Attention, Argentines! The cell phone war has reached installment plans and there is no mercy. While Samsung tries to defend its throne, Chinese brands like Xiaomi and Motorola (yes, Motorola is now Chinese) come with everything to steal your heart… and your wallet. In this financing ring, only the smartest get the best deal.
Let’s start with Samsung, the classic. The Galaxy A54 5G, with its 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display and 120 Hz refresh rate, leaves you drooling. Its 5000 mAh battery lasts an entire weekend, and the 50 MP main camera with optical stabilization makes you feel like a professional photographer. But watch out, the Exynos 1380 processor isn’t the fastest, and in Argentina you can find it from $350,000 in fixed installments of up to 12 months with banks like Galicia or Santander. A blow to the wallet!
Now, hold on tight: Xiaomi arrives with the Redmi Note 12 Pro. 6.67-inch AMOLED display, 120 Hz, and a 5000 mAh battery with 67W fast charging that fills up in 40 minutes. Its MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor flies, and the 50 MP camera with Sony IMX766 sensor takes novel-worthy photos. Price: around $280,000, with interest-free installments in 18 months with Mercado Pago or Ahora 12. A steal compared to Samsung!
But not everything is rosy. Motorola, now under Lenovo’s wing, brings the Moto G84 5G. 6.5-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, and a 5000 mAh battery with 30W charging. Its Snapdragon 695 processor is decent, and the 50 MP camera with optical stabilization performs well. Price: $320,000, with 12-month interest-free installments at Frávega or Garbarino. Not as cheap as Xiaomi, but the brand has a good reputation in Argentina.
And Apple? The iPhone 14, with its 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, 3279 mAh battery (yes, very small), and the A15 Bionic processor that’s a missile. The 12 MP camera with cinema mode makes you feel like you’re in Hollywood. But the price is terrifying: $1,200,000, with 24-month installments with interest at some banks. Crazy!
In summary, if you want to take care of your wallet and have good technology, Xiaomi wins hands down. Samsung is reliable but expensive, Motorola a middle ground, and Apple is for those who don’t look at the price. Choose carefully because installments don’t forgive!
Updated price comparison
If you’re thinking about buying a new cell phone, these are the most searched models right now on Mercado Libre:
- Samsung Galaxy A55 – See price on ML (code: VAFTS9-E4CH)
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion – See price on ML (code: VAFTS9-HVNV)
- Xiaomi Redmi Note – See price on ML (code: VAFTS9-WF9A)
Prices updated daily. You can search with the codes in the Mercado Libre search bar.
Compré un Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 hace un mes y me llegó impecable. La batería me dura dos días y las cuotas son un golazo. Recomiendo mil, no gastes de más en Samsung.
Compré un Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 en cuotas y me llegó en perfecto estado. La batería me dura dos días. Recomiendo full, relación precio-calidad inmejorable.