Samsung Galaxy M47 5G, which went on sale in India on July 4, has already seen a significant price increase.
The base 6GB/128GB variant, initially available at an effective price of Rs 22,999 after launch offers, is now listed on Amazon India for Rs 32,999 — a jump of Rs 7,000.
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The 8GB/128GB model, which launched at an effective Rs 25,999, now sells for Rs 36,999.
The top-end 8GB/256GB version, originally priced at Rs 30,999, is now listed at Rs 41,999.
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Both variants cost Rs 8,000 more than their launch-week prices.
Pricing strategy questioned
Smartphone prices in India have been rising across brands due to increasing memory and component costs. Nothing, Realme, and Xiaomi have also raised prices on existing models.
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However, those adjustments typically apply to phones launched before the cost spikes.
In Samsung's case, the Galaxy M47 5G was launched just a week ago. The company was already aware of current component costs when setting the launch price.
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Raising the price so soon suggests the initial price may have been a short-term promotional tactic rather than a permanent pricing decision.
