Technology Desk: For online shoppers, the wait for the biggest sale of the festive season is about to end. Flipkart Big Billion Days (BBD) and Amazon Great Indian Festival (GIF) sale is going to start from October 8. In the sale, offers will be seen on smartphones, laptops, TVs and kitchen appliances.
But the biggest problem in sales is that one cannot understand what to buy in the flood of offers. Therefore, we have selected 6 such products for you, whose purchase can be a profitable deal if their price comes close to the mentioned sale price.
iPhone 17: Keep an eye on this if you want Apple
Apple's iPhone 17 can be a special option for those who want to buy a new iPhone but are a little worried about the price. The starting price of the phone was Rs 82,900. It has features like 120Hz display, Center Stage camera and iOS. Now its price has reached around Rs 1 lakh.
But it has been revealed that it will be sold in Flipkart BBD for around Rs 79,999. Reliance Digital is also expected to get offers for less than Rs 80 thousand. If iPhone 17 is really available for around Rs 80 thousand, then it will be difficult for Apple fans to ignore this deal.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
If you are a fan of Samsung's flagship phones then you can take a look at Galaxy S25 Ultra. Great display, powerful camera, excellent software and AI features make it a strong contender in the premium smartphone category. Its biggest problem can be considered to be the battery, but in other respects the phone is a very powerful package.
Its price is expected to reach Rs 84,999 in Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale. That means, if a phone worth above lakh rupees is available for around 85 thousand rupees, then this deal can be quite attractive.
Xiaomi 17: Flagship fun at a low price
If your priority is Value for Money then definitely keep an eye on Xiaomi 17. This smartphone can be available on Amazon for around Rs 59,999, whereas on the company's website its price is mentioned as Rs 89,999.
Despite the compact design, it has pro-level hardware, 12-bit flat display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen processor. The camera partnership of Xiaomi and Leica also makes the phone special.
HyperOS experience from above. That is, if your first priority is camera and flagship performance, then Xiaomi 17 can be an interesting option for around Rs 60 thousand.
Nothing Phone 4a: A touch of style in the midrange
If you want to buy a midrange phone and want something different from other phones, then you can look at Nothing Phone 4a. Its price in Flipkart BBD is expected to be around Rs 32,999. The biggest feature of the phone is its design. Transparent back panel, signature red dot and glyph bar make it stand out from the crowd.
But the real strength of Nothing is not just its design but its clean software experience. There is no abundance of unwanted apps in the phone and the company also focuses on software updates. That means, if you want a different looking phone + clean software in a budget of Rs 30-35 thousand, then this option can be useful.
MacBook Neo: Not a laptop, but a long-term companion
Apple's MacBook is often expensive, but its biggest feature is its longevity and frequent software updates. Now the MacBook Neo tries to bring this premium experience to a slightly lower price point. In Flipkart BBD and Amazon GIF Sale, the price of its 256GB base model is expected to be around Rs 70 thousand.
If you want a laptop that can handle daily work, study, office and content related tasks for a long time, then this option is interesting. And if you already have an iPhone or AirPods, the benefits of the Apple Ecosystem could make it even more attractive.
Xiaomi TV FX Mini LED: If you want to buy a TV then look at this technology
Buying a TV is not easy these days. TVs ranging from Rs 15 thousand to lakhs are available in the market. In such a situation, the question is not just about budget but about choosing the right TV. This is where Xiaomi TV FX Mini LED becomes an interesting option.
Mini LED technology is nowadays used in premium TVs, laptops, monitors and other devices. It is known to provide better backlighting and contrast experience.
Its 55 inch model is available on the company's website for Rs 44,999. If its price comes down further in the sale, then it can become a deal for those looking for a bigger screen and new display technology.
Beyond Plug 'N' Play Chimney: Leave the drill machine in the kitchen!
Now let's talk about that thing which most people will probably think after seeing it, this is a useful thing! The new kitchen has been built and now the chimney has to be installed? Then the hassle of making a big hole in the wall, arranging pipes and installation begins.
Beyond's Plug 'N' Play Chimney claims to reduce this problem. To install it, mainly two screws and a power plug are required. This means that the hassle of heavy installation and piping can be reduced. It also has light and Auto Clean system at the bottom.
Keep in mind, Auto Clean does not mean that the chimney will clean itself. To activate the system you have to press the button, after that the machine does its work. Its price in Amazon Sale is around Rs 12,880, while in Flipkart Sale it can be available up to Rs 11,799.
Do one thing before shopping in sale
It is easy to get excited after seeing a sale, but it is not wise to buy goods just by seeing the discount. If something is not needed then there is no point in buying it just by looking at the offer. Especially because of EMI, avoid buying things that you don't really need.
The second most important thing is to check the price history. Many times, a big discount is seen on a product in the sale, but its price might have been lower than this some time ago. Therefore, before buying, please check the old prices.
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The real benefit of sale is only when you buy the right thing at the right price. Be it iPhone 17, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Xiaomi 17, MacBook Neo or TVs and kitchen appliances, be sure to check the price before adding to the cart. Because not every flashing '80% OFF' tag is necessarily the real deal.