​Galaxy Note 7 boasts strong sales on re-debut: Yonhap

By Park Sae-jin Posted : October 3, 2016, 11:43 Updated : October 3, 2016, 11:43

[Photo by Namgung Jin-woong = timeid@ajunews.com]


Samsung Electronics Co.'s newest Galaxy Note 7 boasted strong sales on its first day of relaunch, industry sources said, after the tech giant ordered a full recall over the defective battery issues.

The new phablet, a cross between regular smartphones and tablet PCs, saw its sales reach 21,000 units in South Korea on Saturday after Samsung officially resumed the sales for the first time after it suspended all shipments last month.

The company first kicked off sales of the much-awaited mobile device, considered one of the best smartphones of 2016, on August 19, but sales were suspended shortly afterward due to reports of some handsets catching fire while charging.

"Most consumers chose to exchange their Galaxy Note 7, despite the delay, rather than seek a refund," a smartphone retailer said, predicting the demand for the set should remain high partly since there is a lack of a viable competitor at present. Apple Inc.'s iPhone 7 has yet to reach the South Korean market.

Industry watchers said the Galaxy Note 7's top-notch specifications, including iris scanning for added protection, expandable storage via a microSD card and excellent cameras with super-fast auto focus that are considered the best in the business, were attractive enough to rake in consumers.

The first-day performance also cast a rosy outlook on Samsung's future earnings performances, as daily smartphone sales beyond 10,000 units are what is considered to make a mega-hit in the South Korean market.

(Yonhap)
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