Samsung Galaxy S24 release: everything you need to know

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By Roland Moore-Colyer
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The Galaxy S24 was launched on January 17, and you can order one now

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 series was launched January 17, at the first Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event of 2024. 

The lineup comprises the standard S24, the Galaxy S24 Plus and the Galaxy S24 Ultra (do check out our Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review), and you can snag yourself a Samsung Galaxy S24 preorder right now – and it'll be worth it, as there are preorder bonuses to be had; that's if you're happy buying a phone before we've reviewed it. 

If you want to read our first impressions before putting down your cash, however, check out our hands-on Samsung Galaxy S24 review, our hands-on Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus review, and our hands-on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review.

Read on for a bigger breakdown-meets-Q&A of the Galaxy S24 series, including launch date, preorders and release date info. 

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Samsung Galaxy S24 preorders went live on January 17, and in the US you can already bag yourself up to $100 in Samsung Store credit by signing up with your email address and reserving your space in line. Similar promotions are currently live in the UK and Australia.

When was the Samsung Galaxy S24 launched?

The entire Galaxy S24 range was revealed on January 17 at Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event. The event only featured the phones, but was noteworthy due to the introduction of a suite of AI-powered features on the new phones, including generative AI tools.

When can you preorder a Samsung Galaxy S24?

All three Galaxy S24 models can be preordered right now – and if you preorder from now until January 25 you can secure various bonuses. Check out our Samsung Galaxy S24 preorders page for more details. 

When will the Samsung Galaxy S24 be released?

Samsung will release all three Galaxy S24 models on January 31. And all models should be widely available across Samsung's global market, including in the US, UK, and Australia.

Roland Moore-Colyer
Managing Editor, Mobile Computing

Roland Moore-Colyer is Managing Editor at TechRadar with a focus on phones and tablets, but a general interest in all things tech, especially those with a good story behind them. He can also be found writing about games, computers, and cars when the occasion arrives, and supports with the day-to-day running of TechRadar. When not at his desk Roland can be found wandering around London, often with a look of curiosity on his face and a nose for food markets.