Fresh discount waves have hit high-end Samsung gear, Lenovo’s new Android tablets, and more — so far into October you’re seeing clearance-level prices that make premium devices feel suddenly affordable.
Flagship phones, flagship savings
Amazon just slashed the price on the 512 GB Galaxy S26 Ultra by a whopping $473, offering it brand-new and unlocked in the coveted Cobalt Violet color for $1,127 shipped. That deal brings its cost dangerously close to the lowest tracked recently and beats Samsung’s own discount during Samsung Week by a wide margin — those prices still hover around $1,350 for official listings. If you’ve been eyeing a top-tier Android phone, this is one of the sharpest bargains in months.
If bending your budget a bit more could work, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra entry deals just opened up, ranging up to $570 off on open-box units or with bonus bundles like discounted Buds 4 Pro headphones. These remain strong value plays for foldable fans — just make sure you’re comfortable with return policies on open-box deals.
Tablets, buds, and premium laptops too
Lenovo’s new Yoga Tab Gen 2 line is seeing its best pricing yet. The standard 11.1-inch model with a 4K screen, Dimensity 9500s chip, up to 12 GB RAM, and an 11,000 mAh battery is now $512.99 shipped (promo codes may apply), while the larger 13-inch Yoga Tab Plus Gen 2, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite, 16 GB RAM, and a 12,700 mAh battery, has dropped to $683.99. Both tablets come with Android 17, guaranteed updates through Android 24, and security support through 2033 — plus Lenovo bundles a Pen Pro and keyboard with each. The Plus model also adds a clamshell-style keyboard for extra flexibility.
Over in audio territory, Nothing’s Ear (3a) wireless earbuds are back at $79 in all color variants — a $20 discount from launch price and matching their lowest-ever standing on Amazon. For under $80, they’re highly rated for sound quality and value, though there may be further drops during Black Friday, likely no deeper than another $10 to $15.
On laptops, Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7x Copilot+ PCs are steeply discounted too. One configuration—featuring the Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and a 14-inch 2K OLED touchscreen—has fallen $700 from its usual ~$1,650, dropping to $949.99. This makes it one of the best-ever offers seen on that spec level.
Other deals worth a look
- Moto Tag 2 item trackers are back: buy a 4-pack (~$70) or single units (~$20) through Amazon, each substantially below original prices.
- Amazon’s Echo Show 16 (40% thinner build) is $100 off its launch price, available for preorder.
- HP’s OMEN 15 gaming laptop with RTX 5060 graphics is down over $700 — now an all-time low and strong value for gaming performance.
- Accessories and peripherals are all in the mix: from high-wattage USB-C stations to solar-powered cameras and MagSafe chargers.
The tech crowd always braces for Black Friday, but right now the savings are already arriving early. Mid-to-high-end phones, tablets, and laptops are getting 30-50% off in some cases — prices like these could disappear fast once inventory tightens heading into the holiday rush.
