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Start 2024 with a bang, thanks to Samsung‘s newest flagship smartphones for the year. Enter the Samsung Galaxy S24, the tech company’s best and brightest mobile device.
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Starting at $799.99, the Samsung Galaxy S24 models are available for pre-order at Samsung, Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart with release on Jan. 31. There are unlocked models ready for pre-order, as well as models paired with mobile carriers, like T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T or US Cellular.
For 2024, the Samsung Galaxy Series smartphone comes with three varieties: S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra with storage sizes between 128GB and 1TB — depending on which model you pick.
In addition, there are a few interesting deals, if you pre-order now through samsung.com. You can get a free storage upgrade to the next tier of storage up to 1TB, or you can get up to $100 in Samsung Credit with pre-order. The South Korean tech company is even offering 20% off Samsung Care+ that comes with repairs, replacement and expert support, as well as protects against theft and loss. Learn more about Samsung Galaxy S24 deals and offers here.
In the meantime, scroll down to learn more about the Samsung Galaxy S24 and how to reserve and pre-order yours, below:
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Available on Jan. 31
Samsung Galaxy S24
With a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is the entry-level model. But don’t let that fool you. It’s super fast with the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 (Gen 3) chip inside, while it comes with 8GB of RAM paired with up to 256GB of on-board storage. As for its camera, it comes with a triple-camera system with a 50-megapixel wide shooter, a 10-megapixel telephoto with a 12-megapixel ultrawide for sharper and crisper photos. It can even record video in glorious 4K at up to 60FPS (frames per second).The Samsung Galaxy S24 starts at $799.99 and comes in seven colors, such as Sapphire Blue (pictured above), Onyx Black, Marble Gray and more.
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Available on Jan. 31
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Want something bigger? The Samsung Galaxy S24+ features nearly the same phone and camera specs as the S24, but it has a larger 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display. It also has a longer battery life since it’s a larger mobile device.The S24+ comes in seven colors: Jade Green (pictured above), Sandstone Orange, Cobalt Violet and more. It starts at $999.99.
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Available on Jan. 31
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Step up to ultra model with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, which starts at $1299.99. It features a 6.8-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, a Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 (Gen 3) chipset and a titanium frame design (a first ever for Samsung). The smartphone also has a quad-camera system on its rear — a 200-megapixel wide, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto, a 10-megapixel telephoto and 12-megapixel ultrawide — for ultra pro-level photos and video.The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra even comes with the Samsung S-Pen stylus and comes in seven colors, including Titanium Yellow (pictured above), Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Orange and more.
Meanwhile, each model runs the latest Android 14 and comes with Samsung Galaxy AI features, such as Circle to Search with Google advanced image search, Live Translate real-time call and text translations, AI Photo Editing to tweak and edit photos to look their best and much more.
Samsung Galaxy S24 models are available for pre-order now at Samsung, Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart with release on Jan. 31. Prices start at $799.99 with activation from T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T or US Cellular.
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Touchscreen, flat smartphones are the it cell phone to own, but newer models have continued to grow in size unlike our pocket space. Since the ’90s have made a sweeping comeback among fashion there’s a new accessory everyone (especially Gen Z) is scrambling to own: a flip phone. Celebrities like previous Billboard Hot 100 chart topper Ed Sheeran and “Alone” singer Kim Petras have hopped on the trend with Sheeran even preferring the old school model as it helps him limit social media usage, which he said in The Collector’s Edition podcast.
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Petras even remembers growing up with the phone during the early 2000s. “In the early 2000s, people I looked up to had the iconic pink Razr and it was the coolest accessory,” she said in a statement for Motorola.
Owning a flip phone doesn’t mean completely giving up all the features a smartphone carries — newer models are bringing you the best of both worlds with touchscreen capabilities, HD cameras, app usage and more. All paired with the famous screen flip feature, of course.
Whether you’re looking to cut down your screen time or want a more compact, portable phone to carry in your tote bag, flip phones make it easy to stay connected — without having to lug around a tablet-sized smartphone in your hand.
In anticipation of the Motorola Razr Plus being released on June 23, we rounded up a list of flip phones to shop in a range of versions from styles with just the basics to new flip phones featuring the latest tech. Check below to shop our picks for the best flip phones to own in 2023!
