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Apple’s new iPhones are launching today, and they’re not exactly cheap. But if you’re not married to the idea of getting a phone from Apple, you can get a lot of bang for your buck by picking up an Android phone from this year or last.
Case in point: Woot is selling a refurbished Moto Z Play today for $250. BuySpry has great deals on the LG G5 and G6. And Huawei’s surprise hit of 2016 is still a great deal in 2017.
Here are some of the day’s best deals.
Smartphones
- Refurb Moto Z Play w/SD625/3GB/32GB for $250 – Woot
- Unlocked LG G6 w/SD821/4GB/32GB (GSM) for $400 – BuySpry (via eBay)
- Unlocked LG G5 w/SD820/4GB/32GB (GSM) for $200 – BuySpry (via eBay)
- Unlocked Honor 8 w/Kirin 950/4GB/32GB for $270 – B&H (or w/64GB for $300)
Other devices
- Amazon Fire Tablets for $35 and up – Amazon sale (via Liliputing)
- HTC Vive virtual reality system for $550 – Micro Center
- AmazonBasics shockproof & waterproof Bluetooth speaker for $10 – Amazon
- Open Box Samsung Gear IconX truly wireless earbuds for $80 – Groupon
Software and games
- Adobe Premier Elements 15 video editor for $45 – Amazon
- Borderlands + Borderlands 2 for $12 – Newegg (coupon:Â EMCRKBC62)
You can find more bargains in our daily deals section.
I have the Z play and while it’s not the zippiest phone out there and the screen doesn’t compare to like Samsung phones, I’m impressed that even with heavy use I get a full day of use before I have to plug it in to charge.