Samsung Galaxy S6 Shortage Forecasted
Smartphone users looking to purchase a Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge may have a difficult time finding one available, given the popularity of Samsung's new flagship devices.
Samsung's new flagship phones, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge have been selling like hotcakes since it officially went on sale in an estimated 20 markets Friday, making it harder for prospective customers to secure their own unit.
Pre-orders for the phone began weeks before the sale date, and while the South Korean electronics manufacturer has yet to finalize the numbers, it appears its new handsets are more popular than was initially predicted, with the demand for the new smartphones much higher than earlier planned for.
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According to BGR, industry officials are saying sales have gone much higher than expected, reaching an all-time high in South Korea compared to its previous Galaxy S predecessors' launches.
As a result of the high volume of demand, with the more expensive Galaxy S6 Edge making up 50 percent of total sales, consumers may expect stock shortages for a month or so before Samsung replenishes its supply of the units. The company is reportedly working overtime to ensure it can come up with the requisite number of parts for the Galaxy S6 Edge's curved screens to meet with the surging demand.
The number of sales at the time of the launch aren't available as of yet, but Samsung has mentioned having sold over 20 million units of both variations of the S6 to its telecom and carrier partners in the days following the official sale date. They are also projecting an estimated 50 million Galaxy S6 handsets may be sold within the year.
The Galaxy S6 line has been seen to be a success so far, giving Samsung the much needed boost it needs to pick up its market share in the Android smartphones arena.
