Smartphones and phone accessories, from carrier price plans to screen protectors and the newest launches.
Singtel's price plans for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, available in Singapore from 16th March 2018. For the first time the S9+ comes in two capacities. Prices start at S$1,198, with three launch colours available.
Released in Singapore in November 2017, the Huawei Mate 10 Pro initially came in Mocha Brown and Midnight Blue. For Valentine's Day, Huawei launches a limited Pink Gold edition on 10th February 2018, at the same S$1,098.
Following my unboxing post, the Huawei Mate 10 Pro scored 173,824 on AnTuTu, about 44% faster than last year's Mate 9, largely on 3D and UX gains. I'm glad Huawei shrank the top and bottom bezels.
The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is officially available in Singapore today for S$1,098, from Huawei Concept Stores, telcos, Lazada, and electronics retailers like Courts and Harvey Norman. Two colours are offered, Mocha Brown and Midnight Blue.
For the first time, Singapore gets three Huawei Mate 10 models: the Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, and Porsche Design Mate 10. Singapore is the first market for the Mate 10 Pro. The Mate 10 retails for S$888.
Google Pixel 2 XL arrives in Singapore from 15th November 2017, exclusive to Singtel; the smaller Pixel 2 won't be sold here. Two colours are offered, Just Black and Black & White, both in 64GB.
Singtel's price plans for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X. The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus launch on 22nd September 2017 at Marina Bay Sands, with the iPhone X following later on 3rd November 2017.
A reference list of every iPhone's launch price in Singapore, contract-free, from the iPhone 4 in 2010 onward. I've left out the iPhone 2G, never sold here, and the 3G and 3GS, which launched only with contracts.
Singtel's price plans for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, launching in Singapore on 15th September 2017 in Midnight Black, Maple Gold, and Orchid Grey. It retails for S$1,398, S$230 more than the recalled Note 7, in 64GB only.
Singtel's price plans for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, available in Singapore from 29th April 2017. The S8 retails for S$1,148 and the S8+ for S$1,298, in Maple Gold, Midnight Black, and Orchid Grey.
The HTC U Ultra launched in Singapore on 25th February 2017 at S$898, in blue, black, and pink, with 64GB the only capacity here. It's HTC's first-half 2017 flagship, despite running a 2016-era Snapdragon 821 processor.
I've been using my Huawei Mate 9 over my Nexus 6P, finding its UI snappy. It scored 120,794 on AnTuTu versus the Nexus 6P's 71,576. My iPhone 7 Plus remains my primary phone.
The Huawei Mate 9 ships in a square brown box printed with soy ink, made in Shenzhen, China. The contents are standard: the phone, a cover, earphones, a USB-C charging cable, a SuperCharge charger, and a Micro-USB adapter.
The Huawei Mate 9 goes on sale in Singapore from 19th November 2016 in a single 64GB capacity at S$898. While it comes in six colours globally, only Space Grey and Champagne Gold will be sold in Singapore.
The much-anticipated Moto Z, Moto Z Play, and Moto Mods reach Singapore from November 2016. The Moto Z, in Charcoal Ash or Washed Oak shells, retails for S$899, powered by a Snapdragon 820 with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.
Sharp Mobile has launched its first phones in Singapore, the mid-tier MS1 at S$299 and Z2 at S$399. Sharp Mobile is run by Commtiva Technology, owned by Foxconn, which completed its acquisition of Sharp earlier.
Following the Galaxy Note7 recall, Singapore customers can exchange their device for a Galaxy S7 edge plus an additional S$250 cheque, or take a full refund of the S$1,168 retail value. Both options are open to all Note7 owners.
Singtel's price plans for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, launching 16th September 2016 at Marina Bay Sands. Singapore gets the A1778 and A1784 models, supporting the local LTE, UMTS, and GSM bands across the carrier's plans.
Not a sponsored post, just my experience with fynd, a startup offering phone repair at your doorstep. After I cracked my iPhone 6s Plus dropping it at the WordCamp Singapore 2016 after-party, fynd's convenient service won me over.
Motorola returned to Singapore on 24th August 2016, launching a portfolio of six devices, including the Moto X Force at S$899 and Moto X Style at S$799. This review focuses on the mid-range Moto G4 Plus, priced at S$499.
Singtel's price plans for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, launching in Singapore on 20th August 2016 in Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, and Silver Titanium. It retails for S$1,168 in a single 64GB; Samsung skipped Note 6.
The OnePlus 3 arrives in Singapore from 4th July 2016, exclusively online via Lazada until 30th July. From the 30th, it reaches retail stores and telcos at an RRP of S$699. Only one variant is offered.