Amazon is preparing for its Great Indian Festival 2026, with the festive sale scheduled to begin in India on October 8. Smartphones are expected to be among the major attractions, with several premium and mid range models already appearing in Amazon’s promotional material.
The list includes popular models such as the iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, OnePlus 15, OnePlus 15R, OnePlus 13s, iQOO 15, iQOO 15R, Xiaomi 17, Vivo X300 FE and Oppo Reno 16. The company is also highlighting phones across different price segments, giving shoppers options beyond the premium category.
Among the most closely watched offers is the iPhone 16. Its current reference price is around Rs 89,999, while reports indicate that the phone could be offered below Rs 70,000 during the festival sale. If the expected price materialises, the difference would be close to Rs 20,000 before considering how individual bank or exchange benefits are applied.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is another major phone being highlighted. The handset has a reference price of around Rs 99,999 in the promotional material, while its effective sale price could fall below Rs 85,000. The final amount may depend on the particular offer, payment method and exchange benefit available to the buyer.
OnePlus is also expected to have a strong presence during the sale. The OnePlus 15, which has a listed price of Rs 85,999, could be available for less than Rs 80,000. The OnePlus 15R may fall below Rs 55,000 from its Rs 61,999 reference price, while the OnePlus 13s could come below Rs 50,000 compared with its Rs 57,999 price.
Several iQOO models are also part of the expected deals. The iQOO 15 could drop below Rs 70,000 from Rs 76,999, while the iQOO 15R could be offered below Rs 50,000 from Rs 60,999. The OnePlus Nord 6 is another model being watched, with an expected sale price below Rs 40,000 against a reference price of Rs 52,999.
The promotional lineup is not limited to flagship phones. Amazon is also expected to offer discounts on models such as the Samsung Galaxy A56, OnePlus Nord CE 6, iQOO Z11, Oppo Reno 15 and Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus. Buyers looking at more affordable devices may also find models from the Galaxy M series, Galaxy A series, Redmi Note range, OnePlus N series and Realme Narzo lineup.
For shoppers planning to use a bank card, Amazon has officially confirmed a 10 percent instant discount on eligible SBI credit and debit card transactions, including qualifying EMI transactions. Prime members can also receive additional savings on selected offers during the sale.
This means the effective price of a smartphone could be different from the headline sale price. Bank discounts, exchange benefits and other promotional offers may reduce the final amount further, but their eligibility can vary from one product and customer to another.
Amazon has not yet confirmed every individual smartphone price mentioned in the promotional reports. The company has confirmed the October 8 start date and broad sale benefits, while many of the handset prices circulating ahead of the event are expected figures rather than final prices.
For buyers interested in upgrading, this makes it important to check the exact product page once the sale begins. The storage variant, seller, bank eligibility, exchange value and availability can all affect the final amount shown at checkout.
The sale will cover more than smartphones, with Amazon also promoting discounts across electronics, home products, fashion, beauty, groceries and other categories. The company says customers will also have access to exchange offers, no cost EMI options and different deal formats during the festive event.
Smartphone buyers therefore have several models to watch when the Great Indian Festival begins. The iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25 Ultra are among the most talked about premium options, while OnePlus and iQOO are expected to provide offers across several price points.
For now, the biggest takeaway is that the October 8 sale date is confirmed, but several specific smartphone prices remain estimates. Shoppers should treat the advertised figures as expected prices until Amazon displays the final offers during the Great Indian Festival.
