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Nikolai Vavilov, a specialist in the strategic research department of Total Research, said in an interview with socialbites.ca that at the moment not all smartphone models are represented on the Russian market, and not all sellers now sell their devices in Russia.
“For example, most of the top models are not available in Samsung stores, and Huawei has allegedly stopped sales altogether due to a lack of goods in warehouses, but the real reason probably lies in the sanctions. By the way, many retailers have this situation on Samsung smartphones – there is a real shortage of top and top models. So, in fact, the shortage is real, for the moment official dealers are trying to expect at least some positive from manufacturers, so as not to spoil relations with them, taking advantage of the supply of gray phones, ”says the expert. .
Previously, similar messages were found in a number of media. For example, Kommersant in Russia come to an end Smartphone stocks from popular manufacturers.
By the way, a socialbites.ca correspondent visited the websites and stores of large retail chains and found that gadgets for every taste and budget are presented in Russia: from iPhone to any Samsung or Xiaomi model – even smartphones that have never been officially presented. available in the domestic market.
It is also worth noting that the cost of Apple smartphones imported into Russia through parallel imports in the past month has also increased. decreased by 30%. This is attributed to the construction of new supply chains, reduced confidence in the company due to low demand from buyers and restrictions for users in Russia.
Also noteworthy is the video blogger Wylsacom recently, despite the suspension of official deliveries of Samsung to Russia. released Unboxing video for the unsold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4. In addition, they are already pre-ordered. opened Some Russian retailers.
The press service of M.Video-Eldorado told socialbites.ca that the range of smartphones currently corresponds to the width of the range at the beginning of the year. In addition, the selection between popular models from Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, as well as models from Realme, Poco, Tecno, Infinix and other manufacturers was expanded in the last quarter.
Eldar Murtazin, one of the leading analysts of the Mobile Research Group, also said in an interview with socialbites.ca that the Russians have nothing to worry about.
“iPhone stocks will last forever for one simple reason – no shortage, [смартфоны] always bring. The iPhone 14 will also be brought in any quantity. Moreover, today there is no demand for the iPhone as before,” he said.
Murtazin also noted that foreign companies want to continue trading with Russia, and therefore “various plans are being formed”, in which stores continue to meet consumer demand. At the same time, owners of new iPhones purchased in the “gray” market can still count on official warranty support from Apple.
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In order to really talk about the shortage of goods in Russia, they must be found not only in official retail, but also in “gray” stores. However, if you go to “google” or “Avito” you can find numerous stores and private sellers providing devices from all over the world.
Andrey Khramtsov, founder of MiTech, which supplies electronics from China, said in an interview with socialbites.ca that there is no shortage of consumer-level smartphones in Russia.
“I can’t say anything about the professional equipment market, but there is absolutely no shortage at the consumer level. On the contrary, electronics prices have dropped significantly due to the depreciation of the dollar,” he said.
Many “gray” stores and large chains provide a guarantee for their goods. Also, in some cases, it is more profitable for customers to buy from such stores, and products from such sellers often appear earlier than in large chains.
“Everyone understands perfectly well that buying a phone that is “gray” or delivered in parallel, as it is officially called, will not be a big problem. In addition, many companies have appeared on the market that carry goods from Kazakhstan under the order of the customer – from sneakers to very expensive system units, laptops and video cards. Indeed, there is a certain shortage of goods in the market. But, firstly, it is not critical, and secondly, it concerns only official dealers, who, in fact, hope for a speedy restoration of legal resources, ”says Vavilov.
There is somehow a shortage of smartphones and electronics, but it is observed all over the world. But, despite all the existing problems, consumer demand in Russia is not limited to anything. And not only when buying a smartphone – both consoles and other electronics are available on the market, including components for PCs and video cards, for which problems have been observed for a long time.
Murtazin believes that the news of running out of smartphone stocks in Russia is in the media because of the media attention to such panic messages.
“The media dissipates panic for one simple reason – it’s beneficial for them. There are several media that create the main motif of “we’re all going to die” and “we’re missing something”. Moreover, this is not done only in electronics – this is such an editorial policy, ”concluded Murtazin.