Amazon’s Great Indian Festival starts on October 8th, with early deals already live, and smartphones are once again among the most anticipated categories. Amazon says SBI credit and debit card holders get a 10 per cent instant discount, including on EMI transactions, while Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card holders get 5 per cent unlimited cashback as Prime members, or 3 per cent otherwise. Combined with exchange offers and No Cost EMI, that can bring premium and mid-range phones well below their usual prices, which makes this one of the best times of the year for Amazon mobile deals.
To help you plan, we have picked nine phones worth tracking among this year’s Amazon Great Indian Festival mobile deals (ranging from ₹25,000 to a whopping ₹1.55 lakhs), split into premium and mid-range picks. Each one is listed on its own merits, with what it does well and what to keep in mind. Prices shown are current listings or launch prices at the time of writing, and the final price you pay can be lower once sale and bank offers apply.
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Premium picks
1. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: ₹1,29,999
The Galaxy Z Fold7 launched at ₹1,74,999 and will be available for ₹1,29,999 (12GB+256GB) during the sale. It is a 6.5-inch phone when closed and opens into an 8-inch screen, yet it measures just 8.9mm folded and 4.2mm unfolded, and weighs 215g. Both screens reach 2,600 nits, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip keeps it fast whether you are gaming on the cover screen or running apps side by side on the inner one.
The 200MP main camera is joined by a 12MP ultrawide and a 10MP 3x telephoto, and Galaxy AI tools such as Gemini Live, Photo Assist, Audio Eraser and Now Brief work especially well on the larger screen. Samsung also promises seven years of OS and security updates. Keep in mind that the 4,400mAh battery is rated for up to 24 hours of video playback, and the phone carries an IP48 rating rather than IP68.
2. iPhone 17 Pro Max: ₹1,42,490
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is Apple’s big-screen Pro phone from 2025, with a 6.9-inch display that reaches 3,000 nits outdoors and the A19 Pro chip with a vapour chamber to keep performance steady. Its standout feature is battery life, with Apple rating it for up to 37 hours of video playback.
All three rear cameras are 48MP, the 4x telephoto gives up to 8x optical-quality zoom, and the 18MP Center Stage front camera is excellent for selfies and video calls. Apple says it and the 17 Pro were the first smartphones to support ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 and genlock, which makes it a strong tool for video creators. At 231g it is on the heavy side, but for anyone who values battery life above all, it is a safe choice.
3. iPhone 17 Pro: ₹1,34,900
The iPhone 17 Pro packs the same A19 Pro chip, camera system and pro video features as the Pro Max into a smaller 6.3-inch body that weighs 204g. The display reaches 3,000 nits outdoors, the aluminium body is rated IP68, and Apple rates it for up to 31 hours of video playback.
It suits buyers who want Apple’s best cameras in a phone that is easy to use with one hand. Apple Intelligence brings Writing Tools, Clean Up and Live Translation, with the new Siri AI in beta in English. The trade-off for the smaller size is shorter rated battery life than the Pro Max.
4. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: ₹84,999
The Galaxy S25 Ultra launched at ₹1,29,999, and Samsung India now lists it at ₹1,19,999 for 12GB + 256GB. During the Amazon Great Indian Festival, the phone will be available for ₹84,999. Counterpoint lists it as the best-selling premium smartphone in India above ₹90,000 for January 2025 to February 2026. It has a 6.9-inch QHD+ display with a peak brightness of 2,600 nits, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy with 12GB of RAM, a titanium frame and a built-in S Pen.
The camera system is one of the most versatile on any phone. A 200MP main sensor is joined by a 50MP ultrawide and two telephoto lenses, at 3x and 5x, with 10x optical-quality zoom and Space Zoom up to 100x. Galaxy AI adds Circle to Search, Gemini Live, Now Brief and Audio Eraser, the 5,000mAh battery is rated for up to 31 hours of video playback, and Samsung promises seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates. At 218g it is a substantial phone, but at this price it is one of the best phone deals in the premium segment.
Mid-range picks
5. Samsung Galaxy A56: ₹31,999
Samsung India lists the Galaxy A56 at ₹44,999 for the 8GB and 128GB model. Amazon Great Indian Festival price: ₹31,999. It is one of the slimmest phones on this list at 7.4mm and 198g, with a solid metal frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ and an IP67 rating. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display runs at 120Hz and reaches 1,200 nits with Vision Booster.
Its 50MP main camera has optical image stabilisation and is backed by a 12MP ultrawide and a 5MP macro camera, with 4K video recording. The 5,000mAh battery is rated for up to 29 hours of video playback and supports 45W charging. Samsung’s AI tools such as Circle to Search, Object Eraser and Best Face are included, and the A56 gets up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates, a promise that is hard to match in this segment. Gamers chasing raw speed may prefer the iQOO, but the A56 is the better-rounded choice for durability and long-term updates.
6. iQOO Neo 10: ₹43,999
iQOO lists the Neo 10 at ₹43,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model, and Amazon has included it among its early Great Indian Festival smartphone deals at ₹41,999. It is built for performance, with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display that iQOO says reaches 5,500 nits at its peak, and a 7,000mAh battery with 120W charging that iQOO says fills it in 36 minutes.
