How does the Samsung Always New cell phone subscription work?
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With smartphones becoming increasingly expensive and valuable, keeping them safe is important. With that in mind, we now have the Samsung Always New, a mobile subscription plan that ensures you always have the best Galaxy of the moment, with some benefits, such as insurance against theft and damage, and even a spare smartphone in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Samsung Always New
It is a subscription plan made from a partnership between Samsung and TechEasy, Porto Seguro. This combination ensures that you, the line user Galaxy, you can have the best Samsung smartphone of the moment in a subscription system that guarantees several benefits. This year, the company's darlings are the new launches of the Galaxy Z, being the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Galaxy Z Fold3 5G.
Plans start in R$299 and last for 12 months. At the end of this period, the consumer will be able to choose between some options, and they are:
- Give back the smartphone, renew subscription to Samsung Always New and to receive Samsung's next release;
- Purchase the current product for 40% of its value;
- Give back your smartphone at no additional cost.
Values and activation
For this year we have foldable smartphones Galaxy z fold3 e Galaxy z flip3 to choose from in the subscription. The prices for these two models look like this:
- Z Flip3 – 128GB: R$ 299/month;
- Z Flip3 – 256GB: R$ 349/month;
- Z Fold3 – 256GB: R$ 499/month;
- Z Fold3 – 512GB: R$ 599/month.
Through Samsung's own website you can access the page with all the details that we commented here. By partnering with the Porto Seguro, unlike any other product of the Samsung Store, when you enter the subscription page of any version available, you will go to the Porto Seguro website instead of the Samsung shopping cart.
On the Galaxy z fold3, for example, the plots are from R$499 and has three color options to choose from. This amount already includes the issue of insurance — which I will give more details later — and also a reserve product for emergency situations.
In addition, through this page you can already see the total value of the service and also the value of the device if you want to buy it at the end of the 12 months, with 40% of the original value. In the case of the Galaxy Z Fold3, in the model with 256 GB, the price would be R$5.199,60 at the end of those 12 months.
And the same thing happens with the Galaxy z flip3, which starts with values of R $ 299 per month for 12 months, but here it has 4 different colors. This price also includes insurance and a reserve product. The final value of the device after 12 months is R$2.799,60. It is important to note that the service is charged monthly so as not to interfere with the card limit. And speaking of cards, you can subscribe to the service with any credit card.
Insurance
Regardless of the plan you choose, your subscription guarantees a spare smartphone for emergencies, as well as quick access to technical assistance. In addition to this, Porto Seguro also offers theft protection, physical damage, electrical and damage caused by liquids. The original value of this service would be from R$2.599,80 No. Galaxy z fold3 and from R$1.399,80 our Galaxy z flip3. These amounts are deducted from the service installments Samsung Always New and ensures that you have more security with these two devices.
promotions and combos
In addition to all this, if you subscribe to the service until October 10, take a Galaxy Buds2 on track. Yes, the South Korean's newest wireless headset is included in any of the subscriptions. The headset has active noise cancellation and a good battery life and you can check out all the details about it in our article about the new samsung gadgets.
What is the cost-benefit compared to the iPhone Forever?
Working in a similar way, on the side Apple of force, we have the iPhone forever, partnership of the most valuable “apple” in the world with the Itaú which offers a kind of subscription as well. You can check all the details of the service in our article on the subject in our article on the iPhone Forever.
On the iPhone Forever, unlike the Samsung Forever New, the installments are 21x and not 12, however you change your device — if you wish — only after that period. So the idea of you having a subscription that always guarantees you the latest device from the brand doesn't work very well in the Itaú service.
On the other hand, offering more options is always a positive point. It is interesting that you can choose between two of the most interesting devices of the brand, but it would be even better to have some other options, as in the case of the iPhone forever that we have from the line iPhone XR until the iPhone 12 and possibly will be with the iPhone 13 soon.
In terms of services, Samsung Semper Novo is much more interesting and here I list some of the reasons:
- You don't need to have the limit of the total value of the device to be part;
- Every year a new device, if you wish;
- Offers insurance and a backup cell phone;
- Any credit card is accepted in the program.
In short, everything will depend on your preferences regarding smartphones and whether or not you are an Itaú customer. But putting everything in the balance, the service offered by Samsung and Porto Seguro is much more interesting.
Is it worth buying a smartphone at Samsung Always New?
