9 million Samsung Galaxy S III smartphones already pre-ordered

Samsung Galaxy S IIIThe Samsung Galaxy S III has yet to hit the street but it may already be a major hit for Samsung. Citing an unidentified Samsung official, the Korea Economic Daily reports that Samsung has already received some 9 million pre-orders for its latest Galaxy S flagship.

The report adds that Samsung’s factory is running at full capacity and will make 5 million units per month.

The Samsung Galaxy S III will launch first in Germany on May 29th. It is expected to hit Canada and the U.S. later this summer.

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