Amazon Prime Day Phone Deals 2026: Awarded Picks to Watch
Amazon Prime Day 2026 (typically mid-July) is the biggest phone-discounting summer event. Amazon historically discounts Pixel, Samsung, and OnePlus deeply, while iPhone discounts are usually modest. Here are the awarded picks worth watching.
Updated · 4 picks · Rankings reflect MKBHD Smartphone Awards outcomes.
How we picked
Phones sold on Amazon with strong Prime Day discounting history. Award context from MKBHD's recent Smartphone Awards.
- #1
Won Most Improved at MKBHD's 2024 Smartphone Awards. Amazon historically runs $200–$300 off Pixel 9 Pro on Prime Day, sometimes with bundled accessories. Often the best 'flagship Android' deal of summer.
Pros
- MKBHD's 2024 Most Improved
- Amazon historically discounts $200–$300
- Best AI features
Cons
- Tensor G4 trails Snapdragon
- Battery merely average
- #2
Biggest Prime Day Galaxy discount — 2024 Phone of the Year
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung · 2024 · From $1299
Won Phone of the Year at MKBHD's 2024 Smartphone Awards. With S25 Ultra now out, expect $400–$500 Prime Day discounts on the S24 Ultra at Amazon — pushing to $799–$899.
Pros
- MKBHD's 2024 Phone of the Year
- Expected $400–$500 Prime Day discount
- Same camera as S25 Ultra
Cons
- One generation behind chip
- Galaxy AI lags S25 latest
- #3
Runner-up Best Value at MKBHD's 2024 awards. Amazon typically discounts to $349–$399 on Prime Day. Cheapest Pixel with 7-year updates.
Pros
- Runner-up Best Value 2024
- Amazon often discounts to $349–$399
- Seven years of OS updates
Cons
- Plastic frame
- Tensor G3 isn't fast
- #4
Won Best Battery at MKBHD's 2025 Smartphone Awards. OnePlus typically discounts $100–$200 on Amazon during Prime Day, sometimes with OnePlus Buds bundle.
Pros
- MKBHD's 2025 Best Battery
- Amazon discount $100–$200
- OnePlus Buds bundle common
Cons
- 4 years of updates
- OxygenOS less polished
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Amazon Prime Day 2026?
Amazon hasn't announced exact dates but Prime Day historically runs mid-July (around July 15–17). Some retailers run competing 'Prime Day' deals (Walmart, Target) in the same week.
Are iPhone deals good on Prime Day?
Modest. Amazon discounts iPhones less aggressively than Pixel or Samsung. Best iPhone deals are typically Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Prime Day vs Black Friday for phone deals?
Black Friday has bigger carrier trade-in bonuses; Prime Day has bigger direct Amazon discounts on Pixel and Samsung. Watch both windows depending on which phone you want.
About this list
We index every phone that won or placed in MKBHD's annual Smartphone Awards (2014–2025) and surface the strongest matches for this category. Award badges link to the full award history. We earn a commission on purchases via our retailer links — at no extra cost to you.