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ToggleSamsung has officially introduced its highly anticipated smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. While the design updates have excited some users, others feel let down by only incremental changes compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The previous flagship, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, was released at a starting price of ₹1,29,999, and similarly, this year’s Galaxy S25 Ultra has made its debut at the same price point for the base variant. However, the pricing landscape looks quite different in various international markets.
To get a clearer picture, let’s first examine the pricing for the S25 Ultra in India. The 12GB+256GB variant is priced at ₹1,29,999. In contrast, the cost varies significantly across other countries including Dubai, the USA, Canada, Singapore, and South Korea. Below is a detailed breakdown of the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant’s pricing in different regions.
Dubai: In Dubai, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is listed at 5,099 AED, translating to approximately ₹1,20,086.
USA: In the United States, the Galaxy S25 Ultra holds a price tag of $1,299.99, which is about ₹1,12,444.
Canada: In Canada, the device retails for $1,918.99 CAD, equating to roughly ₹1,15,313, placing it in between the prices of the USA and India.
Singapore: Shoppers in Singapore can acquire the S25 Ultra for S$1,828.00, which corresponds to around ₹1,16,502.
South Korea: Interestingly, the most budget-friendly option is in South Korea, the home country of Samsung, where the phone costs ₩1,808,208, approximately translating to ₹1,08,613.
The notable differences in pricing across the globe can primarily be attributed to various factors such as import duties, taxes, and distinctive market strategies employed in each region. Generally, countries with lower import duties tend to offer more favorable pricing compared to India. Perhaps it may be time to contact your friends or relatives living abroad to request a Galaxy S25 Ultra brought back home!