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Solana Saga Smartphone Price Drops $400 After Four Months

Solana has reduced the price of its Saga phone by 40% just four months after its launch. The Android-based phone, which initially started at $1,000, is now priced at $599. Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs, made the announcement on Twitter, stating that the price cut is aimed at increasing adoption of mobile Web3 and improving the user experience.

Solana has reduced the price of its Saga phone by 40% just four months after its launch. The Android-based phone, which initially started at $1,000, is now priced at $599. Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs, made the announcement on Twitter, stating that the price cut is aimed at increasing adoption of mobile Web3 and improving the user experience.

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