Top Memorial Day Smartphone Deals Reviewed: Big Savings on Samsung, Apple, Motorola, and More

This article, written by Kerry Wan for ZDNET, outlines five noteworthy smartphone deals ahead of Memorial Day 2025, focusing on value, performance, and verified quality. The highlighted deals include the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge available for $1,099 on Amazon, which includes a $50 gift card, 512GB storage, and a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Another offer is the Motorola Razr Plus (2024) for $799, praised for its stylish design and large displays, down $200 from its original price.

Apple users are also catered to with two deals: the iPhone 16 is available for free at Verizon with a trade-in and 36-month commitment, and the iPhone 16 Pro is offered at no cost through T-Mobile with a 24-month installment plan and no trade-in required. Finally, the Nothing Phone 2a Plus is priced at $349, down from $429, offering impressive specs for its mid-range price, such as a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and 50W charging.

The author notes that all deals come from reputable retailers, have been tested personally, and emphasize usability and price-to-performance ratio. The piece also touches on rising electronics prices due to U.S. tariffs, which make these current discounts especially timely.