Xiaomi's Mi 5 out of stock minutes after going on sale

Xiaomi's latest offering, the Mi 5, was sold out within minutes of it going on open sale on Wednesday. 

The smartphone is equipped with a 5.15-inch full HD (1920x1080) IPS LCD display at 428ppi and is being offered for Rs 24,999.

The company had announced that the sought-aftered smartphone in India will go on open sale on May 4 at 2 pm onwards.

Clearly, many people looking to buy the phone have been left disappointed and took to social media to vent their disapproval. 

With all due respect, @xiaomi can flush their Indian marketing strategy down the toilet. #Noobs #DontHaveStockDontAdvertise

— Jude D'Mello (@ValheruBorn) May 4, 2016

#OutOfStock #Xiaomi #FlashSales #Hype @XiaomiIndia @xiaomi please stop this practice and these available to all. pic.twitter.com/WuwixkG1LE

— Ananta Gupta (@anantagupta) May 4, 2016

@XiaomiIndia a friend was thinking of buying #Xiaomi 2 pm sale.. asked him not to seeing ur service
Chalo ek customer kam kia..Happy :)

— Zoheb (@kuttaiclub) May 4, 2016

@amazonIN worst ever site!! Do not trust! Total Fake!!! Shit service!! @amazon #BoycottAmazon @XiaomiIndia @xiaomi

— VaRuN GaRg (@ItZvRoOm) May 4, 2016