Preorders for the new line of Galaxy S24 phones kicked off right after Samsung’s Unpacked event wrapped last week, and while the impressive new AI, display and camera features have everyone talking, sticker shock at the Galaxy S24’s retail price may have buyers pumping the breaks on an upgrade. Fortunately, there are a plethora of preorder deals happening now that can knock a big chunk of change off the final cost of the S24. Just be sure you make your selection and get your preorder in by Jan. 30.
Android fans have long appreciated the top-tier quality of Samsung phones. They’re consistently ranked among the best phones you can get, and this new flagship comes with a number of solid upgrades over its predecessor, including bigger batteries and brighter screens and, most impressively, these phones are among some of the first smartphones to include generative AI capability directly on the device itself. That means you’ll be able to use gen AI services anywhere, even when the device is offline. The new phones are powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which means performance for on-device AI should be speedy.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24 Plus and S24 were launched Wednesday.
It’s worth noting that the gen AI features that will be available on the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra will also be coming to previous-gen phones in the S23 series along with the Z series later this year. That means you may still be able to take advantage of that particular upgrade for a bit less, with expected Galaxy S23 deals set to roll out as the latest models hit shelves.
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How much does the Galaxy S24 cost?
The three models of the Galaxy S24 are available in various storage configurations. US pricing for each model is as follows:
- Samsung Galaxy S24 price: $800
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus price: $1,000
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price: $1,300
That puts the Ultra at $100 more expensive than the S23 Ultra was at launch. However, it has a titanium frame this time around, which may account for the extra cost.
In terms of configuration upgrades, the S24 remains the same as its predecessor with 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. The S24 Plus has 12GB of RAM, which is up from 8GB in the S23 Plus, and either 256GB or 512GB of storage. The Ultra is also sporting an upgraded 12GB of RAM and is available with 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage.
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What colors does the Galaxy S24 come in?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus come in yellow, violet, gray and black at retailers. However, if you order directly from Samsung, you will also be able to order green, blue and orange hues.
Best Galaxy S24 preorder deals
If you preorder direct from Samsung, you’ll get plenty of preorder perks, including doubling your storage without paying extra and access to exclusive color options that are only available at Samsung. You can expect to save up to $845 off the Galaxy S24 or S24 Plus when you include up to $650 in trade-in credit on your old device, up to $75 in Samsung credit and that storage upgrade value. And if you preorder the S24 Ultra, you’ll save up to $970, which includes up to $750 trade-in credit with an eligible device and a $100 instant Samsung credit, as well as the value of the free storage upgrade.
Right now you can preorder the Galaxy S24 Ultra at Amazon, and while you’ll still pay the full $1,300, you will get a $200 Amazon gift card when you use promo code FEA7SP3UFDJN at checkout. Or you can get a $150 Amazon gift card with your preorder of the S24 Plus ($1,000) with promo code MJ93PYFCJHOJ. And you can get a $50 Amazon gift card with your preorder of the $800 S24 base model with promo code TTYSDPOR7WPL. Additionally, you’ll get the same free storage upgrade that Samsung is offering on all of the S24 models.
Like Amazon, Best Buy is offering gift card bonuses with preorders of the S24 lineup, as well as free memory upgrades. You’ll get a free $50 Best Buy gift card with a preorder of the S24, a $100 gift card with a preorder of an S24 Plus and a $150 gift card with a preorder of an S24 Ultra. Additionally, Best Buy has a trade-in program that can save you up to $750 when you trade in an eligible device.
Samsung fans can preorder with AT&T and get an impressive trade-in deal. Both new and existing customers with an unlimited plan can trade in their old Galaxy phone from any year, in any condition, and get the base model S24 or the S24 Plus for free. Or, if you prefer the S24 Ultra, this same trade-in deal will score you a $1,000 discount. And if you do preorder a phone from the S24 series, you’ll also get double the storage at no extra cost, which means you can nab the 256GB model for the price of the 128GB model or the 512GB model for the price of the 256GB model.
Like AT&T, Verizon is offering great deals on the new S24 series. New and existing customers with eligible Verizon Unlimited plans can trade in any model Samsung phone in any condition and get a Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S24 Plus for free. Or get $1,000 off when you opt for the S24 Ultra. Plus, during preorder, Verizon is offering a free memory upgrade, so you can get the 256GB for the same price as the 128GB or the 512GB for the price of a 256GB.
Verizon is also offering up to $350 off a Galaxy Watch or up to $550 off a Galaxy Tab S9 FE with your purchase, though you will need new lines for those devices. Additionally, you can score up to 50% off accessories like cases, chargers or a pair of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro when you buy a phone from the S24 series.
T-Mobile is offering both new and existing customers a stellar deal on the S24 series. You can get up to $1,000 off the S24 lineup with an eligible device trade-in if you’re on the Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plans. That scores you the Galaxy S24 Plus for free. Or you can add a line on either of those plans to get $800 off if you’re looking for a deal with no trade-in required. That brings the S24 price to nil, scoring you one for free. And when preordering any of the new Samsung devices, you’ll be able to double the storage at no extra cost.
Additionally, both new and existing customers can get $200 to spend at T-Mobile for each line you bring to T-Mobile (up to five lines).
Boost Infinite customers who preorder and sign up for the Infinite Access for Galaxy monthly subscription can get the Galaxy S24 Plus for free and take advantage of the double-storage offer available at other carriers.
Upgraders or those taking out a new line with Xfinity can get up to $800 off the Galaxy S24 series and score a free storage upgrade in the process, though the deal is only available through Jan. 30. That $800 discount will be applied as bill credits across 24 months. There’s also good news for those without a phone to trade in at Xfinity with $500 off the S24 phones even if you don’t have a phone to hand over, and that same free storage tier upgrade still applies.
Preorder your S24 before Jan. 30 via Spectrum and you can save as much as $700 and get double the storage at no extra cost. The deal requires that you trade in an eligible device and activate your new phone on an eligible plan, starting at $14 per month. The $700 discount will be applied to the S24 device you are buying in full if you are paying upfront, or the credit will be split across your payment plan if the phone is financed.
Google Fi is offering new customers (which means you must not have had Google Fi for at least 180 days) a great preorder deal when you activate your phone with a Google Fi Wireless Unlimited Plus or Flexible plan. You’ll get up to $450 back on the Galaxy S24, up to $550 back on the S24 Plus and up to $650 back on the S24 Ultra. You’ll receive the cash back via 24 monthly bill credits. However, if you cancel service before that time, you’ll forfeit any remaining credit.
If you sign up for the Simply Unlimited plan, you can still get up to $250 back. And as with the other carriers, Google Fi is offering a free device storage upgrade as well.
