Amazon’s two-day Prime Day deals are officially live, and that means it’s a great time to buy a new smartphone. Whether you’re looking for a big-screen foldable, a traditional flagship, or simply the best phone you can get for the least amount of cash, these Prime Day smartphone phone deals will have you covered. Although the deals event has just started, we’ve already spotted discounts as high as 50% off the latest and greatest devices. Plus, you can save more if you opt for an older phone model. You’ll want to act now, because these deals won’t last forever.
Best Prime Day phone deals overall
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Best flagship deal
Google Pixel 8 Pro
$700 $1000 Save $300
Even though there are new Pixels coming next month, you won’t want to miss this Pixel 8 Pro deal. Any time you can get a bona-fide flagship for well under a grand, we take notice. This smartphone is one of the best of the year, and it’s available at an unbeatable price.
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Best foldable deal
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
$1160 $1920 Save $760
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is among our favorite foldables out there right now, and it’s even more of a steal at its discounted price right now. Yes, we know the Z Fold 6 is here. But at this price, you can buy a Samsung foldable for about the same amount of cash as an S24 Ultra.
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Best value
Google Pixel 7a
$250 $500 Save $250
Google’s Pixel 7a may not be the newest phone out there, but it is still a great buy at its discounted price during Prime Day. Don’t sleep on this if you’re looking to buy a reliable mid-ranger. It has the same exact camera as the newer Pixel 8a, plus it still packs a great display.
If you asked us what our favorite Prime Day phone deals are so far — or if you’re looking for a great recommendation on what to buy — we’d bet that one of these three Android phone deals will provide what you’re looking for. For people who want a new flagship for the best price, there’s the Google Pixel 8 Pro. It’s a fantastic smartphone with a great display, excellent camera system, and AI software capabilities. Right now, you can grab the Pixel 8 Pro for $700, which is $300 less than its retail price. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen in the last month — don’t let it pass you by.
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Some people want to take their smartphone game to the next level with a folding phone, and for those people, there’s the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5. It’s true that Samsung just revealed the phone’s successor, the Galaxy Z Fold 6. However, that phone only brings minor improvements over the Galaxy Z Fold 5, and costs $100 more at full price. By comparison, you can pick up the Galaxy Z Fold 5 for just $1,160 — that’s like what a new Galaxy S24 Ultra costs, and you’ll get a much more versatile phone for the same price. If you’ve been waiting to buy a foldable, now’s the perfect time.
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Both of those phones are pretty expensive, even with Prime Day discounts. To save a bunch, you can buy the Google Pixel 7a for just $250. That’s the same price as a premium pair of TWS earbuds, which is insane. Plus, you’ll get a pretty great phone — it holds up with the newer Pixel 8a in a few key ways, like camera performance. You can check out how the two phones perform side-by-side below.
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Best Prime Day deals on Samsung phones
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
$750 $1000 Save $250
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
$1000 $1300 Save $300
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Samsung Galaxy S24+
$750 $1000 Save $250
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Samsung Galaxy S24
$600 $800 Save $200
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
$600 $700 Save $100
For an almost-flagship experience in a compact form factor, you can grab the Galaxy Z Flip 5. It’s not going for as cheap as the Moto Razr+ (2023), but it’s still available for a great price. Those that want the absolute best experience on a flagship phone can also look at the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which is also available for $1,000 right now. There’s also the Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24, and Galaxy S23 FE if you want to save more on great Samsung phones.
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Best Prime Day deals for Google phones
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Google Pixel 8
$500 $700 Save $200
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Google Pixel 8a
$450 $500 Save $50
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Google Pixel Fold
$1200 $1800 Save $600
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Google Pixel 7 Pro
$480 $900 Save $420
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Google Pixel 7
$380 $600 Save $220
We think the best Google deals are for the Pixel 8 Pro and the Pixel 7a, but there are others worth taking a look at. If you want a cheaper phone from this generation, you can pick up the Pixel 8 or Pixel 8a at sweet discounts. To save big while still getting flagship cameras, you can look to the Pixel 7 series, too. There’s also the Pixel Fold, which is Google’s first foldable, available for just $1,200.
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Other Prime Day phone deals
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Motorola Razr+ (2024)
$850 $1000 Save $150
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Motorola Razr+ 2023
$600 $1000 Save $400
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Motorola Edge (2023)
$300 $600 Save $300
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Moto Razr (2023)
$400 $700 Save $300
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OnePlus 12
$600 $800 Save $200
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OnePlus 12R
$350 $500 Save $150
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OnePlus Open
$1300 $1700 Save $400
Don’t forget about Motorola and OnePlus, though. If you want a great folding phone for an ultra-low price, these are the brands to watch out for. You can grab the just-announced Motorola Razr+ (2024) for a $150 discount, which is crazy considering it’s brand-new. Willing to go with Motorola’s last gen flip phones? Well, you can pick up one of those for as little as $400. And there’s the OnePlus Open — still regarded as the best folding phone in America by many — available for $1,300, and that’s a $400 discount.
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Do you need to be a Prime member to save during the Prime Days?
Amazon Prime Days are exclusive to Prime members, and the same goes for all of Amazon’s biggest sales events. You can get Amazon Prime for $139 per year or $15 per month, and that not only includes access to Prime Day deals, but also services like free two-day shipping and Prime Video. If you’d rather not commit to a subscription, you can start a 30-day free trial instead. This offer only applies to first-time subscribers.
Prime Day vs. Prime Big Deal Days: What’s the difference?
Prime Big Deal Days are a secondary sale for Amazon that helps give buyers access to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales ahead of time. It’s usually smaller than Amazon Prime Day, which’s running now and is Amazon’s flagship event that lasts for a full 48 hours. If you miss these deals, you’ll have to wait many months for a stab at Prime Big Deal Days.
FAQ
Q: What is the difference between a locked and unlocked phone?
An unlocked phone can be used on any carrier’s network or without a cellular plan. Typically, locked phones are tied to one carrier, and you may be contracted to keep an active phone line for a set period of time after buying the phone. Locked phones may also come with apps and software specific to your cellular carrier. All the phones on this list are unlocked, so you can use them with whatever cellular carrier you use in the U.S.
Q: When is the best time to upgrade a smartphone?
Considering that most smartphones see yearly updates, there isn’t necessarily a bad time to upgrade a phone. It is worth noting that Samsung will release a new Galaxy Z Fold 6 and a Galaxy Z Flip 6 in the coming weeks, but that might not be a reason to hold off your purchase if you like the price. Otherwise, we won’t see new phone updates until the fall, so you don’t have to worry about getting a year-old product.
Q: What features should I look for in a smartphone?
The features you value depend on how you use a smartphone, but they generally come down to software, performance, cameras, and display. Google offers a very simple and refined experience in stock Android, but Samsung adds its own device-specific features in One UI. Most great flagships have great performance, cameras, and displays, although Samsung and Google shine in terms of camera quality. Pick the smartphone based on what features you use daily, and you’ll likely be satisfied with your purchase.