Best phone deals for October Prime Day 2025

It's almost time for the holiday shopping season, and if you're an early bird shopper, Amazon's upcoming Prime Big Deal Days sale (also known as October Prime Day) should be right up your alley. 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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