Attention, Argentines! The government has just announced a new financing program that promises to revolutionize the cell phone market: Ahora 30. With fixed, interest-free installments, you can now get the most powerful models from Samsung, Motorola, Apple, and Xiaomi without breaking the bank. The best part? Prices are frozen for 30 months, something unthinkable in a country with rampant inflation. Here we tell you how to access this benefit before everything sells out.
Among the star models, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra arrives with its 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, 5000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging, triple camera of 200 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP, and the Exynos 2400 (or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 depending on region) processor. A beast that, in fixed installments, goes for a laughable price. Meanwhile, Motorola brings the Edge 50 Pro, with a 6.7-inch pOLED display at 144 Hz, 4500 mAh battery with 125W TurboPower charging, 50 MP camera with OIS, and the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. Ideal for those seeking pure speed.
Apple is not far behind: the iPhone 15 Pro Max, with its 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 4422 mAh battery with 27W fast charging (yes, Apple is still behind on charging), triple camera of 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP, and the A17 Pro chip, joins the program with installments that would make any wallet tremble. And Xiaomi, the king of cost-benefit, brings the Xiaomi 14 Ultra: 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display, 5000 mAh battery with 90W charging, Leica quad camera of 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. A Chinese phone that stands up to the titans.
Now, let’s talk money. In Argentina, the prices of these phones are a sensitive issue. The Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at $1,200,000 cash, but with Ahora 30 you can get it in 30 fixed installments of around $40,000. The more affordable Motorola Edge 50 Pro is around $600,000 cash, with installments of $20,000. The most expensive iPhone 15 Pro Max exceeds $1,500,000, but in 30 fixed installments it drops to about $50,000 per month. And the most balanced Xiaomi 14 Ultra is priced at $800,000 cash, with installments of $26,666. All of this WITHOUT interest and with frozen prices. Crazy? Yes, but real.
How to access? You need to go to the official program portal (www.ahora30.gob.ar) with your ID and choose the phone you want. Then, select the participating bank (Banco Nación, Provincia, Galicia, Santander, among others) and you’re done. The installments are automatically debited from your account or card. Note: stock is limited and massive demand is expected. First come, first served for the best models. Don’t sleep on it, it will run out!
With this program, the government aims to boost consumption and curb price increases in a key sector. Meanwhile, brands are rubbing their hands: Samsung, Motorola, Apple, and Xiaomi have already confirmed their participation with renewed stock. Is it worth it? If you have a fixed income in pesos, it’s a unique opportunity. Inflation doesn’t forgive, but these fixed installments shield you. That said, the term is 30 months: make sure you can afford it. Are you going to let it pass? Run, they’ll fly!
Updated Price Comparison
If you’re thinking about buying a new phone, these are the most sought-after 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.
¡La re pego! Compre un Samsung con Ahora 30, cuotas fijas y llego joya. Recomiendo full, el celu vuela.
¡Me compré un Samsung con Ahora 30 y llegó al toque! Una masa el celu, re rápido y la pantalla una locura. Lo recomiendo una banda, aprovechen las cuotas fijas que vuelan.