Major smartphone brands including Apple, Samsung, Google, OnePlus, Nothing, Moto, Xiaomi, Poco, Realme, iQOO, and Vivo are offering significant discounts on various models during upcoming sales on Flipkart and Amazon.
Takeways• Major smartphone brands are offering significant discounts on Flipkart and Amazon during upcoming sales.
• Specific bank cards (ICICI/Axis for Flipkart, SBI for Amazon) are crucial for maximizing savings.
• Flipkart's 'price locked pass' can secure deals but is non-refundable, requiring careful consideration before purchase.
Significant discounts are available across a wide range of smartphone brands on Flipkart and Amazon, including the iPhone 16 series, Samsung S24 with Snapdragon, Pixel 9, and many other popular models. Shoppers can find premium phones at unprecedented low prices, with additional savings available through bank offers. Some deals are controversial or require careful consideration of terms and conditions, such as Flipkart's non-refundable 'price locked pass' system.
iPhone Deals
• 00:00:17 The iPhone 16 series is receiving substantial discounts during Flipkart's Big Billion Days, with the iPhone 16 potentially dropping below 50,000 with bank offers, and the iPhone 16 Pro priced at 69,999. While the iPhone 17 offers more storage and a larger battery, the iPhone 16 Pro is preferred for its better cameras. Older models like the iPhone 15 and 16E are expected around 45,000, and the iPhone 14 under 40,000, although better Android alternatives exist at that price point.
Samsung Deals
• 00:01:21 Samsung is offering compelling deals, including the S24 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for 39,999, making it a premium compact phone with excellent performance. The S24 Ultra, normally 80,000, will be available under 70,000, providing a great value as it closely matches the S25 Ultra while offering a more functional S Pen. Other models like the S24 FE and A55 also see significant price reductions, with the A55 becoming the best Samsung phone under 25,000 despite being an older model.
Pixel Deals
• 00:02:52 Pixel phones are known for 'price drops,' with the Pixel 9 potentially selling for 35,999 without exchange, nearly half its usual price, although better phone options may exist. Discounts are also expected for the Pixel 9 Pro XL and 9 Pro Fold. The newer Pixel 10 will see discounts, selling for 67,999, and is recommended over the Pixel 9 due to resolved network connectivity and heating issues in the Pixel 10 series, with discounts also applying to the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL.
Flipkart Price Locked Pass & Bank Offers
• 00:06:45 Flipkart offers a 'price locked pass' system for certain deals, allowing users to pre-book a specific deal or lock in the lowest price, often with an additional discount. For example, an S24 pass guarantees the deal won't go out of stock and provides an extra 1,000 off, but these passes are non-refundable. Shoppers should carefully read the terms and conditions before purchasing a pass. For maximum bank discounts, users should utilize ICICI and Axis cards on Flipkart, and SBI cards on Amazon.
Other Brands' Deals
• 00:03:45 OnePlus offers decent discounts, with the OnePlus 13 available for 57,999 with bank offers, and the 13S dropping under 50,000. Nothing phones, including the CMA Phone 2 Pro under 15,000 and Phone 3A under 20,000, are also discounted, though the Phone 3 deal is complex, offering a significant discount for existing Nothing users. Moto, Xiaomi, Poco, Realme, iQOO, and Vivo are also providing various deals on popular and recently launched models, such as the Moto H60 Fusion under 20,000 and Realme GT7 Pro for 44,999.