Samsung Galaxy S3 'disappears' from UAE market

Has Samsung pulled the Galaxy S3 out of the UAE market? If retailers are to be believed, the phones have gone out of stock as no fresh supplies are being made available by Samsung.

However, some retailers are giving away a few remaining units for Dh1,335 but without the usual warranty. When asked for an explanation for non-availability of local warranty, a Jacky’s sales staff told ‘Emirates24|7’ that officially the phones are out of stock and not on sale anymore.

“We have very few remaining units, but we cannot provide warranty for them,” the sales staff said.

Another staff at Jumbo said, “There are no more official sales of the Samsung Galaxy S3 anywhere in the UAE. The model is discontinued. We are promoting the sales of the Galaxy S4 instead.”

The Galaxy S3, however, continues to sell on retail sites such as Souq.com and in various other small mobile phone outlets for Dh1,300. The phone was priced at around Dh2,000 just before the launch of the Galaxy S4.

Samsung launched the Galaxy S4 in May this year and followed it up with the launch of the Note 3 along with the Samsung Gear last month.

“Ever since the launch of the Galaxy S4, there has been a push to phase out the S3. A few units were sold during the Gitex Shopper. But there are no more stocks available,” said a staff at Sharaf DG.

Samsung phones continued to remain top sellers at the Shopper with the Note 3 emerging as the most popular model.

Meanwhile, for all those who own a Galaxy S3 here is some good news, Samsung could soon release the Android 4.3 update. According to reports, the update, to be released during the last week of October, will comprise several security features and battery improvements.


 

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