Several units of the Samsung Galaxy S2 have been spotted in a number of phone stores in Greenhills this week, ahead of the anticipated launch this month. Gray market price ranges from Php38,000USD 648INR 54,895EUR 617CNY 4,716 to Php40,000USD 682INR 57,784EUR 649CNY 4,964.
And if you look at the boxes closely, you’ll see the 1.2GHz is indicated under the label.
The Php38k asking price is a good indication that the SGS2 might be affordable enough once it’s officially released in the Philippines since most gray market units are sold at 25% mark-up. We should be seeing a Php30k to Php32k SRP this June.
Incidentally, Samsung Philippines also sent us an email today with a press release stating that the SGS2 is coming soon (it’s a no-news release, really). Fortunately though, the release confirms that what they are bringing in would be the 1.2GHz and Super AMOLED Plus variant.
We posted our review of the Galaxy S2 here.
Hat tip to Raf Oca.
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mikey says:
nice! but don’t wait too long if you want to get the best superphone of the year (until ip5/4s comes out at least) bc the SGS3 is coming out next year says samsung!
mememe says:
now that sgs 2 is available in greenhills, any update on the price of sgs 1?
samsungpr says:
The Samsung Galaxy S2 will be available this month at PHP 29990 ONLY.
bminux says:
So is Globe exclusivity still on? NFC chip included?
kikoanio says:
@samsungpr, PHP 29990 sa globe?
Mark says:
Selling samsung galaxy s2 factory unlocked. Box is still sealed with the Samsung sticker. Box in perfect condition, no dents etc due to shipping. Only two pieces, 37,000php each.
Contact info
Mark Aznar
091730*****
Meet up at my condo, St francis Shangrila place or Shangrila plaza mall
dyen says:
lapit na!!! will definitely buy this fone
samsungprph says:
it will be available for globe subscribers initially but we will be having a launch to all interested very soon.will share once the plan is firmed up.
jaiconruedas says:
htc sensation is heavy-girly
motorola atrix is not-so-need-geek-phone
lg optimus 2x is trying-hard
samsung galaxy s II is beastly-superphone
beast like a man!!!
Lrae says:
drooools over that dual 1.2ghz exynos and super amoled +
imitator says:
@markaznar
It’s Official: Samsung Galaxy S2 at Php29,990
http://www.yugatech.com/blog/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s2-price-globe/
razorous says:
Eto na!!! Can’t wait til SGSI price go down! Woohooo!!
Lrae says:
will the 32gb version of sgs2 readily available also?
gamer says:
this is better than a corei7 computer with pewpew graphics card?
Spell Check for Mark says:
Btw, it’s “full fledged” and not “full pledged”. The only time you’re “full pledged” is if you’re trying to get into a fraternity or sorority.
sams says:
tama ka na…pahiya ka na eh…bayaran mo na yung 20k…hahamon hamon ka hindi mo naman pala kaya…engot..
ogz ka ba?
Glenn says:
Hey Mark, it’s kind of disappointing that Kies Air is dud, not a deal breaker though obviously. First time I heard this feature doesn’t work, have you tried making it work again?
Would you know how SGS2’s battery fares against an iPhone 4?
Also, would you happen to have any info about the 32gb version?
Mark says:
Hi Glenn,
Yes, I tried kies air several times and it simply could not detect the new firmware, it gave me a message stating I had the most current firmware installed, I had to resort to using my damn pc for the regular kies app which I hate to death. Kies air did not work on both of my units, so I’m guessing this is a bug with all current sgs2’s. However, maybe the new firmware fixed it, not sure yet, I’ll try using kies air again once a new firmware is released.
As for the battery, the first few days were terrible, compared to an iPhone that is. However, compared to other android phones, sgs1, Htc dhd, it faired I’d say around 30 percent better. After a week of usage, the battery became far far better, almost doubling my sgs1 battery life. Well I have everything turned on – multitasking, and synching tons of stuff so it would be really unfair to compare it to an iPhone. For the sake of comparison, both sgs2 and iphone4 heavy usage, id say the iphone would beat it by 20 percent, again, considering ios4 does not really allow real multitasking.
For what it can do, I’d say the battery ain’t a problem, it can last me a whole day even under heavy usage, my atrix just lasts longer. Guess I expected too much from it, from all the reviews etc. But it’s a great phone and I bet you won’t regret the purchase. The phone is light, thin and real sexy.
Mark Is A Liar says:
Mark says …
Wed, June 1 at 1:01 pm Only two pieces..
Wed, June 1 at 6:54 pm Besides, both just got sold, the last one 30 minutes ago via sulit.com
Thu, June 2 at 6:08 pm Sold the last one an hour ago.
Tsk tsk … Liar..
Mark says:
Sorry, for the typos. Damn, auto correction…. My iPad hates me lol.
Peace out
Glenn says:
Very informative Mark, thanks.
gwen says:
what the….!!!!..i don’t wanna think about it, it just gives me headache…..;(((thanks anyway mark….
techtoch says:
yo guys.. i need enlightenment.. when it says dat globe s going 2 be its carrier, does dat mean dat i cant insert any simcard other dan globe if i buy one? ..ppuuff
SamsungMan says:
I’d like to discourage buyers from purchasing screen protectors for s2. S2 does not need a screen protector since it has Gorilla Glass. Screen protectors may slow down responsiveness and damage your unit. So there.
rain says:
away kayo nang away. basta ko, hintay ako maging available sa cmk. mura talaga sa kanila, lol.
miki says:
i have this galaxy s2 locked under sk telecom here in korea. is it possible to use it in Philippines? may naghahack/unlock na ba nito dyan? thanks..
miki says:
thanks for the reply and the link imitator101. my concern is korea is using the cdma network. even if i had manage to unlocked it from the carrier (sk telecom korea), you think the phone will work in philippine’s gsm network?
miki says:
Thanks man.