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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G is available for just Rs 40,000 on Amazon; check exchange deal and bank offer
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G AI smartphone has received a significant price cut on Amazon, making it more accessible to premium smartphone buyers. Originally priced much higher, the flagship device is now available at Rs 84,999 after a 37% discount, drawing considerable attention from tech enthusiasts and everyday users alike. Renowned for its powerful performance and AI-driven capabilities, the Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out with features like an advanced camera system, lightning-fast processing, and a sleek, durable design. This price drop makes the smartphone an excellent value proposition for those looking to experience top-tier mobile technology without paying the full premium price. In addition to the slashed price, Amazon is also offering attractive exchange offers and bank discounts, allowing buyers to enjoy even more savings. Whether upgrading from an older phone or entering the Samsung ecosystem for the first time, this deal makes the Galaxy S24 Ultra a tempting purchase. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G Amazon exchange deal and bank offer Beyond the already reduced price, customers can maximize their savings on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G (12GB + 256GB) in Titanium Black through additional deals and offers. Those using the Amazon Pay ICICI credit card can avail an instant discount of Rs 4,249, bringing the price down even further. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G exchange deal Shoppers planning to upgrade from an older device can benefit from Amazon's exchange program, which offers significant value depending on the phone's condition and model. For instance, exchanging a well-maintained iPhone 15 (512GB) can fetch up to Rs 40,750 off the purchase price. Buyers can verify the exchange value available to them by entering their area PIN code on the Amazon product page. When combined, these offers can bring the effective cost of the Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G down to approximately Rs 40,000—an impressive deal for a flagship smartphone loaded with AI features and premium hardware. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G specifications The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra features a design reminiscent of its predecessor, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, with a flat display and matte-finish side rails. One standout feature is the introduction of a titanium body, a first for the Galaxy smartphone lineup. The device boasts a 6.8-inch flat display with narrow bezels all around, including the chin, delivering 2600 nits of peak brightness and protected by Gorilla Glass Armour tailored specifically for the Galaxy S24 series. This glass is designed to be highly durable and reduces reflections by 75%, enhancing the viewing experience in various lighting conditions. Additionally, the display supports Vision Booster and offers a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G advanced performance and AI capabilities Powering the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, enabling advanced AI features through the Galaxy AI suite. The device incorporates an optimal thermal control system with a 1.9 times larger vapour chamber for improved sustained performance. Cutting-edge camera technology In the camera department, the Galaxy S24 Ultra introduces a new 50MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and OIS, complementing other sensors from previous models including the 200MP primary wide camera with OIS, a 10MP 3x telephoto camera with OIS, and a 12MP Ultrawide camera. For selfies, there's a dual-pixel 12MP sensor. The ProVisual Engine, an AI-powered suite, enhances image capturing capabilities. Innovative camera features Notable camera features include Super HDR for real-time preview of HDR shots before capture and integration with mobile apps for improved HDR quality in shared photos. Various AI-based features such as Live Translate, Notes Assist, Interpreter, Chat Assist, Transcript Assist, Circle to Search, and Generative Edit suggestions for photos and videos further enhance the user experience. Seamless software and battery life Running on One UI 6.1 based on Android 14, the Galaxy S24 Ultra promises seven years of software updates and security patches. It is equipped with a 5000mAh battery and supports 45W fast charging, 15W fast wireless charging, and wireless powershare for added convenience and flexibility. Also read | Apple iPhone 15 is available for just Rs 25,565 on Amazon; here's how to grab the deal AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Business Insider
