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.

Prime Big Deal Days is here. Running through October 9, the next 48 hours bring a bounty of savings. We're tracking all the deals on brands like Apple, and products including tablets and headphones. There are also some seriously good deals on smartphones.

Amazon.com Inc. said Thursday its Prime Big Deal Days was its biggest October shopping event ever, as Prime members took advantage of early holiday deals, pushing sales and number of items sold higher than during previous promotions.