expired Vodafone Samsung Galaxy S III 16GB $768 ($29 Plan + $35 x12 Months)
This was posted 11 months 19 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal
AffiliateEdited by scotty, neil 31/05/2012 - 13:48
Mod Update. Link now goes to Vodafone's plan.
Online Pricing
- Samsung Galaxy S III 16GB — ($29 Plan + $40 Mobile) x 12 Month = $828
- Samsung Galaxy S III 32GB — ($29 Plan + $45 Mobile) x 12 Month = $888
Coupon code 25CREDIT and 25SAVE might still be working. Also don't forget the cashback from StartHere/Buckscoop.
Instore Pricing
From anonymous source, these are the pricing matrix from the retail shops.
Therefore it might still be possible to go to a Vodafone retail store and get a SGS3 on 12 months contract for $768 total.
Original Post
Just found out from a Vodafone store that the Galaxy S III is on sale today at midday.
The cheapest plan option was a 16GB version $29 plan + $35pm over 12 months = $768! Thats even cheaper than Kogan!
The 32GB is $29 + $40 over 12 months = $828
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+2 votesMust been discussed here many times. I think the general consensus is that YES, SGS3 is better than HTC One X. Whether it's > $150 better that's another story, as HTC One X is already $538 shipped. Comparison table on GSMArena here.
SGS3 — MicroSDHC slot, removable battery, Samsung software, slightly bigger screen
HTC One X — cheaper, HTC Sense, 32GB internal storage (when you compare to equivalent priced 16GB SGS3), Super LCD (not pentile AMOLED)
Yeah both my Nexus phones (N1 and GN) are PenTile, but I can see great improvement of technology from N1 to GN. On Galaxy Nexus it's sharp enough for me to not to notice the missing pixels. The only problem for me was the GN's AMOLED is pretty dim, which they have fixed in SGS3.
But I guess it's a matter of preference (like Sense vs. TouchWiz). AMOLED has great contrast, but will never be able to achieve the brightness of super LCD which make them less desirable to use outdoor under the sun.
chipped on 31/05/2012 - 22:20 Comment score below threshold (-10).
- nanoronline on 31/05/2012 - 14:00 ¶
but there's design flaws already reported about the HTC One X:
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobil...
Before-hand the sgs2 was on average of $29 monthly cap about the past 2 months or more. My friend got his on vodafone or $29/month + $5 monthly. For prepaid expect around $400 - $500. I Got my sgs2 unlocked for $400 off a mate as he disliked the size. Look back for the $400 unlocked deal on ozbargain anyway
EDIT: Here's the link… but it'd already expired http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/70866
+7 votesdealsealer on 31/05/2012 - 10:33 ¶If you are planning to not use 3G/4G capabilities on this phone, go with Vodafone!!
+1 voteprincess peach on 31/05/2012 - 10:56 ¶as long as you get the phone with a contract plan, you can get the unlock code for free at any time from voda/3. it's only if you buy the phone pre-paid or outright from them that you have to pay for an unlock code (or alternatively, after 12 months you can get it for free). normally around $25 if you do it online through the voda website. but you can input your phone's imei number and check first.
+1 votebatiudrami on 31/05/2012 - 10:51 ¶Unlocking Vodafone phones on contract is always free. vodafone.com.au/unlock
i think a a a was making the point that you cant actually "call" live connected.
i use LC myself though and have been very happy with them. i will probably take vodafone up on this deal (and give the plan to my sister for use in my now old and outdated SGS2 :D) and keep using LC.
Or get it on Virginmobile’s Bigcap, you'll get better cap inclusions than Live connected 11.99 plan (i.e $450 call credit + 2.25GB data + unlimited virgin to virgin calls + free voicemail + international calls) and 24 month warranty.
- Vodafone phone + LC SIM = 828 + ($11.99 x 24 + $20) = $1135
- Virgin mobile = $49 x 24 = $1176 (just $41 more , but you get more cap inclusions and 12 additional months of warranty)
P.S : LC and VM both use Optus network, so no difference in coverage / network speeds.
the link from the op has now linked to the sg3, before it wasn't , i was looking at the link the another user provided which had the $35 per month - >
Mod: Removed username
Please add to the first post:http://i.imgur.com/Vsgkp.png <<—- shows $35 per month
- nanoronline on 31/05/2012 - 14:03 ¶
So if you buy outright it is $799 for an Australian stock 16gb :D?
