Vietnam is one of Apple’s fastest growing markets, but Apple still hasn't listed Vietnam among the markets where new-generation iPhones will hit soon.

Just several hours after iPhone 11 was introduced, big Vietnamese retailers began taking orders for devices.

Retailers say iPhone 6S Plus is the second bestselling model among Apple’s products in Vietnam.

Khoa, a university student, complained he was deceived when buying an iPhone. He wanted to buy an international iPhone 8 Plus, but he mistakenly got a locked iPhone.

The next-generation gevey sim has been blocked by Apple, while users now have to use previous-generation gevey sim to activate brand-new locked iPhones.

The unofficial smartphone market, or the market where products from unofficial sources are traded, is losing its importance and diversification. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Private shops stopped using Apple’s logo after the smartphone manufacturer’s representative in Vietnam sent a letter to them warning about intellectual property infringement two years ago.

FPT Shop, the direct importer of Apple iPhones and iPads in Vietnam, has announced that iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X will be available in Vietnam by the end of October or early November and priced from VND20.99 million.

Privately run shops which distribute iPhones through unofficial channels are concerned about Apple's recent announcements on warranties and intellectual property copyright.

 VietNamNet Bridge - As of September 2013, Facebook had 1.15 billion users worldwide, including more than 700 million regular users.

FPT, VinaPhone and Viettel have all said they would be the authorized distributors of iPhone products.