Are you struggling to get back to your normal routines and activities after a holiday shopping season that proved to be more stressful than ever (figuratively and literally) and a New Year’s Eve party that you’re still recovering from? A sleep-deprived perspective?
So why not unwind in the best possible way… that doesn’t involve alcohol or any sort of recreational substance? Yes, I’m talking about shopping, which is rarely a good idea after weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. But that’s where I come in to compile the first list of 2025’s weekend of mobile tech deals and steals, which are likely to surprise you not only with the number and variety of products included, but also with their incredibly low prices.
Here are the top three deals of the week
Believe it or not, but the mid-range Motorola Edge (2024) and high-end OnePlus 12 phones are still as affordable as ever. Yes, the Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 promotions have somehow been extended through 2025, allowing you to get two of the best Android phones out there at pretty much unbeatable prices without any special requirements or conditions.
Keep in mind that you need to use a specific festive coupon code to slash a whopping $250 off the OnePlus 12’s list price on the smartphone manufacturer’s official US website, and before you decide that this is the device for you today, you should also remember that the new and improved OnePlus 13 is just around the corner.
The same obviously doesn’t apply to the Apple Watch Series 10, which is still more than six months away from its sequel, making its latest $70 discount extremely difficult to turn down. It’s probably the best smartwatch out there… with a not-so-rugged design that hasn’t been discounted this sharply before (at least not in the entry-level variant without cellular), so in a way, these three big deals will make it seem like the holiday season isn’t over yet.
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Can’t afford the latest member of the Motorola Edge family? The newer Moto G Power 5G and Moto G Stylus versions are incredibly cheaper… and not much more modest, while the OnePlus 12R is probably the best budget-friendly alternative to the slightly more impressive OnePlus 12.
Then you get the unapologetically premium Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Ultra with decent (but far from record-breaking) discounts of their own, while foldable fans looking to save a few… hundred bucks in the new year will need to think long and hard before deciding between the Motorola Razr+ (2024) and the OnePlus Unfold.
These are undoubtedly two of the best foldable phones available today at any price, and their impressive new discounts arguably make them more attractive than Samsung’s popular and well-reviewed Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. Tough choice, eh?
Some of the best tablets available are also at hugely discounted prices
If you’re a fan of mid-range Android tablets with relatively low price points, you’ll have a hard time choosing between the Google Pixel tablet (without a dock) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (with S Pen) right now. Of course, that’s the kind of tough decision that bargain hunters might want to face every day of the year, and the same can be said of the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Apple’s 13-inch iPad Pro (2024) as far as deep-pocketed power users are concerned.
Between the two giant flagships, the M4-powered iPad Pro 13 is undoubtedly the better overall performer, but the 12.4-inch Tab S10 Plus comes with an S Pen at a lower price, so its incredible value clearly isn’t to be overlooked either.
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Variety is unfortunately not the greatest strength of this Samsung-made trio, but if you’re looking for a great companion to your new or old Android smartphone, the Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch 7, and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic all fit the description beautifully, promising great value at very low prices… for what they bring to the table. Yes, the Watch 6 Classic is technically older than both the Watch 7 and Watch Fan Edition, but it’s also extremely feature-packed and unmatched in style. That being said, a Galaxy Watch FE with cellular capability at a new record discount is a near-unbeatable New Year’s Eve deal, so be sure to weigh up all your options carefully before deciding what to buy.
How about some very affordable earbuds and headphones to get you started in the new year?
Yes, the Galaxy Buds FE are about as cheap as noise-cancelling earbuds can get in this day and age. The Apple AirPods Pro 2, meanwhile, are relatively expensive, but they offer more than decent value for your money at a hefty (if far from unusual) $60 discount.
