Samsung phone faces supply crunch in India: Get your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 faster!

The newly released Galaxy Z Fold 7 foldable smartphone by Samsung has enjoyed such strong demand with people flooding markets in India as the product was out of stock within days of its release. The gadget which carries a Rs.1,74,999 price tag is the thinnest and lightest foldable phone yet manufactured by Samsung and boasts of a 200MP camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with advanced AI-based performance, and a new One UI 8 based on the Google Gemini live. The Fold 7 is already sold out and this is due to factors such as 50% thicker Ultra-Thin Glass, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, and a redesigned Armor Flex Hinge among others.

In a statement, Samsung India acknowledged the demand and established the shortage and is boosting its manufacturing capacity at its plant in Noida. Vijay Sales and Poorvika Mobiles have stated that their stocks are fast moving and that their outlets in major cities are already out of stock. Read further and know tips to secure your Galaxy Z Fold 7 amid supply shortage.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Specifications

Tips to secure your Galaxy Z Fold 7 amid supply shortage

• Record pre-orders of 210,000 units in the world also marked the foldable series on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in India, which highlighted the significance of booking in advance when there is a first launch. In case there are still pre-orders available, then it is best to book as soon as possible to avoid delays.

• Internet based retail stores have the tendency to update their inventories more rapidly compared to physical stores. Monitor the official Samsung site and online shops such as Amazon and Flipkart on the possibility of flash sales or exclusive stock sale. There are occasional early restock notifications or access by prime members and people using the app.

• The best thing you can do is set alerts on mainstream retailers and price trackers so you could know the moment the Galaxy Z Fold 7 comes back in stock. You may also get updated by following the social media pages of trustworthy retailers as well as newsletters.

• In some instances the city-wide stockouts neglect to include smaller “authorised” retailers or stores in neighboring towns. Call or visit several authorised stores to find out the available units.

• Most of the retailers have exchange offers on smartphones which accelerate the purchase time with instant discounts. Being able to present a trade in with a qualified old device is what can also streamline your purchase.

• To maximise the chances of getting the device at the time of flash sale and within a short time you can have your payment method readiness prepared including but not limited to credit/debit cards or EMI options also ensure all documents are filled so that when you choose the device they will take the order of that device first in an attempt to minimise time wastage.

Check online retailers and Samsung’s official store
The stocks on online markets are more prone to faster updates as compared to the physical stores. Monitor the Samsung official site and online stores, such as Amazon and Flipkart, to avail flash sale or special stocks. Rests of products can be offered or made known in advance to prime members and app users.

• Register to receive notifications on the sites of the popular marketplaces and price monitoring apps so that as soon as the Galaxy Z Fold 7 appears in the store again, you know it. You may also read the newsletters and social media pages of known retailers.

• The stock-outs which occur during the inventory planning in the city might sometimes disregard the smaller authorized retailers or outlets in the surrounding towns. Call several certified stores to find out where available units may be found.

• Most of the retailers are offering exchange deals on smartphones where the buyer gets an immediate discount quickly. The availability of the old device that can be exchanged may rank your order swiftly.

• The first thing to do is to prepare payment and documentation in advance. Keeping your payment mode-prepared like credit/Debit cards/ EMI options and all the required papers ready can also help you grab the device easily at the fastest part of the sales, especially when there is a sale going on.

Why is the demand for Galaxy Z Fold 7 skyrocketing?

Along with iPhone feels, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers a certain degree of ultra-portability, durability, and premium specs, which qualifies it as an enticing high-end smartphone purchase in India. The consumer hype has been created by features such as an 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main screen, a 6.5-inch cover display, the breakthrough 200MP main camera sensor, and long-term software updates. Further contributing to its popularity and increasing demand at the expense of available supply are the seven years of software support by Samsung and a line of refinements such as the convincing suggestion of crease reduction and durability of the hinge structure as a whole.

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