From Galaxy S23 Ultra to iPhone 15: 5 last-generation flagships to buy during Amazon and Flipkart sales

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Rs 75,999

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra allows users to capture 50MP RAW pictures (Image credit: Vivek Umashankar / Indian Express)

This is easily one of the best Android flagship smartphones to consider under the Rs 80,000 price. The Galaxy S23 Ultra (review) looks almost identical to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and with a series of software updates, it has also received all the Galaxy AI features. Despite being one-and-a-half years old, it is still one of the best-looking smartphones, and if you are considering a Samsung flagship with a curved display, this could be your last chance at it.

Other reasons to recommend the Galaxy S23 Ultra include its quad-camera setup with a 10x periscope telephoto zoom lens, a 200MP primary camera that can shoot up to 8K resolution videos, and a 2K resolution display with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.

Xiaomi 14

Rs 47,999

The smartphone has a 50 MP triple camera setup. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/The Indian Express)

For anyone looking for a new compact Android flagship, the Xiaomi 14 (review) is a great pick, especially at its discounted price of Rs 47,999. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, it is more capable than the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which packs a capable Leica-tuned camera setup. The 6.36-inch screen also means this is the most compact Android flagship smartphone to consider in 2024. In fact, this is not a previous-generation device but a current flagship. However, with Xiaomi 15’s launch just over the horizon, this is definitely the one device that’s worth considering right now.

iPhone 15

Rs 58,999

The iPhone 15 is one of the slowest-charging premium smartphones in the world. (Image credit: Vivek Umashankar/The Indian Express)

Again, a compact flagship smartphone, but this time around, it’s an iPhone. The iPhone 15 (review) has almost everything the current iPhone 16 offers except Apple Intelligence. For anyone looking for a flagship that they expect to last for three to four years, the iPhone 15 is a great pick, which comes in multiple colour options and an excellent choice of accessories that no other smartphone can match. With a USB-C charging port and a 48MP primary camera, it’s almost on par with the latest iPhone 16, and this device also has a modern display with a dynamic island, identical to the iPhone 16.

OnePlus 12

Rs 55,999

OnePlus 12 5G Review: OnePlus knows that it will be the camera that will draw a lot of users of this new phone. (Nandagopal Rajan / Express photo)

The OnePlus 12 (review) is another Android flagship currently available at a discounted price of Rs 55,999. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, it is one of the most capable Android smartphones launched this year. On top of that, the OnePlus 12 also has a third-generation Hasselblad-tuned camera setup, and it is clearly one of the best camera phones from OnePlus. Other reasons to consider the OnePlus 12 include its fast 100W charging support and premium glass-metal construction. With every purchase, the company also includes a complimentary pair of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 earphones.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Rs 29,999

The Galaxy S24 FE may have the same battery capacity as its predecessor. (Express Photo)

This value flagship (review) is now available at almost a 50 per cent discount and is also the most affordable phone with Galaxy AI. Despite being an affordable model, it still looks and feels like a typical Samsung flagship, featuring a glass-sandwich design, and the smartphone is powered by the company’s flagship Exynos 2200 SoC. It has a triple camera setup at the rear with a dedicated ultra-wide angle and a telephoto lens.

We hope this list will help you choose the right flagship smartphone during this Diwali sale.