Update: Following the announcement, we heard from 10 other UK customers who had accepted the Galaxy Z Fold 3 phones earlier than expected. We have heard from a reader with Z Flip 3, but not from other markets yet.
To “Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3” The release date is set for August 27th, but some lucky customers, by booking in advance, set the phone to arrive a week earlier.
A tech radar reader in the UK showed us his phone, which actually arrived with him on August 20, and others Samsung official official forum They also say that a smartphone is popping up on their doorstep.
A community manager at the Samsung forum said: “We know people are waiting to enter the Galaxy Z Fold 3. “Galaxy Z Flip 3”So we started delivering it earlier. “
TechRadar has asked Samsung to comment on why certain release dates have been put forward and where they are relevant, but we have not yet received a response from the company.
There is no guarantee that this will happen to everyone, but many who pre-order seem to take advantage of getting their phones in advance.
It is also not clear where the phone will be charged earlier. The TechRadar scanner is in the UK, and forum participants have not been offered seats, so it’s hard to tell if it’s only in certain markets.
While searching this story, we could not find forums or social media posts for people who already have Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3. A community manager post on the forum suggests that if you pre-order this smartphone you will receive it quickly.
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Analysis: Pre-order has its advantages
Pre-ordering a new smartphone can sometimes feel like you will lose a lot of money instantly, but if you are really worried about a new phone, it will offer additional benefits.
Samsung is especially good at pre-ordering accessories — those who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 have received an extra set, including an S-Pen, charger, and case, and sometimes you get your phone early.
It’s rare for smartphones to arrive a week before the official release date, but if you’re sure the new smartphone is designed for you, it’s another pre-order addition.
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