Although the service always offers you the latest models from the company, it does not have a fixed price. So, whether or not it is worth subscribing will depend on some factors such as the price of these models in stores and which model you intend to buy in this subscription.
Galaxy S21
The first model is the most affordable model in the line S21. The device brings with it 128 GB internal storage, 8 GB from memory RAM and screen 6,2″ Dynamic AMOLED with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. In addition, we have certified water resistance. IP68K and display with 120 Hz refresh rate.
The camera set on the rear is triple, bringing a 64MP telephoto lens with an aperture of F/2.0, a 12,2MP main camera with an aperture of F/1.8 and a 12MP Ultra Wide camera with an aperture of F/2.2 and field of view. of 120º.
The processor here is the Exynos 2100, of its own Samsung and although there are controversies regarding it, in our tests it managed to offer one day of use to the device. The operating system here is Android 11 with a promise to go up to Android 14.
| Storage and color | Financing | Final purchase value after 12 months |
| 128 GB (Violet, Gray or White) | 12x of BRL 199 = BRL 2.388,00 | R$2.399,60 |
If you decide to buy the S21 after 12 months, you will have to pay another R$2.399,60 for this, giving a total of R$4.787 for the device. For the purpose of comparison, a Galaxy S21 is currently R$4.443 in up to 10x or R$3.998 on view at Shoptime.
Galaxy z fold3
Samsung's new foldable has two storage options, which are 256 GB e 512 GB e 12 GB from memory RAM. It is, along with the Z Flip3, the first foldable smartphone with protection IPX8 and has protection Gorilla Glass Foods on your screens.
We have a 2268-inch HD+ (832×6,2) external screen with Dynamic AMOLED 2x and with 120Hz. On the inside, the screen is 7,6 inches QXGA+ (2208 x 1768) with Dynamic AMOLED 2x, Infinity Flex and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
Finally, the processor here is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, which will allow you to run everything in the best possible quality. In terms of cameras we have a great triple set at the rear with Wide, Ultra wide and telephoto cameras, but the novelty here is the front camera under the screen on the inside of the device.
| Storage and colors | Financing | Final purchase value after 12 months |
| 256 GB (Black or Silver) | 12x of BRL 499 = BRL 5.988,00 | R$5.199,60 |
| 512 GB (Black, Silver or Green) | 12x of BRL 599 = BRL 7.188,00 | R$5.519,60 |
The Galaxy Z Fold3 can be found in Samsung's own store for 12.799 in 12x of 1.066,58
Galaxy z flip3
The latest model available in the service subscription options is the “more affordable” folding model from Samsung which brought great news in its new version. These novelties include a considerable increase in its external screen and the protection IPX8. The device also comes with the powerful Snapdragon 888 5G, 8 GB of RAM and two storage options: 256 GB ou 512 GB.
The Z Flip3 screens have a 6,7″ folding screen with 2x Dynamic AMOLED technology with a resolution of 2640×1080 (Full HD+), using the Infinity Flex Display and 120 Hz refresh rate.
In the cameras we have 2 at the rear, a Wide and an Ultra Wide. They can be used for selfies when the smartphone is folded. On the front camera we have 10MP, enough for family selfies.
| Storage and colors | Financing | Final purchase value after 12 months |
| 256 GB (Black, Violet, Green and Cream) | 12x of BRL 299 = BRL 3.588,00 | R$2.799,60 |
| 512 GB (Black, Violet, Green and Cream) | 12x of BRL 349 = BRL 4.188,00 | R$2.999,60 |
In the Samsung store itself the Galaxy z flip3 is on pre-sale and can be found at 6.999 at 12x of 583,25 on the 256GB model.
Looking at the prices of the devices and their financing, you can come to the conclusion that signing the Samsung Always New to then buy any of the smartphones does not pay off in any of the models. However, if you want to rent it after the 12 months to switch to a newer model and renew your subscription, it's worth it.
The interesting thing about the service is having the benefits against theft and theft, a spare cell phone and being able to always have a current model, so buying it for a little more affordable price at the end of the 12 months doesn't seem very advantageous since you won't have it anymore. these benefits.
What about you, what do you think of these subscription plans to keep you always up to date with the best of technology? Would you sign or not?
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And in case you don't know the smartphones we mentioned, check out everything about them now. Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Galaxy Z Fold3 5G.
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