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This is the best time to buy the Galaxy S20

Good things come to those who wait

Published

February 27, 2020

Kenrick Buduan

When is the best time to buy the Samsung Galaxy S20? Most might say that it’s right after its release. Whether we admit it or not, being one of the first to own the latest tech is always a good feeling. But there’s also a benefit to waiting it out a little longer.

A new product insight from iPrice indicates being patient could help you net the Galaxy S20 for less. iPrice researched the best time to buy the Galaxy S20. The research took into account the price drop of Galaxy flagships over the year, starting from the S8 up until the recent S10. They looked into two different time periods after a flagship’s release to determine its price.

Six-month outlook

If you can’t wait any longer than a year, then you should wait for six months to pass after the Galaxy S20 has been released. The research from iPrice found that the price of Galaxy flagships may drop by 21% after six months. As such, you may get a better deal buying the S20 six months from now than on March 6.

How will a 21% price drop compare across S20 variants?

Galaxy S20 — from PhP 49,990 to PhP 39,492
Galaxy S20+ — from PhP 55,990 to PhP 44,232
Galaxy S20 Ultra — from PhP 69,990 to PhP 55,292

One-year outlook

Here’s where it gets interesting. Galaxy S10’s price dropped by 45% after a year, while Galaxy S8 and S9’s price dropped by 30%. The research estimates that the price drop of Galaxy S20 may fall between 30-45%.

Even when you factor in the much conservative 30% price drop, you still get big savings with PhP 34,993 than today’s price of PhP 49,990 for S20. For S20+, you get PhP 39,193. Finally, for the Galaxy S20 Ultra, the price drops to PhP 48,993.

If you’re looking to save, it is best to wait some months before buying a brand-new Galaxy S20. Prices do fluctuate, so the final price after a few months maybe higher or lower than the estimates. As a general advice, it is better for you to wait before buying a brand-new device to weather out the demand and any issues that may appear after release.

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OPPO A15s: Price and availability in Singapore

Big screen and a respectable performance for SG$ 219

Published

January 6, 2021

Kenrick Buduan

OPPO A15s just launched in Singapore today, featuring a bigger display and storage capacity. Buyers can now pre-order the budget smartphone before it goes on sale this January 9.

For that price, OPPO A15s packs a big 6.52-inch screen with an HD+ resolution and a teardrop notch. The viewing experience also gets an upgrade thanks to Dirac 2.0 that optimizes the acoustic effects. OPPO is also touting its design, which features a sleek and curved body and a unique 3D vacuum coating.

The smartphone also comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Fortunately, users can expand the storage up to 256GB through the microSD card slot. Powering the device is a MediaTek Helio P35 processor for a balance of performance and power efficiency.

OPPO also paid attention to gamers out there by incorporating HyperBoost 2.1 to reduce lags when playing the latest games. Thanks to a 4,320 mAh battery, OPPO A15s can last a day easily even when used heavily.

In terms of camera, OPPO A15s comes with a triple-camera setup in the form of a 13MP wide-angle lens+ 2MP macro lens + 2MP depth sensor. Soloop — OPPO’s own video editor — comes preinstalled and grants access to a wide library of music and video filters. Meanwhile, an 8MP front camera does the job for selfies and features AI beautification for those into it.

Lastly, OPPO A15s comes with ColorOS 7.2 which is based on Android 10. OPPO, however, has not indicated if the smartphone will receive Android 11 in the future.

Pricing and Availability

Pre-orders are now open for the A15s on the official OPPO Singapore Shopee store, lasting until January 8. Every pre-order also comes with a free umbrella. The smartphone will go on sale after the pre-order period for a retail price of SG$ 199. There are two color variants for it: dynamic black and mystery blue.

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Huawei MateBook 14, MatePad T10s: Price and availability in Singapore

Every pre-order comes with premium items until stocks last

Published

January 6, 2021

Kenrick Buduan

Huawei is launching two new companion devices for the new normal in Singapore this January: the MateBook 14 and MatePad T10s. For a limited time, buyers can also snag premium items worth SG$ 544 when they pre-order the new MateBook 14.

Premium items up for grabs include a Huawei Bluetooth mouse, Sound X, and backpack for every pre-order of MateBook 14 until supplies last. These items make for an attractive deal, considering that the MateBook 14 is one of the best laptops for students and budding professionals out there.

For its processor, the MateBook 14 comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 4000H processor for a balance of performance and power efficiency. It also has a 14-inch 2K display, allowing users to see more details clearly. On top of it all, it supports Huawei’s Multi-screen Collaboration that enables seamless integration between Windows and Android devices.

Huawei is also bringing the MatePad T10s — a sleek and compact Android tablet — alongside the MateBook 14. Every purchase of the tablet will come with a Huawei Bluetooth speaker and a blue flip cover all worth SG$ 86.

Pre-orders for the MateBook 14 starts on January 9 and lasts until January 15. Both the laptop and the tablet will be available for purchase from January 16 onwards. The retail price for these devices follows:

MateBook 14 — SG$ 1,298
MatePad T10s — SG$ 298

To avail of these devices, buyers may visit any authorized resellers, Lazada, or Shopee store page.

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iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max price cut on Digital Walker

Enjoy up to 75% off on other gadgets too!

Published

December 21, 2020

Kenrick Buduan

Despite being a year old, iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max are still a good value for a flagship phone this 2020. Thanks to Digital Walker, these flagship smartphones are a better value with big discounts on all variants.

Up until December 31, one can get up to PhP 21,000 off on the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max on all Digital Walker Stores. As such, customers may snag these devices with the following prices:

iPhone 11 Pro

64GB — PhP 52,990 (Initial price: PhP 68,990)
256GB — PhP 58,990 (Initial price: PhP 78,990)
512GB — PhP 70,990 (Initial price: PhP 91,990)

iPhone 11 Pro Max

64GB — PhP 58,990 (Initial price: PhP 75,990)
256GB — PhP 64,990 (Initial price: PhP 84,990)
512GB — PhP 76,990 (Initial price: PhP 97,990)

Digital Walker offers 0% interest installment with the following credit cards: HSBC, Metrobank, BPI, Citibank, BDO, Unionbank, Eastwest, and PNB.

Thankfully, customers don’t have to show up at a physical store to take advantage of these big discounts. Home Office — Digital Walker’s online store — offers Apple’s 2019 flagships at a discounted price too. For peace of mind, every purchase comes with 12 months of warranty. Visit this link for the iPhone 11 Pro store page, and this link for the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Enjoy up to 70% off on other electronic items

For those looking to stuff their stockings with gadgets and electronic items, Digital Walker got their backs with the latest Tech The Halls promo.

One can enjoy up to 75% off on select items from Baseus, Marshall, UAG, Momax, Fitbit, OnePlus, and more. Free shipping and discount vouchers are also up for grabs, so hurry before the promo ends on December 30!

Simply head over to the Lazada and Shopee store page of the affiliated brands for more exciting deals this holiday. For more updates on discounted brands, follow Digital Walker’s Facebook page today.