{"id":857969,"date":"2026-09-23T16:44:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T16:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/857969\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T16:44:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T16:44:21","slug":"best-early-october-prime-day-phone-deals-discounts-from-samsung-google-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/857969\/","title":{"rendered":"Best early October Prime Day phone deals: Discounts from Samsung, Google, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amazon\u2019s October Prime Day sale<\/a> is approaching, and several smartphones are on sale early. Though you may not find deals on the latest phones released this year, if you\u2019re looking to upgrade to a midrange phone or one from previous release cycles (that are still excellent phones we recommend), you\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n

Our Picks<\/p>\n

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Current price: $1,000 (17% off)
\nOriginal price: $1,200<\/p>\n

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is one of our picks for the best Samsung phones, with a compact…<\/p>\n

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Current price: $1,650 (13% off)
\nOriginal price: $2,100<\/p>\n

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is our favorite Galaxy phone, due to its thin, light, and well-don…<\/p>\n

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Current price: $424 (15% off)
\nOriginal price: $499<\/p>\n

The Google Pixel 10a is a solid budget option for Android users, offering flagship feature…<\/p>\n

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Current price: $449 (10% off)
\nOriginal price: $499<\/p>\n

The Nothing Phone 4a Pro is one of our favorite budget phones, competing with similarly-sp…<\/p>\n

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Current price: $915 (8% off)
\nOriginal price: $999<\/p>\n

Google’s older flagship, Pro-level phone is equipped with the company’s Tensor G5 processor…<\/p>\n

At ZDNET, our editors test every major phone release<\/a>, putting them through the paces in our lab and in the real world to choose our picks for the best phones you can buy<\/a>. Here are the best early October Prime Day phone deals so far that we\u2019d recommend. Be sure to check back here, as this list will be updated as the sale progresses.<\/p>\n

Also: Best early October Prime Day deals: Save on TVs, smartwatches, and more tech<\/a><\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Current price: $1,650 (13% off)
\nOriginal price: $2,100<\/p>\n

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is our favorite Galaxy phone<\/a>, due to its thin, light, and well-done foldable display. Though the Z Fold 8 lacks the pro-level camera system and privacy screen of the S26 Ultra, its AMOLED display and 4,800mAh battery make up for it. You can find the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with 256GB of internal storage for $1,650, though the 512GB configuration is also on sale for $1,850.<\/p>\n

Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tGoogle Pixel 10a \/ Kerry Wan\/ZDNET\t\t<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGoogle Pixel 10a\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Current price: $424 (15% off)
\nOriginal price: $499<\/p>\n

The Google Pixel 10a is a solid budget option for Android users, offering flagship features like fast charging, a durable frame, and long-term software support in an affordable package. As a budget phone, the Pixel 10a doesn\u2019t have the same internal storage configurations or complex camera system as the Pixel 10 Pro, but if you don\u2019t require a super-duper-capable Android phone, the Pixel 10a is a great choice. The Pixel 10a with 126GB of internal storage is on sale for the lowest price, and the 256GB configuration is also on sale for $524.<\/p>\n

Review: Google Pixel 10a<\/a><\/p>\n

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Current price: $449 (10% off)
\nOriginal price: $499<\/p>\n

The Nothing Phone 4a Pro is one of our favorite budget phones, competing with similarly-specced options from Google and Samsung. The 4a Pro sports an IP65 durability rating, making it dust and waterproof. The 4a Pro features a 144Hz AMOLED display and 5,080mAh of battery capacity. This phone\u2019s 8GB\/128GB storage configuration is the cheapest, but the 12GB\/256GB configuration is also on sale for $539.<\/p>\n

Review: Nothing Phone 4a Pro<\/a><\/p>\n

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Current price: $915 (8% off)
\nOriginal price: $999<\/p>\n

Google\u2019s older flagship, Pro-level phone is equipped with the company\u2019s Tensor G5 processor, a 6.3-inch Super Actua display, and a triple-camera system. With the Pixel 11 Pro being Google\u2019s latest flagship phone, you can find deals on last year\u2019s model. This time, the Pixel 10 Pro in Obsidian with 128GB of internal storage, is 8% off,\u00a0<\/p>\n

Also: I captured 1,000 photos with the Google Pixel 10 Pro in Hawaii, and it set a new standard for me<\/a><\/p>\n

FAQs<\/p>\n

When is October Prime Day?<\/p>\n

Amazon\u2019s Prime Big Deals Day sale, or October Prime Day, will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 6, through Wednesday, Oct. 7.<\/p>\n

How did we choose these deals?<\/p>\n

At ZDNET, we write about legitimately good deals on products we\u2019ve tested, covered, and would recommend. All the options on this list were tested by our experts, and several received Editors\u2019 Choice awards for high marks in performance, design, and innovation. If we don\u2019t like a product or wouldn\u2019t recommend it to our friends, families \u2014 or even a stranger \u2014 we don\u2019t feature it on our site at all.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJada Jones is a journalist based outside of Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Jada is ZDNET’s audio editor and regularly reviews the latest flagship headphones, earbuds, speakers, soundbars, and more.
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