S8Plus Retail price (2017) = RM3,667
12 Month Total (with device protection) = RM3,960
Scenario
Scenario 1 (Buy phone separately at official store)
1) You plan to purchase device at official store at RM3667. Then you plan to subscribe plan with any providers at RM60.
2) So, total yearly total payment RM3667 + (RM60 x 12) = RM4,387
3) Then, one year later you plan to upgrade with new phone.
4) You resale your old phone (best case your phone still in good condition) at 50% discount at RM1,833.
5) Then, new phone retail price at RM3,500. You just topup additional RM1,677
6) Total yearly with 2nd phone upgrade RM1,677 + (RM60 x 12) = RM2,397
7) Total for two (2) years RM4,387 + RM2,397 = RM6,784
Scenario 2 (Buy with Maxis zerolution)
1) Yearly total payment at RM3,960
2) Yearly total payment for 2nd phone upgrade after 12 months is approximate the same at RM3,960.
3) Total for two (2) years RM3,960 + RM3,960 = RM7,920
4) Additional RM1,136 fom scenario 1
So, where the saving part ???
Here the saving part
1) If your phone missing and accidential damage to your phone. Insurance provider will 1:1 replacement with additional premium payment from 15% to 50% RRP.
2) Subline is cheaper with unlimited calls, sms and quota sharing with main line at RM48.
3) No contract which mean you can terminate the plan at any time by full settlement phone balance.
