Following a couple of weeks of pre-orders, Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series will finally go on general sale from February 25. But it appears we are already in for lengthy shipping delays. The new Galaxy flagships have a so high demand in the market that the Korean brand is failing to keep up with it. Depending on which model you’re looking to buy, you might have to wait for several weeks before you can get your hands on the phone. Some color and storage variants of the same model may have a longer waiting time than the others.
This shipping delay is for both unlocked and carrier-locked variants of the Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. But the latter ones appear to be worse affected. According to a PCMag report, T-Mobile customers may have to wait until mid-May if they want to purchase the 512GB Galaxy S22 Ultra in white color from their carrier. Yes, we are staring at shipping delays of as long as three months.
The Galaxy S22 phones aren’t the only ones facing shipping delays recently. Samsung has already halted pre-orders for the Galaxy Tab S8 series in the US due to overwhelming demand. Many other brands, not limited to the smartphone industry, have also been facing similar supply issues. Perhaps the unprecedented component shortage that has rocked the tech industry lately is causing these disruptions.
Samsung was already anticipating shipping delays for the Galaxy S22 series
Interestingly, we were hinted of such long shipping delays for the Galaxy S22 Ultra much before Samsung took wraps off it. The company was already anticipating this situation and was preparing itself for it. The Korean brand has reportedly ramped up Galaxy S22 production by 20 percent but that’s still not enough.
Samsung Electronics CEO Han Jong-Hee personally visited the company’s smartphone manufacturing facilities in Vietnam to check the production pace. But despite all the efforts, the Galaxy S22 series is short in supply. You may have to wait for weeks or even months to get your hands on one. Don’t opt for a foreign unit in hurry. Those devices may have compatibility issues with certain 5G bands. It could be a good idea to check with your local carrier store for stocks of the US-bound units.
“We’re grateful for the excitement and response to our new Galaxy S22 series. Interest in Galaxy S22 series is at an all-time high with the pre-order volume exceeding our expectations. We’re committed to getting these devices to our customers as early as possible,” Samsung said in an official statement. “However, some customers may experience delays depending on the market, model, and color. We greatly appreciate the patience and understanding.”
2022-02-22 15:05:41