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[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Dr.Gonzo105:
Even I had to call multiple stores. Some were damn rude. Wanted the stock to come before they can give a deal.

Out of 5-6 calls one of them turned out to be super nice. Gave a good deal and told demo unit is also there, to come and check it out.

This guy is giving that same corporate insurance for 2.2k, which he added to my total. So 80k seemed like a great deal
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Lucent is just good old TPU. Like the clear ultra hybrid ones by Spigen or Ringke. Only small positive is the colour which will ward off yellowing though no idea how it’ll be after 6 months.

UAG is good when you go Pathfinder or the Civilian series. Or if one absolutely doesn’t mind the heft, the Monarch Kevlar.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Yes, I got call from dealer that demo is available. Sent my boy to bring it. Soon I'll have it in my hands
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sasha8200:
Local dealers give good price only when they are about to get stock. Do prebook with 1-2 with different mobile numbers.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sasha8200:
Pls share break down of 80K. Cost without your old phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] amit_sen:
Which store & location in Delhi
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Dr.Gonzo105:
Why prebook with 2 different numbers? 😅

I did share the breakdown, it's on the previous page

90k with exchange for my s9 plus. Then he's buying back the watch for 12k. 2.2k for insurance, so 80k in total
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Dr.Gonzo105:
Samsung SmartCafé (Metro Mobiles)

No E 66, Jail Rd, opposite Wow Momos, Gurunanak Pura, New Delhi, Delhi 110018

099717 30119 https://g.co/kgs/UUL77F

It's near Tilak Nagar
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] kannanX10:
within a minute for both booking numbers
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Looks nice. If you are using N20 then it looks quite same.

Here screenshot and fromt cam selfie + Night photography (Completely dark room) (Camera better colors compared to N20U)

OEM unlock abvailable by default
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Dr.Gonzo105:
I still haven't gotten it yet 😅

And why prebooked with two different numbers?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sasha8200:
Prebook with differrent number at different stores to have choice at time of purchasing
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] kannanX10:
for booking two devices........ask your samsung promoter to share screenshot from his booking app so you can confirm your prebooking
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dr.ketan:
This is fair deal one of user in bhopal got.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] drtushar:
I had prebooked tab S8 ultra on launch day and assured date of delivery was 1st March. Just now got a call from Samsung that due to some unavoidable circumstances the delivery will start on 8Th of March. 😔
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Dpk1:
Checked the S22 ultra demo unit today. Holding a note smartphone after a long time felt reassuring! It felt bigger yet lighter than my Mi 11 ultra! Played a little with camera. Indoor (artificial light) photos in auto are still no match to the Mi 11 ultra but pro mode on the S22 ultra was much closer in details (although bit darker). And obviously zoom is much better on the Samsung. I think S22 ultra is a much better device overall compared to anything else available at present!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
I put the S21U in the case for 22U. Barely feel any width. Should be almost the same feel except maybe for perceived one-handed extra weight.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dj24:
Wait Dr. Ketan- You're a real doc.... I always assumed you were just the Dr. Dre of custom roms ☺️
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Yes, I am ENT (ear nose and throat) Surgeon 🙂
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Dpk1:
You are right. If anything you might feel the S22 ultra more evenly balanced compared to the S21 ultra (or the Mi 11 ultra) which felt top heavy to me!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Dpk1:
My wife's too! I'm a VR surgeon myself. You truly are multi-talented!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Wow! So we are colleague-in-law! 😀
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Dpk1:
Absolutely! 🤗
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] anil84:
@Dpk1 Then for that matter what are we all? SaSu-in-law!

SamSung

@twisted_mind @sunny1119 @Dr.Gonzo105
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Dr.Gonzo105:
I am also a doctor, would start my residency this year. Just waiting to get a college from counseling
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] zaydenQ:
Played with the phones at a Samsung store yesterday. The regular S22 is so comfortable to use. If only Samsung didn't skimp on the camera, like apple doesn't on its iPhone 13 Pro. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] zaydenQ:
Also, looks like we dodged a bullet.

