
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
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.
Power up with unlimited access to WIRED. Get best-in-class reporting that’s too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content. Subscribe Today.