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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale kicked off yesterday, and will continue through today, Oct. 8. The two-day sales event, more commonly known as October Prime Day, is one of the first to kick off the holiday shopping season. We’re seeing discounts on plenty of items, including dozens of gadgets that won’t break the bank, but this is your last day to grab Prime savings. Also: The best October Prime Day deals live now Since Amazon and competing retailers often inflate prices to make deals and discounts appear more substantial than they actually are, I vetted and curated these deals, featuring ZDNET-tested and recommended products, as well as some of my own personal selections that you can’t find anywhere else. Here are my favorite picks for the best October Prime Day deals under $25. Shop savings while you still can. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source More

We’re officially on Day 2 of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale — aka October Prime Day — and it remains one of the best opportunities to score early savings on the latest smartphones. Right now, we’re seeing a slew of noteworthy deals on the latest handsets by Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and more — many of which we’ve tested and recommended at ZDNET. Also: The best October Prime Day deals live nowConsidering how close October Prime Day is to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s likely that prices won’t drop any lower. (When in doubt, take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day return policy or contact customer service for a price adjustment.) Here are the best Prime Day phone deals we’ve found so far.Best Prime Day phone deals 2025An October Prime Day is an ideal time to upgrade your smartphone, as you can make a more informed decision now. All major launches from the likes of Apple, Samsung, and Google are out of the way, so you have a rough idea of how they stack up against each other. Prime Day brings the price of some of the best Android phones on the market to a more affordable range. Here are some of the best Prime Day 2025 deals that you shouldn’t miss. More

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When is October Prime Day 2025? This year, Amazon’s October Prime Day sale runs on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. The annual sale will last for two days, and you can expect to see a range of deals on household items, electronics, gadgets, fashion, and more.When is Target Circle Week?Target Circle Week begins on Sunday, Oct. 5, and the sales event will run through Oct. 11.Are products really cheaper on Prime Day or during Target Circle Week? Historically, they can be. While some prices are inflated just prior to these events and then brought down to their original level in an effort to appear cheaper, there are still many genuine deals available on popular tech products.  How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?ZDNET authors only write about deals that interest us personally and include products that we own, have previously tested, or are on our own wishlists. Our experts look for deals that are at least 20% off (or are normally not on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal actually represents value for your money. We also explore customer reviews to find out what matters to those who already own and use the products and deals we’re recommending. What are the best Prime Day deals?ZDNET’s experts have been searching through Prime Day and other sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals live now:And the best deals from other retailers: More