TECH NEWS

These are the 19 best Prime Day phone deals I'd actually buy myself

https://www.zdnet.com/a/img/resize/47461e993bdc184a9bf939f6a59e52818f2b8e64/2026/05/26/b3ff652f-8a2a-4485-a817-2a75f4cb77e9/zdnet-primeday-phones.png?auto=webp&fit=crop&height=675&width=1200

Show more (14 items)

Amazon Prime Day is running from June 23 through June 26 this year, but you don't have to wait to score a great deal on a new phone. Amazon has already begun rolling out early discounts on some of the year's most popular mobile devices, making now a great time to upgrade. Whether you're shopping for a flagship model, a budget-friendly Android handset, or a cheaper iPhone, there are already some worthwhile offers available.

Also: June Prime Day live blog 2026: We're tracking Amazon deals on SSDs, TVs, laptops and more

Here at ZDNET, I review several major smartphone releasesand track deals of even more throughout the year. Something I've noticed is that buying a new phone is more complicated than ever in 2026. Between rising prices, economic instability, and a market packed with excellent options at every price point, finding the right...

Copyright of this story solely belongs to zdnet.com. To see the full text click HERE

Read more

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gko5QZthgCcBBKUqAWYoG4-2560-80.jpg

'Dylan is an involuntary hero, although he chooses to become one, he just doesn’t know it in the beginning' — Control Resonant composer explains the design process for Dylan's theme song, revealing his track 'is essentially Jesse's theme backwards'

* Control Resonant composer Petri Alanko explains the process of developing Dylan's theme song, which is Jesse's theme played backwards * He explains how Jesse's theme was more about power, while Dylan's is "a source of growth" * Alanko says, "Dylan’s