5 Smartphone Deals Worth Checking Before Mother's Day

Key Takeaways

• Nothing Phone (3) is $200 off with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and quad 50MP cameras
• Google Pixel 10, Pro, and Pro XL models are $100 off across the board
• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra gets the biggest straight discount plus trade-in bonus

Nothing Phone (3): $200 Off

The Nothing Phone (3) is this week's standout deal with a $200 discount. The phone runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, which sits just below the flagship 8 Gen 4 in performance.

Camera specs are impressive for this price point. The main shooter uses a large 50MP 1/1.3-inch sensor. You also get a 50MP 3x telephoto, a 50MP ultra-wide with 114-degree field of view, and a 50MP selfie camera.

The 6.67-inch 10-bit OLED display sits on the front. The back features Nothing's signature Glyph Matrix lighting system, which you can customize for notifications and alerts.

Battery life is decent but not exceptional. The 5,150mAh cell scored 12 hours and 56 minutes in GSMArena's Active Use testing. Charging speed is better. With a 65W charger, you can go from empty to full in an hour. Wireless charging tops out at 15W.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: Discounts Plus Trade-In

Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup maintains the same offers we've seen for several weeks. Each model gets a straight discount combined with a trade-in bonus.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra receives the largest discount. The standard Galaxy S26 gets the smallest cut. If you have an older flagship to trade in, the combined savings make the Ultra a compelling option.

Google Pixel 10 Series: $100 Off

Google's Pixel 10 series is $100 off across three models: the standard Pixel 10, the Pixel 10 Pro, and the Pixel 10 Pro XL. The discount applies to select configurations, so check availability for your preferred storage size.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: Still Pricey

The Galaxy Z Flip7 is $200 off, but the price remains relatively high. The timing matters here. Samsung's Z Flip8 and Z Fold8 are expected in a couple of months. If you can wait, next-gen pricing usually pushes current models lower.

Competition in the flip phone market remains limited. Motorola hasn't updated its Razr line yet. Neither Google nor Apple sells a flip-style foldable. Apple will enter the foldable market later this year, but with a book-style design similar to the Galaxy Fold.

Budget Options: Galaxy A17 and A37

Samsung's mid-range Galaxy A37 and A57 launched recently, but discounts are minimal. The A37 256GB is only $20 off.

The Galaxy A17 5G offers a cheaper alternative. It has a 6.7-inch 1080p OLED with 90Hz refresh rate, compared to 120Hz on the A37. The 5,000mAh battery supports 25W charging versus 45W on its pricier sibling.

The camera tradeoffs are significant. The A17's 50MP main sensor measures just 1/2.76 inches, much smaller than the A37's 1/1.56-inch sensor. Smaller sensors capture less light, which affects low-light performance. The ultra-wide drops to 5MP.

Other differences: the A17 uses an older Exynos 1330 chip versus the 1480, and gets only IP54 water resistance versus IP68. One advantage for the A17 is the microSD card slot for expandable storage.

Tablet Deal: Galaxy Tab S10 Lite

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite rounds out this week's deals. It runs on the Exynos 1380 chip with expandable storage via microSD.

The 256GB model is worth considering even with expandable storage. It includes 2GB more RAM than the base configuration, which helps with multitasking. The tablet has a 10.9-inch LCD with 90Hz refresh rate, an 8,000mAh battery with 25W charging, and includes an S Pen in the box.

Shipping Deadlines

Mother's Day falls on Sunday. Some shipping windows are already slipping past the holiday, so check delivery estimates before ordering. Most phones will still arrive on time if ordered soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nothing Phone (3) worth buying at $200 off?

Yes, the discount makes it competitive. You get a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, quad 50MP cameras with a large main sensor, and 65W charging. Battery life is average at about 13 hours active use.

Should I buy the Galaxy Z Flip7 now or wait?

Wait if you can. Samsung typically announces its next foldables in summer, which will push Z Flip7 prices lower. The current $200 discount is decent but not exceptional.

Which Samsung Galaxy S26 model has the biggest discount?

The Galaxy S26 Ultra gets the largest straight discount, while the standard S26 has the smallest. All models include trade-in bonuses.

What's the difference between Galaxy A17 and A37?

The A37 has a faster 120Hz display, larger camera sensor, faster 45W charging, better IP68 water resistance, and newer Exynos 1480 chip. The A17 is cheaper and adds a microSD slot.

Will phones ordered now arrive by Mother's Day?

Most phones will arrive on time, but some shipping windows are already slipping past Sunday. Check delivery estimates before completing your order.

Source: GSMArena.com / Peter