Amazon, Flipkart Diwali Offer 2018: Flipkart and Amazon have started their Diwali sales with deals on products across categories such as mobiles, laptops, home appliances, clothing, furniture, etc. When it comes to mobiles, both e-commerce platforms have some great deals and discounts across price-segment. In the budget category, one can consider offers of Xiaomi Mi A2 or Realme 2 Pro, while mid-segment phones include Samsung Galaxy A8+, Apple iPhone 6 and more. Those looking for deals on flagship phones won't be disappointed either as offers are listed on smartphones such as Google Pixel 2 XL, OnePlus 6, Samsung Galaxy S8+ and more. In addition, Amazon sale, which ends October 28, will also offer extra 10 per cent back to users who purchase with their ICICI Bank credit and debit cards as well as Citi Bank credit cards. Those who shop using their Axis Bank credit or debit cards on Flipkart can avail 10 per cent instant discount. The sale ends October 27. Let us take a look at the best deals on mobiles across various price segments: Amazon, Flipkart Diwali Offer 2018: Deals on mobiles under Rs 15,000 Xiaomi Mi A2 at a price of Rs 14,999 On Amazon, Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One phone is listed for a price of Rs 14,999, down from Rs 16,999. Users who prefer stock Android experience can consider Mi A2. The phone has dual rear cameras as well as an 18:9 aspect ratio display. Launched under Google's Android One programme, it comes with a promise of software updates for at least two years and security updates for at least three years. Xiaomi Mi A2 is one of the best mid-budget options to consider, especially with the price cut. In our review, we said, the Mi A2 can be considered if you want a phone with good dual-rear cameras, stock Android, and a decent performance for under Rs 20,000. Read our full Xiaomi Mi A2 review. Realme 2 Pro at a price of Rs 13,990 Though there is no discount on Realme 2 Pro, it can be bought from Flipkart with offers such as 10 per cent instant discount on Axis Bank debit and credit cards as well as Reliance Jio benefits worth Rs 4,450 and up to 1.1TB data. The price for 4GB RAM and 64GB storage option is Rs 13,990. Realme 2 Pro with 6GB RAM/64GB storage will cost Rs 15,990, while 8GB RAM+128GB storage model is listed at a price of Rs 17,990. Realme 2 Pro sports a modern design with slim bezels, which we liked in our review. The dual rear cameras stand out on the hone and it offers capable hardware for an affordable price. The processor is Snapdragon 660, same as Mi A2. Other features include 6.3-inch full HD+ display and dual 16MP+2MP rear cameras. Read our full Realme 2 Pro review. Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2, Poco F1: Top deals and discounts on Amazon, Flipkart, Mi.com Nokia 6.1 Plus at a price of Rs 15,999 Nokia 6.1 Plus is exclusive to Flipkart and it can be bought at a price of Rs 15,999. People can avail ab extra Rs 15,000 off on exchange and 10 per cent instant discount with Axis Bank debit and credit cards. The elegant design of Nokia 6.1 Plus stands out and it offers decent specifications at a mid-range price point. The phone gets a glass body design and features a tall 5,8-inch FHD+ 19:9 bright display in a compact form factor. The dual 12MP+5MP rear cameras are capable of clicking good pictures with detail and decent dynamic range in bright light, as we observed in our review. Nokia 6.1 Plus is an Android One smartphone, with security and OS updates promised and stock Android experience. Read our Nokia 6.1 Plus review. Amazon, Flipkart Diwali Offer 2018: Deals on Rs 20,000-Rs 30,000 mobiles Xiaomi Poco F1 at a price of 20,999 Poco F1 is available at a starting price of Rs 20,999 for 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model. The phone does not get a discount, though it is listed on Flipkart with no cost EMI offer. The 6GB RAM+128GB memory, and 8GB RAM+256GB memory versions will cost Rs 23,999 and Rs 29,999 respectively. Poco F1 is the first smartphone by Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Poco. It comes with flagship-level specifications such as Snapdragon 845 processor, dual-rear camera, 20MP front camera and 6.1-inch Full HD+ display at a starting price of Rs 20,999. The phone is backed by a 4,000mAh battery and runs Android Oreo 8.1 with MIUI 9.6 on top. We observed in our review that Poco F1 gets it right with performance, camera and battery life, which is important on any phone. Read our full Xiaomi Poco F1 review. Samsung Galaxy A8+ at a price of Rs 23,990 Samsung Galaxy A8+, which was launched in India at a price of Rs 32,990, is listed for Rs 23,990 on Amazon. The mid-range phone has one of the best displays in the price range, offers great front and rear camera performance and has a capable processor. Users should keep in mind that this is a big six-inch phone, which can be an issue for some. Read our Samsung Galaxy A8+ review . Also Read: Flipkart, Amazon smartphone deals: Redmi Note 5 Pro, Realme 2 Pro, Moto X4 and other top mobile deals Apple iPhone 6 at Rs 19,999 Apple iPhone 6 is listed for a price of Rs 19,999 for 32GB storage option, so this is one of the cheaper options for those who want the 4.7-inch display device for under Rs 30,000. Though the phone is almost three years old, users can update to iOS 12. The phone has a bigger screen when compared to iPhone SE, but it still has the older 8MP camera. Read our Apple iPhone 6 review. Amazon, Flipkart Diwali Offer 2018: Deals on Rs 35,000-Rs 50,000 mobiles Google Pixel 2 XL at a price of Rs 40,999 Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) is listed for Rs 40,999, down from Rs 45,499. Though a single 12MP lens, the last year's flagship still has one of the best cameras on any Android phone. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 835 processor. The Pixel 2 XL has a 6-inch 2K display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. However, users should keep in mind that the Pixel 2 series worldwide have complained of several issues the device such as screen burn-in issues as well as problems with audio recording in the video camera, etc. Click for Google Pixel 2 XL review. OnePlus 6 or wait for OnePlus 6T OnePlus 6 (8GB RAM+128GB storage) will be available at a price of Rs 34,999, down from Rs 39,999. This is a good deal given users can buy 8GB RAM variant of OnePlus 6 for the price of 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model during the sale period. Also Read: Amazon, Flipkart Sale 2018 LIVE Updates: Top deals on Samsung Galaxy S9+, Pixel 2 XL, more mobiles OnePlus is one of the best mid-range Android flagships to consider thanks to a Snapdragon 845 processor, 19:9 aspect ratio bezel-less display, dual rear cameras and a 16MP front shooter. OnePlus 6 review. [bc_video video_id="5804773580001" account_id="5798671093001" player_id="default"] Those who are willing to wait a little longer can consider OnePlus 6T, which launches on October 30 in India. People who pre-book OnePlus 6T for a price of Rs 1,000, will get additional Rs 2,000. This includes Rs 500 cashback in their Amazon Pay account by November 6 and coupon code to buy the upcoming OnePlus Type-C Bullets earphones worth Rs 1,490 for free. OnePlus Type-C Bullets earphones will launch alongside the OnePlus 6 smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S8+ at a price of Rs 51,990 Samsung Galaxy S8+ price was slashed to Rs 53,990 recently for 4GB RAM and 64GB storage option. The phone is listed for Rs 51,990 on Flipkart. Samsung Galaxy S8+ is a top-end Android phone, as we observed in our review. The display is amazing and it offers undoubtedly the best Android camera. As for specifications, Galaxy S8+ has a 6.2-inch 2K SAMOLED display, and this is the same Infinity Display with an edge-to-edge design. The battery is a 3500 mAh one. Rear camera remains 12MP with f aperture and the front camera is 8MP as well. Samsung Galaxy S8+ review.
