The best cheap phones offer insane value these days, and more often than not, iPhones are a non-starter for anyone looking to buy on a budget. Thanks to these 5 Prime Day deals, that's not the case right now.

During major sales events like Prime Day, knowing the difference between great and not-so-great discounts can be tough. I've already picked out a few of the very best smartphone deals you can find right now — spoiler alert: that Pixel 8 Pro sale is going to go fast — but if you've got a hard budget cap at $400,

The OnePlus 12R is a midrange version of OnePlus' more expensive flagship. In the U.S., the base model of the OnePlus 12R with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage costs a tidy $499. But Amazon has dropped that price by $120 so that the OnePlus 12R currently goes for $379.