S22 Exynos is way inferior to S22 Snapdragon
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sasha8200:
Even salesman who gave me demo prefered S22 over S22U.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] zaydenQ:
It is stunning with a comfortable hold and symmetrical bezels!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Dr.Gonzo105:
Bought these cases

Ringke Fusion-X Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Cover Case Military Camo Hard Back Soft Flexible TPU Bumper Scratch Resistant Shockproof Protection S22 Ultra Back Cover - Camo Black https://www.amazon.in/dp/B09PWLDKSC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_RVHSQYWG1Q000SFSNBE4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Ghostek COVERT Clear Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Phone Case with S-Pen Stylus Access Supports Wireless Charging Shock-Absorbent Protective Covers Designed for 2022 Samsung S22 Ultra https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09QFCXWPR/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_VGYMX2FPEVBSG7ECXD61

Anybody buying those camera lens protectors?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] anil84:
70k in 12 hours

1L in 6 days

so slow, isn't it!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
It’s very slow. Preordered on 22nd feb and arriving only 10th march. Itne time mein Anupama ne paisa double kar diya hota.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] anil84:
Samsung wale Lifebuoy handwash use nahi karte

Unka sabun slow hai

Anupama me 2-3 twist aa jayenge itne din me to 😂🤣
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] linom:
I cancelled my order from Samsung Store as the cost differential turned out to be huge. I had ordered S22U 512GB by exchanging with my S10+, the value I got is 23450 (inclusive of 8k upgrade bonus). But the Samsung online shop added GST of Rs 20k which was stupid and the total invoice came to Rs 1.28 lacs. I went to my local Samsung store and they offered the exchange of 25k inclusive of 8k bonus + 2k store points. Net price all inclusive: Rs 94k. The local store asked me to purchase the GW4, which I said I'll buy and resell as In already have a GW3 :)

When I cancelled the online order, I got a message saying that if the order is cancelled I will get a refund. I immediately called customer care and they said what is shown on the status remains the same. I am really concerned now about the refund as the product is not yet shipped.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sagarb:
I cancled on 22feb still waiting for refund its not yet credited :( pathetic online service from Samsung shop if it was Amazon or flipkart It will be done in a day
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] linom:
This is scary. Did you get a confirmation on the cancellation and within how much time? Do let me know when you get the refund or what action you plan to take.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] nitinmits:
use coupon code REFXBUHQJ4NV to get instant discount Rs 5500 on S22 Ultra in addition to HDFC CC offer
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sasha8200:
Write them an email .Last year I canncelled one charger order got refund after 1 month on reminding them with email.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] zaydenQ:
Had ordered S20 Fe for a friend a few months back. Had to cancel it. Got the refund back after a month. Samsung are awful when it comes to refunds. And this was after a million phone calls, emails and twitter DMs.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Dr.Gonzo105:
I got the cancellation confirmation within half an hour. Haven't received the refund yet
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sagarb:
I got the confirmation on cancelation on same day but refund is not processed yet im daily escalating issue still no use they say with in 7 to 10 days for refund :(
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] linom:
Escalating to whom? Their customer care is useless. Do you know of any escalation matrix? Their website just says write directly to the CEO.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Dpk1:
I've never seen such stark difference in camera video quality (especially stabilization) amongst the SD vs Exynos variants of samsung flagship till date!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] adie95:
Thank god India gets SD this time around. Hope it continues like this every year.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sunny1119:
I read somewhere on twitter some people whose delivery dates are 7-8th march are recieving delay on shipping msgs by 2-4 days. Anyone of you guys recieved any email?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Vatumb:
Yes, I got the mail too, but the delivery date is still same for me
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dr.ketan:
I just received call from my dealer and invited me for an event hold on 5th March and can give me delivery of watch and phone same time with confirm gift fir buds. Also event may noted in guinnesse record (no idea for what matter)

