Samsung Galaxy S2 for 22 to 24k INR. Worth the deal?

Hello guys,

I just enquired with an electronic shop here and they are quoting the price of S2 at 24k (after conversion to INR). I believe, he might reduce by another 2k after bargain.

Is a S2 at 22 to 24k a good deal? He is quoting iPhone4 at the same price.

It is a GSM unlocked version.

S2 users, please comment if it is worth the purchase.

Yes... at 22k, both Galaxy S2 and iPhone4 are good value for money...

I am inclined more toward purchasing S2. Since I'll be a buying this GSM unlocked variant abroad, will I miss any good India specific feature (GPS navigator or other useful apps)?

@webgenius

dude, r u kidding?? that's a killer deal. go for it!
iphone 4 for 22-24k? I would pick it up. Where is that shop man? where do u live?

@vulpine: I'm in Seoul now. Unlocked phones sell here for lower price compared to India (probably due to lower taxes compared to India).

Initially I was inclined toward iPhone4, but S2 is hard to miss once you use it

. Also there are rumors that Nexus Prime will be released in couple of weeks (Source). Will buy the phone after checking the price of this model after the launch. If the new model is available within 27 to 28k, then would go for the newer model itself

22K for the S2 is a FAB deal. You should go for it if u like the S2. Probably it can't get any cheaper than this.

1 question to S2 users: Does the Indian version of this model come with a GPS navigator? (I guess it is Sygix)

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I would choose the iPhone 4. Although S2 is also pretty good.

@OP - Dude!!! name the place!!! where the heck are u getting iPhone 4 and GSII for 22K??? :O. Even though i am against ppl buying iPhone 4, for 22K!!! it certainly makes a very good impression. And SGSII for 22K.. just go grab it. Its the most powerful smartphone till date.. and for 22K.. dont ask question... just get it..

Yes it is heck of a deal. If you can wait for Nexus Prime then I say to wait it out because it will most probably be a killer phone and Google will probably retake the crown of the fastest phone :wink:

Feel it is better to wait for Nexus Prime launch. It is just a couple of weeks away. If it is priced below 28k or 30k local price here, then I'll definitely get it. Specs look very impressive.

iphone 4 and S2 for 22k :shock:

Its an awesome deal man...
Both are very good phones...
Even if I would be at your place the same would have happened with me,I would have stuck in a big confusion.
So I can just say one thing to u,just close your eyes and choose any one.
Spec wise SII is much better but iphone 4 for 22k looks more good

webgenius said:
Feel it is better to wait for Nexus Prime
launch. It is just a couple of weeks
away. If it is priced below 28k or 30k
local price here, then I'll definitely get
it. Specs look very impressive.

Good choice :wink:

I think you will not be dissapointed. Google will undoubtably price it sensibly. It is the best gamble they can play against Apple

thetechfreak said:
Good choice
I think you will not be dissapointed. Google will undoubtably price it sensibly. It is the best gamble they can play against Apple

Hope so, at first nexus s i heavily priced at 30k, but later reduced to 19k

@webgenius - can u give me some details... which country are u getting it from? is it an unlocked model, or an international model? and will the device have international warranty?
Need this info for my friend's fiance who is gonna come back from US for the wedding for some time.

@Soumik: I'm getting this from Seoul (South Korea). It is an unlocked model, but not sure whether it is a Korea specific model or international model.

I guess this does not make much difference if it is a Korea specific model since it might just have some additional apps.

Yes, it will have international warranty.

The first batch of Indian S2 did not have NFC. Are you getting the NFC version in Seoul

I'm not sure if it has NFC. Anything else I need to look for before buying this?

Need to look at Nexus Prime and Apple iPhone 4S pricing before buying. I think the international version of GSII has NFC support.

Want to stay from iPhone as much as possible. Lack of free apps is a big problem and then the limited customization. I would prefer to go with Android family.

Heard few rumors that the Nexus Prime launch will be on 27th of this month.

Lack of free apps in iPhone?

I have 71 apps in my iPod Touch and all of them are free

Report: Nexus Prime, Android 4.0, Launching on Oct. 19 in Hong Kong | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

webgenius said:
Want to stay from iPhone as much as possible. Lack of free apps is a big problem and then the limited customization. I would prefer to go with Android family.

Heard few rumors that the Nexus Prime launch will be on 27th of this month.

LOL Lack of free apps

I wish one of your friend can show you ACTUAL appstore. :mrgreen:

Limit customization is for the people who don't want any lags, fc's etc just like Android. If you jailbreak, you can customize iPhone afaik!

OMG....You guys mis-understood. By lack of free apps, I meant the number of free apps available in Android vs iPhone. I personally feel that Android has more free apps compared to iPhone.

Anyway I have used Android for a long time. Someone who has used both Android and iPhone will be able to throw some light on this.

Is iPhone 4S on sale now after the release? Could not find much iPhone 4S vs Galaxy S2 videos online.

OK. I know Angry Birds is free in Android but other than that I ant find many exceptions. Even Fruit Ninja costs $1.26(it shows RS.58.19)

Other than that could anyone post MAJOR exception?

@OP, check the ROM version of SII.

Even if its Korea specific u can always flash it with india specific roms.
I hope u'll root ur phone and if u do that who cares which country ur original rom belongs.

I use SGS and I'm using europe ROM.

But, do chck if the SII has some hardware related uniqueness compared to other country SIIs...then custom ROMs might not help much.