These Prime Day Phone Deals Are So Good, You'll Forget About Tariffs

Now's a great time to buy a new smartphone. Amazon's Prime Day phone deals are surprisingly great, with more than 30% off some of our top mobile recommendations, from Samsung's latest ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge to the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. All of these phones are unlocked, meaning you can use them with any carrier in the US. If you're looking for iPhone deals specifically, we have a note about them further below. Samsung's latest folding phone got a $100 price increase. Rumors suggest Google's upcoming Pixel 10 Pro XL will see a similar jump, and we're hearing the same about Apple's iPhone 17 series this September. Whether or not all these pricing updates are related to tariffs is unclear, but the volatile trade war has brought uncertainty. That's why it's smart to buy now. That said, don't purchase a new phone if your current model is working fine. But if you've been holding out on an upgrade, you can save hundreds by shopping these deals. Catch all the top deals in our Absolute Best Prime Day Deals roundup, and follow our Prime Day liveblog for the latest. Best Phone Deals Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Google Pixel 9 $799 $549 (31% off) Amazon $799 $549 (31% off) Best Buy $799 $599 (25% off) Google Store The Pixel 9 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) sits in an awkward spot—not as great value as the Pixel 9a, and not as flagship as the Pixel 9 Pro. Still pricey. This discount makes it a no-brainer. Sure, it doesn't have the improved cooling system or telephoto cameras of the Pro models, but performance is excellent, is can charge faster than the Pixel 9a while also taking advantage of a few extra software perks thanks to the 12 GB of RAM. That includes Call Notes (an automatic summary of your phone call), and support for the Pixel Screenshots app. The camera system is excellent, and the build quality feels like a step up over its cheaper sibling, too. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Samsung Galaxy S24 FE $650 $470 (28% off) Amazon $650 Samsung $650 Best Buy Samsung's “FE” phones stand for Fan Edition, and it signifies a slightly more accessible price with features and specs similar to its flagships. The Galaxy S24 FE arrived late in 2024 and is the pared-down version of the flagship Galaxy S24 series. You still get a great triple-camera system with a 3x telephoto camera, solid battery life, and good performance, not to mention a large 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120-Hz refresh rate. It'll also get 7 years of software updates, has wireless charging, and is IP68 water resistant. The MSRP of $650 was always too close to the price of the flagships to make much sense, but at $470, the S24 FE is a steal. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu OnePlus 13 $900 $779 (13% off) Amazon $900 $830 (8% off) OnePlus $1,000 $850 (15% off) Best Buy (512 GB) OnePlus has always been an underdog in the US, but you should seriously consider the OnePlus 13 (8/10, WIRED Recommends). Performance is excellent, the screen is sharp and bright, and while OnePlus doesn't offer the same length of software updates as Google and Samsung, it's slightly longer here than previous models. What makes it stand out is the battery and charging story—there's a 6,000-mAh battery cell, which is among the highest you'll find in a phone, despite the slim frame. That's because it's a silicon-carbon battery, a relatively new technology that allows for denser batteries without making a phone thicker. With average use, it can last close to two full days. And when you need a top-up, OnePlus' included charger can take the phone from zero to 100 percent in 36 minutes. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Motorola Moto G Stylus 2025 $400 $360 (10% off) Amazon $400 Best Buy $400 Motorola I was hoping to see a better deal on Motorola's Moto G Stylus, but this is still a great price on one of my favorite budget phones. Performance is shockingly smooth, and the Surf the Web blue paired with the vegan leather texture is deliciously bold. Like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, there's a built-in stylus you can pull out for jotting notes or signing documents, except you don't need to shell out a $1,000 here. The cameras are solid, and there's all the extras you could want, like wireless charging, NFC for tap-to-pay, 256 GB of storage and a microSD card slot, and yes, even a headphone jack. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu CMF Phone 1 $229 $195 (15% off) Amazon $239 Nothing CMF is a sub-brand of Nothing, and the Phone 1 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) was my favorite budget smartphone of 2024. Great performance, solid cameras, two-day battery life, and a bright AMOLED screen for $239? It was unheard of (and frankly, still is). It even has better software support than any other phone at this price. The discount is small, but you'll be hard-pressed to find a sub-$200 phone this great. Just make sure you check network support as it may not play as nicely on Verizon. It's a shame the newer CMF Phone 2 Pro isn't on sale. What About iPhone Deals? Photograph: Julian Chokkattu The sad reality is Apple doesn't discount iPhones. Your only options are to hunt for unlocked iPhones on Amazon, which are all either used or “Renewed." I recommend buying only the iPhone 13 and newer, as it'll keep getting updates for a decent length of time. You can also take a look at your carrier store to see if there are any notable trade-in deals or promotions, but we always recommend buying unlocked. Here are a few renewed iPhones discounted for Prime Day.