The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 launched with flying colors back in August 2015, literally. Apart from having the specs and global demand befitting a next-gen Samsung flagship, the smartphone was offered in Platinum Gold, Black Sapphire and Pearl White.

Now, Samsung will be adding to the Note5's haul of sleek color variants in a week's time.

According to Sammy Hub, consumers in South Korea can grab hold of the Note 5's Silver Titanium and Pink Gold color variants starting Oct. 23, with the former likely to arrive a bit earlier.

The Silver Titanium Note 5 will be available in 32 GB storage capacity for â‚©899,800 ($800), while its 64 GB brethren will retail for â‚©965,800 ($860).

On the other hand, the Pink Gold Note 5 will only be available in 64 GB storage capacity. It has the same price tag as the 64 GB Silver Titanium version.

The rising popularity of gold handsets can be attributed to the introduction of the iPhone 5s back in 2013. Dozens of mobile makers quickly picked up the trend and has since brandished their flagship offerings with at least one shade of gold. Samsung was no different.

The two new color variants of the Note 5 will surely increase the smartphone's sales in South Korea. However, suspicion is now being raised over Samsung's timing.

AJU News via Apple Insider reported that Samsung's upcoming roll-out in its native country will coincide with Apple's release of the iPhone 6s in South Korea.

The latest iOS handset is arguably the hottest commodity in the mobile market today. It is offered in four color variants, with Rose Gold proving to be the most popular of the bunch. It is also expected to take the Land of the Morning Calm by storm, a phenomenon Samsung can offset but not totally prevent.

Samsung is widely regarded as the top Android device manufacturer as the company has proven time and again that it has the ability to rake overflowing profits from its high-end offerings. However, the past year has been different. International and local Korean sales of the company's Galaxy lineup have been overwhelmed by the iPhone 6.

Unless Samsung finds a way to address its falling out with its own native consumers, the trend will likely continue onto the rivals' next-gen smartphones and beyond.

For the record, the iPhone 6s will be released in India, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Montenegro, South Africa and Turkey on Oct. 16.  It will start being available for folks in Belarus, Guam, Moldova, Serbia, South Korea and Ukraine next week.