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Samsung's New Galaxy S25 Ultra: Limited 16GB RAM Variant in Korea

South KoreaFri Jan 24 2025
Are you eager to get your hands on Samsung's latest smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra? Good luck if you're eyeing the 16GB RAM variant, especially in South Korea. The tech giant has brought back 16GB RAM after a five-year hiatus, but the catch is that it's extremely limited. You'll only find this version on Samsung's website in Korea. Imagine having the same amount of RAM in your phone as you'd find in a high-end laptop! Pretty cool, right? Samsung has just announced the pricing and availability of the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra in Korea. Pre-orders are open until February 3, with the phones hitting the market on February 7. The S25 Ultra comes in four memory options and four colors. The most expensive one, the 16GB RAM and 1TB storage model, will cost you around $1, 572 and will be available only in Titanium Jet Black and only via Samsung's online store. The lesser-priced versions of the S25 Ultra come with 12GB RAM and vary in storage from 256GB to 1TB, costing between $1, 187 and $1, 487. The S25 and S25+ come with 12GB RAM, two storage options, and four different colors. Interestingly, some colors are exclusive to Samsung's online store and physical store in Gangnam. So, why the limited availability of the 16GB RAM version? It could be due to production constraints or maybe Samsung is testing the market's response to this high-spec model before a broader release. Whatever the reason, it adds a level of exclusivity to the variant.

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    Why is the 16GB RAM variant of the Galaxy S25 Ultra so limited in availability, even in Korea?
    Is Samsung intentionally limiting the availability of the 16GB RAM variant to create hype?
    What strategic considerations might be influencing Samsung's decision to limit the availability of the 16GB RAM variant?

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