Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8, Mega 6.3 gets priced in India

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 INR24900PHP 17,236USD 294EUR 280CNY 2,139 (Indian Rupee) or Php18,643USD 318INR 26,932EUR 303CNY 2,314 and change in our local currency. Its bigger sibling, on the other hand, will have a sticker price equivalent to Php23,577USD 402INR 34,059EUR 383CNY 2,926. 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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