s6 in white and black or edge 64 gb black.
Can you take a photo of the case they are giving as a gift?
Also have you seen this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/flash-lit-t3069039
Can you check if this issue is found in your S6?
Last question. Did you buy a screen protector in Jarir or any other cases if they are available?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would have loved the Wireless charger too! The case is the 'Clear Cover' case from their official accessory list - I'm at work now and couldn't take a pic but here it is:
It's hard plastic but pretty useless as it provides quite minimal protection. Jarir do have other official cases available like the flip and view cases.
I can confirm that my S6 and my friends S6 both have the issue decribed in the linked thread - though its pretty hard to see it in mine, it's definitely there.
Another thing, the shipping firmware for the Saudi region is ANCIENT, almost prototype like - dated 28th Feb! It doesn't even have alphabetical sorting of the apps yet and the battery is so terrible that its almost unusable. I charged it to 100% yesterday and used it at half brightness for 1 hour and 41 minutes and the battery fell to 17%. Let it charge again overnight, woke up at 6:00am and haven't touched it at all because I'm scared and saw at 8:30am that it fell to 67% without any usage. I think they're not letting retailers sell it before the 10th because they're going to push out an update that the user is to download immediately.
shoudlnt you be getting an update as soon as you open it? i remember the note 4 when i bought it asked immediately to be updated and i hope that fixes your batatery problem
I think samsung rushed the phone to be released but the battery should not be that bad at all as I know.. I'm trying to get my device soon and let's see if I'll have the same issues or not
Last week I had ordered the Galaxy S6 Edge Green 128Gb from Germany and I finally received it yesterday.
Prior to this I was using the Samsung Galaxy S6 Gold GB and my wife has the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Gold 64Gb.
I am in Hong Kong and over here the Galaxy S6 Edge Green will only release in 64GB and will be out in the last week of May. I wanted the 128GB model and also wanted the G925F model.
The Galaxy S6 Gold 32GB was a good phone but the only problem was the storage, I was strugging with only 4 to 5 gb left to use and I was constantly deleting files to make sure I had at least 4GB to 5GB left to use. I don't know why Samsung opted to release the Galaxy S6 in 32gb only in Hong Kong. The Galaxy S6 Edge is available in 32gb for black and white models and 64gb only for the Gold model for now. The green model will be the next one to release in 64GB.
Anyway, I got the phone yesterday and I am very happy with it. The green model really looks nice and it feels so different than the other colors that I have used for phones. Having used the Galaxy S6 for 3 weeks, I feel the Galaxy S6 Edge is a little lighter. I am using the SGP Neo Hybrid CC Case (Satin Silver) for my Galaxy S6 Edge Green.
I also installed the SGP Curved Screen Protector.
Here are some pictures of my phone.
Where did you get it? I am still trying to find one to purchase.
I got mine from Germany but I believe the stock should soon be available in the US. The Green model 64gb will be available on 22nd May, for those who pre-ordered in Hong Kong.
A friend of mine in the US informed me that Best Buy is currently taking orders for the Green model.
Congrats, looks great !
Please use the existing thread.
Thank you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/general/pics-received-phone-t3066899