Best Phone Deals in Diwali Sale 2026 by Budget

Diwali falls on November 8, 2026, and the best phone deals in the Diwali sale 2026 are live right now on both Flipkart and Amazon. Flipkart's Big Bang Diwali Sale opened on October 28, while Amazon is running its own Diwali edition of the Great Indian Festival. We went through the festive listings reported by Mint, Business Today, Times Now and Cashify and grouped the most useful offers by budget, so you can see what each price bracket gets you this week.

One warning before the list: many "effective prices" stack a bank card discount and an exchange bonus on top of the listed price. If you don't hold the right card or don't have an old phone to trade in, your final bill will be higher. Always check the checkout page.

Best phone deals in Diwali sale 2026 at a glance

Prices are as reported between October 28 and November 1, 2026, and can change during the sale.

Flagship deals: ₹70,000 and above

Apple iPhone 17 and iPhone Air

The headline deal on Flipkart is the iPhone 17 at an effective ₹79,999, down from ₹99,900, according to Mint. That figure only works if you use all three parts of the offer: an ₹8,000 flat discount, a ₹7,000 bank card discount and a ₹5,000 exchange bonus. Without a card or an exchange, Business Today saw the 256GB model listed at ₹88,999. The iPhone Air is listed at ₹99,900 against its ₹1,19,900 tag, a flat ₹20,000 cut that doesn't depend on a card.

The newer Pro models get smaller cuts. Mint lists the iPhone 18 Pro at ₹1,58,900 (from ₹1,64,900) and the iPhone 18 Pro Max at ₹1,73,900 (from ₹1,79,900), which is only ₹6,000 off each.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Business Today found the 12GB + 256GB Galaxy S25 Ultra at ₹89,965 on Flipkart, about ₹40,000 below its ₹1,29,999 launch price. That is a big drop for a phone that still has the S Pen built in, and it makes the S25 Ultra one of the most interesting Android flagships in this sale. Prices can vary by colour, so check each listing. See the full Galaxy S25 Ultra specs.

iQOO 15 and Pixel 10

On Amazon, Cashify reports the iQOO 15 (12GB + 256GB) at ₹77,999 instead of ₹85,999, with an extra flat ₹8,000 off on the ICICI Bank Amazon Pay credit card and Prime cashback bringing it to roughly ₹74,099. The Google Pixel 10 (12GB + 256GB) is listed at ₹74,999 on Flipkart, only ₹5,000 under its ₹79,999 price.

Mid-range deals: ₹60,000 to ₹70,000

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the standout here. Flipkart lists the 12GB + 256GB model at ₹69,999, down from ₹1,09,999, a ₹40,000 cut for one of the slimmest Samsung phones. The vivo V80 5G (8GB + 128GB) shows ₹62,999 on Amazon against a stated original price of ₹1,11,999, though that "original" figure looks inflated, so compare it with rivals before you decide. The iPhone 15 at an effective ₹59,999 also falls into this bracket if you have the right card and an exchange device.

Best Diwali phone deals under ₹30,000

Times Now picked five phones under ₹30,000 for the Diwali sale:

• OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite – ₹29,278 on Flipkart, ₹2,500 off with SBI credit cards. MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex and a 7,000mAh battery.
• Nothing Phone (4b) (6GB + 128GB) – ₹29,999 on Flipkart with ₹4,000 off on SBI credit and debit cards. Snapdragon 6 Gen 4.
• iQOO Z11x 5G (6GB + 128GB) – ₹27,999 on Amazon. Dimensity 7400 Turbo, 7,200mAh battery, IP68 and IP69 rating.
• Redmi Note 17 5G (6GB + 128GB) – ₹27,999 on Amazon. 8,000mAh battery and Snapdragon 4 Gen 4.
• Samsung Galaxy M47 5G – ₹26,999 on Amazon. Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and a 6,000mAh battery.

Amazon is also running coupon and bank discounts of up to ₹5,000 on the iQOO Z11 series (Z11 5G, Z11x and Z11xa) until November 5, 2026, according to Cashify. For speed-first picks in this bracket, see our best phones under ₹30,000 list.

Bank offers and how to get the lowest price

• Flipkart: SBI credit and debit cards get a 10% instant discount on select days, plus exchange bonuses of up to ₹5,000 on iPhones.
• Amazon: ICICI Bank and SBI cards get instant discounts on eligible phones, Prime members get extra Amazon Pay cashback, and no-cost EMI of up to 12 months is available on many models.
• Exchange value: the "up to" exchange figures (often ₹24,000 or more on mid-range phones) apply only to recent, high-value handsets in good condition. Check your phone's actual quote first.

Should you buy now or wait?

Buy now if a phone you already wanted is at one of the prices above and you have the matching bank card. Cuts of ₹20,000 to ₹40,000 on the iPhone Air, S25 Ultra and S25 Edge are large enough that holding out for a deeper drop is a gamble. If you're eyeing a brand-new flagship, though, note that several launches are lined up for November, including the Motorola Signature 27 on November 5. Waiting a few days to compare won't cost you much, since Flipkart's sale runs for about 20 days from October 28.

FAQ

When is Diwali 2026 and is the sale still on?

Diwali is on November 8, 2026. Flipkart's Big Bang Diwali Sale started on October 28 and is reported to run for around 20 days, and Amazon's Diwali deals are also live.

What is the best iPhone deal in the Diwali sale 2026?

The iPhone 17 at an effective ₹79,999 on Flipkart is the biggest saving, but it needs a bank card discount and an exchange. Without them, the iPhone Air at a flat ₹99,900 (₹20,000 off) is the simplest deal.

Which is the best phone under ₹30,000 in the Diwali sale?

For battery life, the Redmi Note 17 5G (8,000mAh) and iQOO Z11x (7,200mAh) stand out at ₹27,999. For a clean design and Snapdragon chip, the Nothing Phone (4b) at ₹29,999 with SBI offers is a good pick.

How much is the Galaxy S25 Ultra in the Diwali sale?

Flipkart lists the 12GB + 256GB model at ₹89,965, about ₹40,000 below its ₹1,29,999 launch price. Bank offers can lower it further depending on your card.