No alternatives to my next upgrade

[CarlSagan]

I have always been using Samsung since years, and I was one of the first to get Samsung Galaxy Note 1, then upgraded to Note 2, then 3, and did a giant leap to get Note 9. Note 9 costed me about 600 euros, and it was the Top of all Samsung phones. Now that Samsung doesn't offer any firmware updates to my Note 9, not even security updates for more than a year, , it is time to change to a more secure OS, but what are the alternatives? Nowadays phones are as costly as my monthly salary, a 1800 euro phone? The top series was 600+ euros few years ago, now the equivalent is 1800+, three times the original cost. With this post, I'm sorry to inform Samsung that they lost a customer, with such amount of money I can go on vacation for a week with my family. So sorry to let go Samsung, I really loved the top models, but now it is time to switch to other brands that cost much less.

Thank you Samsung, but this time, I'll pass

[Veronica_F]

Hi CarlSagan, welcome to the official Samsung Italia Community!

Our new devices are created using highly innovative technologies and the highest quality materials to ensure flexibility and resistance over time: for this reason, prices can be high. 

As you are a fan of the Galaxy Note series, I'm sure you will appreciate the new Galaxy S23 Ultra:

https://www.samsung.com/it/smartphones/galaxy-s23-ultra/

If you decide to buy from our Shop, remember you can choose the payment in instalments, interest-free:

https://www.samsung.com/it/smartphones/galaxy-s23-ultra/buy/

We remain at your disposal! We would be happy if you decide to stay with us.

Bye!

[CarlSagan]

Ciao Veronica
Il punto non è quale prodotto acquistare, conosco benissimo la scelta e la disponibilità dei dispositivi Samsung. Il problema è che il top di gamma Samsung era 600+ euro, e adesso oltre 1800+. Un vero mutuo! Samsung non rilascia più aggiornamenti di sicurezza al Note 9, il che significa che il mio dispositivo è vulnerabile e dovrei cambiarlo per stare tranquillo. L'attuale Note 9 ha 500 GB di spazio interno, e l'equivalente S23 costa 1800+ euro. Sono un fotografo e scienziato, e ho bisogno di molto spazio per la fotografia e i documentari che ho a disposizione. Purtroppo il prezzo mi blocca e mi tocca trovare una marca diversa che costa di meno e mi offre più o meno le stesse prestazioni. Un vero peccato