Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale highlights: Deals on Apple iPad, Pixel 2, other smartphone accessories

HTC U11+ is listed at a price of Rs 47,999 on the Flipkart sale, which is a discount of nearly 15 per cent on the original price. However, the HTC U11 has the older Snapdragon 835 processor, so keep that in mind.  The smaller HTC U11 is priced at Rs 36,999. The smartphone has a 5.5-inch display and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. 

Apple iPhones might get all the attention, but the iPads are also on offer. For starters, the Apple iPad (6th Gen) with 32GB storage, 9.7 inch display and Wi-Fi only variant will cost Rs 23,900, which is a discount of 14 per cent from the Rs 28,000 MRP. The same iPad with 4G will cost Rs 37,999 on Flipkart.  The 128GB version of this will cost nearly Rs 45,000 after discount. The new iPad now offers support for Apple Pencil as well. 

Flipkart's sale is not just limited to smartphones or television sets. Smartphone accessories are also up for sale. The best options are priced under Rs 599 and Rs 699 and come with 10,000 mAh battery size. The list of battery pack options are from Syska, Ambrane,  Intex and others. The prices are down from the Rs 1,799 MRP for the power bank options. 

Micromax's LED television sets are available on Flipkart with 3 years warranty. The 42-inch Full HD LED television set will cost Rs 20,999 which is a 51 per cent discount, according to the Flipkart listing. 

Another fitness tracker with smart features that can be considered is the Gear Fit 2 Pro Smartband, which is priced at Rs 10,990 down from Rs 13,990. The Gear Fit 2 Pro can be taken for a swim as well, in addition to the rest of the fitness features. 

Apple Watch Series 3 has some solid offers for Flipkart's sale. Apple Watch 3 is swim-proof and comes with the latest features. It will get watchOS 5 as well when that rolls out in September.  Both the 38 and 42 mm variant are up for grabs on Flipkart.  Apple Watch Series 3 in 42 mm size is available at Rs 27,900 down from Rs 34,410. The 38 mm size variant is available at Rs 25,900 down from 32,380. Apple Watch will appeal to iPhone users who have been looking for a fitness tracker/smartwatch option. 

Flipkart's sale is not just about smartphones, but even smart televisions are up of sale. Affordable brands like Vu TV are up for grabs. VU has a 40-inch full HD LED television set available at Rs 17,999 during the sale. 

Honor 10 is priced at Rs 29,999 which is a discount on the original price of  Rs 32,999. Honor 10 was launched in May 2018 in India. Coming to the Mi Mix 2, this one is still available at a price of Rs 27,999. Honor 10 is a good option for those who want the latest specs for under Rs 30,000.  

Apple iPhone X with 64GB storage is retailing for Rs 87,990 during the sale.  Yes, it still costs a lot more than any other smartphone, but the 10 per cent Instant Discount from SBI applies here as well. For those looking to buy the 256GB variant, it will cost Rs 1,01,500, even during the sale. With the new iPhone series expected to launch soon, users and wait and see if the price of the older variant will drop further, but that will mean waiting till September. 

Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro are both up for sale and available on Flipkart, which is a good sign, considering that there is a high demand for both these phones. However, the prices for Redmi Note 5 series remain the same as at launch. Still both phones comes with SBI 10 per cent Instant Discount offer, so you can get some off on the price. There's also discounts for exchanging an older phone. For those with a Redmi Note 3 or Redmi Note 4, this might not be a bad time to upgrade. 

Moto X4 with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage space is one deal that is quite good. The phone is available at Rs 17,999 for the Flipkart sale, well below the original price of Rs 24,999. The phone comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor, dual-12MP+8MP rear camera, which works well. The battery is 3000 mAh and should last a day for most users. 

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is nearly three years old as a flagship but it is now up for Rs 29,990 on Flipkart during the Big Shopping Days sale. But is the deal worth considering? The positives here are the overall device performance, though it is now nearly three years old. The camera is still better than a lot of budget phones and even newer players, but it does not have the Portrait mode feature we have come to see in most phones. The other big negative is the 32GB on board storage. 

Samsung Galaxy OnNxt is being sold at a price of Rs 8,490 for the 16GB storage version. Galaxy On Max is available at a price of Rs 12,900. Galaxy On5 has the lowest price of Rs 5,790. The Galaxy J3 Pro can be bought at Rs 6,490. 

Xiaomi's Mi LED TVs are also on sale as part of the Flipkart Big Shopping Days. Now the price for the 43-inch variant is listed as Rs 22,999 which is the actual launch price. However, the television set will go on sale at 12 noon today. The 32-inch variant is listed at a price of Rs 13,999. While Flipkart shows a discount, these are the actual launch prices.  The new Mi LED TVs will come with 10% Instant discount on SBI Credit Cards along with extra 5% off with Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card. There is also a partner offer for three months free subscription from ACT Fibernet in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi only.

