Question 1

When is the best time to buy a smartphone in India?

Accepted Answer

Festive sales (September–October) and Republic Day sales (January) consistently offer the lowest prices. Phones also drop 15–20% within three months of launch, so avoid buying at launch unless you must.

Question 2

Are bank-card discounts on phones actually worth it?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes — instant card discounts of ₹1,000–₹4,000 stack on top of sale prices and apply at checkout. Check whether the discount requires EMI, and compare the no-cost EMI total against the upfront price.

Smartphones

Nothing Phone (3), Black (12GB, 256GB) | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | 50MP + 50MP + 50MP Rear Camera | 1.5K+ 120Hz AMOLED Flexible LTPS Display

REDMI Turbo 5 (8GB + 256GB) Asphalt Black | Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Mega 7540mAh Battery | 100W HyperCharge | Compact 16.75cm(6.59) 120Hz AMOLED Screen | 50MP Sony OIS Camera | Upto 60% Assured Buyback

OnePlus 13 | Smarter with OnePlus AI | Lifetime Display Warranty |12GB RAM 256GB Storage Midnight Ocean | Official Smartphone for BGMS 2025

OnePlus 15R | 16GB+512GB | Mint Breeze | World's First Snapdragon® 8 Gen 5 | 7400mAh Battery | Personalised AI | Game-Changing 165Hz Display | IP68 IP69 IP66 & IP69K | 4K 120fps Video

iQOO Neo 10 (Asphalt Black, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage) | Segment's Fastest Processor* with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 & Supercomputing chip Q1 | 120W FlashCharge | Segment's Brightest AMOLED Display*

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