Best phone deals for October Prime Day 2025

The holiday shopping season is nearly here, and if you like getting a head start, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale -- aka October Prime Day -- is the perfect chance to score early savings. While the big commerce event doesn't officially begin until Oct. 7-8, there are already several noteworthy deals on the latest smartphones available for you to take advantage of -- many of which we've tested and recommended at ZDNET. 

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Considering how close October Prime Day is to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there's a good chance that prices won't drop any lower. (When in doubt, take advantage of Amazon's 30-day return policy or contact customer service for a price adjustment.) Here are the best early Prime Day phone deals we've found so far.

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