LG smartphones available at discount with Amazon lock screen ads
LG has become the latest addition to Amazon’s Prime Exclusive Phone programme, the first time premium phones have been available on the discount scheme. In November, LG's G6 and G6 Plus will both be available to buy with ads on the lock screen and will cost $399.99 and $499.99 – about $200 cheaper than versions without ads. LG's lower-end Q6 and X Charge phones are also included in the programme, which features models from Nokia, Motorola and Alcatel as well.

The two G6 models are the nicest phones to enter Amazon’s discounted lineup to date. Naturally, they sell for substantially more than most other phones available, at $399.99 and $499.99. That’s only a $50 discount on the standard G6, but it’s almost $200 under what Amazon plans to sell the G6 Plus for without ads — though neither will be available for another two weeks, and it’s very possible the standard G6 Plus will quickly see a discount.

There are some legitimately good phones in Amazon’s discount program

Until today, Motorola had offered the nicest phones through this discount program. The Moto X4 is currently available for $329.99, which is a good price on a good midrange phone.

LG’s other two models, the Q6 and X Charge, are on the less-expensive end of the spectrum. The Q6 will sell for $229.99, down from $299.99, and the X Charge will sell for $149.99, down from $199.99. LG doesn’t tackle any prices lower than that, leaving the very low end to Alcatel, which offers phones discounted to just below $60.