Amazon Great Indian Festival sale: Best deals on budget smartphones

Budget phones have become even more lucrative thanks to the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival sale. Most budget phones are no longer compromised on quality. These days you can find even advanced features like 5G in budget smartphones with high refresh rate displays, durable build quality, long battery life, and more. This also makes them a great option for anyone looking for an affordable secondary smartphone. This article takes a look at the best budget smartphones in the ongoing Amazon sale. So, without any further delay, let’s quickly dive into the list. 

Redmi 12C

The Redmi 12C is a really well-rounded budget device that offers smooth performance in everyday tasks. It boasts an elegant stripe-style design and ships with a big 6.71-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz touch sampling rate. To protect from fingerprints, the phone also features a smudge-resistant oleophobic coating. Under the hood, the smartphone runs on a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, which ensures decently smooth performance in day-to-day tasks. Photography is handled by the 50MP AI Dual rear camera for high-resolution shots. This phone also gets a big 5,000mAh battery and IP52 water resistance rating. 

Usual sale price: Rs 8,499

Deal price: Rs 6,999 

Redmi A2

The Redmi A2 is yet another quality budget smartphone that is selling at a discounted price in the ongoing Amazon sale. This one sports a 6.52-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz touch sampling rate for instant responses to touches. Ticking at the heart of this phone, the MediaTek Dimensity Helio G36 ensures smooth handling of daily tasks. There is an 8MP AI Dual camera to help you capture decent images. The splash resistance capabilities of this device further add to its durability. The large 5,000mAh battery ensures long backup times on a single full charge. When it comes to software, the handset runs a clean version of Android 13 to provide a fluid navigation experience.

Usual sale price: Rs 6,799

Deal price: Rs 5,899 (with bank discounts)

Realme Narzo N53

The Realme Narzo N53 sports a large 6.74-inch FHD 90Hz display for smooth animations. Processing is handled by a high-resolution 50MP AI camera with intelligent scene recognition to help you capture stunning shots. Further, it has an 8MP front camera for selfies. The handset includes a 5,000mAh battery for long battery backups which can be quickly juiced up with the included 33W SuperVOOC charger, providing you up to 50 percent juice in around 30 minutes of charge. This smartphone is powered by the Unisoc T612 chipset, which should handle day-to-day tasks with ease. Finally, the Narzo N53 sports a compact build and comes with a Feather Gold Design for premium looks.

Usual sale price: Rs 8,999

Deal price: Rs 7,999

Itel A60s

This affordable Itel A60s comes with a 6.6-inch HD IPS display for clear images. It has an 8MP AI rear camera and a 5MP front camera to handle the photography. For unlocking the device, it is equipped with a fingerprint sensor and supports face unlock as well. It has a massive 5,000mAh battery for a dependable battery backup. Finally, it runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1 octa-core processor, which promises smooth functioning of the device.

Usual sale price: Rs 6,999

Deal price: Rs 4,999 (with bank discounts)

Samsung Galaxy M04 

Samsung Galaxy M04 is yet another reliable budget device that comes with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 269 PPI for crisp visuals. For photography, the device comes with a 13MP+2MP rear camera and a 5MP front selfie camera. The 5,000mAh battery promises long-lasting backup times on single full charges. The MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core processor ticking at the core enables a fast navigation experience. The handset runs on the Android 12 OS and the company premises 2 times OS upgrades and 2 years of security patches to keep the handset running smoothly and secure it from external threats. 

Usual sale price: Rs 8,499

Deal price: Rs 6,499

Samsung Galaxy M13

If you're searching for a phone with a long battery life, the Samsung Galaxy M13 is for you. It comes with a massive 6,000mAh battery for long-lasting battery life, eliminating the need to juice up the device multiple times in a day. It boasts a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 401 PPI resolution for crisp images and text rendering. Optics are enhanced by the 50MP Triple rear camera setup for versatile photography and an 8MP front camera for clear selfies. In terms of software, it runs on Android 12 with a One UI Core 4 custom interface on top for smooth day-to-day operation. Further, the Exynos 850 processor ticking at the core ensures smooth everyday task handling. Finally, the built-in Knox security protects the phone from external security threats.

Usual sale price: Rs 10,999

Deal price: Rs 8,999

itel P55 5G 

The itel P55 5G is one of the few budget devices that offer 5G support at this price range. It comes with MediaTek Dimensity 6080 processor which not only provides powerful performance but also enables comprehensive 5G support on this handset. It sports a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate for a smooth scrolling experience. There is a 50MP AI Dual rear camera along with an 8MP front selfie camera. Further, it also gets a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for easier phone unlocking. Finally, it gets a big 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. If you're looking for an excellent budget device with 5G support and powerful performance, you don't want to miss this ongoing deal.

Usual sale price: Rs 9,999

Deal price: Rs 8,999 (with bank discounts)

Realme Narzo 50i Prime

Realme Narzo 50i Prime comes with a 5.5-inch HD+ display with 400nits brightness for bright visuals. It runs on the Unisoc T612 processor to offer a lag-free performance in day-to-day tasks. With an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, this device provides a decent photography experience. There is a 5,000mAh battery for longer backup times between single full charges. 

Usual sale price: Rs 7,699

Deal price: Rs 6,499 (with bank discounts)

Lava Blaze 5G

Lava Blaze 5G is yet another quality 5G device that is selling at a discounted price in the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival sale. The handset is packed with features. For instance, it comes boasts a 6.5-inch HD+ (90Hz) IPS display with Widevine L1 DRM protection to let you stream high-quality videos from OTT apps. It is equipped with a 50MP AI Tripple camera and supports 2K video recording. Additionally, it gets an 8MP front camera for capturing clear selfies. Powering this device is the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, enabling powerful performance in everyday tasks. In terms of software, the handset runs on a clean version of Android 12 with support for YouTube background streaming and anonymous call recording.

Usual sale price: Rs 10,999

Deal price: Rs 8,999 (with bank discounts)

Vivo Y02t

The Vivo Y02t is the last budget smartphone on this list. This one boasts a 2.5D design for trendy looks. It comes with a 6.51-inch HD+ display with built-in eyer protection features for comfortable usage. It comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera with Bokeh mode support. Software-wise, this phone runs on the Funtouch OS based on Android 13 for an intuitive and feature-packed software experience. There is a large 5,000mAh battery to ensure long backup times on single full charges. 

Usual sale price: Rs 9,999

Deal price: Rs 7,999 (with bank discounts)