Best Smartphones, at Discount, to Buy During the Diwali Sale (Full List)

If you want to buy a new smartphone, then this is the right time to buy one. There are a lot of offers running in the online marketplace. You can get high-end best smartphones at the price of the mid-range smartphones. Apart from a discount in the base prices of the smartphones, there are additional bank offers which further give you a discount ranging from 10% to 20%. In this post, we have listed the best smartphones, available at discount, with their pros and cons.

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro – INR 6,291

If you want to buy a Samsung budget phone then its Galaxy J3 Pro is a good option. The smartphone meets the day to day requirements quite easily with its 2 GB of RAM & Quad-Core 1.5GHz Processor. Flipkart is selling the smartphone with INR 1,500 discount at INR 6,990, in its ongoing Diwali Sale. You can save additional INR 699 by using HDFC credit/debit card as the payment option. This brings the effective price of the phone down to INR 6,291.

Pros	Cons
Super AMOLED display Dedicated Memory Card Slot Low price for a Samsung phone	Internal memory is only 16 GB Average camera & performance

Buy: Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro @ INR 6,291

Lenovo K8 Plus – INR 8,099

Lenovo’s recently launched K8 Plus is a very good option at a price point of INR 8,000. The phone has more than what we can expect at this price point including dual camera, 4000 mAH battery, Full HD display, good Processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM, etc. The actual price of the phone is INR 10,999, however, Flipkart is offering INR 2,000 discount in its Diwali Sale. You can save additional INR 900 by using HDFC credit/debit card as the payment option. This brings the effective price of the phone down to INR 8,099.

Pros	Cons
3 GB/32 GB Memory Dual Camera 4000 mAH Battery Full HD 5.2-inch display Dedicated Memory Card Slot Complete metal build Best value for money at INR 8,099	We don’t think there is any con considering the price of the phone & its specifications

Buy: Lenovo K8 Plus @ INR 8,099

LeEco Le Max2 – INR 9,000

Le Eco which became very popular when it had launched its first smartphone in India. The company is struggling to handle its business now. If we keep that aside, Flipkart is offering LeEco Le Max2, a flagship level device, at a very compelling price point of INR 9,999. You can save additional INR 1,000 by using HDFC credit/debit card as the payment option. This brings the effective price of the phone down to INR 9,000.

Pros	Cons
Flagship level Snapdragon 820 SoC/Processor Quad HD display 21 MP Sony’s IMX230 back camera Quick Charge 2.0 Full metal build 4 GB/32 GB Memory USB Type – C Port	Le Eco’s future as a company is not certain, due to this service issues may arise Non-expandable memory 5.7-inch large display is difficult to handle for some people

Buy: LeEco Le Max2 @ INR 9,000

Lenovo Z2 Plus – INR 9,000

Lenovo Z2 plus is a very good smartphone which was launched at a price point of INR 20,000. The 4 GB/ 64 GB version of the phone is now retailing at around INR 10,000. The smartphone is available at a further discounted price of around INR 9000 on Paytm and Amazon in the ongoing sale events. You can find the best buy links below.

Pros	Cons
Flagship level Snapdragon 820 SoC/Processor 4 GB/64 GB Memory USB Type – C Port 5-inch Full-HD display, easy to Handle Best value for money at INR 9,000 3500 mAH battery	Non-expandable memory Glass back Low light Camera performance is not that great

Buy from Amazon: Lenovo Z2 Plus @ INR 9,270

Buy from Paytm: Lenovo Z2 Plus @ INR 8,993

Zenfone 3 – INR 9,899

Zenfone 3 was launched with a price tag exceeding INR 20,000. The main USP of the phone is its build quality and excellent camera performance. The phone was not received well by the customers due to its higher price tag and mid-range SoC.  But, the price of the phone in the ongoing Amazon Diwali sale has been reduced down to INR 10,999. By using SBI credit/debit cards as payment mode, the price further comes down to INR 9,899. At this price point, the phone offers great Camera performance, great processing power, and unmatched build quality.

Pros	Cons
Excellent Camera (16MP Camera with autofocus, f/2.0 aperture, 6 P Largan lens with Sony Sensor and 8MP front-facing camera. ) Good build and design Efficient SoC (Snapdragon 625) Best value for money at INR 9,899	2650mAH battery Hybrid SIM tray

Buy: Zenfone 3 @ INR 9,899

Redmi Note 4 (64GB) – INR 9,899

Redmi Note 4 is the best selling smartphone in India in recent times. However, with the launch of many other smartphones in the same price bracket with better specifications, Xiaomi started offering INR 2,000 discount on the phone. The phone is available at INR 10,999 on Flipkart and you can save additional INR 1,100 by using HDFC credit/debit card as the payment option.

