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Singapore launches the Nexus S, same price as Incredible S
Posted:
March 19, 2011
By: ccsoya
10 comments
Reader benjamin pointed out that the Nexus S was launched in Singapore on the same day as Malaysia and if anything the Singapore launch of the Nexus S proves that Malaysians are paying far too much for the Google phone.
As we’ve mentioned earlier the Malaysian pricing for the Nexus S is perplexing considering the roughly similarly spec-ed HTC Incredible S which was also launched on the same day is priced RM500 cheaper at RM1,999 without contract.
Now with the Nexus S available in Singapore we have a pricing reference that’s closer to home which further strengthens our argument that the Malaysian Nexus S is expensive.
The Nexus S retails for SG$828 outright with GST (+7%). At today’s exchange rates that equates to about RM1,990 — the same price as the HTC Incredible S. If you take into account that tourist get the GST refunded back to them when the leave the country then you realise that the Nexus S is even cheaper. Typically, gadgets in Singapore are slightly cheaper, to the tune of RM200 to RM300 cheaper on average, this means that whichever way you look at it someone, somewhere is trying to capitalise on the Nexus S being a Google phone.
Here’s the thing, Android has always been about the mass adoption of smart phones. If it is possible to price a Google phone competitively we’re sure that the Google way would have made it certain that the device will be priced competitively.
At RM2,499 the Nexus S — no matter how good or how pure of a Google experience it brings — is way too much money for our liking.
10 Comments for Singapore launches the Nexus S, same price as Incredible S
benjamin lee
can get without contract from sg ???
delivery wise ???
exevior
yup its expensive but…
the iphone 4 16GB is RM 2290, thats RM 209 cheaper
it has a smaller screen, no NFC, smaller battery, less powerful CPU and GPU etc
u pay 209 and u get abit more here and there, seems like fair if u compare like that
btw i've never seen u guys complain about the iphone 4 price?
soyacincau
In terms of iPhone 4 pricing there's nothing to complain. It corresponds with the exchange rates.
Malaysia price 16GB/32GB: RM2,290/RM2690
Singapore price: RM2,065/2,437
You can see that the difference is no more than RM300. Here's a list of iPhone 4 prices around the world and which country sells the cheapest iPhone 4: http://www.soyacincau.com/2010/09/20/iphone-4-pri… http://www.soyacincau.com/2010/08/06/which-countr…
Let's look at Nexus S prices
Malaysia: RM2,499
Singapore: RM1,990
That's over RM500 difference. It shouldn't be the case. We're still asking the question why is the Nexus S so expensive and as you've correctly pointed is out why is the Nexus S more expensive than the iPhone 4?
Zizi
I have my own opinion here if you don't mind I discussing on this topic. I agree with your points, nexus does have some advantage over iPhone 4.
But, some time, it is not only the hardware spec reflect to price.
Apparently, iPhone 4 has a better built quality, it built from high quality glass and aluminium chassis, where Nexus S is built from rubber and plastic.
The iPhone 4 rear camera is capable enough to take 720p HD video, where Nexus S only 480p (correct me if I am wrong).
The battery power… hmm… 1450mAh vs 1500mAh… I don't see it is much diff for both..
Smaller screen, yes, but u must admit it is sharper screen.. =P (Malaysian Nexus S uses SLCD)
For me, I will say it is tied.. and (for me) a open source OS is expecting comes in cheaper price..
If you say Nexus S is pure Google blood? oh yes, it is, and iPhone 4 has pure Apple blood too.. =P
(sorry if my words is a little aggressive, i don't meant to, i just want to discuss (more like debate) on this topic..)
Zizi
forgive me, it is stainless steel, not aluminium.. i not sure why i wrote it aluminium when typing.. lol
nesca
Should we blame Maxis or Google?
Anon
Blame Apple for buying out customs… Why else would their phone be the only one not paying the tariff or quota premium?
Lucas
Does the Singaporean version have the Super AMOLED display or the same Super LCD as the Malaysian version ?
soyacincau
Same as Malaysia. Super LCD
Notebook PCs and likewise MacBooks and IPads are cheaper in Malaysia than Singapore. Did the local tech media ask Samsung Malaysia why Malaysians are being shortchanged on the strength of RM?