Samsung has officially launched the anticipated Galaxy S6
which brings with it a quite revamped design for the S series and some
technology advance internals. Inclusive
of GST, the new smartphones would be priced at RM2599 (S6) and at RM3099 (S6
Edge) for the 32GB variant. Prices for the 64GB and 128GB are not known/released at the moment.
A brief recap on the specifications of both S6 and S6 Edge:
- 5.1 QuadHD, 577 ppi, Super AMOLED
- CPU Octa Cores (2.1Ghz + 1.5Ghz)
- Camera: 16 MP (rear) 5 MP (front)
- LTE Cat. 6, Wifi up to ac standards, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, IR
- RAM 3GB
- ROM 32GB/64GB/128GB
- Battery: S6-2550 mAh, S6 Edge - 2,600 mAh
So far all three big telcos in Malaysia, Maxis, Celcom and
Digi have started their pre-orders yesterday (Celcom a day earlier) and if you
want to be one of the first one to get a hold on to one (the earliest is by 17
April as Samsung stated) you should book yours now as Samsung also predicted
that this flagship would most probably be out of stock by that time.
For
Maxis, they are currently offering the S6 at only their
highest plan, which is the MaxisOne (No options for One Lite and One Start
yet). Which means the lowest monthly commitment you’ll have to pay is RM128 for
2 years. And what you get for it is 2GB of mobile data, limitless talktime to
all networks and limitless SMS as well. The S6 would then be offered at a
discounted price of RM1,659 and on top of that you’ll have to pay an advance
payment of RM512.
Surprisingly Maxis offered the S6 Edge at an even higher
plan, the Maxis One Plan + an extra 1 GB of internet that brings the total
monthly commitment to RM158 for two years. The device would be sold at RM1,999
with advance payment of RM512 required.
The first 1000 customers would receive a free wireless
charging pad and a screen protector worth RM282.
LINK: https://www.maxis.com.my/en/personal/devices/all-phones/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s6-s6edge.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw9PioBRDdpqy0-ofG3DgSJAACe5NEV-nzOC11xnlbkT6_lC0QtHd-Ha4kCgnlqeCj1N2JGhoCrI7w_wcB
For Celcom, prices for the S6 starts from RM1,088 but you’ll
have to fork out RM235 a month for two years. In this plan (the First ELITE), you’ll
get 3GB of mobile data + 3GB of Celcom Wifi, 200 mins of call and 200 SMS. Yes
this all seems quite low for the monthly fees but what’s special about Celcom’s
new First plans is that they have what is called Internet OR Call&SMS
optimiser which would give you extra Calls&SMS or Mobile Data depending on
your usage (which one you finish first in the month). So for the First Elite,
you’ll get an Internet Optimiser of 2GB+2GB Wifi or Call&SMS Optimiser of 300 mins + 300SMS. Advance
payment for this is RM1,000 that would be rebated for 10 months.
Another cheaper monthly option is the FIRST plan that offers
2GB+2GB Wifi of Internet, 100 mins +100 SMS. The Optimiser options being
2GB+2GB Wifi or 150 mins + 150SMS. Advance payment of RN250 is required (also
rebated over the course of 10 months) and the device price is RM1,888.
*If you’re interested in getting the Blue Topaz colour for
the S6, only Celcom is offering it.
Celcom offers the S6 Edge at the same plans First Elite
(Device: RM 1,488) and First (Device: RM 2,288) with the offerings of the plan
being similar to the S6.
As incentive, the first 600 customers would be given the
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3V worth RM499 for free! Talk about a good deal.
LINK: https://www.celcom.com.my/personal/promotion/S6-S6Edge?pid=1360826467841&gclid=CjwKEAjw9PioBRDdpqy0-ofG3DgSJAACe5NE-ue6FphcKPuk3nDgbSADNhv64siQfZmG_S587dFQtBoCixXw_wcB
For Digi, you’ll have three plan options for both devices. The
Digi SmartPlan 78, SmartPlan 108 and SmartPlan 148 (the numbers in the name
referring to the amount of monthly commitment fee you’ll have to pay). All
these plans have the options of being High Data or High Voice.
In SmartPlan 78 (High Data) you’ll get 3GB, 200 mins and 200
sms while in High Voie you’ll get only 1GB but 800 mins and 800 sms. In
SmartPlan 108, you’ll get 5GB, 300 mins and 300 sms in High Data while in High
Voice you’ll get 1.5GB with UNLIMITED Calls&SMS. In SmartPlan 148, you’ll get 6GB, 400
mins and 400 sms while in High Voice you’ll
get 3GB with UNLIMITED CALLS&SMS.
For the S6, Digi offers the device at prices of RM1,769
(SP78), RM1,529 (SP108) and RM1,329 (SP148).
For the S6 Edge, Digi offers the device at prices of RM2,179
(SP78), RM1,939 (SP108) and RM1,739 (SP148).
Digi would be offering a free WIRELESS charger if you place
your order from now until 12 April and also while stocks last.
LINK: http://new.digi.com.my/cs/Satellite/ecomm_C/services/default/samsung-s6-edge-preorder?gclid=CjwKEAjw9PioBRDdpqy0-ofG3DgSJAACe5NEyxmb-9e-oLlQpMcGtAwsn6f_Q246Xxr39_DjCAm76BoCZ4fw_wcB
If you’re not looking to get one with contract, there is the
option of buying it from Senheng *or now even Samsung. Senheng offer monthly
instalments at 0% for 36 months and on top of that they are adding another year
of warranty. Pre-ordering with Samsung would require you to pay a deposit of
RM300 through PayPal before having to self-collect the device at an outlet.
Samsung would also offer the wireless charger similar to Digi.
LINK: https://my.campaign.samsung.com/gs6preorder/
Sources: maxis, celcom, digi, soyacincau.com, lowyat.net
