Prime Day phone deals arrive early for budget flagships
Prime Day phone deals are early discounts on mid-range and budget flagship phones from brands like Samsung, OnePlus, and Nothing that appear in the days before Amazon’s event, often without needing an active Prime subscription and sometimes undercutting later sale prices. This week’s wave centers on the Galaxy S25 FE price drop, fresh OnePlus 15 deals, and new Nothing phone discounts. You can grab these promotions now without a membership, but some of the lowest advertised prices next week will require an active Prime subscription or a valid free trial. Prime Day proper is set for next week, so buyers face a common dilemma: buy now before stock and colors begin to thin out, or gamble on potentially deeper cuts during the event. Either way, the current markdowns already make these budget flagship phones strong value picks.
Galaxy S25 FE price drop undercuts Samsung’s own mid-ranger
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE has taken another step down in price, extending a clear downward trend since the Galaxy A57 appeared. The 8/256GB Galaxy S25 FE now sits at “just under $600” (approx. RM2,760), matching the A57’s price while offering a more premium feature set. According to GSMArena, the S25 FE “stayed at MSRP for a few weeks after the launch of the Galaxy A57” before this latest cut. With both phones aligned in cost, the FE becomes the more tempting choice for buyers who want a budget flagship feel rather than a conventional mid-range device. The older S25 FE is also discounted in other channels, where it’s noted as being £100 off its original price for both 256GB and 512GB variants, reinforcing the sense that Samsung is clearing shelves ahead of Prime Day phone deals and newer launches.
OnePlus 15 and 15R deals: aggressive specs get cheaper
OnePlus 15 deals are rare because the company already prices its phones aggressively, but both the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus 15R now come with a $50 (approx. RM230) discount. The OnePlus 15R targets performance hunters on a budget: a 6.83-inch 165Hz OLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, and a large 7,400mAh battery with 80W wired charging, plus a 50+8MP camera setup. The OnePlus 15 steps things up with an LTPO 6.78-inch 165Hz panel, a higher-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and a 7,300mAh battery that supports both 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Camera fans get a triple 50MP array with a 1/1.56-inch main sensor, 3.5x periscope, and ultra-wide lens. With these discounts active across retailers, the value equation for both models improves ahead of Prime Day phone deals, especially if you prefer clean software and fast charging.
Nothing phone discounts target bored flagship owners
Nothing phone discounts have entered the mix, giving style-conscious buyers new options if they’re “bored with [their] iPhone,” as Carl Pei teased. The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro pairs a distinctive glyph-backed design and dot-matrix rear display with a 6.83-inch 144Hz OLED, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, and a 5,080mAh battery with 50W wired charging. Its cameras mirror some budget flagship rivals: a 50MP 1/1.56-inch main sensor, 50MP 3.5x periscope, and 8MP ultra-wide, which lets it compete directly with the Galaxy S25 FE. The Nothing Phone (3) opts for a smaller 6.67-inch 120Hz OLED, a higher resolution dot-matrix rear display, and a Si/C 5,150mAh battery that supports 65W wired and 15W wireless charging. It upgrades to a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and a triple 50MP camera stack, making these Prime Day phone deals attractive for buyers seeking colorful design and strong hardware.
Should you buy now or wait for Prime Day?
With Galaxy S25 FE price drops, OnePlus 15 deals, and Nothing phone discounts all live, the big question is timing. Buying now means you lock in known discounts without needing a Prime subscription, which is ideal if stock or your preferred color might sell through before next week. Waiting for Prime Day could bring deeper budget flagship phones cuts, but some of those lowest prices will only be available to active Prime members or users eligible for a free trial. At the same time, other devices such as the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold7, Pixel 10 Pro, and Xiaomi 17T Pro already show that retailers are willing to discount across lineups, not only mid-range and FE models. If you see a deal that matches your budget and needs now, it is unlikely to be a bad buy, even if Prime Day nudges prices a bit lower.