+3 votesthats precisely why i go for android phones. consumer electronics always drop in prices, no matter how well you dress up a 386, it will still be a 386. why would anyone pay a i7 price for a 386 is beyond my comprehension.
you would pay a high price for a old piece of rock that has a historical value. for a consumer electronic that is going to be obsolete in the few years… why bother?
tell me that you can still sell your ipod1 or iphone2 at high values?
lol.
if someone tells me they buy an apple product because they like the UI or design, i'm fine with that.. but maintain value.. you gotta be smoking something, and i want some of that! lol.
Argh. What a bummer.
16GB = ($29 plan + $40 mobile) x 12 = $828
It does have double the data inclusion at 400MB.
HOWEVER — people have not mentioned Buckscoop also rebates $100 on Vodafone plans, which makes the whole thing $728 with a 12 month plan with 400MB/month. Corresponding rebate on StartHere is much poorer.
I was paid $200 cashback from BuckScoop on a Voda contract like this (signed up in December when the cashback was higher). It took 4 months to receive the money. I was expecting that so overall I think it was a great deal. There's a few proviso's with Buckscoop though - it's never a sure thing and you risk not getting the deal if you use any coupons or talk to any sales staff about the status of your order (apparently it's possible for them to remove the BuckScoop affiliation and take the commission themselves).
- +1 votebatiudrami on 31/05/2012 - 12:05 ¶
From the screenshot of the pricing matrix which was posted, you might be able to get the cheaper price in store. Definitely worth asking them. Usually online is cheaper though, so not sure what's going on.
scarletshoes on 01/06/2012 - 16:22 ¶Sign up for a Buckscoop account then click through the cashback link before purchasing from Vodafone: http://www.buckscoop.com.au/cashback/vodafone-mobile-handset...
- +4 votesthe discombobul... on 31/05/2012 - 15:37 ¶
Already got that. 128GB of juicy storage on a phone. How could that possibly be wrong? :)
+2 votesCoupon SAVE10 for existing customers. http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/plans/existing-customer/...
From site: Connect an additional postpaid service to your account to receive 10% off the access fees (excludes bundle and combo plans). Offer applies to the monthly access fees only & will be applied as a credit to the applicable service's bill.
So that's an ongoing thing, on the $29 dollar 12 month plan it should come to a saving of $2.90 x 12 = $34.80
So the total cost would end at $828 - $34.80 = $793.20
No blue ones in store, and no accessories, such as covers, either. Bit disappointed as I would have paid good money for a cover, but now will wait until blue confirmed available and then get discount cover from ebay. Funny how the marketing at the VF store all showed blue phones with the brushed metal look but some marketing genius decided that they would make a billion iphone clone coloured ones before making the ones that look the best (and therefore end up photographed in brochures).
Have to say, surprised at how cheap they are on the VF plans. Effectively a handset for about $300.- -1 vote
probably more for me than everyone.
I want unlimited vf to vf calls (wife on vf as well) and 1gb data, so the $49 plan over 12 months was the one I would go for. The phone is $25 a month on that plan.Also, the VF guy told me that the handset was $10 a month on a 24 month plan, so only $240, but I don't want to be locked in for 2yrs. The $39 plan is $15 a month, so $360, with extra data.
I would use 1gb a month as I travel and tether my laptop to phone. No point going for 200mb a month as I would blow it every time, even with wifi at home.
-1 voteI checked a couple of vodafone dealers and they were ready to give me $29+$35 in a 24 month contract… seems preety Good deal but was wondering if vodafone will allow me to exit early on my 12 month plan like it does in the 24mnth plan?? Would be q decent deal with if so!!
- nanoronline on 31/05/2012 - 17:43 ¶
It will depend on whether you want 4G and get dual core S4, or HSPDA+ with quad core Exynos. Some can't live without 4G, while for others NextG is enough.
- batiudrami on 31/05/2012 - 20:19 ¶
Yes, it's automatically applied if you already have an in-contract (not month-to-month) service on your billing account.
Yes. Those $25 coupon codes were given to the affiliates to help them to promote Vodafone's offers. They should still be able to earn commission after applying the coupon. That means Online + $25 coupon + Buckscoop would probably be the cheapest way to buy a Vodafone-branded, Australian stock SGS3.
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dealsealer on 31/05/2012 - 10:33
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the info is not available online or anywhere yet right?