Best Prime Day 2 smartphone deals: Samsung Galaxy and more
It's day two of Prime Day, and if you're smart you'll want to look at these phone deals before they're gone (get it?).
Jokes aside, Amazon has marked down phones from most major brands, like Samsung, Motorola, and Google, so if you've been looking for a good time to upgrade, this might just be it. (Apple loyalists, we regret to inform you that we've yet to see any stellar iPhone markdowns).
We've rounded up some of the best deals on new and renewed phones, so you can snag a phone on the cheap without any weird contract stipulations (we're looking at you, every major cell phone carrier). Check out our top picks below:
Best Samsung deal
Why we like it
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is cool and high-functioning, there's no doubt. With Nightography mode, you can capture night images and vids in stunning resolution, and with the fastest mobile processor currently available for cell phones, rest assured that you'll never experience laggy functioning. 512GB of storage is more than enough to preserve all your docs, pics, and apps. This Galaxy model also has a trusty battery life that gives you more time to watch your favorite movies, scroll your preferred socials (hello Threads!), and chat with your friends. Best of all, this price beats yesterday's Prime Day pricing (which was a new record low already) by another $50.
Best Google deal
Why we like it
Google Pixel might not be your first choice for a new cell phone, but let us convince you that this particular Google Pixel 6a is worth the (arguably very low!) investment. The fact that it's unlocked gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan. Pixel is also equipped with some pretty cool camera features: like a 12-megapixel camera quality and tools such as Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, and Portrait Mode. The Google Tensor chip ensures speedy app launches, quick image loading, and an overall smooth experience with the phone. Thanks to just a few minutes of charging, the Google Pixel 6a receives hours' worth of juice in it. Why spend over $500 on a new phone when this deal is right in front of you for Prime Day 2023?
Best Motorola deal
Why we like it
The new Motorola razr+ is one of your best bets for a (more) affordable flip phone, and for Prime Day, it's at a brand new record low price. Unlike the Samsung Flip 4 (which is also on sale, btw), the razr+ has a larger outer screen at 3.6 inches. Considering that the dual screen thing is a huge part of the draw, this definitely isn't worth overlooking. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) say, "the Razr+ is the best flip phone you can get—unless you don't mind waiting to see what Samsung has up its sleeve with the Galaxy Z Flip 5 later this summer." But with this deal, why wait?
Even more cell phone deals
Motorola
Motorola Moto G Pure, Unlocked — $94.99
$159.99(save $65)Motorola Moto G Power 2022, Unlocked — $129.99
$249.99(save $120)Motorola razr+, 256GB — $899.99
$999.99(save $100)
Google Pixel 7, 128GB, Unlocked — $499.00
$599.00(save $100)Google Pixel 7 Pro, 128GB — $649
$899(save $250)
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G A Series Cell Phone, Factory Unlocked, 128GB (two color options) — $349.99
$449.99(save $100)Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Cell Phone, Factory Unlocked, 128GB — $449.99
$599.99(save $150)Samsung Galaxy S23 Cell Phone, Factory Unlocked, 128GB (four color options) — $599.99
$799.99(save $200)Samsung Galaxy S23 Cell Phone, Factory Unlocked, 256GB (four color options) — $659.99
$859.99(save $200)Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Cell Phone, Factory Unlocked, 256GB (four color options) — $849.99
$1,199.99(save $350)Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus Cell Phone, Factory Unlocked, 256GB (four color options) — $749.99
$999.99(save $250)Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Cell Phone, Factory Unlocked, 512GB (four color options) — $979.99
$1,379.99(save $400)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Cell Phone, Factory Unlocked, 128GB (four color options) — $799.99
$999.99(save $200)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Cell Phone, Factory Unlocked, 256GB (four color options) —
$849.99$1,059.99(save $210)
OnePlus
OnePlus Nord N200, 64GB — $142
$199.99(save $57.99)
Topics Prime Day
Bethany Allard is a Los Angeles-based shopping reporter at Mashable covering beauty tech, dating, sex and relationships, and headphones. That basically means she puts her hair through a lot, scrolls through a lot of dating apps, and rotates through a lot of different headphones. In addition to testing out and rounding up the best products, she also covers deals for Mashable, paying an especially obsessive amount of attention to Apple deals and prices. That knowledge comes in handy when she's covering shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday, which she's now done for three years at Mashable.
Stacia Datskovska is an NYU journalism major (graduating this December). Her work has appeared in USA Today, Boston Globe, Teen Vogue, HuffPost, Bustle, and more. When she's not writing something or other, Stacia can be spotted crying over poetry, making a home-cooked meal, or walking on an NYC pier. For her more half-baked thoughts: @staciadats on Twitter.
