LGU+ Launches Exclusive 'Galaxy Buddy 2' Priced in 300,000 KRW Range... Pre-orders Start on 17th

An LG Uplus model is introducing the Galaxy Buddy2.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Hye-sun] LG Uplus announced on the 17th that it will conduct pre-orders ahead of the exclusive launch of Samsung Electronics' budget smartphone in the 300,000 KRW range, the Galaxy Buddy2. Activation will be available from the product release date on the 24th.

The Galaxy Buddy2, an LG Uplus exclusive model, has improved display, camera, and fast charging features compared to the previous version released last year. It features a large 6.6-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother content playback, a rear triple camera including a 50MP main camera, and a large-capacity battery supporting 25W fast charging. It is released as a 5G model. The colors available are Deep Green, Light Blue, and Orange Copper. The retail price is set at 399,300 KRW.

LG Uplus and Samsung Electronics are holding various gift events to coincide with the launch of the Galaxy Buddy2. Customers who pre-order the Galaxy Buddy2 during the pre-order period and activate it by the 30th can apply through the Samsung Members app to receive a Galaxy Buds Live (Black color) as a gift. Additionally, customers who purchase the Galaxy Buddy2 and newly subscribe to YouTube Premium by March 1 of next year can enjoy a free two-month trial of YouTube Premium.

LG Uplus is also running a promotion for customers who purchase the Galaxy Buddy2 through its official online store, Uplus.com. The first 1,000 customers who purchase and activate the Galaxy Buddy2 on Uplus.com by the 23rd will receive the first month’s communication fee free of charge. The first month’s monthly fee of the customer's subscribed mobile plan (as of July 11) will be fully refunded via KakaoPay.

All customers who purchase the Galaxy Buddy2 through Uplus.com will additionally receive a shopping coupon pack and an activation gift. The shopping coupon pack allows customers to choose one out of eight types, including SSG Pay, Naver Pay, Gmarket·Smile Cash, offering discounts up to 240,000 KRW over 24 months. The activation gift allows customers to select one from six items: portable air purifier, dual charging power bank, wireless neck massager, dial circulator, dual shoe dryer, or portable neck fan.

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