UPDATE: Oct. 4, 2024, 10:48 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest unlocked phone deals ahead of the Prime Big Deal Days event.
If upgrading your phone is on your fall agenda, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days could be the perfect opportunity to snag one at a sweet discount. Rather than coordinating a trade-in or new data plan at a specific carrier, save yourself the trouble and check out Amazon's list of unlocked phones. We'll let you in on a little secret: you can usually find better deals.
While Prime Big Deal Days doesn't officially kick off until Oct. 8, unlocked phone deals are already plentiful at Amazon, particularly on Samsung Galaxy and Motorola phones. There's one lonely Google Pixel deal in the mix as well, but we'll definitely be keeping our eyes peeled for more as we inch closer to the big day(s). We'll be shocked if any unlocked iPhone deals pop up, but there's always a small glimmer of hope.
Here are the best unlocked phone deals at Amazon ahead of the official October Prime Day. We'll be refreshing the list regularly as the shopping event nears.
Best Samsung Galaxy deal
Why we like it
A new budget-friendly, mid-range phone, the Galaxy S24 FE allows Samsung fans to experience bits of the S24 series' perks without spending an arm and a leg. Just unveiled at the end of Sept., Mashable's Kim Gedeon was able to play with one for a couple hours and found that it's a "solid sub-$700 phone with a 50MP wide camera that matches the Galaxy S24 (though not as good as the 200MP lens on my Galaxy S24 Ultra), Galaxy AI support, and a slightly bigger battery." For a limited time, you can score a free $100 Amazon gift card with the purchase of the S24 FE. As a bonus, you can also get the Samsung Buds FE for only $49.99 (reg. $99.99) with your purchase.
More Samsung Galaxy deals
Samsung Galaxy A35 (128GB) — $313.99 $399.99 (save $86)
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE AI (256GB) — $709.99 $809.99 (save $100) + free $100 Amazon Gift Card
Samsung Galaxy S24 (128GB) — $719.99 $799.99 (save $80)
Samsung Galaxy S24 (256GB) — $779.99 $859.99 (save $80)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB) — $1,049.99 $1,299.99 (save $250)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (512GB) — $1,131.62 $1,419.99 (save $288.37)
Best Motorola deal
Why we like it
Check out our full review of the 2023 Motorola razr+.
Mashable reviewer RJ Andersen recently spent some time with the 2023 Motorola razr+ and found it to be a "worthy opponent to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5." It may not have the best camera, but it is "a solid phone with some solid specs." It has a 3.6-inch outer screen and a striking 6.9-inch internal display. It's also reliable, easy to use, and comes in some fun colors — although currently, only the blue and black are in stock at Amazon. Snatch up the 256 GB razr+ for just $599.99 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. That's 40% off and just $50 shy of its record low. If you prefer the newer model (quicker processor, larger outer display, and waterproof design), you can slash $100 off the 2024 razr+ and pay just $899.99.
More Motorola deals
Moto G Play 2024 (64GB) — $129.99 $149.99 (save $20)
Motorola Moto G 5G 2023 (128GB) — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)
Motorola Moto G Power 5G (256GB) — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 (256GB) — $229.99 $399.99 (save $170)
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 (256GB) — $349.99 $399.99 (save $50)
Motorola razr 2023 (128GB) — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300)
Motorola Edge 2024 (256GB) — $449.99 $549.99 (save $100)
Motorola Edge+ 2023 (512GB) — $499.99 $799.99 (save $300)
Motorola razr+ 2023 (256GB) — $599.99 $999.99 (save $400)
Motorola razr+ 2024 (256GB) — $899.99 $999.99 (save $100)
Best Google Pixel deal
Why we like it
Check out our full review of the Google Pixel 9.
The Google Pixel 9 has plenty of upgrades from the Pixel 8, including a bigger and brighter display in a slightly thinner form factor, a larger battery capacity with faster charging, a next-gen Tensor G3 chip with better performance, a new 48MP ultrawide camera, more RAM, and a big dose of AI features (maybe too much). The one thing we don't appreciate, however, is its $100 steeper price tag. This discount ahead of Prime Day certainly helps, though, knocking it down to just $752.38 instead of $799. Just released at the end of August, this is its biggest discount to date.
More Google Pixel deals
There are currently no other Pixel phone deals available at Amazon, aside from a few from sketchy third-party sellers. We'll keep an eye out for more to drop as Prime Day nears.
