It’s officially Day 2 of Amazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days event, which means this is your last call to score one of the latest smartphones for less. Currently, we’re seeing offers on virtually every manufacturer (save for Apple, of course), with discounts on models that ZDNET has tested and recommended throughout the year, from the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to the new Google Pixel 8 series.
Also: Best October Prime Day deals: Live updates
Below, you’ll find the best deals we’re seeing on Amazon today, and we’ll be updating the list throughout October Prime Day, so stick around.
Best October Prime Day phone deals 2023
- Motorola Edge+ (2023): $649 (Save $150)
- Google Pixel 8 with Pixel Buds Pro: $699 (Save $200)
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus: $799 (Save $200)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: $799 (Save $200)
- Google Pixel 7a: $399 (Save $100)
- Current price: $949
- Original price: $1,199
In the running for phone of the year, Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra is the most complete handset on the market right now, with a big and bright display, a base storage of 256GB, a quad-camera setup that’s helmed by a 200MP sensor, and even a built-in stylus. It’s on sale right now for its lowest price of the year, too.
- Current price: $799
- Original price: $999
The Motorola Razr Plus may be the first foldable phone to give Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip a run for its money, with a large outer display for quick tasks, a slew of camera features, and a compact design. You can buy one right now at its lowest price yet.
- Current price: $1,399
- Original price: $1,799
Samsung’s big-screen foldable has been discounted by $400 this Prime Day, making it more accessible than ever for power users, productivity seekers, and mobile entertainment fans. The phone comes brand new, with 256GB of storage, and is unlocked for every major carrier.
- Current price: $569
- Original price: $699
The OnePlus 11 has been a sleeper pick for best smartphone this year, more so because it was released back in February. And if you value a handset that’s the epitome of speed, from performance to charging, run, don’t walk for this Prime Day offer.
- Current price: $329
- Original price: $449
Samsung’s Galaxy A54 5G is arguably the best mid-range phone on the market right now, with a large AMOLED display, a triple camera setup, and a performant chipset under the hood. At a $120 discount, it’s basically one heck of a deal during Prime Day.
More Prime Day 2023 phone deals
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sales event is happening on October 10 and 11.
For Prime member-exclusive offers, you’ll want to tune into ZDNET’s buying guides over the course of the week.
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts also use established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
We test a lot of phones at ZDNET, from ones that flip and fold to ones that can communicate via space satellites, so we have a knack for knowing what’s the best on the market.
Currently, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the best phone you can buy. It features a large 6.8-inch AMOLED display, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, a 5,000mAh battery, four cameras at the rear including one that shoots up to 200MP photos, and an S Pen stylus siloed on the bottom corner.
If you’re not a fan of larger phones, there’s a good chance you’ll find something more to your liking in ZDNET’s best phones list.