Problem is event hold is 250 km from my town, It cost me more than buds cost lol

BTW rest of people will may get delivery by 7th or 8th
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
No mail and no change for me on the My Orders page either. Still shows March 10th
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] adie95:
No email, my estimated delivery was always "By Friday, 11th Mar", Eligible for early delivery
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sunny1119:
Yea, same for me. No mail received. My delivery date is 8th March.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] zaydenQ:
Had ordered a silicone cover from the app. Delivery was supposed to be done by March 3rd (still shows that date). But haven't received any info about it till now.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] zaydenQ:
Is it okay if I ask which city the event is in and if the events will happen in other cities too?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dr.ketan:
It's about at Grand Hayat hotel Ahmedabad Gujarat. No idea if same to be arrangements in other cities.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
I’ve had these events at the Samsung outlet for years. Basically they get the stock by 3pm. Ask you to come down at 4pm. Then make you and others stand in the shop for hours to make the people walking around in the mall think it’s the zombie apocalypse and people are dying to get their hands on the latest galaxy.

Finally at 630-7pm after a complimentary forced mug-shot you are allowed to swipe the card and walk away free.

One of the major reasons I started ordering directly from the Samsung website.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sunny1119:
Is it open for all? Do you have more details for it? I am from Ahmedabad
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dr.ketan:
Not open for all, may be dealer can suggest name. Also person himself needs to remain present with ID proof. It will held on 5th at about 11 am. My dealer said he have permission to suggest 3 persons.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sunny1119:
I see, well this seems to be for people who booked offline only. I placed my order via Samsung India site.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] lycan_codex:
There was a similar program in Bangalore where the Samsung priority store folks called me saying there are having a limited event with media coverage and had 15 or so mobiles on the weekend. Said it would be a record as they will make people unbox and activate phones on the store itself. Unfortunately they only had 256 GB and i wanted 512 GB. Politely declined and thanked them for reaching me.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] skrockstar:
Don't worry just call them couple of times. I was also getting the same status for my order once I cancelled. I got my money today.

Also thanks @dr.ketan i was in Bhopal got good deal with S21 ultra 62k😊along with other offers. 🥂
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] linom:
Thanks, I already called them thrice today and escalated on email as well. The thing is they haven't confirmed the cancellation yet, dont know why. When did you cancel the order and within how many days did you get the order cancellation confirmation? And when did you get the money back?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] skrockstar:
I cancelled on last Friday and today I got the money back.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sagarb:
guys just be careful with phantom black same thing happened for my s21 ultra too looks awful after an year.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] anil84:
A lot is happening around...but nothing around me 😅

My order shows 10th March delivery

Samsung has removed HDFC 5000 offer but Amazon is still giving it on all cards

If ordering now :

Amazon shows delivery date as 12-20 March

Reliance Digital is showing 16-18 March, How they got on board when Flipkart or other portals are not having it?

Samsung own site shows 3rd April
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] zabaknilesh:
Being closer to receiving S22 Ultra, anyone got source for buying camera protector lens for s22 ultra. The ones on Amazon from ESR are good but too expensive I think .
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
My phantom black 21U is pristine exactly the way it was on Day 1 last year. This kind of scuffing is likely something abrasive like a key or something else that the youtuber refuses to admit.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] anil84:
Croma site has listed 512 GB White & Green colors as well, though shows as out of stock

:unsure::oops::rolleyes:

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[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] zaydenQ:
Placeholder listing for when they'll be available, I think.

