Amazon Prime Day 2022: best phone deals on Samsung, OnePlus, and Moto

The best phone prices undeniably come from wireless carriers — but they also come with a lot of strings attached, like lengthy contracts and requirements to stay on expensive unlimited plans. Buying unlocked means that you aren’t tied to a particular carrier or plan, and that’s why we recommend purchasing a phone that way if you can. Unfortunately, it also means missing out on the “free” phone offer.

While Amazon isn’t giving out any free phones on Prime Day, you’ll find the next best thing: significant discounts on current models, with no contract or trade-in required. Here you’ll find the very best wireless deals on Prime Day, from accessories to flagships to 4G-only phones, with no strings in sight.

Best Amazon Prime Day accessory deals

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Best Amazon Prime Day Samsung phone deals

Samsung is offering 30 percent off unlocked S22-Series devices, as well as a healthy discount on its already affordable Galaxy A53 5G. They’re all among the best Android phones you can buy right now at their respective price points, and they’re backed up by fantastic support policies so they’ll keep getting software updates for many years to come.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (128GB, unlocked)

A good all-around device for its $449 MSRP, the A53 5G delivers solid performance, an all-day battery, a 6.5-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, and an IP67 rating.

Samsung Galaxy S22 (128GB, unlocked)

Samsung’s S22 has the smallest 6.1-inch screen of its lineup with the same triple-camera setup as its plus-sized sibling, promising improved low-light and portrait mode performance.

• The standard Galaxy S22 with 128GB of storage is on sale for $599.99 (usually $799) and the 256GB Galaxy S22 is going for $649.99 (usually $849). They’re a better option for lighter users, since battery life isn’t as robust as the other models in the lineup. Read our full review.
• The pink Galaxy S22 Plus with 128GB of storage and the black 128GB S22 Plus are on sale for $699.99, both of which are normally $999. If you want more storage, the 256GB versions of the pink S22 Plus, black S22 Plus, and green S22 Plus are all $734.99 instead of $1,049. The bigger model has better battery life and we think it’s the all-around best Android phone for most people. Read our full review.
• Looking for a phone that does absolutely everything? The burgundy Galaxy S22 Ultra with 128GB of storage is on sale for $839.99, marked down from $1,199. It’s a power user’s dream, with a built-in stylus and an excellent, 10x telephoto camera. Read our full review.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (256GB, unlocked)

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is Samsung’s latest attempt at making foldable phones more mainstream. It’s expensive, sure, but it’s also more durable than previous models and comes with a 120Hz display and support for the once-exclusive S Pen.

• The 256GB configuration of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is currently discounted on Amazon to $1,089.99, down from its usual price of $1,799.99. This is more than $200 cheaper than its lowest price to date, making this an excellent deal on the foldable phone. The 512GB model of the Z Fold 3 is also available for $1,189.99 (normally $1,899.99). Read our review.
• Samsung’s other foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip 3, is also on sale for its best price ever. Typically priced at $999.99, the 128GB model of the Flip 3 is currently discounted to $699.99. The 256GB configuration has also received a similar discount, lowering the $1,049.99 phone to $749.99. Read our review.

Best Amazon Prime Day Google Pixel phone deals

Google Pixel 6 (unlocked)

The Google Pixel 6 is the new base model of Google’s latest flagship. It features the Google Tensor CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a rear camera with both 50 megapixels for its main wide-angle and 12 megapixels for its ultrawide.

Best Amazon Prime Day OnePlus phone deals

• The OnePlus N200 5G is on sale for just $179.99, marked down from $239.99. It’s a year old, but it should still receive two additional years of security updates from OnePlus. Plus, for under $200, its 6.5-inch, 1080p display — which provides a smoother, 90Hz refresh rate — is one of the best you’ll get for the price. Read our full review.

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Best Amazon Prime Day Motorola phone deals

Motorola Moto G Stylus (2022)

Motorola’s new Moto G Stylus is one of our favorite budget-friendly smartphones and, unusually for this price bracket, comes with a built-in stylus. It also performs relatively well and offers a large 6.8-inch LCD display.

Best Amazon Prime Day Microsoft phone deals

Microsoft Surface Duo (128GB, unlocked)

Microsoft’s first Android phone was its ambitious foldable Surface Duo. It features two OLED displays, and its high-end design fits in with the greater Surface family of products.