Galaxy S24 Ultra Release Date: Confirmed Launch and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra release date is now fully confirmed, with both launch and retail availability documented by Samsung and major carriers. This guide summarises the key dates for announcement, pre-orders, and general sales for users researching the Galaxy S24 Ultra release date. For broader device timelines and comparisons, you can also refer to specialist tracking sites such as ReleaseDate.info alongside official manufacturer sources.
Official Galaxy S24 Ultra Launch Event
Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy S24 series, including the Galaxy S24 Ultra, during its Galaxy Unpacked event on 17 January 2024 in San Jose, California. Samsung confirms this launch date in its event coverage and newsroom materials, noting that the Galaxy S24 Ultra was introduced together with the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ as part of the new Galaxy AI–focused lineup. This announcement timing is detailed on the Samsung Global Newsroom Unpacked recap and on the Samsung US press release for Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Global Release Date and General Availability
Following the 17 January 2024 announcement, Samsung set a coordinated global retail release for the Galaxy S24 Ultra:
- Official on-sale date (general availability): 31 January 2024
Samsung’s US newsroom states that the Galaxy S24 series, including the Ultra model, became available from 31 January 2024 through Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, and major carriers and retailers in the United States, after an initial pre-order period. This timeline is laid out in the Samsung US Galaxy S24 Ultra press release.
Samsung’s global press information aligns with this schedule, noting that preorder customers receive devices before or around this retail start date, and that the official shelf date for most markets is 31 January 2024 as part of a worldwide rollout referenced on the Samsung Global Newsroom product announcement.
Pre‑Order Period for Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Galaxy S24 Ultra was available for pre-order shortly after the Unpacked event:
- Pre‑orders opened: 17 January 2024
- Pre‑order window (US): 17 January 2024 through 30 January 2024
- Retail sales start: 31 January 2024
Samsung details these dates in its US market release, specifying that customers could place pre-orders immediately after the 17 January event, with retail availability beginning on 31 January 2024. This pre‑order and release structure is described in the Samsung US newsroom announcement.
In the United Kingdom, Samsung lists the same core timing: pre-orders following the 17 January launch, with general availability from 31 January 2024 through Samsung.com/UK, Samsung Experience Stores, and partner retailers, as noted on the Samsung UK Galaxy S24 Ultra product page.
Country and Carrier Availability
United States
In the United States, the Galaxy S24 Ultra release date was tied to the same global launch cycle:
- Announcement: 17 January 2024
- Pre‑orders: 17–30 January 2024
- In‑store and online retail availability: from 31 January 2024
Samsung confirms that US customers could purchase the Galaxy S24 Ultra from Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, and major carriers and retailers beginning 31 January 2024, as detailed in the Samsung US Galaxy S24 Ultra press release.
United Kingdom
Samsung’s UK site indicates that the Galaxy S24 Ultra followed the same broad schedule:
- Launch event: 17 January 2024
- Pre‑order availability: opened following the Unpacked launch
- Official UK release date: 31 January 2024
The UK product listing highlights that the device is available to buy and shows availability starting at the end of January 2024, in line with the global launch, as reflected on the Samsung UK Galaxy S24 Ultra page.
Other Regions
While exact preorder offers can vary by market, Samsung’s global communications describe a coordinated international release with devices becoming obtainable from 31 January 2024 in key regions. This synchronised rollout is referenced in the Samsung Global Newsroom announcement for Galaxy S24 Ultra and the S24 series.
Summary of Key Galaxy S24 Ultra Release Dates
- Launch (Galaxy Unpacked announcement): 17 January 2024
- Pre‑orders (e.g., US and UK): 17 January 2024 – 30 January 2024
- Official retail release / general availability: 31 January 2024
These dates are consistently documented across Samsung’s global and regional newsrooms and product pages, including the Samsung Global Newsroom Unpacked recap, the Samsung US press release, and the Samsung UK Galaxy S24 Ultra listing.