Btw, HDFC 5000 offer is still visible on the samsung shop app.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] anil84:
Even Samsung isn't sure of bringing these colors but Croma is :p

Shop app shows but discount isn't applying on direct buy, it is applying for EMI though
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sasha8200:
HDFC offer is there till 31-Mar-2022
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] anil84:
Initial terms said till 28th Feb

They have now refreshed terms for March

From 2nd till 31st

https://images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/in/tnc/bank-cashback-s22-ultra-feb-tnc.pdf
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sagarb:
just saw the review from gyan therpy YT he confirmed that no screen protector included
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] zaydenQ:
Preorder starts from Feb 21/22 before that there will be an India specific event. Deliveries will start around March 11. Confirmed by Samsung rep friend.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Thanks. Will keep an eye out and preorder as soon as asap
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] amit_sen:
Preorder starts from 22ndFeb, actual delivery from 11Mar. These are already available in public domain if one sees the FAQ of prereserve offer.

Highly doubt there will be another india specific event , they might release digital statement for the prices and launch offers. By next weekend, we might see phones in persons in stores.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Nope. The preorder or actual retail launch details are not available in “public domain” or even the FAQ section of the pre-reserve offer.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] amit_sen:
I just checked, now they have removed the mentioned dates. It was mentioned there when I last checked on Thursday,. Dates can be calculated based of combination of two questions. Till when you can prereserve & till when when you can avail your vip pass.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dr.ketan:
New test version for Indian csc now showing snapdragon firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
That’s odd I was on the Samsung portal on Thursday morning first thing waking up and it’s been the same. Absolutely no reference of dates.

Anyways just got a call from a retail Samsung outlet. They are expecting the preorders to open in 3-4 days and that’s when the price and release date will also be announced.

Interestingly they mentioned pre-reserving via the retail outlet gets one a 2000/- coupon that can be redeemed for anything Samsung. Probably a better deal than the smart tag for those that have no use for it.

Also more interestingly they said pre-reserve customers get preference due to low stock.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
My beard turned brown from black hearing this "low stock galaxy" stories...
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Yeah I’ve heard that from the S9 days. Not believing it one bit. India is a huge market for S flagships. Pretty sure no one who wants one at launch will be deprived. 😆
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] zaydenQ:
So if I prereserve for 2k and I will get the coupon. How is that better than getting a smart tag though
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] anil84:
Another retail outlet in mumbai says pricing will reveal by 14th or 15th and initial pre order will be delivered by March & next lot directly goes in April delivery TAT

He said there is serious shortage & first prebooked customers will have the edge
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] dr.ketan:
To be honest every year everyone getting same deal like pre-book

This is known drama everytime and people without prebook getting same day with same offer as prebook.

Pre-book user gets 6k-9k hdfc bank discount (depend on pre-book condition) and local dealer gives same (more or less) discount after generating exchange code from your device
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] anil84:
I didn't write regarding benefits. Those will be pretty much the same for 1-3 months. I spoke about delivery timelines and those will surely be impacted. People might not get early or instant delivery. First lot of orders will get by March but second lot may defer to April.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] anil84:
@sasha8200 Inquired with 3 outlets in Mumbai but none offered anything extra. Indeed they asked to wait till prebooking opens. Is there going to be any additional benefit with BYOD corporate sites?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Not everyone has a need for smart tag. At least with the coupon one can redeem it for some accessory like the official cases or the 45w charger
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] varcor:
There's always alot of anticipation whenever Samsung drops a new top end device. A couple of things to consider as you're chomping at the bit. What's the hurry?

First off the S22 Ultra has been redesigned from the ground up with respect to hardware. The Snapdragon SoC is new and unproven and the Exynos 2200 has had serious production issues. Even Samsung didn't know until just recently how many they could produce and designate which regions would recieve them. That's why most of East Asia, the Middle East and Africa are slotted to get Snapdragon's, the couldn't fabricate enough stable Exynos 2200's to meet those demands.

Also, the S22's will be getting Android 12, One UI 4.1 which has caused numerous problems. Many users have downgraded back to Android 11 after experiencing serious issues with Android 12. Don't believe it? Tons of posts on XDA reference it.

