Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S5 now available on Amazon for $824.99 through third-party sellers
posted by Chris P.
/ Apr 01, 2014, 1:40 AM
At $824.99, however, the Galaxy S5 is anything but cheap. That's not at all unsurprising, seeing as smartphone "scalping" has gotten very common these days, with a whole bunch of resellers taking advantage of the insufficient supply of any smartphone that is likely to lure impatient buyers.
Samsung Galaxy S5
source: Amazon via 9to5Google
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- Display 5.1" 1080 x 1920 pixels
- Camera 16 MP / 2.1 MP front
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, Quad-core, 2500 MHz
- Memory
- Storage 32 GB + microSDXC
- Battery 2800 mAh(21h 3G talk time)
29 Comments
1. zachattack
Posts: 621; Member since: Jul 31, 2013
That's some expensive plastic!
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 1:45 AM 4
7. Aploine
Posts: 444; Member since: Oct 24, 2013
Imagine your self to buy it and in a month brake it.
Samsung Galaxy S5: prices expected to fall by 24% after 3 monthshttp://blog.idealo.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s5-prices-expected-to-fall-by-24-after-3-months-3494.html
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 3:21 AM 2
8. vincelongman
Posts: 5623; Member since: Feb 10, 2013
Its NZ$1050 (US$910)
Hate to think how much its in other countries such as brazil
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 3:22 AM 1
3. techperson211
Posts: 1280; Member since: Feb 27, 2014
April fools day!!!!
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 1:51 AM 2
5. _Bone_
Posts: 2155; Member since: Oct 29, 2012
Best screen everhttp://www.displaymate.com/Galaxy_S5_ShootOut_1.htm
Battery championhttp://abload.de/img/battery76snj.png
Great camerahttp://www.mobile-review.com/articles/2014/mwc-samsung-galaxy-s5.shtml#s2
Solid waterproofinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq5NjCbCGvg
Top performance, fluid operationhttp://m.f5.img.vnexpress.net/2014/03/24/S10-9817-1395657970.jpg
And I'm not fooling you guys. It's was the truth yesterday, will be 2moro.
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 2:50 AM 6
10. Aploine
Posts: 444; Member since: Oct 24, 2013
Solid waterproofing (Ghhhm...) How long will that elastic ring will resist dust and then water on a removable back lid? Just asking.
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 3:29 AM 4
9. kingEngine
Posts: 36; Member since: Mar 05, 2014
A few days of selling my body should do it.
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 3:22 AM 0
13. christophersalse
Posts: 99; Member since: Jan 19, 2014
I don't understand why anyone would pay such inflated prices just to have it a little early. Why not just wait until the official release and get one at a much lower price?
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 5:42 AM 0
26. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
because some people have more money than brains?
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 9:13 AM 1
14. Bozzor
Posts: 248; Member since: May 02, 2012
One of my staff used to work in pricing for mobile phones: this is what she said.
Launch: For ultra high demand products where supply is never enough, it's basically "How hard can we screw the rich early adopters?" Pricing anywhere 15-25%+ over RRP. This phase lasts anywhere from a few days to a month or two.
Early days: generally RRP. Very rare for a discount unless sales very week. In some cases, even strong demand items may have a quick sale to generate foot traffic or extra interest, but this is very rare, sudden and usually very brief i.e. one day only. This can last usually 2-3 months, sometimes longer.
Mid life: RRP often dropped 15-20%. Discounts ad-ons given. Usually 3-6 months after launch, can last a while.
Replacement approaching: bigger discounts, maybe 20-35+% off RRP for normal items. Higher for things not doing well (i.e. some Blackberry handsets).
Liquidation: clear the stock rule. Cost of carrying it is higher than selling at a small loss. 50%+ off RRP likely.
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 6:01 AM 0
15. fireblade
Posts: 717; Member since: Dec 27, 2013
This is crazy. All Samsung phones are overpriced, even the sh*ttiest one. LG is better.
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 7:02 AM 0
25. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
Smoking early, aren't you?
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 9:13 AM 2
17. true1984
Posts: 864; Member since: May 23, 2012
honestly if you buy this phone off contract go to the carrier website. i know sprint has it at $650 for the16gb version, but i'm not sure about other carriers though. unlocked or developer editions, you're looking at $700 for the same version
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 8:01 AM 0
24. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
What you don't seem to understand, is this device is unlocked. Its not carrier locked. If you pay full price for the Sprint model, it can still only be used with Sprint. The unlocked model only works on T-Mobile and AT&T here in the USA. If you lived in Europe, and unlocked phone can be used on 100's of carriers.
That is why the cost is high from these resellers. They are trying to make as much as they can for those who want it early.
The phones official release date wasn't until later this month.
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 9:12 AM 1
28. true1984
Posts: 864; Member since: May 23, 2012
why wouldnt i understand that? did i question why it was so high?did i say anything that would make it seem like i was confused about the price? no. i travel outside of the country sometimes so i use unlocked phones and i'm aware of how they're used. what i was saying is if you dont need an unlocked phone, say your carrier was t-mobile or at&t, then you can save yourself a few bucks since the only real benefit of an unlocked phone it that you can take it overseas.
posted on Apr 01, 2014, 11:37 AM 0
23. TechieXP1969
Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013
While everyone is complaining about the price, it isn't Samsung's pricing. the 3rd party jacked up the price to make as much as they can. Its funny how an unlocked iPhone which has far less capability and smaller, costs nearly $1200 off contract and unlocked.
Smartphones are just mobile computers. Every notice, mobile computers cost more than stationary ones. Considering Samsung sells these at $750 on contract or so, $824 isn't bad, especially including 2 day insured shipping.
