After much fanfare, Samsung has finally revealed the pricing and availability date for both the Galaxy Mega 5.8 and Galaxy Mega 6.3 as both gargantuan handsets were launched in India.
The smaller of the two, the Galaxy Mega 5.8, will be retailed for INR24900 (Indian Rupee) or Php18,643 and change in our local currency. Its bigger sibling, on the other hand, will have a sticker price equivalent to Php23,577. Here’s a quick look at both of these handsets’ specs sheets.
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 GT-I9200 specs:
6.3-inch HD TFT LCD
Exynos 5250 Dual 1.7GHz dual core processor
1.5GB RAM
8MP autofocus rear camera
1.9MP front-facing camera
8/16GB internal storage
Expandable up to 64GB
DC-HSDPA 42Mbps, LTE 100Mbps
WiFi 802.11ac
NFC
IR Blaster
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS w/ A-GPS, GLONASS
3200mAh battery
Android 4.2
167.6 x 88 x 7.9mm
199g
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 GT-I9152 specs:
5.8-inch qHD (960×540) TFT display
1.4GHz dual-core processor
1.5GB RAM
8 megapixel rear camera
1.9 megapixel front-facing camera
8GB internal storage
Expandable up to 64GB
HSPA+ 21Mbps
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS w/ A-GPS, GLONASS
2600mAh battery
Android 4.2
162.6 x 82.4 x 9.0 mm
182g
According to reports, these two handsets will become available in India starting on the 3rd of next month. Meanwhile, Samsung PH has yet to announce the pricing although they’ve previously sent us information that the Philippine release will be this June as well. As soon as we get a word from them, rest assured that we’ll give you an update.
In the meantime, we’re curious to know what you think about Samsung’s pricing scheme for these two humongous handsets. Assuming that the local price will roughly be the same as the one mentioned above, is either of these smartphones worth that sticker price?
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@randy – the 5.8 – dual / 6.3 – single
@arvinsim – imagine watching a movie or a video on a 6.3-inch screen
@Freeje – note 2 is currently at 26,999 with sumsung store / mega is currenly at 22,999 with 16GB internal memory. 4k is 4k and specs are not that far to compare
@Treng – ok
@abuzalzal – were did you get the 1k difference? honestly if you are going to compare the actual screen – its better than the note 2
@marco – i dont vote for the 5.8 even if its dual sim
5.8 has dual-sim
For Php 1k more with the Note 2, you’ll get
Wacom Digitizer
Faster CPU
More RAM
Better Camera
Better Display (since the Mega 6.3 is only TFT)
Lugi ba o hinde?
i better go with Note 2 :)))
Overpriced! Better get an S3 with Note 2 configuration only P17,500!
With those prices, isn’t it better to get an S3 or Note 2 since the prices on those are going down already?
the question is will both models of samsung galaxy mega have dual sim capability