SAMSUNG CHAMP DUOS

Samsung Champ Neo Duos launched at Rs 3,190

Bangalore: Samsung has introduced another player in its budget phone class, the Champ Neo Duos. The dual SIM device has some neat features to it making it a budget-friendly buy at Rs 3,190.

Sporting a 2.5-inch screen and with a stylus pen too, Champ Neo Duos has on-the-go connectivity options and a dual SIM hot swap functionality. 

The device is fully capable of social network support with apps like Twitter, Facebook. Samsung’s own chat application, the ChatON comes pre-installed along with 20MB memory expandable to 32GB, a VGA camera and 1,000 mAh battery.

Samsung Champ Neo Duos is available in ceramic white colour.

According to Samsung’s own website, the Champ Neo Duos is, ''Housed in a compact and neat design with a full touch screen and enhanced connectivity, this mobile is always on to receive calls, access social networking sites, download apps, play music and much more,'' 

The phone is available on online retail giant Flipkart at Rs 3,190. 

iPhone 5 effect? Galaxy S III, S II, Note go cheaper

iPhone 5 effect? Galaxy S III, S II, Note go cheaper

Samsung has quietly reduced the prices of its top end phones in India by approximately Rs 2,000 to 3,000. The price cuts comes at a time when the South Korean manufacturer's chief rival Apple launched its latest device, the iPhone 5, which met with phenomenal success and looks set to break all sales records.

On Samsung India's official e-store, the current flagship Galaxy S III is now priced at Rs 35,499, a drop of Rs 3,500. This device has received rave reviews from critics and buyers alike and has performed well on various benchmark tests.
The Galaxy Note has also received a price cut in India, as it now costs Rs 29,990 on Samsung e-store in India. Previously, the 5.3-inch phablet cost Rs 32,990 in the country. Considering that the company has begun taking pre-orders for its successor, the Galaxy Note II, this price cut was expected by industry experts.

Last year's flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy S II, has also been subjected to a price cut and now costs Rs 25,900, down Rs 2,000 from Rs 27,900. The phone remains quite popular in India and comes with Ice Cream Sandwich version of Google's Android operating system.
Prices of phones priced below Rs 20,000 remained unchanged on Samsung India's e-store.
Samsung phones on contract received similar price cuts ahead of the iPhone 5 launch in the US and UK, making them more appealing to buyers who do not wish to burn a hole in their pockets for a new high-end phone.

Considering that Samsung decided to slash the prices of its top end offerings just when the iPhone 5 was rolled out worldwide, it seems that the company is trying to gain buyers' attention through an aggressive pricing strategy. However, it remains to be seen whether this move will bring some Apple loyalists to Samsung stores or not.