Best Amazon Prime Day phone deals 2025: My 15 favorite sales ahead of October

It’s almost time for the holiday shopping season, and if you’re an early bird shopper, Amazon’s upcoming Prime Big Deal Days sale (also known as October Prime Day) should be right up your alley. While the big commerce event doesn’t officially begin until Oct. 7-8, there are already several noteworthy deals on the latest smartphones available for you to take advantage of — many of which we’ve tested and recommended at ZDNET. 

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Considering how close October…