S22 Ultra demand could outstrip supply

[ironass]

Demand for the S22 series, particularly the S22 Ultra could outstrip supply and some users may have to wait up to 3 months to get one.

See..

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra could be out of stock for months

https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-could-be-out-of-stock-for-months

[unoriginalaf]

I pre ordered mine the minute they went live on the EE store. You're only waiting 3 months if you're slow 🤷

[ironass]

@unoriginalaf 

You ordered a carrier branded phone via EE, then and not the stock Samsung, non-carrier branded, model?

[Shnookerdookies]

Mines coming 25feb 1tb phantom white s22 ultra
Can't wait to give my 10yr old my galaxy fold 3

[LMay]

I haven't ordered mine yet but I better be quick. I want the Ultra in matte black. The price plans on EE are surprisingly good.

[ironass]

Bear in mind that the carrier branded devices will be slower to receive updates than the stock, non-branded, Samsung S22's and will not be eligible to take part in  the Android 13 Beta Test releases later this year.

You have been warned. 

[unoriginalaf]

Carrier branded? You must be American. They're normal samsung phones, just sold along with the sim card and paid off on a 24 month contract

[unoriginalaf]

Yeah i was pleasantly surprised. New phone + unlimited 5g for less than I was paying before.

[LMay]

You get a monthly discount with trade in and free galaxy buds😃, you can't complain. The phones future proof for the duration of a 24 month contract and probably longer.

[ironass]

@unoriginalaf 

"Carrier branded? You must be American. They're normal samsung phones, just sold along with the sim card and paid off on a 24 month contract"

No, I am British and know what I am talking about.

Five CSC codes, which determine which firmware release you receive.  apply to the U.K. as follows...

BTU = Samsung stock firmware, unbranded

EVR = EE/BT carrier branded network device

VOD = Vodafone carrier branded network device

O2U = O2 carrier branded network device

H3G = Three carrier branded network device

As we have seen on the S20 and S21 devices, the carrier branded models can take up to 3 weeks longer to receive firmware updates and were not eligible for Beta Test releases.