Best early Prime Day phone deals: My 15 favorite sales live now

• Current price: $39
• Original price: $59

No matter which phone you upgrade to, one thing's for certain in this day and age: you won't find a charging brick in the box. That's why I often recommend this 67W adapter from Anker, a reputable brand that offers powerful yet compact chargers at reasonable prices.

A 67W adapter is enough to fast-charge most phones on the market, including iPhones and Samsung Galaxy handsets, and is also enough to juice up larger devices like laptops and tablets. (Relatedly, a 15W or 20W adapter may sometimes not even work for larger gadgets.)

• Current price: $969
• Original price: $1,219

Samsung's latest smartphone pitch features a large 6.7-inch screen but is super-thin and weighs just 163 grams. For reference, the iPhone 16 Plus, with a similar-sized screen, weighs 199 grams. This sleek, ultra-thin design makes the new Galaxy S25 Edge a standout in a crowded smartphone market, and I expect other manufacturers to release something similar soon.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

At a regular price of $1,219, you can buy the new Samsung phone at a $250 discount ahead of Prime Day. That gets you 512GB of storage, the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 12GB of RAM, and a 200MP wide lens similar to Samsung's more expensive S25 Ultra model.

• Current price: $945
• Original price: $1,099

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is another fantastic big-screen Android phone, especially if you favor Google's cleaner software approach and want the latest Android updates. While a newer model is expected to launch in a matter of months, the Pixel 9 Pro XL is still one of the most reliable handsets you can buy on the market, with this $155 discount making it an even sweeter deal.

• Current price: $357
• Original price: $399

A $43 discount may not seem like much, but it makes the already accessibly-priced Samsung Galaxy A36 5G more so. We tested the handset earlier this year and found it to be a well-rounded device with a display that rivals models that cost hundreds of dollars more. Sure, that same display is surrounded by thicker bezels, but if you can shoulder off the design aesthetic, you're looking at a fantastic phone deal.

• Current price: $699
• Original price: $1,799

While the Google Pixel Fold is no longer the latest model from the brand, it's still a pocketable, dual-screen system that will satisfy most people. In fact, the $700 listing price puts it in line with midrange to entry-level flagship phones today -- only you're getting a foldable form factor that's great for multitasking and consuming content.

When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? 

This year, Prime Day starts on Tuesday, July 8, and goes through Friday, July 11. 

Are phones really cheaper on Prime Day? 

While there are no guarantees that the prices you see are the lowest ever, Amazon -- and the various retailers and sellers it works with -- tends to keep promotions as competitive as possible. That's why you can expect discounts that match all-time lows -- or at least somewhere near them.

How did we choose these Prime Day deals?

While it's always helpful when products are discounted significantly (we usually cover ones that are at least 20% off), ZDNET experts also prioritize promotions on products we've personally tested and can vouch for. Since the products you purchase are considerable investments, we ensure that our recommendations are grounded by thorough research, testing, and value.

We also source reviews from actual customers, whether through Best Buy and Amazon testimonials (with hands-on images) or online forums like Reddit.