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Amazon’s big sale events — such as the Prime Big Deal Days that just kicked off — are always a good time to upgrade or trick out your smartphone. While you probably won’t see dollar-off discounts on the iPhone 15, you will be able to grab some great phones from the likes of Samsung and Motorola for less. And whether you’re team Android or Apple, right now is a great time to stock up on essential accessories like cables and cases for less.
There’s an overwhelming amount of stuff on sale for this October Prime Day, so we’ve cut through the clutter to find truly excellent deals — from rare savings on some of our best smartphone picks to some of the top add-ons for keeping your phone safe, stylish and charged-up.
The Galaxy S23 is our favorite overall Android phone thanks to its elegant design and superb camera, and it just dropped to its lowest-ever price for Prime Day.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is our favorite foldable phone, and you can enjoy it’s fun, stylish and ultra-pocketable design for its lowest-ever price right now.
We were impressed by the Galaxy A54’s slick design and smooth screen when we got an early look this year, and this budget phone just got even more affordable for Prime Day.
Need a bigger screen? The taller Galaxy S23+ model is also deeply discounted.
We’ve found the Motorola Edge to be a good budget phone with a better-than-average display and performance for the price. You can currently pick up the most recent Edge and Edge+ phones at big discounts, with models starting at less than $240.
The Motorola Razr+ is an excellent modern take on one of the most iconic cell phones ever, and it just crashed to its lowest-ever price for October Prime Day.
Want a bigger foldable that can expand to a tablet for serious multitasking? The excellent Galaxy Z Fold 5 just dropped to a new low, making its power-user price a lot more palatable.
Charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time on this elegant charging stand. Check both color options if one sells out.
Recharge your AirPods and your iPhone at the same time with this pint-sized power adapter.
You can never have too many USB-C cables for your phone or other gadgetry, especially now that the iPhone 15 has finally joined the fold. This Prime Day deal gets you two fast-charging-ready cords for one very low price.
This portable power bank is perfect for your new iPhone 15, or just about any Android phone. Its built-in USB-C port makes charging on the go super-easy. Price varies by color.
Our favorite overall charger for smartphones, this affordable brick has two speedy USB-C ports that fast-charge most modern smartphones in a snap. This is the cheapest we’ve seen it so far.
Available in over a dozen styles, and compatible with the last three iPhone models, this case also works with MagSafe accessories.