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The 9 best Amazon Prime Day phone deals that you can still buy
Amazon's annual Prime Day mega sale is done and dusted, but while the best deals came during the two-day event, there are still a few left for the most last-minute of shoppers.
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We scoured the remains of Prime Day and dug out the best deals still available. If you're eyeing a new smartphone for less than retail, this may be your last shot at one before the sales end for good.
Best phone deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023
- Current price: $899
- Original price: $999
The Motorola Razr Plus is on track to becoming ZDNET's best clamshell-style foldable phone of the year, and it's still on sale post-Prime Day. At a $100 discount, the Razr Plus is more accessible than ever. And its dual-screen design should appeal to content creators and power users alike.
- Current price: $499
- Original price: $599
The Pixel 7 was one of the best phones last year due to its reliable cameras, easy-to-use software, and value. Right now, you can buy one for the same discount as during Prime Day.
- Current price: $449
- Original price: $499
Amazon is selling the new Google Pixel 7a at a $50 discount if you buy it standalone, which is the same offer available during Prime Day.
- Current price: $799
- Original price: $899
The Google Pixel 7 Pro was one of the best camera phones when it launched, and it's still a very competitive handset months later. It's not as heavily discounted anymore but is still $100 off from the regular price.
- Current price: $599
- Original price: $699
ZDNET tested the OnePlus 11 earlier this year and deemed it a worthy competitor to Samsung and Google's best phones. During post-Prime Day, you can buy the latest flagship at a $100 discount.
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When is Amazon Prime Day 2023?
Amazon Prime Day 2023 is happening Tuesday, July 11, and Wednesday, July 12.
The exclusive deals for Prime members officially launch on July 11 at 3 a.m. EDT, and new deals will drop as often as every 30 minutes during the two-day event.
How did we choose these Amazon Prime Day deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.
We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.
What is the best phone?
We test a lot of phones at ZDNET, from ones that flip and fold to ones that can communicate via space satellites, so we have a knack for knowing what's the best on the market.
Currently, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the best phone you can buy. It features a large 6.8-inch AMOLED display, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, a 5,000mAh battery, four cameras at the rear including one that shoots up to 200MP photos, and an S Pen stylus siloed on the bottom corner.
If you're not a fan of larger phones, there's a good chance you'll find something more to your liking in ZDNET's best phones list.
What are the best Amazon Prime Day 2023 deals?
ZDNET has been searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category:
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