Best Amazon Prime Day phone deals 2025: My 15 favorite sales ahead of October
It’s almost time for the holiday shopping season, and if you’re an early bird shopper, Amazon’s upcoming Prime Big Deal Days sale (also known as October Prime Day) should be right up your alley. While the big commerce event doesn’t officially begin until Oct. 7-8, there are already several noteworthy deals on the latest smartphones…
It’s almost time for the holiday shopping season, and if you’re an early bird shopper, Amazon’s upcoming Prime Big Deal Days sale (also known as October Prime Day) should be right up your alley. While the big commerce event doesn’t officially begin until Oct. 7-8, there are already several noteworthy deals on the latest smartphones available for you to take advantage of — many of which we’vetested and recommended at ZDNET.
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Considering how close October Prime Day is to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there’s a good chance that prices won’t drop any lower. (When in doubt, take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day return policy or contact customer service for a price adjustment.) Here are the best early Prime Day phone deals we’ve found so far.
Best phone deals for October Prime Day 2025
An October Prime Day is an ideal time to upgrade your smartphone because you can make a more informed decision right now. All major launches from the likes of Apple, Samsung, and Google are out of the way, so you have a rough idea of how they stack up against each other. And Prime Day brings the price to a more affordable range on some of the best Android phones on the market. Here are some of the best early Prime Day 2025 deals that you shouldn’t miss.
- Current price: $1,700
- Original price: $2,000
The 256GB variant of Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 7 is my ideal smartphone. You get plenty of storage on a smartphone that can be considered a design marvel. It is slim and light, supports seven years of software upgrades, sports versatile cameras, and big and bright displays. Samsung nailed it out of the park this year, and the deal price makes it more tempting than ever.
Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Current price: $1,100
- Original price: $1,300
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 is one of the most capable flip phones you can buy right now. It has a big inner display that can be folded into a tiny phone with a flexible cover screen. The outer display is perfect for quick tasks and instant replies, better than even Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 7 in this regard.
Review: Motorola Razr Ultra 2025
- Current price: $1,075
- Original price: $1,300
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra remains one of the best phones to buy in October 2025, despite being launched early in the year. It sports the best display on a smartphone that we’ve tested, versatility with four rear cameras, powerful performance, and a decent battery life. While the S Pen isn’t what it used to be, it is still great for jotting down quick notes.
Review: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Current price: $289
- Original price: $399
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus will get you one of the best software experiences under $300. It sports a big, legible screen, plenty of power under the hood, and smart OS features that improve the user experience. Plus, the battery will last you all day.
Review: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Current price: $700
- Original price: $1,100
The one true Apple iPhone Air rival, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, is the thinnest Android flagship phone you can buy. I consider it the true compact phone for content consumption, and you still get one more camera lens than the Apple counterpart. The battery life isn’t as good as its more expensive Ultra sibling, but it is a great phone for everyday use.
Review: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