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Samsung – Galaxy Z Flip4
$999.99
Get all the characteristics of a smartphone shrunk down into a portable flip phone design with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. It comes in four colors to customize to your liking and comes with flex mode allowing you to use the top portion to video call friends while browsing the Internet on the bottom half.
Best Buy
Nokia 2780 Flip | Unlocked | Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile | Blue
$89.99
Go back to basics with the Nokia 2780 Flip Phone, which is not only an affordable option but comes with all the necessities including talk, text and a camera. Just note that a SIM card is not included.
Motorola
Motorola razr+
$999.99
The Motorola Razr+ is not only Petras-approved, but aims to be the phone for content creators and it’s already getting rave reviews. It turns your smartphone into a fashionable accessory you can carry with you and shoot video, snap pictures, text, call, use social media and more. It won’t be available for pre-order until June 16, but until then, you can register to be notified of presale and once it’s available you’ll be able to purchase it through phone carriers or grab it universally unlocked at Amazon, Best Buy and Motorola.
Walmart
Alcatel – My Flip 2 Prepaid Tracfone
$43
Flip on over to Alcatel’s prepaid flip phone featuring only the essentials. Whether you’re traveling or just want to declutter your accessories, this phone will enable you to call, text, surf YouTube and even use a maps feature.
Consumer Cellular
Consumer Cellular Verve Snap
$69
Keep things simple and under $100 with this flip phone from Consumer Cellular. It’s compact enough to throw in your purse, pocket or backpack and will allow you to call and send text messages without the distraction of social media.
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There’s nothing more panic inducing than seeing that “low battery” notification pop up on your iPhone or Android screen. Sure, when you’re at home, you can simply plug your device in and wait for it to recharge, but what about when you’re snapping pics at a concert?
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This is where a quality portable charger can step in and give you a quick, seamless charge without having to hunt for the nearest outlet. Whether you have an upcoming festival or concert to attend, these handy devices are ideal for storing in your pocket, venue-approved bag or purse, as they’re compact and easy to put away.
There are a multitude of portable chargers and power banks on the market all claiming to be the best of the best, which is why we did the digging to discover which ones are worth your time and money. No matter what your budget is, take a look below to find portable chargers from brands such as Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart.
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Amazon
Miady 2-Pack 10000mAh Dual USB Portable Charger, USB-C Fast Charging Power Bank, Backup Charger for iPhone 14, Galaxy S22, Pixel and etc
$19.99 $27.99 29% OFF
For just under $20, you can score not one but two portable chargers — one for your purse and one for the office. Each of Miady’s Dual Portable Chargers comes designed with two USB ports that support both iPhone and Android connectors. Plus, with just one plug-in, it can have your device fully charged in up to five hours.
Amazon
LOVELEDI Portable Charger Power Bank
$15.29 $21.99 30% OFF
Carrying your charger from home won’t suffice when you’re outdoors or can’t find an outlet that’s not in use. Loveledi has a portable charger bank that can juice up two devices at once. Featuring two USB-C and two micro USB input ports, you can have your smartphone or tablet recharged in up to four hours.
Best Buy
Anker PowerCore III Sense 20K Portable Battery Charger
$47.99 $67.99 29% off% OFF
The Anker PowerCore III is a splurge-worthy pick for its ability to charge up to three devices at a time thanks to its powerful 20000mAh battery. It’s also one of the sleekest models we found, boasting a fabric exterior and slim width that’s easy to carry around.
Walmart
Durecopow Solar Portable Charger
$16.55 $19.99 17% off% OFF
If you love the outdoors, then you need to add the Durecopow Solar Portable Charger to your cart ASAP. Not only will it give your smartphone some much needed battery life, but it comes equipped with a compass, flashlight and a solar panel — meaning you won’t have to rely on an outlet to recharge it. It’s also water-, dust- and shockproof.
Walmart
myCharge Xtra Portable Charger
$9.95
Add some color to your tech collection with myCharge’s Xtra Portable Charger in a calming sage green. Whether it’s your smartphone, tablet or laptop that requires some juicing up, this design has a 9,000mAh power bank ready to get you back online.