Pros	Cons
Efficient SoC (Snapdragon 625) 4 GB/64 GB Memory 4100 mAH battery Good build and design	Hybrid SIM tray Low light Camera performance is not that great

Buy: Redmi Note 4 (4 GB, 64 GB) @ INR 9,899

Lenovo K8 Note – INR 10,799

K8 Note is the latest in the Note series of phones launched by Lenovo. The smartphone is very powerful as it uses MediaTek X23 processor and has dual camera setup at the back. Amazon is offering INR 2,000 discount on the phone and you can get additional INR 1,200 discount by using SBI credit/debit card as the payment mode.

Pros	Cons
Powerful MediaTek X23 SoC 13+5MP dual back camera and 13MP front-facing camera with party flash 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory expandable up to 128GB 4000mAH all day battery with 15W Turbo Charging Dedicated Memory Card Slot	Heating issue on continuous usage Low light camera performance is average

 Buy: Lenovo K8 Note @ INR 10,799

Samsung On Nxt 64 GB – INR 11,610

If you are a Samsung fan then On Nxt at a price point of INR 11,610 is a good option for you. The phone is available at a discounted price on Flipkart using HDFC credit/debit cards as the payment mode.

Pros	Cons
3 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM | Expandable up to 256 GB Dedicated Memory Card Slot Good Camera (f/1.9 aperture lens) 3300-mAh battery	The phone has TFT display instead of Samsung’s popular AMOLED display

Buy: Samsung On Nxt 64 GB @ INR 11,610

Moto G5 Plus – INR 11,699

Although there is an upgraded version of G5 Plus i.e. G5s Plus, the original G5 Plus still is a very good smartphone. Now, there is an INR 2,000 discount on the smartphone which is offered by both Flipkart and Amazon. If we consider the bank offers, Moto G5 plus is available at an effective price of INR 11,699.

Pros	Cons
12MP primary camera (f1.7) with dual autofocus pixels Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor 4GB RAM Dedicated Memory Card Slot Easy to handle due to its 5.2-inch form factor	Internal memory is only 32GB

Buy: Moto G5 Plus @ INR 11,699 – Flipkart

Buy: Moto G5 Plus @ INR 11,699 – Amazon

Mi A1 – INR 13,500

Mi A1 is the latest smartphone from Xiaomi launched in India. The main USP of the device is its dual flagship level camera and Android One partnership with Google. Mi A1 is available with bank discount of INR 1,500 at an effective price of INR 13, 500 from Flipkart. This is one of the best mid-range smartphones available currently.

Pros	Cons
12MP + 12MP Dual Rear Camera with 2x optical zoom 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory expandable up to 128GB Stock Android and faster OS upgrades in the future Full metallic durable design	Hybrid Slot Low light Camera performance is not that great

Buy: Mi A1 @ INR 13,500

Honor 8 – INR 13,500

Honor 8 is the last generation flagship device from Huawei. The smartphone was launched at around INR 30,000. The device is available at INR 13,500 including the bank offers on both Flipkart and Amazon. At this price point, the smartphone offers flagship level camera and processor. If you need to use only single SIM then this is the best smartphone at this price point, currently.

Pros	Cons
Flagship Camera – 12MP + 12MP Dual Rear Camera 4 x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 + 4 x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 Hisilicon Kirin 950 octa-core processor 4 GB RAM | 32 GB ROM | Expandable up to 128 GB with dedicated slot Additional 1-year manufacturer’s warranty on the main device (Total 2 years from the date of purchase) and additional 30 days Touch Damage warranty	Support only single SIM

Buy: Honor 8 @ INR 13,500 – Flipkart

Buy: Honor 8 @ INR 13,500 – Amazon

Moto G5s Plus – INR 14,399

Moto G5s Plus is available with INR 1,000 discount at Amazon. Along with additional 10% discount using SBI cards, Moto G5S Plus can be bought at an effective price of INR 14,399. The main USP of the smartphone is its good quality back dual camera and stock Android OS.

Pros	Cons
13+13MP dual back camera (f/2.0, dual LED flash) 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory expandable up to 128GB Stock Android and faster OS upgrades in the future Full metallic durable design	Hybrid Slot Low light Camera performance is not that great

Buy: Moto G5s Plus – INR 14,399

iPhone SE, 32GB – INR 16,249

If you are an iPhone fan and need a small screen phone then iPhone SE is a good choice. The smartphone has the same specifications as that found in iPhone 6S. iPhone SE with 32 GB internal memory is available at a very compelling price of INR 16,249. This is a huge discount from its normal selling price of around INR 26,000.

Pros	Cons
Good 12MP primary camera 2GB RAM, 32GB internal memory IOS v10 operating system with 1.84GHz A9 Chip 64-bit Architecture Embedded M9 Motion dual-core processor	Single SIM Small screen size Non-expandable memory

Buy: Apple iPhone SE (Gold, 32GB) @ 16249 – Amazon

Buy: Apple iPhone SE (Gold, 32GB) @ 16249 – Flipkart

OnePlus 3T (6GB RAM + 64GB memory) – INR 23,249

Amazon is offering INR 5,000 discount on OnePlus 3T and along with additional bank offer, the device is available at INR 23,249. OnePlus 3T is a flagship device powered by Snapdragon 821, 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED Full HD display & 6GB LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB internal memory.

