Both of Amazon and Best Buy They’ve launched a new sale on Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series, with up to $150 off unlocked versions of the recently released smartphones. 6.8 inch Galaxy S24 Ultra and 6.7 inches Galaxy S24 Plus are $1,150 and $850, respectively, with a $150 discount, while the 6.2-inch Galaxy S24 $100 off $700. In us saw a handful Trade-in and gift card offers for the phones since they launched in late January, but this is their biggest cash discount to date. Note that the S24 Ultra and S24 Plus start with 256GB of storage, while the base S24 starts with 128GB. Higher capacity models are also discounted if you need more space. Deals also apply to multiple color options.
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This is the biggest cash discount we’ve seen on an unlocked version of Samsung’s newest flagship phone.
Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro remain top picks in our guide to best android phones: They take better photos, generally offer a cleaner software experience, and are usually cheaper. However, we note the Galaxy S24 Ultra as a good alternative for those willing to pay more for premium hardware. It runs on a faster chip (Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3), has a gorgeous OLED display, and has a longer battery life. Its titanium frame should be a little more durable in the long run, plus it comes with Samsung’s S Pen stylus. Samsung bumped up the price by $100 over last year’s model, though that deal did at least make it a bit more expensive. We gave it to Galaxy S24 Ultra 89 points in our review earlier this year.
The smaller Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus aren’t quite as premium, but could still be worth it if you’re looking to avoid the Pixel. Both earned a 87 points in our view. They still give you a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, a rich 120Hz OLED display and seven years software updates. That app includes the same hit-or-miss AI features, including a live language translation tool. The S24 Plus lasts longer on a charge, but the base S24 may appeal to those who want something more compact. The S24 Ultra has a more advanced camera lineup with a sharper main lens and an additional telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. Both of these use aluminum frames instead of titanium. We’ll inevitably see bigger discounts on each of these phones in the coming months, but if you’ve been sitting on an older Galaxy device and want to upgrade today, this is a decent chance to save.
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