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Don't you just love the smell of a hot new smartphone deal on a Friday morning? There's nothing quite like it... except perhaps a special offer on one of the best tablets or smartwatches around if you're more interested in buying such a product at the lowest possible price.
Just like every week for... quite some time now, I've got a killer list (or four) to tell you all about in the following lines and help you make the most informed decision ahead of the still-distant holiday shopping season, as well as Amazon's fast-approaching Prime Big Deal Days event.
This week's top three deals are perfect for Android power users
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
$1049
99
$1419
99
$370 off (26%)
5G, Unlocked, 512GB Storage, 12GB RAM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor, 6.9-Inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Display with 3120 x 1440 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 Protection, 200 + 10 + 50 + 50MP Quad Rear-Facing Camera System, 12MP Front-Facing Camera, 5,000mAh Battery with 45W Wired and 15W Wireless Charging Support, Galaxy AI, S Pen Included, Multiple Color Options, No Device Trade-In Needed (Additional Discounts Available with Trade-In)
Speaking of sophistication, I don't believe you can find handsomer and more robust-looking foldables today than the Razr Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 7, and let's just say the Galaxy S25 Ultra is pretty easy on the eye too.
Now, do I think these three bad boys could score even heftier discounts during Amazon's aforementioned Prime Day extravaganza in less than a couple of weeks? Yes, they absolutely could, but there are obviously no guarantees in one direction or the other.
Besides, you don't need to be a Prime member to take advantage of these killer new deals. And you also don't need to trade anything in. And the Z Fold 7 has never been discounted this steeply. Want me to carry on?
These eight other smartphone offers are ideal for (almost) everyone
Motorola Moto G Power (2025)
$249
99
$299
99
$50 off (17%)
5G, Unlocked, 128GB Storage, 8GB RAM, Android 15, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Processor, 6.8-Inch IPS LCD Screen with 2388 x 1080 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, 50 + 8MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 16MP Front-Facing Camera, 5,000mAh Battery, 30W Wired and 15W Wireless Charging Support, IP68 and IP69 Water Resistance, Military-Grade Durability, Vegan Leather Finish, Two Color Options
Yes, I fully realize you can't all afford the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Z Fold 7, or Motorola Razr Ultra, which is where the (slightly) cheaper OnePlus 13, Galaxy S25 Edge, Z Flip 7 FE, and "vanilla" Galaxy S25 come in at their own substantial new discounts.
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Technically, the OnePlus 13 flagship is not available at a reduced price, instead including a (very) valuable gift in its usual (512GB) price, while the super-slim S25 Edge is somehow still marked down by a colossal 400 bucks and somehow still unable to convince a lot of people of its value proposition.
The OnePlus 13R, meanwhile, is clearly the best budget-friendly alternative to the non-R OnePlus 13 (even though its price has actually been reduced more steeply in the past), with the Motorola Razr (2024) looking like your number one affordable foldable option today, and the Moto G Power (2025) and Samsung Galaxy A56 5G duking it out for the title of best budget 5G phone available... before Prime Day.
Now this is a diverse and eclectic group of tablet bargains!
Lenovo Tab One
$99
99
$149
99
$50 off (33%)
Wi-Fi Only, 64GB Storage, 4GB RAM, MediaTek Helio G85 Processor, 8.7-Inch IPS Touchscreen with 1340 x 800 Pixel Resolution, Android 14, Guaranteed Android 15 Update, 8MP Rear-Facing Camera, 2MP Front-Facing Camera, Dual Speakers with Dolby Atmos Technology, 5,100mAh Battery, 15W Charging Support, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Luna Grey Color
Wi-Fi Only, 512GB Storage, 12GB RAM, MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Processor, 11-Inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with 2560 x 1600 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, Galaxy AI, 13MP Rear-Facing Camera, 12MP Front-Facing Camera, Quad Speaker System with AKG Sound, 8,400mAh Battery, 45W Charging Support, IP68 Water and Dust Resistance, S Pen Included, Gray and Silver Color Options, US Version
What does the ultra-affordable Lenovo Tab One have in common with the state-of-the-art Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra? Very little, and yet I feel equally confident in recommending them as smart buys... for two extremely different types of users right now.
Between those two categories of users, there are a couple of other groups who might want to consider the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro, Legion Tab Gen 3, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite if the aforementioned Lenovo Tab One just doesn't look capable of handling your everyday mobile computing needs, as well as Apple's latest and greatest iPad Air duo if the Galaxy Tab S11 duo is a little rich for your blood.
In short, there are options for every budget and every type of tablet user on this list, and all you have to do is establish exactly where you fit on that spectrum.
Don't forget to check out this week's top smartwatch promotions too!
Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm)
$9 off (4%)
GPS, Bluetooth, LTPO OLED Always-On Retina Display with Up to 1000 Nits Brightness, High and Low Heart Rate Notifications, Irregular Rhythm Notifications, Sleep Tracking, Sleep Score, Sleep Apnea Notifications, Temperature Sensing, Cycle Tracking, Emergency SOS, Fall Detection, Crash Detection, Water Resistant Up to 50 Meters, Swimproof, S10 Processor, 64GB Storage, Double Tap Gesture, Up to 18 Hours of Battery Life (32 Hours in Low Power Mode), Fast Charging, Aluminum Case, Sport Band, Two Color Options
GPS, Bluetooth, Aluminum Case, 1.34-Inch Super AMOLED Display with 438 x 438 Pixel Resolution and Up to 3000 Nits Brightness, Wear OS with One UI 8, Energy Score, Heart Rate Monitor, ECG, Sleep Coaching, Running Coach, Fall Detection, High Stress Alert, Vascular Load, Antioxidant Index, Body Composition, 325mAh Battery, 2GB RAM, 32GB Storage, Graphite and Silver Colors, US Version, Two-Year Warranty Included
GPS, Bluetooth, LTPO3 OLED Always-On Retina Display with Up to 2000 Nits Brightness, ECG, High and Low Heart Rate Notifications, Irregular Rhythm Notifications, Hypertension Notifications, Sleep Tracking, Sleep Score, Sleep Apnea Notifications, Temperature Sensing, Cycle Tracking, Emergency SOS, Fall Detection, Crash Detection, Water Resistant Up to 50 Meters, Swimproof, IP6X Dust Resistant, Depth Gauge, S10 Processor, 64GB Storage, Double Tap Gesture, Up to 24 Hours of Battery Life (38 Hours in Low Power Mode), Fast Charging, Aluminum Case, Sport Band, Multiple Color Options
GPS, Bluetooth, 46mm Stainless Steel Case, Rotating Bezel, Cushion Design, Quick Button, 1.34-Inch Super AMOLED Display with 438 x 438 Pixel Resolution and Up to 3000 Nits Brightness, Wear OS with One UI 8, Energy Score, Heart Rate Monitor, ECG, Sleep Coaching, Running Coach, Fall Detection, High Stress Alert, Vascular Load, Antioxidant Index, Body Composition, 445mAh Battery, 2GB RAM, 64GB Storage, White Color, US Version, Two-Year Warranty Included
Here are five wearable devices that clearly have (at least) one important thing in common - their very young age. None of these smartwatches are more than a couple of months old, mind you, and all of them are obviously better than their forerunners, as well as arguably better than the vast majority of their Android and iOS-compatible rivals.
At first glance, I expect many of you "professional" bargain hunters out there to be disappointed with the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, Apple Watch SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3's current discounts, but given the huge mass appeal of these smartwatch market rookies, you should really be happy with any discount you can get at this point in time. Yes, even 10 bucks.
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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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