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
K-pop fans desperate for one perfect photo of their idols are driving a booming rental market for Samsung phones
It's the new K-pop concert starter kit: a T-shirt emblazoned with your favorite singer's name, a band light stick, and a rented Samsung phone with a razor-sharp zoom. K-pop fans clamoring for a picture of their favorite singers have carved out a niche market within the South Korean tech industry, with people shelling out money to rent Samsung Galaxy phones for a day. K-pop concerts have been known to easily and repeatedly sell out arenas that can seat upward of 16,000 people, such as the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. And a strong zoom lens is crucial for fans seated far from the stage. So, phones with 10x optical zoom lenses are now a key part of the concert survival tool kit. At least a dozen established businesses in Southeast Asia offer day rentals of phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra for under $50. @ ✨ Throwback to an unforgettable night! 🌟 Our customer had the chance to meet her idol #SEVENTEEN, and capture every moment with Woori Mobile's Samsung S23 Ultra rental! 🎶📸 With our service, you can enjoy the concert without worrying about storage—just focus on making memories! Ready for your next concert? 🎤✨ Contact us today and get ready to capture your best moments! >> @Seventeen Oppa Saranghaee ❤️💙 << 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 – Your trusted telecommunications partner in Korea. --- #Seventeenconcert #Seoul #KoreaTravel #seventeenrightherewoldtour #Kpop #Fancam #SamsungUltraS23 #Rentalphone #Carat #exchangestudent #ExploreKorea ♬ all-american bitch - Olivia Rodrigo Both phones, released in February 2023 and January 2024, respectively, have strong 10x optical zoom lenses. Samsung did not respond to a request for comment for this story from Business Insider. $30 to rent a Samsung phone for a day Small businesses and individuals rent phones for concert day use all across Southeast Asia. But in South Korea — the home of K-pop, where concerts go on all year round — the market is particularly hot. One business offering this phone rental service is Snapshoot. Founded in 2022, the company rents phones for 15,000 to 30,000 South Korean won, or about $10.80 to $21.70, daily. Mingwan Jeong, the founder of Snapshoot, told BI her business serves hundreds of customers monthly and is increasingly attracting customers from outside South Korea, such as Japan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. "When Samsung released the S22 Ultra, their promotional slogan emphasized its capability to 'photograph the moon,'" Jeong said. "Fans quickly recognized that this advanced camera could help them capture their idols clearly at concerts." She said Snapshoot started in 2022 with a small inventory of 10 phones, but now keeps several hundred smartphones in stock at any given time. Another example is Woori Mobile Service, a South Korean telecommunications company that started renting out phones in 2023. Its collection points are at Seoul's Konkuk University and the hip Sinchon neighborhood. It also has a pickup point at Seoul's Incheon airport, catering to Woori's foreign clients. "Many of them didn't own the latest smartphones or didn't want the hassle of international roaming," Han Da Bean, a spokesperson for Woori Mobile, told BI. The company offers rentals of the S23 and S24 models, charging 35,000 won or about $25 per day, and a 10,000 won daily reservation fee. "Samsung's flagship models like the S23 Ultra and S24 Ultra offer exceptional camera and audio capabilities, especially in low light and concert environments, making them ideal for fans looking to record memories in high definition," Han added. He said the company serves 50 to 100 rental customers a month, typically renting out the phones for three to seven days. They see a spike in activity during major K-pop festivals and tour seasons, he added. Han said Woori Mobile keeps an inventory of about 20 Samsung devices, but it plans to expand to other models like the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip series and add more mid-range models for budget-conscious users. Forholiday, a luggage storage and rental company in Seoul, also offers phone rentals, with its services available on Klook. It has rented phones to more than 2,000 customers, per the Klook listing. The company rents the S23 Ultra for 11,800 won and the S24 Ultra for 15,700 won daily. Forholiday's CEO, Shin Dong-min, told BI the company's phone rentals are a stopgap for cost-conscious fans. "It is inevitably burdensome to buy expensive mobile phones to use them for a short period," Shin said. Shin said Forholiday sees the most demand around concerts by boy bands BTS, Seventeen, Stray Kids, and Zerobaseone. Worth every cent Some K-pop fans who've rented