With just days before the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 official unveiling, a new leak now reveals the purported release date for Europe.
The Galaxy Note 7 is set to debut on Aug. 2, and previous rumors have suggested that it would go on sale on the same day. That may apply only to Samsung's home market of South Korea, however, with other markets to get the device later on.
New information now indicates that the European release date for the Galaxy Note 2 will be on Aug. 16, which is two weeks after the Aug. 2 unveiling. While we cannot vouch for the accuracy and authenticity of this leak, an Aug. 16 commercial release would not be too farfetched. OEMs often take a while to start selling a device after the unveiling, and two weeks would not be that long of a wait.
The tip comes from a Dutch publication and refers to the purported release date for the Galaxy Note 7 in the Netherlands. Nevertheless, if it turns out to be accurate, it would likely apply to all European markets where the Galaxy Note 7 will go on sale.
Moreover, it seems that only two of the three Galaxy Note 7 color options will be available at launch, namely black and silver. The blue variant will reportedly arrive later on.
When it comes to the price of the handset in Europe, Tech Times previously reported that the Galaxy Note 7 may be the most expensive Note to date, starting at €849 for the base model, which is expected to pack 64 GB of native storage space. That would translate to about $950 based on current exchange rates, and the price would go up for configurations with higher storage capacity.
In the United States, meanwhile, the Galaxy Note 7 could still hit retail on Aug. 2. T-Mobile is reportedly among the first U.S. carriers to get on board with the upcoming flagship phablet, as it is expected to start taking preorders for the Galaxy Note 7 as soon as next week.
Based on the various leaks and rumors so far, it seems that Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 7 on Aug. 2 and release it on the same date in some markets, possibly including the U.S., while other markets will have to wait until Aug. 16.
It's all still in the rumor state at this point, so it's best to take all leaks and speculation with a grain of salt. Samsung should offer more details regarding pricing and availability in the coming days, and we'll make sure to keep you up to date as soon as more information becomes available.
