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Galaxy S20 line may be up to 25% cheaper in Brazil than in the USA, check prices

Did you consider buying a launch like the Galaxy S20 Ultra abroad? We show you how it can be advantageous to buy here in Brazil

A month ago, Samsung launched smartphones Galaxy S20 in Brazil, with the models S20, S20 + and S20 Ultra. No secret to anyone that, when we think about buying new technological products, one of the first questions that goes on in the Brazilian's mind: is it worth it buy on an international trip? Most of the time, the best thing to do is put on the scale and simulate purchases in the USA, mainly taking into account the dollar above R $ 5, as nowadays.

In the case of these Samsung products, there is no advantage: they come out even 25% cheaper if you buy them in Brazil. In this publication, we do the math for you and at the end we also compare the price of another smartphone giant, the iPhone 11 Pro.

a Important warning: for calculations of products purchased abroad, we use models unlocked, sold in official stores, calculating the tax of 8.87% in New York and the IOF (Tax on Financial Operations) of 6.38%, for purchases on the credit card. At the end, the dollar quote (PTAX) of 4/8 was applied, R $ 5.21. The price of handsets in Brazil and the United States, as well as the dollar quote, are subject to change any time.

Samsung Galaxy S20

In Brazil, the Galaxy S20 can be found by R $ 4,949.10 view (model of 128GB) or the full price of R $ 5,499 to parcel it out. Meanwhile, in the US, the unlocked product costs $ 999.99 in the official store. Applying taxes and converting according to the last dollar quote, we arrive at the total of R $ 6,033.95. The price difference seen from R $ 1,084.85. That gives about 18% less, compared to the value practiced in the USA.

Check out all the details of the new Galaxy S20, S20 +, S20 Ultra, Z Flip and Galaxy Buds + releasesThe three S20 side by side (from left to right, S20 Ultra, S20 + and the S20).

The “traditional” S20 features a rear camera 12 MP (including a telephoto that takes pictures in 8K), 4,000 mAh battery, 6.2 inches with minimum cutout for front camera and refresh rate in 120 Hz. In practice, you will always have a great photo, a battery that lasts all day and also a screen with ultra-smooth refresh rate for consumption of whatever you want. Want to know more about the S20? Read our full review.

Samsung Galaxy S20 +

THE Galaxy S20 +, 128 GB model, can be found by R $ 5,399.10 seen in Brazil. If we take into account the price of it in the official Samsung American store, pay attention to the total price of the device, without exchange what $ 1,199.99, we reached the final value of R $ 7,240.75 when applying taxes and the last dollar quote. Among the four products, this is the biggest difference: 25% cheaper, if purchased in national territory.

Galaxy S20 line may be up to 25% cheaper in Brazil than in the USA, check out the pricesS20 Plus and S20: the difference in size may seem minimal, but it does make a difference during a long routine of use.

THE S20 Plus turns out to be an ideal balance between smartphones S20 and S20 Ultra. The battery 4,500 mAh, screen 6.7 inches and the cameras are the same as the S20 with the addition of the sensor DepthVision, for better focus and night light capture. For some tastes and pockets it is the right choice, and you can check our impressions about the device in the review.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

J o Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, can be found by R $ 7,199.10 seen in Brazil. With calculation of taxes applied on the value of the same product sold in the USA, which $ 1,399.99, we reached a total of R $ 8,441.58. Apart from the difference, the result is clear: bought there, the S20 Ultra is R $ 1,242.48 more expensive, a 15% difference in the price of the smartphone.

Galaxy S20 Ultra on book on a tableS20 Ultra, the “giant” of the trio, has a 6.9 screen.

Available in Cosmic Gray (gray) and Cosmic Black (black), the S20 Plus has an addition of camera sensors compared to other cell phones: the 48 MP telephoto lens with SpaceZoom 100 times. In addition, the high resolution of 108 MP. The battery also gains a “500 mAh bonus” (totaling 5000 mAh) and the 6.9 inches. Find out more about S20 Ultra in our review.

iPhone 11 Pro

THE iPhone 11 the main competitor of the Galaxy S20 in Brazil, then it is worth checking your price. When comparing the iPhone 11 Pro, we can reach a difference of more than R $ 1.6 thousand. While in Brazil it sold for R $ 6,509.07 vista, in the official store of Apple in the USA the 512 GB version is $ 1,349.00. Converting, we have then R $ 8,139.88 for what the national version remains for 20% less.

iPhone 11 Pro front and rear partial, in dark gray. Wallpaper with gushing water

The smartphone has a notch smaller on screen 5.8 ″ OLED (which is brighter than the competition), having excellent fluidity thanks to the processor A13 Bionic. As expected with this iPhone, the trio of cameras, consisting of the main, a telephoto and an ultra wide angle (the three with 12 MP). The battery incredibly lasts all day, which is a positive point when compared to its predecessors. See more about this model and the other iPhone in our full review.


If you buy the Galaxy S20, or have already purchased yours, it’s worth checking our list of 15 tips and tricks to get the most out of your device. Are you deciding between smartphones with the biggest screens on the market, launched in recent months? We can help you decide which is best for your profile (and pocket) with our comparison between Galaxy S20 Ultra, iPhone 11 Pro Max it's the Pixel 4 XL.