Following a series of leaks, Samsung has unveiled its next set of flagship phones, detailing the new Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra at its latest Unpacked event. The new smartphones officially launch on January 31 and are available for pre-order starting today, with the base model starting at $799.99, the Plus model starting at $999.99, and the high-end Ultra phone at starting at $1,299.99.
In our first hands-on experience with them, we didn't notice anything innovative about the Galaxy S24 family's hardware, although each phone features a slightly larger battery and screen than its predecessor. The Ultra now further justifies its premium price with a titanium build and all screens are noticeably brighter. Instead of reinventing the design wheel, Samsung has focused on creating a set of ai features that are based on ai-samsung-galaxy-s24-/”>Google's Fundamental Gemini Modelsmany of which seem genuinely useful, while others are just intended for fun.
Some of these features are processed entirely on the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, while others require server-side processing. These phones should also age much more gracefully, as Samsung generously delivers on Google's seven-year update promise, guaranteeing you at least seven major Android and security updates.
By now, you're probably wondering where you can order one before its official release later this month. Fortunately, you'll find good pre-order incentives no matter which carrier or retailer you prefer.
Samsung Galaxy S24 pre-orders and deals
The Galaxy S24 starts in $799.99 for the 8GB RAM model with 128GB storage. Higher storage tiers will cost more, but Samsung has beefed up its free storage upgrade promotion this year that will give you double the storage on all models, including an increase from 512GB to 1TB on the Ultra, which is a novelty. However, it is widely available in black, grey, purple and yellow. Samsung It also offers it in green, blue and orange if you buy it directly.
In addition to the aforementioned storage upgrade, Samsung is launching a $25 credit if you buy one during the reservation period and also up to $550 in trade credit. Best Buymeanwhile, currently offers a $50 gift card and up to $870 after rating trade-ins and taking into account the price difference for the free storage upgrade. Amazon is offering a free storage upgrade and a $50 gift card too, but you'll need to click on the coupon on the page to redeem it.
Compared to the Ultra, the standard Galaxy S24 lacks the titanium build and S Pen, along with the 200-megapixel wide, 5x telephoto cameras, QHD resolution, and 45W charging. It's the smallest of the three phones. at 6.2 inches, but that's a boon for those who prefer small, and it should sufficiently meet the needs of most buyers outside of the most demanding creatives and power users.
$800
The Galaxy S24 uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset to power a host of new ai features. It's also slated to receive seven years of updates, although hardware-wise it's an iterative update with a slightly larger screen and longer battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus pre-orders and deals
From $999.99, the Galaxy S24 Plus offers 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB or 512 GB of storage. You'll also get a free upgrade to the larger storage model if you purchase it at Samsung during the reservation period. Changing your old phone gives you up to $650 for your purchaseand you will get an additional $75 in instant credit.
As for other retailers, the same storage promotion is currently available at Best Buy with a $100 gift card and any additional funds you would get from trading in your old device. It's the same deal in Amazonbut you will receive a $150 gift card instead of a $100 gift card when you redeem the coupon on the page.
The Galaxy S24 Plus is similar to the base model but has a larger 6.7-inch screen with QHD-equivalent resolution (an improvement over the standard S24 and last year's S23 Plus). This is the choice for you if you value more screen real estate and a substantially larger battery.
$1000
Unlike previous years, the Galaxy S24 Plus has the same QHD resolution as the Ultra model. Otherwise, it offers a very similar experience to the base model, only it is noticeably larger at 6.7 inches. That makes it roomy enough for a larger 4,900mAh battery with 45W fast charging as well.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra deals and pre-orders
The Galaxy S24 Ultra now starts in $1,299.99 for the 12GB RAM model with 256GB storage, which is a $100 increase over last year's model. A free storage upgrade to 512GB makes up for the extra cost, which you can get when you pre-order the phone through Samsung. This year, those who opt for the 512GB model will also get a free storage upgrade to the 1TB configuration. You can also get up to $750 with a trade-in and you'll get a $100 instant credit that is valid for additional purchases made at the time of sale.
as for Best Buyyou'll get up to $870 in value after trade-ins and free storage upgrades up to 512GB, along with a $150 gift card. Amazon It also offers a free storage upgrade, along with a $200 gift card when you redeem the coupon on the page.
The S24 Ultra enjoys more radical changes this year. It's only slightly larger than the S24 Plus at 6.8 inches, but it includes a built-in S Pen, a new 50-megapixel 5x telephoto camera, and a 200MP wide-angle camera that acts as the main shooter. It's also the only smartphone of the three to have a titanium frame and Corning's new Gorilla Armor, the strongest tempered glass the company makes. The S24 Ultra is currently available in grey, black, purple and yellow, with Samsung.com offering it exclusively in blue, green and orange.
$1300
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the first in the series to use a titanium frame. It also includes a built-in S Pen and an improved camera array, along with the largest screen in the S24 line.
Galaxy S24 deals on US carriers
- Verizon will trade any old Samsung phone you have in any condition for a Galaxy S24 either S24 More or, with a $1,000 discount, a Galaxy S24 Ultrato. Those discounts are administered as bill credits over a 36-month period. Verizon also offers the same free storage upgrade as Samsung, Best Buy, and other retailers. You can also add a free Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Tab as additional lines or save up to 50 percent on a pair of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, 25 percent on select chargers, and 15 percent on cases and screen protectors.
- AT&T is also offering a Galaxy S24 and S24 More or $1,000 off S24 Ultra as monthly bill credits when you trade in a Galaxy phone in any condition. Like the other retailers, you'll also receive a free storage upgrade if you pre-order before January 31st.
- T Mobile Customers can get the Galaxy S24 and S24 More free and up to $1,000 off Galaxy S24 Ultra (distributed as 24 equal bill credits) when you trade in phones with a Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. You can also get the basic Galaxy S24 for free (up to $800 off) with no trade-in if you add a new line to any of those plans. If you make your purchase during the pre-order period, you'll get double the storage for free. New and existing customers can also get a $200 prepaid Mastercard for every new line they add (which is good for up to five lines).
