Apple’s latest dual handsets report record sales in HCM City
Apple’s latest dual handsets, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus officially became available on shelves in selected stores in Ho Chi Minh City on November 6.
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. (Photo: baotintuc.vn)
HCM City (VNA) - Apple’s latest dual handsets, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus officially became available on sh😼elves in selected stores in Ho C𒀰hi Minh City on November 6.
The price of the iPhone 6s starts from 18.890 million VND (859 USD) and the iPhone 6s Plus starts from 21.790 million VND (991 USD). Prices might vary between retailers.
The thegioididong.com system has received more than 3,000 orders since October 30. Of these, more than 2,400 customers made a deposit to purchase the products, marking an unprecedented order record for the company.
The Gioi Di Dong Investment Ltd Company’s Head of Pre-Paid Programming, Huynh Van Tot, said that together with FPT and other internet providers such as Viettel and Vinaphone, the company has became an authorised Apple retailer in Vietnam.
On the occasion, the new retailer introduced several promotion packages for customers and those who pre-ordered the gadgets.-VNA
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iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. (Photo: baotintuc.vn)
