Forget the Pixel 9 - the Galaxy S24 Plus is down to a record-low price at Amazon

Samsung Galaxy S24 on purple background with lowest price text overlay
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Headlines in the tech world this week have been dominated by the release of the Google Pixel 9 - but there are other devices just as worthy of your attention.

Take the excellent Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus, for example, which is down to a record-low $799 (was $999) at Amazon this week. This isn't the first time we've seen this particular deal on unlocked devices, but it is a match for the best-ever deal, so it's well worth considering.

Our Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus review praised this device's class-leading battery life, huge QHD+ display, and powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The Plus model sometimes awkwardly sits between the standard Galaxy S device and the Galaxy Ultra, but the Galaxy S24 Plus is a superb device in its own right - especially if you factor in this superb discount at Amazon.

Galaxy S24 Plus at record-low price

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus: $999now $799.99 at Amazon

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus: was $999 now $799.99 at Amazon
The best unlocked cell phone deal at Amazon this week? The Galaxy S24 Plus - which is back down to its record-low price at the retailer. With a powerful chipset, high-end display, and excellent camera, the Galaxy S24 Plus is an easy recommendation at this price if you prefer a slightly larger phone. Today's discount at Amazon knocks a whole $200 off the upfront price of this outstanding flagship, which is a superb deal if you're not looking for a trade.

Is this a better deal than the Pixel 9 Pro?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus hands on front handheld straight lock screen

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The closest competitor to the Galaxy S24 Plus is the new Google Pixel 9 Pro XL - a device that also features a 6.7+ inch display but also costs $1,099 at full retail. The Pro XL has more advanced AI features, a slicker design, and arguably a better display, although the S24 Plus is no slouch in any of these areas.

If you're looking to buy an unlocked device outright, then the Galaxy S24 Plus is much cheaper and an outstanding value choice right now. Conversely, if you're willing to trade in an older device, you might find a better cell phone deal on one of the Pixel 9 devices - such as this awesome promotion from Best Buy:

Google Pixel 9 seriessave up to $1,099 with trade-in, plus get a free gift card of up to $200 in value at Best Buy

Google Pixel 9 series: save up to $1,099 with trade-in, plus get a free gift card of up to $200 in value at Best Buy
You can get multiple devices in the latest Pixel 9 series for free if you have an eligible device to trade in at Best Buy today. The retailer will also throw in a free gift card of up to $200 to use across the store. You can put it towards the new Pixel Watch 3 if you want or spend it on any of the vast tech offers available at Best Buy. 

You can see even more recommended ways to save on these devices with our standalone Samsung Galaxy S24 deals and Google Pixel 9 deals pages.

Alex Whitelock
Deals Editor

Alex is TechRadar's deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the bang bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He's a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex's expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.