Herald Sun: Cheaper ways to get a new smartphone and save
WhistleOut's Kenny McGilvary speaks to the Herald Sun about how much people are willing to spend on a new mobile phone.
The release of the new iPhone 12 Pro Max this month will set consumers back at least $1849 and up to $2369 outright depending on which variant of the phone is purchased.
But new analysis by telco comparison website WhistleOut found 56 per cent of Australians say buying a $2000 device would put them into financial difficulty.
WhistleOut’s spokesman Kenny McGilvary says the best way to save on a new device is “not to buy the latest and greatest”.
He says there are good deals on older devices as soon as a newer device is released.
“Consider the different models available if you’re focused on getting a particular brand,” he says.
Refurbished phones are another option so it may be worth visiting numobile who sell quality refurbished devices.”
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