I found the best Pixel 10 deal for Amazon Prime Day — just $549 for one of the best Android phones of the year

Google Pixel 10 held in hand with Prime Day deal badge nearby. — (Image credit: Future)

One of my favorite phones of this year is the Pixel 10. I just put it through a 7-round face-off against the iPhone 17, and the Pixel 10 came out on top in a number of categories.

The even better news is that the Pixel 10 is just $549 through Mint Mobile right now. That's $250 off. And when you factor in a year of unlimited data the total comes out to $729, which is another $180 off.

Not only does Mint Mobile have one of the best cheap cell phone plans around, but for a limited time it has my favorite Pixel 10 deal. In addition to discounting the phone to $549, you’ll also be able to scoop up its unlimited data plan with a big discount. Usually you’d pay $360 for an entire year’s worth of unlimited data service, but this early Prime Day deal cuts it in half to $180.

This makes the total cost of the phone and service to come out to $729, which is way cheaper than the $1,019 that Boost Mobile is asking for. On top of all this, I also want to point out that Boost Mobile will unlock a prepaid device such as this after one year — whereas Mint Mobile does it after 60 days. These are just the many reasons why I think Mint Mobile’s Pixel 10 offer is way better.

Aside from the savings, the Pixel 10 is a best phone contender because of how it sets the benchmark for all base flagship models. For example, its triple camera system complete with a dedicated 10.8MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom is unmatched. In fact, the similarly priced Galaxy S25 has a 3x optical zoom camera — while the iPhone 17 doesn’t have one at all.

There’s also all the new Google AI features that add even more value to the phone. One of the best examples of this is the new Ask Photos feature, which lets me edit photos by simply describing the edits I want. There’s also the new Auto Best Take feature that uses generative AI to create smiling faces with everyone in a group shot. Over on the productivity side, you’ll be surprised by the hidden desktop mode that lets me connect the Pixel 10 to a monitor to get that PC-like experience.

So, the next time you think you found a deal on a phone, make sure to really look at the fine print because you need to remember about the long term costs. And be sure to check out our Prime Day deals live blog for all the biggest discounts.

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John’s a senior editor covering phones for Tom’s Guide. He’s no stranger in this area having covered mobile phones and gadgets since 2008 when he started his career. On top of his editor duties, he’s a seasoned videographer being in front and behind the camera producing YouTube videos. Previously, he held editor roles with PhoneArena, Android Authority, Digital Trends, and SPY. Outside of tech, he enjoys producing mini documentaries and fun social clips for small businesses, enjoying the beach life at the Jersey Shore, and recently becoming a first time homeowner.

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