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#312354 9-Apr-2024 16:09
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I’m about to buy a cheap smartphone for my 11 year old daughter.
Narrowed it down to the Samsung A05 as it should suit what she needs it for and an acceptable price range. Samsung sells it for $199 (64 GB version). Harvey Normal for $217. But I’ve seen someone called Raytech selling the 128GB version for $218. But it’s the international version? It’s an NZ based company. Any disadvantages by buying an international version?

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  #3216259 9-Apr-2024 16:19
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It should just be the A055F. The differentiating factor could be that it could be either the Dual SIM Variant or the Single SIM one or it's the M variant.

 

 

 

I'd ask Raytech and get a clarification. It's deffo the A055F here in NZ but they may range the above M variant which has a few extra bands(looks to be a North American unit, strange how they'd call it the international variant).





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  #3216267 9-Apr-2024 16:32
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Thanks. It is indeed dual sim and A055F

Product Code: M0020010424



Specification:

* Condition: Brand New (undamaged item in its original packaging)

* Brand: Samsung

* Product Name: Galaxy A05

* Model Number: SM-A055F

* Storage: 128GB

* RAM: 4G

* Screen Size: 6.7 in

* SIM Card Slot: Dual SIM (SIM + SIM)

* Connectivity: 2G, 3G, 4G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

* Version: International Version

* Network: Unlocked

* Contract: Without Contract

* Memory Card Type: microSDXC

* Camera Resolution: 50MP + 2MP

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  #3216274 9-Apr-2024 16:36
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NZ VoLTE profiles loaded?





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  #3216295 9-Apr-2024 17:05
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nztim:

 

NZ VoLTE profiles loaded?

 

 

 

 

Most Samsungs I've seen have been very agnostic and have had VoLTE. 

 

 

 

The F variant is actually sold at Samsung NZ.





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  #3216296 9-Apr-2024 17:06
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nztim:

NZ VoLTE profiles loaded?



Doesn’t state.

  #3216300 9-Apr-2024 17:17
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They were as low as $224 in the Easter sales, as i had my eye on them as well. Regret not pulling the trigger.


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  #3216302 9-Apr-2024 17:21
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Jase2985:

They were as low as $224 in the Easter sales, as i had my eye on them as well. Regret not pulling the trigger.



They’re $217 now

 
 
 

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  #3216305 9-Apr-2024 17:26
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I was looking at the Oppo A38 as well (similar specs and price range), but been told to the local phone repair guy to go with a Samsung A05 any day.

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danepak:
Jase2985:

 

They were as low as $224 in the Easter sales, as i had my eye on them as well. Regret not pulling the trigger.

 



They’re $217 now

 

the 128GB versions


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  #3216310 9-Apr-2024 17:30
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Yep on the Raytech website.

  #3216313 9-Apr-2024 17:31
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danepak:

Yep on the Raytech website.

 

im meaning from a reputable NZ supplier, for the NZ version, with local warranty.


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  #3216314 9-Apr-2024 17:33
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Jase2985:

danepak:

Yep on the Raytech website.


im meaning from a reputable NZ supplier, for the NZ version, with local warranty.



Ah, I see. So would you classify Raytech as being non-reputable? I’ve never used them before hence the question.
They’re based in NZ.

  #3216319 9-Apr-2024 17:38
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Jase2985:

 

danepak:

 

im meaning from a reputable NZ supplier, for the NZ version, with local warranty.

 



Ah, I see. So would you classify Raytech as being non-reputable? I’ve never used them before hence the question.
They’re based in NZ.

 

Never heard of them or used them. If they are being in internation versions, then they are likely a parallel importer.

 

 

 

Noel Leeming had them for $224 at easter and PB Tech were not too far behind them

 

 


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  #3216322 9-Apr-2024 17:42
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OK thanks. They’ve got a shop in Rosedale (North Shore) with pick up allowed.

So Samsung offer a 2-year warranty.
These guys does a 12-months hot swap.
Does it mean that although it’s a Samsung, I will only be covered for 12 months as the warranty is through Raytech?

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  #3216423 10-Apr-2024 03:25
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danepak: OK thanks. They’ve got a shop in Rosedale (North Shore) with pick up allowed.

So Samsung offer a 2-year warranty.
These guys does a 12-months hot swap.
Does it mean that although it’s a Samsung, I will only be covered for 12 months as the warranty is through Raytech?


Yip. It’s nothing to do with Samsung NZ so they can quite legitimately say bad luck if something goes wrong. Samsung are not the retailer or the importer in this case.

It’ll probably be fine but maybe it won’t. That’s the beauty and the risk of a parallel import.

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