Archive for July, 2011
Samsung Galaxy S2 vs HTC Sensation
Samsung Galaxy S II has come as big challenge for HTC Sensation. We compare both the Phones from an Engineer’s perspective. Both are 3G phones supporting HSPDA network and are built on Android 2.3.
Galaxy S II was able to score better than HTC Sensation on its processor performance while at the same time beat Sensation at battery life, which in our view, was driven by Samsung’s AMOLED panel, which gives Samsung substantial competitive advantage. The following chart shows a Detailed Side by Side comparison of HTC Sensation and Samsung Galaxy S II Read the rest of this entry »
Tariffs Set to Rise + Retailer Commission Falls
In a meeting with major Telecom companies and Retailers, managements’ intention was clear – raise tariffs in the sector, which hinted at abating competition. The changes are centred on special tariff vouchers, which are promotional in nature and not regulated. In addition, dealer commissions have come down across operators over the last few weeks – this would not affect RPMs but have a direct impact on margins.
Almost all operators have started making minor changes to their tariff plans. We profile some of them below. Read the rest of this entry »
