The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale and the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale are coming to an end soon, as are the exciting deals currently available on various smartphones from different brands. These mobile phone prices are increasing all the time, but they are still less than what you would pay on a normal day. As such, deals on phones like the Samsung Galaxy S22, iPhone 12, Pixel 6a, and more are still worth checking out, but you might want to hurry. Today we’re looking at the top five smartphone deals still worth checking out during the ongoing Flipkart and Amazon sales.
1. Samsung Galaxy S22
Samsung’s latest flagship range, the Galaxy S22 series is available at a heavily discounted price. The vanilla Galaxy S22 base unit with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is available at a discounted price of Rs 20,000. It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, a professional 50MP triple rear camera setup and a 6.1-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel. You can also save Rs 1,500 on purchase via SBI bank card, increasing the discount to Rs 21,500.
Current price: Rs 72,999 | Amazon offer price: Rs 51,499
Advantages:
- Best-in-class display
- Elegant design
- One UI 4.0 is intuitive
- Takes good daylight shots
Disadvantages:
- Performance not best in class
- Average battery life
- Low light photography can be better
2. Google Pixel 6a
The Google Pixel 6a is the only Pixel 6 series phone that Google has released in India. This handset packs a Tensor chip, a 12MP dual rear camera and a 4,410mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. During the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale, the Pixel 6a can be seen at a stunning discount of 9,800 rupees. You can take the offer even further by making a prepaid transaction and buying it via an Axis Bank or ICICI Bank card, bringing the price down with a Rs 6,500 discount, which is a whopping Rs 16,300 discount on Pixel 6a means.
Current price: Rs 43,999 | Flipkart promotional price: Rs 27,699
Advantages:
- Stylish, ergonomic design
- Powerful chipset
- Nice looking screen
- Clean UI
Disadvantages:
- No charger in the box
- 18W slow charging speed
- The display is limited to 60 Hz
- throttling issues
3. Nothing Phone (1)
Nothing Phone (1) is the first handset for the young startup Carl Pei. This smartphone features a unique back panel with thousands of LEDs that light up when you receive notifications and calls. Nothing calls it the Glyph interface. Apart from an eye-catching design, the phone (1) shines with a 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED panel, a 50MP dual rear camera setup and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ chip. While it recently received a price increase in India due to fluctuating exchange rates and rising component costs, the handset is available at a reduced price of Rs 5,000 through various offers during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale.
Current price: Rs 31,999 | Flipkart promotional price: Rs 28,999
Advantages:
- Stylish, unique design
- Clean software
- Powerful main camera
- Decent actor
- Supports wireless charging
Disadvantages:
- Does not come with a charger
- Slow charging speed of 33W
- The display’s peak brightness isn’t the best
- Face ID is finicky
4. Apple iPhone 12
The Apple iPhone 12 is still a solid choice if you want a reliable everyday driver but don’t want to put a hole in your pocket. It is the only iPhone currently available in India for under Rs 50,000. The Apple iPhone 12 comes with an A14 Bionic chip, a 12MP dual rear camera setup and a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display. And yes, it supports the 5G mobile network. This iPhone can be yours during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale at a reduced price of Rs 12,900. You can get an additional Rs.1,000 discount by purchasing it through an SBI bank card, resulting in a discounted price of Rs.13,900.
Current price: Rs 59,900| Amazon offer price: Rs 45,999
Advantages:
- Excellent OLED display
- Lightning-fast performance
- good cameras
Disadvantages:
- It lacks a high refresh rate screen
- Smaller battery compared to the iPhone 11
5. Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13 price in India is changing fast and constantly due to high demand and limited stocks. It was one of the best deals observed on Flipkart during the Big Billion Day Sale. This lucrative deal was short-lived and the iPhone 13 is no longer available under Rs 50,000. While it hasn’t returned to its original retail price yet, you can currently pick up the iPhone 13 at a whopping discount of Rs 11,910 (at the time of writing this story). We encourage you to hurry before it sells out or the price goes up again.
Current price: Rs 69,900| Flipkart promotional price: Rs 57,990
Advantages:
- Excellent actor
- Powerful cameras
- Long lasting backup battery
Disadvantages:
- Slow wired and wireless charging speeds
- No high refresh rate screen