It’s the perennial dilemma: grab a bargain now, or hold out until January?
Much like we saw in the run-up to the iPhone 16 launch, we’ve reached a time in the year where someone who’s looking for a new high-end Android phone needs to weigh up whether to buy a current-generation Galaxy phone or wait for the next generation.
Specifically, the dilemma this year is whether to get one of the Samsung Galaxy S24 handsets, or wait for the Galaxy S25 series, which we expect to launch in January or February next year.
However, unlike the choice facing iPhone fans, the Samsung Galaxy conundrum arises at a time when the Black Friday deals have already arrived – Black Friday proper is on November 29 this year – which muddies the waters somewhat. That’s because there are Black Friday phone deals that feature cut-price Galaxy S24 models, which can make it tempting to jump on them now rather than wait for pricier next-generation phones.
So, what to do?
I don’t have an easy answer per se; my broad take would be that if you’re in desperate need of a new Android phone, then grabbing a cut-price Galaxy S24 is a very smart move. I’ve used the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as a secondary phone alongside my iPhone 16 Pro Max, and I think it’s a brilliant do-everything device, so I can absolutely vouch for it. I also think the standard Galaxy S24 is brilliant, with its slick design and a suite of generative AI features.Samsung Galaxy S24 deals you can buy right now in the US, UK and Australia
Everything about this phone is big. The screen, the specs, the performance, and especially the cameras. All of these make it our pick for one of the best phones you can buy. You pay for that performance, but the cost is dramatically reduced thanks to this Black Friday deal.
