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Best unlocked phone deals the week of August 5

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Best Google Pixel deal Google Pixel 8 (128GB) $499 at Amazon (Save $200)

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Best Samsung deal Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB) $949 at Amazon (Save $350.99)

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Best Motorola deal Motorola razr (128GB) $399.99 at Amazon (Save $300)

Just because you missed Prime Day by a few weeks doesn't mean you missed out on Secret Confessions (2025) Spongkey Episode 44your chance to get a smartphone on the cheap.

This week, we're seeing plenty of phone deals we saw live around Prime Day, like the 2023 Motorola razr's 50% discount and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Amazon gift card bundle. You can also grab the same markdowns on the Google Pixel 8 line that was live during the shopping holiday.

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If you're in the market for a new phone, check out the 11 best deals of the week below.

Best unlocked phone deal this week

Opens in a new window Credit: Google Our pick: Google Pixel 8 (128GB) $499 at Amazon
$699 Save $200

Why we picked this

Check out our full review of the Google Pixel 8.

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The Google Pixel 8 wasn't last fall's most exciting phone upgrade, but it was still a solid one. Google didn't mess with features that didn't need fixing (which isn't always a given in the tech world), offering the same great camera, all-day battery life, and a 120Hz refresh rate. While these features might not have been worth an upgrade at their full price, at $200, or 29%, off the phone's list price, now may just be the time to buy. Though the Pixel 8 is available in five different colors, you'll only be able to score this deal on the obsidian colorway.

Best Google Pixel deals this week

• Google Pixel 8a (128GB) — $399$499(save $100)

• Google Pixel 8 Pro (128GB) — $699$999(save $300)

Best Samsung phone deals this week

• Samsung Galaxy A25 (128GB) — $249.99$299.99(save $50)

• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB) — $949$1,299.99(save $350.99)

• Samsung Galaxy S24+ + $200 Amazon gift card — $999.99$1,199.99(save $200)

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (512GB) + $300 Amazon gift card — $1,899.99$2,319.99(save $420)

Best Motorola phone deals this week

• Motorola Moto G Play (32GB) — $99.99$169.99(save $70)

• Motorola razr (128GB) — $399.99$699.99(save $300)

Even more best unlocked phone deals

• Nokia C210 — $99.99$109(save $9.01)

• ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (512GB) — $1,049.99$1,199.99(save $150)

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