Mobile phones have been a crucial part of our everyday lives. We use it for work, play, communication, and just about everything! So, if your good old palm machine decides to give up, or you simply need an upgrade, here’s where to go, especially when in Ho Chi Minh City.
Bạch Long
297 Tran Hung Dao, D1; +84 90 307 39 39
4 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D1; +84 1900 636469
231 Tran Quang Khai, D1; +84 1900 636469
Diverse selection of imported tech products including tablets, phones, accessories and used brand products. English is spoken.
FPT Shop
121 Le Loi, D1; +84 28 3914 4983
L1-01, Vincom Center 70-72 Le Thanh Ton; +84 28 3993 9800
B1-15, Union Square, 171 Dong Khoi (or 116 Nguyen Hue); +84 28 3521 0700
Large range of phone brands. Delivery service is included. English is spoken.
Futureworld
234 Tran Hung Dao, D1; +84 28 3838 6881
240 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D1; +84 28 3930 7673
First Apple Authorised Reseller selling the company’s top-end products including the iPod, iPad, Macbook and Apple accessories. English is spoken.
Mai Nguyên Luxury Mobile
27 Nguyen Binh Khiem, D1; +84 28 3910 1227
215 - 217 Tran Hung Dao, D1; +84 28 3920 8222;
Customer service at this shop can unlock networks, fix cell phones, upgrade cell phone software, etc. Many popular brand names are sold here. English is spoken.
Thế Giới Di Động
https://www.thegioididong.com/
128 Tran Quang Khai, D1; +84 28 3812 5960
136 Nguyen Thai Hoc, D1; +84 1800 1060
8D Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D1; +84 1800 1060
A quality shop selling computers, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, sim cards, cameras and accessories of all the most well-known brand names. Delivery is available. English is spoken.
There is no limit to the number of shops who will sell you a phone in Vietnam, however we have focused on two of the leading retailers below.
FPT / Mobifone
A wide variety of phones and accessories with network services provided by Mobifone. Assistance is available in English.
Mobile World (thegioididong)
190B Nguyen Thị Dinh, An Phu Ward, D2
198 Tran Nao, Binh Khanh 2, Bình An Ward, D2
374 - 376 Nguyen Duy Trinh, Binh Trung Dong Ward, D2
543 Nguyen Thi Dinh Street, Cat Lai Ward, D2
27 Quoc Huong Street, Thao Dien Ward, D2
Green Machine 21 Tran Nao, Binh An Ward, D2
Mobile World (thegioididong) is one of the most recognisable brands for buying a phone or establishing a network connection in Vietnam. They carry all the major brands and some second hand phones with limited warranties. They also carry a wide range of accessories and at least some help is generally available in English. There are six locations in District 2 listed on its website above.
Mobile World (thegioididong)
311 Huynh Tan Phat, Tan Thuan Dong, D7
+84 1800 1060
Cửa Hàng Điện Thoại Di Động Huy Mobile
146 Huynh Tan Phat, Tan Thuan Dong, D7
+84 93 734 53 33
Tuong Vy mobile
+84 93 804 94 81
Bao Long Mobile Phone Shop
+84 93 782 92 00
Minh Hoang Mobile Phone Shop
Mobile World
+84 91 711 87 89
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