Apple didn’t announce the Apple Watch Ultra 3 during its iPhone launch event, but right now, you can save big on the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The company’s high-end, performance smartwatch is available right now on Amazon for $689, which is much cheaper than it was during Amazon Prime Day in July.
That represents a $110 savings, which is one of the best discounts we’ve seen so far. Keep in mind that Prime Day will be back in October this year (though specific dates haven’t been announced yet), so there’s a chance this smartwatch could be on sale again in a few weeks.
This high-end watch is geared toward serious athletes and others with special fitness-tracking needs, so the sensors are spot on and the exterior is incredibly durable. It still has the same 49-millimeter form factor as the original, so it’s not too thick. The screen is much brighter than the OG Ultra, up to 3,000 nits. This will make it easier to read in low light conditions, which is another boon for extreme athletes doing early morning training sessions.
In terms of power, the smartwatch includes Apple’s new S9 chip, which allows for the aforementioned double tap gesture controls and upgraded Siri functionality. The battery can last up to 72 hours on a single charge, as long as it’s in low power mode. Otherwise, it’ll die after about 36 hours.
This is a great smartwatch. Not only is it twice the price of the Apple Watch 9, but it has a lot of features most people don’t need. This is a machine for serious fitness enthusiasts or those who are off the grid for long periods of time. With that said, today’s sale makes this thing very attractive for the rest of us.
Samsung recently held its Unpacked event and the company announced all sorts of new products. However, the most notable was probably the Galaxy S25 Ultra flagship smartphone. It’s the most powerful in the recently announced S25 line and Amazon is offering a pretty awesome pre-order bonus with a $200 gift card.
That’s right. If you pre-order the Galaxy S25 Ultra handset, you get a $200 Amazon gift card that can be used on almost anything. That could help ease the sticker shock of the $1,300 price tag.
But if you’re ready to upgrade, let us help. We’ve reviewed nearly every iPhone ever released, so we’ve picked all nine models in Apple’s current smartphone lineup and highlighted the models that might satisfy most people below.
Before we go any further, note that we’ve based our guide on the MSRP of a new, unlocked iPhone on Apple.com. If you can find a deep discount from another trusted retailer or a good deal on a refurbished model, that can always change the value equation. With that disclaimer, here’s a list of the best iPhones you can buy until early 2025.