The budget-friendly Google Pixel 8a just got its first real discount.
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The Google Pixel 8a is packed with AI features to help with everyday tasks. Credit: Google
UPDATE: Jul. 16, 2024, 6:00 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest deals on unlocked phones during the first day of Prime Day 2024.
We rounded up the best unlocked phone deals during Prime Day. Check out our favorite picks:
The best early Prime Day unlocked phone deals at a glance:
If you’re due for a phone upgrade, Amazon Prime Day could be the perfect opportunity to scoop one up for a steep discount. Snagging an unlocked phone at Amazon eliminates the annoyance of coordinating a trade-in or new data plan at a specific carrier. Plus, you can usually find better deals.
Prime Day has officially kicked off today, July 16, but in true Amazon fashion, deals started popping up days ahead of time — particularly on Motorola and Samsung Galaxy phones. Apple iPhone deals have been no-shows so far, while a single (but stellar) Google Pixel deal is on our radar. We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled throughout the sale though.
Here are the best unlocked phone deals we could find at Amazon the day before the annual shopping event. We’ll be refreshing the list now that the sale has officially begun, so keep checking back for the latest and greatest deals.
Note: All newly added deals are marked with a ✨, while deals with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.
Mashable Deals
The best unlocked phone deal ahead of Prime Day
Why we like it
Just released two months ago, the Google Pixel 8a is “a compelling option for anyone who’s overdue for an affordable Android upgrade” — especially when you see its price tag. Mashable’s Alex Perry called it “the best deal in Android-land” at full price, and just 24 hours before Prime Day, it’s even better with a $50 discount. Besides the $100 gift card preorder deal, this is the first discount we’ve seen on this budget-friendly phone. It’s basically a lite version of the Pixel 8, sharing the same Tensor G3 chip, over 24-hour battery life, Magic Editor and Magic Take camera tools, storage options, 8GB RAM, and up to 120Hz refresh rate. Where it differs is its size (it’s just 0.1 inches taller and wider with a slightly smaller display), audio (no spatial audio, one less microphone), and camera.
More unlocked phone deals
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Moto G Play (32GB) — $94.95
$169.99(save $75.04) 🔥 -
Nokia C210 — $99.99
$109(save $9.01) -
BLU G93 — $149.99
$179.99(save $30) -
Motorola Moto G 5G (128GB)— $149.99$249.99 (save $100) -
Motorola Moto G Power (128GB) — $199.99
$299.99(save $100) -
Samsung Galaxy A25 (128GB) — $249.99
$299.99(save $50) -
Motorola Edge (256GB) — $299.99 $599.99 (save $300) 🔥
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Samsung Galaxy A35 (128GB) — $299.99
$399.99(save $100) 🔥 -
Motorola razr (128GB) — $332.99
$699.99(save $367) 🔥 -
Motorola Edge+ (512GB) — $499.99
$799.99(save $300) 🔥 -
Motorola razr+ (256GB) — $599.99
$999.99(save $400) 🔥 -
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (256GB) — $639.99
$999.99(save $360) 🔥 -
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 (512GB) — $709.99
$1,119.99(save $410) 🔥 -
Samsung Galaxy S24+ (512GB) — $819.99
$1,119.99(save $300) 🔥 -
Samsung Galaxy S24+ (256GB) + $200 Amazon gift card— $999.99$1,119.99 (save $200) -
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 AI (512GB) + $200 Amazon gift card — $1,099.99 $1,419.99 (save $320) ✨
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB) + $250 Amazon gift card— $1,299.99$1,549.99 (save $250) -
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (256GB) — $1,149.99
$1,799.99(save $650) 🔥 -
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 (512GB) — $1,159.99
$1,919.99(save $760) 🔥 -
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 AI (512GB) + $300 Amazon Gift Card — $1,899.99
$2,319.99(save $420) ✨
Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you’re ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she’s your girl.
Christina received a B.S. in Business Communication (concentration in writing) from Stevenson University and began her professional journey writing and editing press releases. Since then, she’s written content for a marketing agency, blogged for celebrities, and covered local news, politics, women’s lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and just about everything in between for various publications.
When she’s not writing, she’s probably enjoying live music, studying human design, or embroidering and upcycling clothes. You can follow her on Instagram at @touchinfinity.
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