phones for concerts have said the experience was worth every cent. "I own an iPhone 11, which works pretty well except the phone camera is limited to a 3x, which means I can't do any close-up fancams if I'm in any seat beyond VIP," Ghia Hong, a content creator from Malaysia, told BI. TikTok user wanderwithgaby also posted about renting a Samsung S25 for 50,000 South Korean won. "It was the best money I spent," she wrote in the caption of a zoomed-in fan video of BTS member J-Hope. A+ marketing for Samsung To be sure, Samsung's smartphones are not the only phones with a strong zoom lens. Google's Pixel 9 Pro's specs say it produces pictures with the quality of a 10x optical zoom. Apple's iPhone 16 Pro has a 5x optical zoom function and a 25x digital zoom option. Other Asian brands like Oppo, Huawei, and Xiaomi are strong contenders, too. Still, the rental service is doing wonders for Samsung's image. Parker Burton, a tech reviewer and content creator on YouTube with over a million followers, said Samsung likely became the phone of choice because the brand has a huge fan base on home ground in South Korea. "I think a big part of it can stem from the fact that it's a brand that people are used to and familiar with and has a lot of trust and loyalty in the community," Burton said. Catherine Bautista, a partner at Flying Fish Lab, a branding consultancy agency in Singapore, said Samsung is also core to fan culture, and rentals have made it "the default choice for K-pop enthusiasts." "Renting out Galaxy S23/S24 Ultra phones for K-pop concerts is a brilliant reputation booster for Samsung because, instead of simply competing on specs, Samsung dominates a niche need and turns fans into brand ambassadors," she said. Bautista said Samsung has also positioned itself as the "official phone of K-pop" by sponsoring concerts, featuring top idols in its advertisements, and releasing special edition phones. Samsung recently tapped Felix Lee, a singer from the band Stray Kids, as its newest ambassador. Lee, who is also a house ambassador of fashion powerhouse Louis Vuitton, is the face of the ad campaign for the brand's latest super-slim Galaxy S25 Edge phone. And with Stray Kids now on a 34-city tour, the group's fans can sing, dance, and zoom in on their idols' faces to their hearts' content.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G price cut: Get titanium gray, 12GB, 256GB storage at up to Rs. 50,000 discount
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G price drop: Great news for Samsung enthusiasts! The popular Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G has recently seen a considerable price drop on Amazon. If you've been eyeing this powerful smartphone, now might be the time to buy. With its excellent features and capabilities, the Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G is a strong challenger in the premium smartphone market. In this post, we'll go over the specifics of the price drop, discuss the advantages of owning this device, and help you determine whether it's the ideal smartphone for you. Read on to learn more about this intriguing offer and whether you should take it." Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specifications The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED display that refreshes at 120Hz and has a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. The smartphone is powered by last year's flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and comes with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X memory. In addition, the smartphone has a 5,000mAh battery and enables 45W rapid charging. In terms of photography, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is distinguished by its quad rear camera arrangement, which features a 200MP primary sensor, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide sensor for wide-angle images. The phone also includes a 12MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 5G price drop alert: Get Light Blue, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage AI smartphone at up to Rs. 60,000 discount Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price, offer, and discount The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is advertised on Amazon for Rs 86, 899, down from Rs 1,34,999. So, you've already received the Rs. 48,100 discount. Customers can earn an additional Rs 2,606 cashback by using an Amazon Pay ICICI bank card. Furthermore, Amazon is offering easy payments beginning at Rs 3,912 per month. Please keep in mind that the offer is only valid for the 12GB and 256GB models, as well as the Black and Titanium Gray color options. You can save extra money by swapping your old phone for up to Rs. 68,850, depending on its model and current functioning conditions. For the latest and more interesting tech news, keep reading Indiatimes Tech.
