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The best phone deals of Prime Big Deal Days
Good deals on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5, Moto Razr Plus, and not much else so far.
Good deals on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5, Moto Razr Plus, and not much else so far.
is a senior reviews editor who’s been testing tech since 2007. Previously at Wirecutter and Maximum PC. Current fixations: keyboards, DIY tech, and the smart home.
It feels like we just had Prime Day, but here we are again. For whatever reason, there aren’t a ton of great smartphone deals this time around. Maybe it’s that the timing is off — the iPhone 15 series just came out last month, and the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro were just announced last week and haven’t even shipped yet. But there are still good deals to find on the Pixel 7A, the Moto Razr Plus, and the Samsung Z Fold 5 and Flip 5, plus various accessories.
Maybe we’ve passed peak prime day and we’re all going to wake up soon, as if from a bad dream. No? Alright. There are some decent deals over on our main October Prime Day deals post.
The best Android phone deals of Prime Big Deal Days
Google Pixel 7A
$299$49940% off
$299
The Pixel 7A includes several features that are hard to find for around $500, including wireless charging and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. It’s a generation behind the current 8A, but it will be supported with software updates for years to come. Read our review.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
$900$120025% off
$900
The Galaxy S23 Ultra offers a huge 6.8-inch screen, built-in S Pen stylus, two telephoto cameras, and a top-notch Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It’s pricey, but there’s nothing else quite like it on the market. Read our review.
The best flippin’ deals (and the best folding ones)
Good time to buy a flip phone! The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Moto Razr Plus are both down to $800, which is $200 off in both cases. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is $1,400 (from $1,800) — still expensive, but, you know, not as expensive.
$1000
Samsung’s Z Flip 5 is its latest 6.7-inch flip phone that folds in half, now sporting a larger front cover display and a new hinge design that allows it to close flat. Inside, it packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a dual-camera setup.
Motorola Razr Plus (2023)
$500$100050% off
$500
The 2023 Razr Plus improved upon previous models with a better processor, better cameras, and a more useful cover screen. It’s scheduled to receive security updates through 2027. Read our review.
$1800
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 looks a lot like its predecessor, but it now folds flat thanks to a new hinge with fewer moving parts. It maintains the 7.6-inch inner display and narrow 6.2-inch cover screen, but it now utilizes the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor found in Samsung’s Galaxy S23 phones.
OnePlus 11 5G (128GB, unlocked)
$570$70019% off
$570
The OnePlus 11 features solid performance and a 6.7-inch, 120Hz display similar to other 2023 flagships. It also offers fast wired charging and a good software support policy. Read our review.
Budget Android phone deals
- The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is $329.99 ($120 off) at Amazon, beating its previous low price by $20. The excellent midrange Android phone has a 6.4-inch OLED with a high refresh rate and good battery life. Read our review.
Some Pixel deals
- The Pixel Tablet: not a phone! But it is 18 percent off.
Google Pixel Tablet (128GB, without dock)
$299$39925% off
$299
Google’s 11-inch Pixel Tablet uses the same Tensor G2 chip found in the Pixel 7 lineup. It also features a crisp LCD display and a four-speaker sound array.
- You can preorder the Pixel 8 Pro for $999 at Amazon and get a free Pixel Watch 2. That’s the same deal they have at Google and Best Buy, and it’s not a Prime Day deal at all, but it’s better than a kick in the pants.
Google Pixel 8 Pro (128GB)
$524$99948% off
$524
The Pixel 8 Pro offers some solid upgrades over the standard Pixel 8, including a 5x telephoto lens and a bigger 6.7-inch screen. Google also promises more on-device AI capabilities in the near future.
Some iPhone cases and accessories we like
Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe
$135$15010% off
$135
Anker’s cube-shaped triple charger is very compact but achieves 15W MagSafe charging speeds with compatible iPhones. It can also simultaneously charge an Apple Watch and a set of AirPods.
Anker’s 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo)
$50$7029% off
$50
A portable power bank with magnetic wireless Qi charging, a convenient folding kickstand, and a USB-C port for wired charging.
$90
Belkin’s 2-in-1 charging stand achieves 15W MagSafe wireless iPhone charging speeds. It can also juice up a pair of AirPods on its base.
Belkin BoostCharge Pro with MagSafe
$20$5060% off
$20
Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro with MagSafe supports 15W fast wireless charging with MagSafe-compatible iPhones and has a lengthy 6.6-foot built-in cable. Its 15W charging speeds and little kickstand make the BoostCharge Pro with MagSafe the best all-purpose magnetic charging puck.
- Moft’s vegan leather phone cases are on sale. Verge editor Dan Seifert says the faux-leather case for the iPhone 15 Pro has a proper button for the Action Button, unlike many leather and leather-alternative cases, and it is on sale for $39.99 ($10 off).
- Moft’s Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet for iPhone is down from $28 to $23.99.
- Otterbox phone cases are up to 40 percent off at Amazon, including its selection of iPhone 15 and 15 Pro cases.
- Totallee clear phone cases for the iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max are all 50 percent off at Amazon, dropping each of them to $14.50.
Update October 11th, 5:17PM ET: Added additional deals.
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