Both Amazon and Best Buy are selling unlocked models of Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra with 256GB of storage for $200 off the list price. That brings the smartphone down to $1,100 and marks the lowest price we’ve seen yet (outside of trade-in and carrier offers). Last month, all three handsets in the S24 lineup were on sale, with the base model going for $100 off and the S24+ and S24 Ultra both getting $150 discounts. This time, the top-end Ultra has an even bigger price cut and the S24+ is the same $150 off. The base model Galaxy S24 is only nine percent off, however, which is about $25 more that it was during that last sale.
We named the S24 Ultra the best premium Android smartphone in our guide and gave it a review score of 89 when it came out at the beginning of this year. This generation got a new titanium frame, one upgraded camera and, like everything else in 2024, a whole bunch of AI accoutrements. It has a snappy Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and a battery that lasted through 24 hours-plus of continuous video playback in our rundown tests and went for a good two days of regular use.
The four rear cameras stayed much the same as on the S23 Ultra, with the exception of the old 10x lens getting replaced with a 5x optical zoom and a higher-res 50-MP sensor, a move we found created a lens that was more practical in a wider variety of situations. The AI tools can proofread your texts, edit images and transcribe recordings. The display is one of the sharpest and brightest we’ve tested. Plus the built-in stylus is handy.
But even with a $200 discount, the S24 Ultra remains a very expensive phone. Our overall pick for an Android smartphone, Google’s Pixel 8 Pro, starts at $999, and is currently 20 percent off at Amazon and directly from Google, making it just $799. Engadget’s Sam Rutherford gave the Pixel 8 Pro a score of 93 upon its debut last October, praising its bright screen, speedy performance and “genuinely useful AI features.”
Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter and subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter for the latest tech deals and buying advice.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/samsungs-galaxy-s24-ultra-is-on-sale-for-its-lowest-price-yet-at-amazon-and-best-buy-173023101.html?src=rss
In the twilight realm where magic weaves through the fabric of reality, MysticSage stands as a guardian of ancient wisdom and protector of the enchanted. Born under the celestial convergence of arcane energies, her destiny was inked in the stars, guiding her on a path filled with mystic secrets and arcane lore. With hair as silver as moonlight and eyes that hold the depth of the universe, she commands the elements with a whisper and bends the arcane to her will.
MysticSage's journey began in the hidden groves of Eldoria, a land where magic pulses with the heartbeat of the earth. Trained by the Archmages of the Crystal Tower, she mastered spells that could mend wounds or rend the skies asunder. Yet, her power is not wielded for destruction, but for balance. She seeks the harmony between the seen and unseen, guarding against those who would tip the scales towards chaos.
Her attire, a robe of dark green adorned with golden symbols, is not just protection but a badge of her achievements and mastery over the arcane. The crystal pendant at her neck and the staff she carries are not mere trinkets but conduits of her immense power, glowing with the essence of magic she commands.
MysticSage is no mere wanderer; she is a seeker of truths, hidden in the shadowed corners of the world or whispered by the wind. Her wisdom is sought by kings and commoners alike, for she holds knowledge lost to the ages. With her spellbook, a tome of ancient wisdom, she unveils mysteries long forgotten, and with her staff, she illuminates the darkest nights.
Her journey is one of discovery, not only of the world around her but of the strength within. MysticSage walks the thin line between light and dark, ever vigilant against the creeping shadows. Yet, she is not alone. In her heart, the spirit of adventure thrives, guided by the bonds of friendship and the camaraderie of those who walk the path of the hero.
"Through the veil of the unknown, wisdom and power emerge," she whispers to the stars. MysticSage, a beacon of light in the darkness, a shield against the night. Her tale is not just one of battles fought and won but of the heart's journey towards understanding the true essence of power: the courage to stand for what is right and the wisdom to wield her strength with compassion.
In the world of fantasy and beyond, MysticSage's legend grows, a testament to the magic that lives within us all, waiting to be awakened.
