Samsung Galaxy Z Flip sold out in India within minutes

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Rs. 1.10 lakh Samsung Galaxy Z Flip foldable smartphone went out of stock within minutes during its first sale in India on Friday.Samsung India's online store put up a 'sold out' message for Galaxy Z Flip, less than an hour after the smartphone went on sale online at 11 a.m..Leading retail outlets, accepting pre-bookings for Galaxy Z Flip, have also run out of stock.Samsung's online store and leading retail outlets are accepting pre-bookings against full payment for Galaxy Z Flip, which is priced at Rs. 1,09,999.Consumers, who managed to pre-book the Galaxy Z Flip in India, will start getting deliveries on February 26, Samsung India said in a statement.Buyers from Samsung online store will be offered premium "white glove" delivery, the company said.According to sources, Galaxy Z Flip which is available in two colours -- Mirror Purple and Mirror Black -- will be up for pre-bookings again from February 28 and subsequent deliveries will begin in March.The Galaxy Z Flip comes with a first-of-its-kind foldable glass that features a 6.7-inch display that folds into a stylish and compact form factor.It's a dual-SIM smartphone, with one eSIM and one Nano-SIM card slot. E-sim services are currently available on Airtel and Jio networks.In India, the device comes with Snapdrgon 855+ processor and 8/256 GB memory combination.Galaxy Z Flip comes with accidental damage coverage, which includes one-time screen protection and a 24X7 dedicated call centre support in India.
--IANS na/vin