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Indian Express
Fear missing out on seeing a new phone? Here's when you should resist upgrading
There's a new phone launch almost every week, and each one has something that makes it tempting. If you're into gadgets and gizmos, that temptation can be hard to resist. I consider myself a tech enthusiast, and I can always come up with multiple reasons to convince myself why my current phone isn't as good as the latest one. In fact, sometimes even budget phones seem more appealing than my daily driver, which costs significantly more. If you're someone like me, here are a few things to consider before the fear of missing out (FOMO) takes over your credit card. Most people think about upgrading when their current phone is broken. But the definition of 'broken' varies. For some, it means a completely unusable device; for others, minor cosmetic damage might qualify as 'broken'. If your phone has a cracked display or shattered back glass, an upgrade might make sense, especially if it's old and the repair costs aren't worth it. But if the device is relatively new, repairing it could be a smarter choice. Before making a decision, think twice; better yet, sleep on it. It's easy to assume that the latest phone is better. But that's not always true. Take the S-Pen on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, for example – it's actually a downgrade from the one on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. If you rely on specific features, the newer model might not meet your needs, despite being newer. There are valid reasons to upgrade, like poor battery life or lack of storage. While display, performance, and cameras have improved, the difference isn't usually dramatic unless you compare them side by side. With most phones no longer offering expandable storage, a storage upgrade could justify buying a new phone. The same goes for battery life. Recent smartphones, even in the budget and mid-range segments, offer big batteries and fast charging that outclass phones just a year or two old. Sometimes, people upgrade just because they're bored. If that's the case, consider getting a new phone case or a skin. It can refresh the look and feel of your device without burning a hole in your wallet. Many exclusive AI features on high-end smartphones can be replicated on almost any modern phone using third-party apps and a good internet connection. I'm yet to see a must-have AI feature that truly justifies an upgrade, and this comes from someone who's tested nearly every major phone released in recent years. And when you do decide to upgrade, don't just stick to one brand. Look at what the competition is offering. You might get better features and value from a different brand at a lower price. Of course, you should upgrade when it truly makes sense. Just don't fall into the trap of buying a phone just because a brand tells you to. Ask yourself what real value the new phone adds over your current one. If it's worth it, go for it, just make sure it's your decision, not the marketer's.
Android Authority
14-05-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
The Galaxy S25 Edge ain't cheap, but you can save up to $750 when you pre-order
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge hasn't exactly taken the tech world by storm. It's not that it isn't an impressive device in its own right, but the $1,100 price tag for the base model seems too much when you compare the specs to the rest of the S25 family and other flagships. That said, there are some good Galaxy S25 Edge pre-order deals if your heart is set on the slender smartphone, with as much as $750 in savings to be had. Save up to $750 on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (512GB) Let's quickly break it down. Firstly, you can get a free upgrade to the 512GB storage model of the Android phone when you pre-order, saving you $120 immediately. This is a standard promotion when Samsung launches a new phone, and a bit of an incentive to become an early adopter in its own right. Then there's a $50 Instant Samsung Credit that will apply to your account. What isn't entirely apparent from the Samsung landing page is whether those who bagged the $50 credit for reserving the device prior to launch can stack that with a further $50 in the pre-order process. Either way, it doesn't appear that you can put the credit towards the price of the handset anyway, although it's like free money if you already intended to pick up an accessory or two. The bulk of the potential discount comes from trading in your old device. While there are up to $630 in savings available, the full amount applies only to a few phones that you might not be ready to swap out, such as the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. However, that isn't to say you can't save a big chunk of change from other phones, so long as they're in good working condition. For example, those upgrading from the Galaxy S23 Ultra can save $580, while switching from the Galaxy S24 Plus knocks $500 off the total. As a final sweetener, you'll also receive three months of Samsung Care Plus for free when you pre-order. Combining these offers, it's possible to get the 512GB model of the device for under $500, depending on your trade-in. It suddenly looks a much more tempting prospect at that price point, and then there's the elephant in the room: tariffs. While there's no indication at the time of writing that any new tariffs will impact the Galaxy S25 Edge price or delivery in the future, the uncertainty of the economic environment makes locking in tech purchases at agreed prices more reassuring than in previous years. Hit the widget above to work out how much you can save when you pre-order the Galaxy S25 Edge.
