Not a typo! Galaxy S24 Ultra is $500 off right now at Best Buy completely unlocked

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Samsung’s about to launch its new foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7, but you might be swayed by another model. That’s because the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s getting a sweet discount that brings its cost down to $799.

Normally it sells for a whopping $1,299, but Best Buy’s giving it a $500 off instant discount that brings its cost down to $799 at checkout — which comes out to be a 38% off discount. Another reason why I like this deal is because it’s for an unlocked model. Meaning, you can activate it on any carrier of your choice.

Now, you may be wondering why you should get this over the newer Galaxy S25 Ultra that launched earlier this year. First of all, you’re still paying $1,299 for that phone. With this Galaxy S24 Ultra deal, you’re saving $500 that can be put towards the cost of something like a new Nintendo Switch 2.

Secondly, I suspect the Galaxy S24 Ultra will be getting the new One UI 8 software as well. Although it’s unknown if it’ll get all the features of the new software, like the Now Bar and Now Brief, there’s a strong chance it will because of Samsung’s track record with previous software releases.

When you also look at the hardware, you’ll notice how the Galaxy S24 Ultra essentially packs the same cameras. I’ve put the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra through a 200 photo shootout, only to determine that the camera performance gap between the two phones is minimal. Yes, the Galaxy S25 Ultra came out on top, but the difference was miniscule.

These are just some of the big reasons why this is an excellent deal. Rather than paying for that new phone price, you’re getting a solid best phone contender while saving money. I always give the advice that you should never pay full price for a new phone and this is proof of that yet again.

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John’s a senior editor covering phones for Tom’s Guide. He’s no stranger in this area having covered mobile phones and gadgets since 2008 when he started his career. On top of his editor duties, he’s a seasoned videographer being in front and behind the camera producing YouTube videos. Previously, he held editor roles with PhoneArena, Android Authority, Digital Trends, and SPY. Outside of tech, he enjoys producing mini documentaries and fun social clips for small businesses, enjoying the beach life at the Jersey Shore, and recently becoming a first time homeowner.

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