Amazon’s October Prime Day is serving up the best smartphone discounts of the year — and I’ve sorted through all of the insanity to find 13 highlights well worth your focus.
These are the deals that merge actual savings with phones I’d still recommend at full price, coupled with rock-solid software support and proven performance.
Best Prime Day phone deals I’ve found and recommend
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 for $1,700 (save $300): If you’re curious about a book-style foldable, this is as good as it gets for discounts on Samsung’s star hybrid device. Foldable shipments are increasing, Counterpoint Research claims, and this is the most polished big-screen Fold to date.
- Motorola Razr 2025 for $600 (save $200): It’s a polished piece of tech from Motorola, a clamshell with a big cover screen that makes quick replies and selfies less of an ordeal. It’s preemptively undercutting rival flip phones while retaining Motorola’s clean software and promise of quick updates.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $1,048 (save $252): Samsung’s top all-rounder sees a rare triple-digit discount. Look for class-leading camera zoom, long battery life, and a minimum of four major Android version upgrades.
- Nothing Phone (2a) Plus for $289 (save $110): This is the budget pick for anyone who wants a flicker-free 120Hz screen, clean Android, and long battery life at more of a bargain price. Nothing has boosted their update cadence, which makes it an easy call under $300.
- Motorola Edge 2025 for $450 (save $100): A gorgeous midranger with a vivid OLED screen, fast charging, and dependable performance. It’s a sweet spot for those who want the premium feel without the flagship tax.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge for $700 (save $1,100): An eye-popping discount that turns a curved-display flagship into an upper-midrange one. As always, take care to confirm storage and color options — steep discounts are often limited to certain variations.
- Motorola Moto G Power 2025 for $250 (save $50): The battery champ keeps holding court, regularly stretching into the following day on a single charge in mixed use. If longevity is the trump card, grab this one.
- Google Pixel 9 for $685 (save $105): Google has its clean version of Android and excellent still photography; the rest of the AI smarts that power this phone make it a no-brainer. This discount brings it down below rival flagships.
- Apple iPhone 15 for $599 (save $100): The iOS faithful shouldn’t turn their nose up at this solid performer with years of future software support. In the past, Prime Days have been kinder to older-generation iPhones with easy-to-make cuts rather than brand-new models.
- OnePlus 12 for $599 (save $200): OnePlus is still the “speed” brand—fast charging, fast performance, and a smooth 120Hz display. At this price, it’s one of the best performance-per-dollar purchases.
- Google Pixel 9 Pro for $899 (save $100): If you want Google’s top cameras and some extra RAM, this is a better-spent splurge than its base sibling that keeps you in the three-figure ballpark.
- Samsung Galaxy A55 for $349 (save $100): An excellent midrange staple with a vibrant AMOLED display, good cameras, and lengthy update support. For the vast majority of folks, this takes care of a day’s needs at a price that doesn’t break the bank.
- ASUS ROG Phone 8 for $799 (save $200): A gaming-first phone with a high refresh rate, big battery, and the thermal headroom to keep frame rates steady. If you play a lot, the discounts matter.
How I chose these 13 deals and evaluated long-term value
I put real-dollar savings on a scale, then weighed all the things I want from a phone over time: guaranteed software support, good camera performance, dependably long battery life, and resale. IDC and CIRP’s data consistently find upgrade cycles have grown past three years for many buyers, so spending less on devices that still feel fast in year three is more significant than ever.
I also took into account trends in the categories. Foldables are maturing and finding wider use, the best midrange Android phones can act as day-to-day stand-ins for flagships, and previous-generation iPhones tend to hit their best non-carrier prices on major retail holidays according to price-tracking outfits Keepa and Camelcamelcamel.
Shopping tips for saving even more during October Prime Day
Watch the variant details. The largest discounts typically hit specific colors or storage tiers. Clip the on-page coupon to see the “Prime-only” or coupon-discounted price in cart.
Leverage trade-ins and gift cards. Amazon often stacks instant credits for eligible trade-ins and, at times, there are bundled gift cards or accessory kits that can effectively bring down the price even lower depending on the phone.
Don’t be afraid to take advantage of the return window. If a price should fall again within the return period, you might be able to return and rebuy, or chat support about options. This helps to lessen the fear of buying “too soon”.
Will prices be better later, or should you buy now?
Don’t count on dramatic drops. Holiday research from companies like Adobe has indicated electronics deals typically peak around big events, but phones see their steepest cuts concentrated around Prime Day and the rush in late November—then quiet down. In other words, if a phone that you are interested in is already sitting at a near-record (or record) price, waiting may not save you all that much.
Bottom line: Go with the phone that suits your use case, not necessarily the highest percentage off. A great camera you’ll use every day or battery life that gets you to midnight is the “value” that keeps giving long after Prime Day ends.