There's a discount on Google Home Mini, but the bigger Google Home is also available on discount. The price is Rs 6,999 which is down from the Rs 9,999 original price. For those confused between an Amazon Echo or Google Home remember this, right now both are retailing for the same price thanks to the sales. 

Honor 7A is als on sale on Flipkart with the e-commerce player offering a price of Rs 8,099  instead of the original Rs 8,999. However, before you get tempted remember this price is only for those with an SBI card as they will get 10 per cent instant cashback. So really, the deal exists only for those with an SBI card.

Sales are a good time to consider laptops as you might find some deals for under Rs 50,000. Here are some options to keep in mind during Flipkart's sale: Dell Vostro 15 3000 with Intel i5 8th Gen processor Rs 45,990 down from Rs 46,990: This one comes with particularly good specifications. It has the  Intel core i5 8th Gen processor,  8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 10 Home pre-loaded and 2GB dedicated for Graphics.

Apple MacBook Air Intel i5 5th Gen at Rs 52,990 down from Rs 57,900: The Apple MacBook Air continues to be on sale and this one comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB on board storage. For those who have been waiting to buy a MacBook, this is the cheapest option in the market. 

HP 14 with Intel i5 8th Gen at Rs 37,990 down from Rs 39,990 : Another good option to consider for someone looking for a laptop under Rs 40,000. The advantage is the latest Intel 8th generation processor, though this version of the HP laptop does with only 4GB RAM. However Windows 10 is preloaded on the laptop.  

Flipkart has a number of deals on iPhones, especially the older variants, which might appear tempting. The iPhone 6s Plus with its bigger 5.5-inch display is retailing at Rs 35,999 during the sale. Again this one has a 12MP rear camera, which makes a better option than the iPhone 6 series. It will also get iOS 12 and should get updates for the next two-three years at least. The iPhone 6s series launched in 2015 originally. However, at Rs 35,999 this is still pricey for a three-year old phone. 

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 will go on sale on Flipkart at 12 noon. The smartphone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which is also the highlight of the device. The Max Zenfone Max Pro M1 runs a stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo. The dual 13MP 5MP rear cameras produce decent results in bright outdoors as well as low light, as we observed in our review. 

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 price in India is Rs 10,999 for 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. The 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant can be bought for Rs 12,999.

Apple iPhone 6 with 32GB storage is retailing at Rs 21,999 as part of the Flipkart sale. The iPhone 6 will be eligible for iOS 12 when it rolls out so in September this year, so one is assured of upgrades as well and the phone will not get outdated for the next one year, at the very least. Apple iPhone 6 had a bigger 4.7-inch screen as well compared to the iPhone SE which is retailing for around Rs 16,999 on the website. Remember, the iPhone 6 still has the older 8MP camera, though. 

SBI Credit Card holders will receive benefits of 10 per cent Instant Cashback over their purchases during the Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale.  These benefits will be available for products across all categories, with a few exceptions. SBI account holders must have a minimum of Rs 4,999 in their cart to avail cashback, which will also be offered if some portion of the payment is made via Flipkart Gift Cards. Each SBI Credit card, though, will be eligible for a maximum benefit of Rs 1,750 through Instant Cashbacks  

The Google Home Mini speaker is also geting a massive discount as part of the Flipkart Big Shopping Days Sale. The smart speaker will cost Rs 2,499 during the sale, which is a 45 per cent discount compared to its launch price of Rs 4,499. The Amazon Echo Dot which is comparable to the Google Home Mini speaker is also retailing for a similar price on the Amazon Prime Day Sale, which ends today. 

Now the Google Pixel 2 deal is another intriguing offer. The Pixel 2 with 128GB storage is being offered at a price of Rs 53,999 on the Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale. But there is Rs 8000 cashback for HDFC Debit and Credit card users.  This means the effective price will be 45,999 for those who can claim this. Again keep in mind that the cashback is only credited after 90 days. However, Google Pixel 2 also has up to Rs 18,000 off on exchange and another Rs 3000 added to the exchange value. So if you trade in an older iPhone 7, you can expect around Rs 14,000 off on the price and get the Pixel 2 for under Rs 39,000. Plus if one were to add the Rs 8000 cashback, the phone becomes even cheaper, though at check-out you will have to pay full price.

This is one deal to consider since the Apple iPhone SE can be purchased for Rs 16,999. Keep in mind that Amazon has a similar offer with the 32GB variant being offered for Rs 16,499. Apple iPhone SE has a 12MP rear camera, comes with a small 4-inch display and will appeal to those who wanted to buy their first iPhone on a budget. The bad part: only 32GB storage space, which means you will probably need to sign up and pay for extra storage.