The 5 best early access smartphone deals from the first sale

The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale has dropped many of the best smartphones on the market to new low prices, and you still have a few hours to take full advantage of these deals. If you list a flagship phone, chances are it’s on offer, but some deals are better than others. We’ve picked five of the most impressive smartphone deals the sales event has made.

Remember that you will need to have an Amazon Prime account to take advantage of these offers. If you are not yet a member, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial here and then cancel it before it charges you anything.

There are great deals on all the latest Google Pixel phones on sale, but what stands out for us is the price drop at Pixel 6a. The already affordable face of the Pixel, Prime savings gives you the chance to buy one only $329 ($120 off).

There’s a lot to like about the Google Pixel 6a. With its 6.1-inch OLED screen, it falls into the right spot for one-handed use, but retains the Pixel 6’s design features and overall build quality that we’ve come to love. The Pixel 6a even includes Google’s Tensor chip for the first time. And while it struggles with sustained performance due to some overheating issues, it’s still a nice bump against the mid-range Snapdragon offerings of past budget Pixels.

This isn’t one of the newest phones on our list, but it’s a fan favorite and comes at a price that hasn’t been seen on this model before. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus is on offer for only $739.99 ($260 off) until midnight.

The Galaxy S22 Plus isn’t an Ultra model, but it’s certainly a premium device and outperforms its siblings in some key areas. A great screen, top-notch performance and a powerful camera package make it the best Android phone for those who don’t need a stylus.

The second Samsung on our list of smartphone deals is the recently launched Rolls Royce foldable. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 has once again raised the bar for what foldable phones can be, and to what extent $1389.99 ($410 off) on sale, it’s never been more affordable.

With a retooled premium camera setup and a matured software experience, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 once again takes its place as the most innovative ultra-premium smartphone available to the world at large.

This isn’t the best OnePlus flagship ever released, due to the disappointing ultra-wide camera and lack of IP rating for unlocked devices. However, it is certainly a more pleasant purchase $649.99 ($150 off). You’re still getting a lot of the phone, though, like flagship silicon, a 5,000mAh battery, 65W wired charging, fast wireless charging, and a great QHD+ display.

It’s not the most powerful Motorola, and it’s not even the latest G Power, yet Moto G Power 2021 represents the best value for money in terms of Prime savings in our eyes, achieving the best price ever $142.99 ($107 off) on sale.

This is a great option for phone buyers on a budget. Its 5,000 mAh battery has enough power to last you more than a day at a time, and 15W charging means you won’t spend too long on a power outlet. The Snapdragon 662 also packs enough punch to switch between apps and videos. Motorola’s 6.6-inch screen isn’t the sharpest, and neither are the cameras without good lighting, but the pros easily outweigh the cons.