
The stunning Huawei Mate 8
Three of the most desired smartphones in the world will be available for purchase in Costa Rica by the end of this month. According to technology journalist Johnny Castro of business daily La Republica, the three devices are the Huawei Mate 8, the Samsung S7 and the long-awaited, ultra-coveted Apple iPhone 5SE.
Samsung S7
With a 5.1 or 5.5-inch screen (the largest for the Edge version), the new Samsung Galaxy S7 has everything to become the flagship smartphone for the South Korean electronics giant. The Galaxy S7 has interesting new specs such as a water resistant case, smart battery management, low-light camera, wireless charging, Android Marshmallow, virtual reality functions, memory expansion up to 200 GB, and more.
Huawei Mate 8
This Chinese-made Android smartphone is large enough to be called a phablet. Like the Samsung with its Galaxy S7, Huawei intends the Mate 8 to be its flagship device. In Costa Rica, consumers who are used to thinking of Huawei as a budget electronics manufacturer are in for a surprise with the Mate 8. This metal and glass beauty is not only of the best-looking device in the market bust also boasts advanced specs that can easily compete against Apple and Samsung. If you are looking for endurance, please note that the Huawei Mate 8 can handle 12 hours of continuous HD video playback and more than 24 hours of voice calls.
Apple iPhone 5SE
According to tech insiders in Costa Rica, it will take less than 10 days for the iPhone 5SE to be available in our country after it is introduced to the world on March 21st. Even though Apple has not confirmed that it will release the iPhone 5SE on that day, websites that specialize in leaking tech release information are betting big on a new, 4-inch iPhone that will pack the punch of an iPhone 6 in a smaller package and more affordable price. The 5SE is expected to be powered by iOS 9.
It’s still too early for the exact retail pricing of these smartphones in Costa Rica, but shoppers can safely expect a range between $650 and $1,200.