Pros	Cons
Flagship level Snapdragon 821 SoC/Processor 6GB LPDDR4 RAM, 64GB internal memory 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED Full HD display 16MP primary camera (f/2.0 Aperture, 1.12 µm Pixel size) with (EIS) and (OIS) | 16 MP front camera (f/2.0 Aperture, 1.0 µm Pixel size) 3,400 mAh Battery with quick Dash charge, USB type-C port Great build and design	We don’t think there is any con considering the price of the phone and specifications it offers.

Buy: OnePlus 3T (6GB RAM + 64GB memory) – INR 23,249

Honor 8 Pro – INR 25,249

Honor 8 pro which was launched a few months ago, is available at a discount of INR 3,000 both on Flipkart and Amazon. If we add bank offers, the device can be bought at an effective price of INR 25,249. Honor 8 Pro is a flagship smartphone with powerful Kirin 960 octa-core processor, excellent dual camera, 6 GB RAM, 128GB internal memory, 4000 mAH battery, etc. At this price point and offered specifications, the Honor 8 Pro is better than OnePlus 5.

Pros	Cons
Flagship level Kirin 960 octa-core processor 5.7-inch 2K display with 2560×1440 pixels resolution and 515 Screen PPI 12MP+12MP primary dual camera 6 GB RAM, 128GB internal memory 4000 mAH Battery with Fast Charging technology Great build and design	5.7-inch screen size is bit difficult to handle and carry

Buy: Honor 8 Pro – INR 25,249 – Amazon

Buy: Honor 8 Pro – INR 25,249 – Flipkart

Samsung Galaxy S7 – INR 28,249

Flipkart is offering a huge discount of INR 16,000 on Samsung Galaxy S7. The smartphone is the last generation flagship device and offers very good specifications. At the discounted price of INR 28,249 including the additional bank offer, Samsung’s Galaxy S7 is a very good option at this price point.

Pros	Cons
Exynos 8890 Octa Core 2.3GHz Processor Excellent 12MP Rear Camera ( F1.7, 1.4um pixels) 5.1 inch Quad HD Display 4 GB RAM | 32 GB ROM | Expandable up to 200 GB Excellent build and design	Low internal memory Hybrid SIM slot

Buy: Samsung Galaxy S7

iPhone 6S, 32GB – INR 30,249

iPhone 6S at the discounted price of INR 30, 249 (including the bank offers), is a very good option for someone looking for an iPhone. The device offers very good performance and camera quality. iPhone 6S is available at the discounted price on both Flipkart and Amazon.

Pros	Cons
Good 12MP primary camera 2GB RAM, 32GB internal memory IOS v10 operating system with 1.84GHz A9 Chip 64-bit Architecture Embedded M9 Motion dual-core processor	Single SIM Non-expandable memory

Buy: iPhone 6S, 32GB @ INR 30,249 – Amazon

Buy: iPhone 6S, 32GB @ INR 30,249 – Flipkart

OnePlus 5 (6GB RAM + 64GB memory) – INR 31,249

Amazon is offering the current generation flagship smartphone OnePlus 5 at a discounted price of INR 31,249 (including the bank offer). OnePlus 5 is an excellent flagship device with a very competitive price tag. It has powerful Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor and excellent dual camera.

Pros	Cons
Powerful Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor 20 MP+16 MP primary dual camera and 16 MP front-facing camera 5.5-inch FHD Optic AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top 6 GB RAM, 64 GB internal memory 3300mAH Battery with Dash Charge technology	We don’t think there is any con considering the price of the phone and specifications it offers.

Buy: OnePlus 5 @ INR 31,249

LG G6 – INR 32,240

Amazon is offering LG G6 at a discounted price of INR 32,240 (including bank offer). G6 is an excellent flagship device from LG. The main USP of the smartphone is its 5.7-inch FullVision 18:9, 2880 x 1440 display. LG G6 is one of the first smartphones to offer 18:9 FullVision display. G6 also has powerful 2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 quad-core processor and very good dual 13 MP (f/1.8, OIS, 3-axis, phase detection AF) + 13 MP (f/2.4, no AF), dual-LED flash camera setup.

Pros	Cons
18:9, 5.7-inch FullVision display with 2880 x 1440 pixels resolution, Dolby Vision and HDR10 Very good dual 13 MP (f/1.8, OIS, 3-axis, phase detection AF) + 13 MP (f/2.4, no AF), dual-LED flash camera setup 2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 quad-core processor 4GB RAM, 64GB internal memory expandable up to 2TB 3300mAH battery	At the current discounted price, the smartphone is the best value for money flagship device

Buy: LG G6 @ INR 32,240

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