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When it comes to the connected ecosystem, Apple is the number one brand that offers seamless integration across devices. An Apple Watch paired with an iPhone, capable of streaming music via AirPods is one of the simplest ways of explaining how Apple’s ecosystem works. Currently, Samsung is the only brand that offers an alternative ecosystem for Android enthusiasts.
While there is no actual limit, it should at least have three devices — a smartphone, a smartwatch, and a pair of wireless earbuds. Users can always add more products into the ecosystem such as a tablet, laptop, smart speaker, and more.
I recently got into the Samsung ecosystem, which also consists of three products — the Galaxy S23 Ultra (review), Galaxy Watch 4 Classic LTE, and Galaxy Buds 2. These devices connect with each other to deliver a seamless user experience.
The best way to experience the Samsung ecosystem is to get cutting-edge products. However, that would mean spending a lot of money. Instead, those who are on a tight budget could have a look at the previous generation devices, which will be cheaper and offer almost all the features of the latest iteration.
Again, the overall experience of an ecosystem mainly depends on the primary device. Hence, we recommend you get a flagship smartphone. Right now, the Galaxy S22 is available for Rs 52,699, the Galaxy Watch 4 LTE (44mm) is available for Rs 18,999, and Galaxy Buds 2 retail for Rs 6,999 on Flipkart, which adds up to Rs 78,694.
In fact, for less than that, you could have also grabbed the Galaxy S23 with the Watch 4 and the Buds 2 during the launch. Samsung has now discontinued that deal, and building an ecosystem with the Watch 4 and the Buds 2 based on the Galaxy S23 will cost over Rs 1,00,000 in India.
Similarly, you can also build a Samsung Galaxy ecosystem for less than Rs 50,000 by replacing the flagship smartphone with something like the Galaxy A53, which costs around Rs 30,000. Else, you can also pick a device from the FE series — the Galaxy S21 FE (review) or the Galaxy S22 FE, which are slightly more affordable than the regular Samsung flagships.
If you want the best of what Samsung offers in 2023, then you have to spend over Rs 3,50,000 in India. This includes the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which costs over Rs 1,20,000, the Rs 44,999 worth Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for Rs Rs 16,990.
A Samsung flagship tablet usually costs around Rs 60,000, and a Galaxy Book 3 will be priced at over Rs 1,00,000. All this will add up to Rs 3,41,989. Just like Apple, Samsung also offers a lot of flexibility while building its ecosystem.
Unlike Apple, Samsung is also into IoT and smart home appliances. You can buy televisions, refrigerators, and even smart washing machines from Samsung. On top of that, one can also add things like Samsung smart tags, which are similar to Apple AirTags.
Depending on one’s budget and requirements, one can build a Samsung ecosystem (with at least three products) for less than Rs 50,000 in India, or one can also get everything (including home appliances) from Samsung, which could easily cost over Rs 5,00,000 in India.
