5 Android Phones You Should Skip This Prime Day

The Android phones to avoid this Prime Day (and what to buy instead)

A smartphone buying guide for Prime Day is a clear set of recommendations that warns buyers away from poor-value discounts and highlights better alternatives so they focus on specs-per-dollar instead of eye-catching percentage cuts.

If you want one blunt takeaway, skip the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold and buy Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 instead. The Pixel looks like a win at USD 1,399 (approx. RM6,480) instead of USD 1,799 (approx. RM8,330), but your money goes further with Samsung’s foldable, which brings a more comfortable design, stronger cameras, a more powerful chipset, and better large-screen software. This is the classic Prime Day trap: the worst Android discounts make weak hardware look tempting with big cuts. Focus on value, not marketing. Amazon has the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold for USD 1,399 (approx. RM6,480), down from its USD 1,799 (approx. RM8,330) RRP.

Why the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is a bad Prime Day buy

On paper, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold looks like a dream: an 8-inch inner display and 6.4-inch outer screen, a flexible Super Actua panel for video and multitasking, plus 256GB of storage in a stylish Moonstone finish. It runs Google’s Tensor G5 chip, ships with Android 16, and leans into Gemini-focused AI tricks. Battery life is rated at 24+ hours, with up to 72 hours using Extreme Battery Saver, plus fast wired charging, Qi2-style magnetic wireless charging, and IP68 water and dust resistance.

The problem is that all this still does not justify the price when rivals exist. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold is thicker and heavier than competing foldables, its cameras are disappointing, and Tensor G5 feels underpowered at this level. Even with its discount to USD 1,399 (approx. RM6,480), it loses badly to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 at USD 1,499 (approx. RM6,940), which delivers a more comfortable design, much better cameras, a far stronger chipset, and more polished foldable software. In other words, this is one of the Android phones to avoid if you care about long-term performance and camera quality.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy A56: flashy, but poor value

Two of the worst Android discounts this Prime Day target shoppers who are loyal to Samsung’s brand. The Galaxy S25 Edge launched as a thin flagship at USD 1,099 but shipped with poor thermal performance, short battery life, slow charging, and no telephoto camera. Now it is down to USD 899 (approx. RM4,160), yet those compromises remain. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A56 is primed to appear on many deal lists despite living in the shadow of stronger mid-range phones.

Instead of the S25 Edge, buy the Galaxy S26 Plus or S26 Ultra. The S26 Plus is on sale for USD 799 (approx. RM3,700), while the Galaxy S26 Ultra is USD 949 (approx. RM4,390) and beats the Edge across the board, from performance to camera hardware. These prices show why you must compare what you get for each dollar, not how big the discount banner looks. As one reviewer notes, “you could save some cash and still get a better overall smartphone with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus.”

Motorola Moto G Power (2024) and Razr Plus (2024): clearance racks in disguise

Prime Day is often used to clear old stock, and Motorola is a prime example. The Moto G Power (2024) launched with a weak display, poor viewing angles, no IP rating, underwhelming gaming performance, and software packed with ads. Now it is slashed to USD 129 (approx. RM600), which looks like a bargain but is still bad value when you consider its flaws and limited future support.

The smarter move is to spend slightly more on newer hardware. Motorola’s own Moto G Power (2025) adds IP68 and IP69 protection, more durable glass, and better software for USD 199 (approx. RM920). Stretch to USD 299 (approx. RM1,380) and the Moto G Stylus (2025) becomes the best of the discounted Moto G phones. The same story hits foldable fans: the Razr Plus (2024) falls from USD 999 to USD 549 (approx. RM2,540), but the Razr (2025) at the same USD 549 (approx. RM2,540) offers a better hinge, improved dust resistance, and an extra year of updates. Motorola is still trying to pawn off the Moto G Power (2024) by lowering the price to USD 129 (approx. RM600).

Buy if / Skip if

• Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 if you want a foldable with stronger cameras, a more powerful chipset, and better big-screen software than the Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
• Skip the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold if you care about value and performance, because it is thicker, heavier, and weaker than rival foldables even at USD 1,399 (approx. RM6,480).
• Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if you want a better Samsung flagship than the S25 Edge while spending less, at USD 799 (approx. RM3,700).
• Skip the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge if you hate short battery life, slow charging, and missing telephoto zoom on a premium-priced device.
• Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if you can stretch to USD 949 (approx. RM4,390) and want a top-tier camera and performance upgrade over the S25 Edge.
• Skip the Motorola Moto G Power (2024) if you want a phone with a good screen, IP rating, gaming performance, and clean software, even at USD 129 (approx. RM600).
• Buy the Motorola Moto G Power (2025) if you want a budget phone with IP68 and IP69 ratings and tougher glass for USD 199 (approx. RM920).
• Skip the Motorola Razr Plus (2024) if long-term durability and software support matter more than a big headline discount.
• Buy the Motorola Razr (2025) if you want a better hinge, improved dust resistance, and an extra year of updates at the same USD 549 (approx. RM2,540) price as the 2024 Plus.