Before I toss a bucket of cash towards any smartphone I'd be needing some encouraging user feedback. I don't want to be a guinea pig even if Samsung offers a good return policy. Who wants to go through any return even if it's free?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sasha8200:
In Punjab all shops are offerring, we need to pay 2K and get 4K discount in price. (2k discount instead of tag as in online offer)

BYOD special price is wafter prebook offer.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
Applicable to buyers who buy from Samsung site....and to an extent, applicable to other online marketplaces.

I seriously doubt there will be any issues on 1st day availability for anyone buying offline irrespective of pre-booking/pre-reserve and all that hulabaloos.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
I had a fantastic day 1 delivery last year of the S21 Ultra from the Samsung India site. Their own retail outlets have also never failed me getting Day 1 for the past many years. But not sure why you think folks preordering from their own site would get later than offline? 🧐
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Virgo_Guy:
Bcoz several folks didn't get on time due to shipment delay by(for whatever reason) Samsung's official distributor Savex technologies in the past despite of preordering the predecessors in the past.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sagarb:
so from s10+ to s22ultra they removed case , screen protector, charger all 3 I bought separate it cost me 2.5k+800+3000 .also not to forget removal of microSD card so because of that i went with 512gb their again 10k :(
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] praveen6585:
which screen protector did you opt for? not finding any good ones online
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] cool.darshak:
why go for 512 gb, use OTG pendrive which gives you 5 years warranty at half rate
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Same reason as doctors cut umbilical cords of babies all around the world.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] cool.darshak:
Hahaha!! Just a suggestion my friend
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
😁 i remember having an OTG out of FOMO back when the S6 launched here. It had like only 64GB storage and no ext card support. Never actually used the otg and it still continues to lie in the drawer 😂

But super happy at least Samsung didn’t bring the 128GB model here.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] amit_sen:
Can anyone confirm if they had the gw4 offer added into their cart while ordering from corporate/employee purchase website.

Currently its showing at the product page of s22u , but while adding the phone in cart, no gw4 offer is showing.

Checked with CC , they said to place the order. GW4 offer will be shown after 3-4 days of phone delivery under your offers or something like that . Then i have to pay 2999 for get the watch.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
I think for corp folks the process is via redemption via eShop app( basically like we’ve always had for the past few years)
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sagarb:
i ordered official screen protector from Samsung now its in out off stock
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sagarb:
yup but it's always better to have internal or atleast microsd right.also write speed of otg is not good
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] thegr8anand:
Just ordered S22U 512gb burgundy.

Although we don't have 5g yet, when using dual sim do both sim work at 5g or is it 5g+4g?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] anil84:
Yes from normal site the redemption of GW4 is instant but for corporate site it will be deferred

"See If I am eligible" banner based
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] anil84:
Are you sure? I checked since the pre-order day, it wasn't there.

@dr.ketan ended up buying S22 one by mistake.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sagarb:
lol made a same mistake like doc ordered s22 one instead of s22ultra just cancled ty lol
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sagarb:
I'm just looking this one now to buy from ringke 900rs
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] zaydenQ:
What offers are you getting?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] amit_sen:
Nothing different from normal ones(gw4, exchange bonus). Only difference being my company gives 25k off for Samsung/Apple phones once every 2 years with corporate card. So im availing it this time 😀
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] zaydenQ:
Lucky you. 😄
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] anil84:
buying S22U at 6 pm on 22nd Feb will be FOMO or not? Pre-order benefits, Desired Color, Early Delivery
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] twisted_mind:
Early delivery more than anything else was the biggest FOMO this time 😂
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] praveen6585:
This is also showing out of stock now.. lol. I think you bought the last piece they had :)
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] TheQuarterMile:
Will the Samsung offline Store give the referral discount?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] cool.darshak:
As per my dealer they have not started referral discount and bank instant discount to offline stores for S22 series...not sure if he is telling the truth or not
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] sunny1119:
Anyone whose delivery date is 7th March, got any movement on their orders yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Vatumb:
no, not yet
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] lycan_codex:
https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-is-artificially-slowing-down-your-galaxy-smartphone/#

Would be interesting to read Samsung's official statement on game throttling