The 50MP Sony main camera has optical image stabilisation and is paired with an 8MP ultrawide and a 32MP front camera. AI features include Circle to Search, AI Erase and Live Call Translation. It is rated IP65, which is lower than some rivals here, and the 8MP ultrawide is modest, but few phones at this price are as quick.
7. OnePlus Nord CE6: ₹35,999
The OnePlus Nord CE6 now costs ₹35,999 for the 8GB and 128GB model and ₹39,999 for 256GB, after two price revisions since its ₹29,999 launch. Battery life is its biggest strength. The 8,000mAh battery supports 80W charging and 27W reverse charging, and OnePlus says it lasts more than two and a half days.
It uses the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip and a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display, and carries IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings. The 50MP main camera has optical image stabilisation, and the 32MP front camera records 4K video. The second rear camera is a 2MP sensor rather than an ultrawide, so wide-angle shots are not an option, but for long battery life at this price it is hard to beat.
8. Redmi Note 15 Pro: from ₹31,999
The Redmi Note 15 Pro is available for ₹31,999 for the 8GB and 128GB model. Its headline is a 200MP main camera with optical image stabilisation, paired with an 8MP ultrawide. The 6.83-inch 1.5K display refreshes at 120Hz and Xiaomi says it reaches 3,200 nits.
It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra chip and has a 6,580mAh battery with 45W charging and 22.5W reverse charging. Durability is a strong point, with IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings, and Xiaomi promises four years of OS updates and six years of security updates. Gemini is built in for AI tasks. The 8MP ultrawide is basic, but the 200MP camera and tough build make it a strong value pick.
9. Samsung Galaxy M47: from ₹25,999
The Galaxy M47 will be available on Amazon for ₹25,999 for the 6GB and 128GB model, making it the most affordable phone on this list. It has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm) chip with LPDDR5X RAM, IP64 dust and water resistance, and a 6,000mAh battery with 45W wired charging and bypass charging for long gaming sessions.
The 50MP main camera has optical image stabilisation and records 4K video, alongside a 5MP ultrawide, a 2MP macro and a 12MP front camera. Storage can be expanded with a microSD card of up to 2TB, which is rare at this price. Samsung also promises six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates, so the M47 is built to last well beyond this sale. The ultrawide camera is basic, but as a long-term phone for the money, it is easy to recommend.
The nine phones at a glance
Here is a quick summary of the Amazon Great Indian Festival mobile deals covered above.
Phone | Price | Best for |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | ₹1,29,999 | A phone and a tablet in one |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | ₹1,42,490 | Long battery life and pro video |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro | ₹1,34,900 | Apple’s Pro cameras in a compact size |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | ₹84,999 | Zoom cameras, S Pen and premium value |
Samsung Galaxy A56 | ₹31,999 | Slim design, IP67 and long-term updates |
iQOO Neo 10 | ₹43,999 | Performance and fast charging |
OnePlus Nord CE6 | ₹35,999 | Battery life |
Redmi Note 15 Pro | From ₹31,999 | 200MP camera and a tough build |
Samsung Galaxy M47 | From ₹25,999 | Long-term value on a budget |
How to get the most from Amazon phone offers
A little preparation goes a long way during the Amazon festive sale. Add the phones you are tracking to your wish list so you can act quickly when prices change, and check the payment page for the final price after bank discounts, since the smartphone offers Amazon runs during the sale can change from day to day. Compare exchange values for your old phone, look at No Cost EMI if you would rather spread the cost, and check which storage variant a deal applies to before you pay. With the mobile phone deals Amazon has lined up across every budget, it pays to know exactly what you want before the sale goes live.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 start?
The Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 starts on 8 October, and Amazon’s Early Deals are already live. Amazon says SBI credit and debit card holders get a 10 per cent instant discount during the sale, including on EMI, and Prime members get up to 10 per cent extra benefits.
Which is the best premium phone deal in the Great Indian Festival?
Among the premium picks, the Galaxy S25 Ultra gives the most hardware for its price. At it’s Amazon sale price of ₹84,999 for 12GB + 256GB, it undercuts both iPhone 17 Pro models substantially while adding a quad-camera system with 100x Space Zoom, a built-in S Pen and seven years of updates. The Galaxy Z Fold7 suits anyone who wants a phone that opens into a tablet.
Galaxy A56 vs iQOO Neo 10: which mid-range phone should you buy?
Choose the iQOO Neo 10 for performance and fast charging, or the Galaxy A56 for durability and long-term support. The Neo 10 has the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 120W charging. The A56 has a metal frame, an IP67 rating against the Neo 10’s IP65, a 12MP ultrawide camera and six OS upgrades against iQOO’s three.
Is the Galaxy M47 a good budget deal?
Yes, for buyers who want a phone that lasts. The Galaxy M47 will be available during sale on Amazon at ₹25,999 for 6GB + 128GB and offers a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm) chip, a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, a 6,000mAh battery with bypass charging, IP64 protection and microSD support up to 2TB. Samsung also promises six OS upgrades and six years of security updates.
Does the OnePlus Nord CE6 have an ultrawide camera?
No. The Nord CE6 pairs its 50MP OIS main camera with a 2MP secondary sensor, so it cannot take ultrawide shots. If you want an ultrawide on a similar budget, the Galaxy M47 has a 5MP ultrawide, the Redmi Note 15 Pro has an 8MP ultrawide and the Galaxy A56 has a 12MP ultrawide.
