In the realm of smartphones, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 is currently the talk of the town, especially in the Eastern markets. The latest flagship series has been a runaway success, breaking sales records in both its homeland, South Korea, and India.
Galaxy S24: get at Best Buy and receive a gift card!
The Galaxy S24 Series is up for order at Best Buy. Right now, you can get the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and you’ll receive a $150 Gift card. Ordering the S24+ gets you a Gift card worth $100. If you get the vanilla model, you get a $50 Gift card. Extra savings are available with a trade-in.
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Get Galaxy S24 Ultra at up to $540 off with a trade-in
The mightiest of all, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is available at the official store. The smartphone with next-gen AI capabilities can now be yours at up to $540 off with a suitable trade-in credit.
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Get a Galaxy S24 or S24+ at Samsung.com at up to $540 off
You can now order either a Galaxy S24 or a Galaxy S24+ model at the official store. The pre-order campaign is over, but you can still claim up to $540 in savings on either model with a suitable trade-in.
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With its powerful processor, sleek design, and impressive camera system, the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra have been popular choices among consumers in these regions. But what about the competition? What are the other top-selling flagship phones available in both countries and how does the S24 compare?South Korea: A home ground success
Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max (Image Credit–PhoneArena)
The launch of the Galaxy S24 series in Samsung’s homeland, South Korea, was nothing short of spectacular. Recording 1.21 million pre-orders in just a week, the series outdid its predecessor, the Galaxy S23 series, signifying a solid year-over-year improvement. This soaring start, however, is not without competition.
Apple’s iPhone 15 series, with its own set of innovative features and a strong market presence, saw a significant 41.9% rise in sales in South Korea compared to its predecessor. Yet, on paper, the Galaxy S24 seems to have an edge with features like a 3X telephoto camera and a display that’s brighter and smoother, making the rivalry even more intense.
Check out our detailed analyses comparing the Galaxy S24 vs the iPhone 15, and also see how the high-end Galaxy S24 Ultra stacks up against the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
India: A complex battlefield
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In India, the Galaxy S24’s journey tells a different tale. With 250,000 pre-orders in just three days, the series outperformed its own past records. But the Indian market is a mosaic of brands and choices, with players like Apple, Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, vivo, and OnePlus, each bringing their unique offerings to the table.
The OnePlus 12, for instance, with its top-notch hardware, sleek design, and meticulous craftsmanship, truly embodies the brand’s « Never Settle » ethos. Additionally, it boasts one of the brightest displays in the market today, with an impressive 4,500-nit peak brightness. As the Galaxy S24 Ultra sees a price increase, the OnePlus 12 emerges as a value-packed, reasonably priced alternative powered by the same flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
Vivo’s recent entry into the Indian market with its X100 series, priced starting at $770, adds another layer to the competitive landscape, offering premium features at a more accessible price point.
