If you're in the market for a phone with a stylus and you don't want to break the bank, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) is going to be hard to beat. With an upgraded 120Hz OLED screen and up to 16GB of RAM paired with as much as 256GB of storage, it's got the specs slider maxed out at its $400 price point, even better with a Prime Day deal at $250.

Here are the best unlocked phone deals at Amazon ahead of the official October Prime Day. We'll be refreshing the list throughout the event, so keep checking back if you don't see the phone you want just yet. Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case — $168.99 (List Price $249.00)

Google's latest Pixel 9 phones launched just weeks ago in late August. I've spent time using every mainline Pixel phone released to date, and the Pixel 9 series is the best yet — but their collective edge over the previous-gen Pixel 8 series is pretty slim.

During major sales events like Prime Day, knowing the difference between great and not-so-great discounts can be tough. I've already picked out a few of the very best smartphone deals you can find right now — spoiler alert: that Pixel 8 Pro sale is going to go fast — but if you've got a hard budget cap at $400,