Amazon
Pxwaxpy Portable Charger Power Bank
$31.95
When it comes to battery power, Pxwaxpy’s Portable Charger Power Bank is packed with it. This model has a 30,800mAh power bank that claims to be able to charge your phone at least six times before needing to be recharged itself. It also has the ability to charge up to three devices at a time and has an LCD display screen that’ll let you know its battery level.
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A new era begins. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra alongside a fleet of other new products during the Samsung Unlocked virtual event on Wednesday (Feb. 1).
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“The value of impactful technology is measured, not just by what it enables for people today, but also how it contributes to a better future,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “The entire Galaxy S23 series is the new standard-bearer of trustworthy premium smartphone experiences. We’re on a mission to redefine peak performance by bringing together powerful, lasting innovations and sustainability.”
For talking on the phone, listening to music, mobile gaming, streaming videos, capturing photos and more, the new and improved Galaxy S23 series was designed with enhanced capabilities to improve user experience. For example, S23 features Samsung’s most advanced camera to date with 8K video, newly designed CPU micro architecture that boosts processing abilities by approximately 30 percent, optimized GPU that’s around 40 percent faster than Samsung Galaxy S22, optimized NPU technology to balance performance and an AI algorithm designed to help users take stunning photos.
Offering Samsung’s most advances camera system, Galaxy S23 Ultra includes an S pen and is designed to meet any lighting conditions with improved Nightogprahy capabilities and a new 200MP Adaptive Pixel sensor to capture memories with exceptional precision. The Galaxy S23 series also boasts fast autofocus, Samsung’s first Super HDR selfie camera that snaps images in 60fps for noticeably improved, front-facing photos and video. Galaxy S23 phones are equipped with a long-lasting battery, various storage options (128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1000GB) and multiple charging options (wired, wireless and fast charging).
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series starts at $799.99 (pricing may vary depending on the phone, retailer and/or wireless provider). The all-new Galaxy S23 phones will be released on Feb. 17 and are available in a variety of colors including black, cream, lavender and green.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
$1,199.99 $1,379.99 13% off% OFF
Pre-order the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 at Samsung.com, Best Buy, Amazon and other major electronics retailers. From now until Feb. 16, customers can save up to $780 with a pre-order of select Galaxy S23 phones at Best Buy, plus up a gift card of up to $100. Amazon is offering a free storage upgrade to 256GB and a $50 gift card when you pre-order Galaxy S23. You can also pre-order the Galaxy S23 series through carries such as Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (from AT&T )
$from 5.56/month with eligible trade-in $1,199.99 100% off% OFF
Want to revamp your personal sound system? Pair the Galaxy S23 with the all-new Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro to utilize the 360 Audio Recording feature to enjoy a truly multi-dimensional soundscape.
Pre-order the Samsung S23 from Amazon below.
Amazon
SAMSUNG Galaxy S23 Cell Phone, Factory Unlocked Android Smartphone, 128GB Storage
$799.99
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No surprise, images of the Samsung Galaxy S23 have leaked.
Ahead of Samsung’s upcoming in-person Unpacked event on February 1, images of the Galaxy S23 are now on the web. The renders of Samsung’s next flagship smartphone came courtesy of WinFuture and reveals the smartphone’s new design and color options.
The photos are official and are not fan-made renders based on previous Galaxy smartphone models, according to WinFuture’s Roland Quandt.
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According to the images, the Galaxy S23 will ditch the raised camera notch found on the S22, and the phone’s triple camera system protrudes out of the device’s casing. The S23’s casing will keep the metal frame over glass combination Galaxy users have come to expect and will be available in four colors: black, white, green, and pinkish-lilac.
The exact specifications of the Galaxy S23 are still unknown. Still, according to rumors, Galaxy fans can look forward to a brighter OLED display, a higher resolution camera sensor, and better low-light performance.
The devices will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
We won’t be posting the leaked images out of respect for Samsung, but if you’re eager to see what Samsung’s new Galaxy S23 looks like, you can head here.
The Galaxy S23 comes after Samsung’s latest offerings in its foldable flagship options, the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4, the Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Watch5, and Watch5 Pro.
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