Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi and more: Which phones have the biggest price cuts in Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026?

Amazon is offering a discount of up to 40% along with bank offers and no-cost EMI option to the potential buyers during its ongoing sale.

The Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 began in India on August 7. (Amazon)

By Shweta Ganjoo

Shweta Ganjoo is a Chief Content Producer at HT Tech. She has over 10 years of experience covering technology, during which time she has focused on consumer tech devices, AI, social media, gadgets, and tech policy, delivering authoritative and reader-focused insights across India’s fast-evolving digital ecosystem.

She began her career in the early 2010s, building a strong foundation in digital-first reporting as India’s tech landscape rapidly expanded. Over the years, she has worked with leading media organizations including India Today Tech, Indian Express Group, and Techlusive, where she played a key role in scaling editorial content and audience engagement. At HT Tech, she drives product recommendation coverage, combining newsroom leadership with hands-on reporting experience.

Her expertise spans smartphones, wearables, smart home devices, AI, and social media ecosystems, along with regulatory developments shaping the tech industry. Shweta is known for her analytical approach to product reviews and news coverage, grounded in hands-on testing and real-world usability. She has conducted industry interviews, tracked emerging tech trends, and produced research-backed stories using verified sources and expert inputs. She holds a masters in Mass Communication, which complements her professional experience in digital journalism and content strategy, and aligns with her academic background in technology. Shweta follows a reader-first editorial philosophy, prioritising accuracy, transparency, and fact-checked reporting to deliver reliable, insightful, and practical insights.

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Smartphone prices have witnessed a remarkable hike this year owing to the ongoing global chip shortage. This price hike has made a lot of smartphones, especially the premium and ultra premium models, out of budget for a lot of potential buyers. Thankfully, there is a way potential buyers can get their favorite smartphones at a relatively reasonable price -- the Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026.

For those who are unaware, the Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 began in India at 12AM in August 7. This sale brings a host of deals and discount offers for the buyers. Buyers who want to upgrade their smartphones can get up to 40% off on the purchase of premium and budget smartphones. In addition to this discount, buyers can also avail exchange bonuses, banking discounts and no-cost EMI option to purchase the smartphones of their choice.

In this guide, we will compare smartphone by top brands like Samsung, OnePlus and Xiaomi to help you get the best deals on their top devices. We will also walk you through their top specifications and features to help you make the choice that best suits your needs.

Top smartphone deals at Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026

1. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G AI Smartphone (Titanium Whitesilver, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage), 200MP Camera, S Pen Included, Long Battery Life

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This smartphone features a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display that supports strong colour reproduction and HDR performance. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor that is built for demanding gaming, multitasking and AI features. The 5,000mAh battery provides dependable all-day endurance. This device is getting a discount of 27% during Amazon's ongoing sale. Buyers can save more using an exchange bonus of up to ₹43,000, banking discount of up to ₹5,000, cashback offer and a no-cost EMI option.

Specifications

Display

6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 120Hz

Processor

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

RAM & Storage

12GB RAM, 256GB storage

Front Camera

12MP

Rear Camera

200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP

Battery

5,000mAh

Reasons to buy

Good design and build

Excellent display

Excellent performance

Versatile cameras

Reason to avoid

Premium pricing

What are buyers saying on Amazon?

Buyers praise this smartphone for its display quality, fast performance, premium design, cameras and battery life.

Why should you choose this product?

Buyers should choose this smartphone for its performance, display and design.

2. OnePlus 15 | 12GB+256GB | Infinite Black | India's First Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 | 7300mAh Battery | Personalised AI | Game-Changing 165Hz Display | Triple 50MP Camera with 4K 120fps Dolby Vision

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This smartphone gets a large 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with support for Dolby Vision. Its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor delivers flagship-level performance for gaming, multitasking and demanding applications. It gets a massive 7,300mAh battery that is backed by 120W SUPERVOOC wired and 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging. Buyers can save more using an exchange bonus of up to ₹38,000, banking discount of up to ₹4,100, cashback offer and a no-cost EMI option.

Specifications

Display

6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED, up to 165Hz

Processor

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

RAM & Storage

12GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB UFS 4.1 storage

Front Camera

32MP

Rear Camera

Triple 50MP: main + ultra-wide + 3.5x periscope telephoto

Battery

7,300mAh

Reasons to buy

Long battery life

Great cameras

Excellent performance

Good display

Reason to avoid

Average heat management

What are buyers saying on Amazon?

Buyers find this phone to be a flagship device with excellent battery life lasting more than 24 hours, good camera quality, and smooth performance. The display and charging speed have also received positive feedback.

Why should you choose this product?

Buyers should choose this smartphone for its performance, display and battery.

3. iQOO 15R (Triumph Silver, 12GB RAM, 256GB Storage) | Snapdragon® 8 Gen 5 Processor | India’s Slimmest Smartphone in 7600mAh Battery* | Segment's Most Stable 144FPS Gaming*

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This smartphone comes with a large 7,600mAh battery. Its 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display supports a 144Hz refresh rate and 5,000-nit local peak brightness. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor that is paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage are aimed at demanding gaming and multitasking. Buyers can save more using an exchange bonus of up to ₹38,000, banking discount of up to ₹3,700, cashback offer of up to ₹1,700 and a no-cost EMI option.

Specifications

Display

6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED, up to 144Hz

Processor

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

RAM & Storage

12GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, 256GB UFS 4.1 storage

Front Camera

32MP

Rear Camera

50MP Sony LYT-700V OIS + 8MP ultra-wide

Battery

7,600mAh

Reasons to buy

Excellent performance

Smooth gaming performance

Fast charging works well

Vibrant colours

Reason to avoid

Thermals can be a concern

What are buyers saying on Amazon?

Buyers praise this phone for its performance, battery life, display and gaming capabilities. They also appreciate its compact design and large battery.

Why should you choose this product?

Buyers should choose this smartphone for its performance and battery.

4. REDMI Turbo 5 (8GB + 256GB) Turbo White | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Mega 7540mAh Battery | 100W HyperCharge | Compact 16.75cm(6.9) 120Hz Display | 50MP Sony OIS Camera

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This smartphone comes with a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display that delivers a 120Hz refresh rate, 460ppi pixel density and up to 480Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra processor is paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The 7,540mAh battery supports 100W HyperCharge, while the Sony IMX882-based 50MP main camera adds OIS for steadier photos and videos. Buyers can save more using an exchange bonus of up to ₹36,000, banking discount of up to ₹3,000, cashback offer of up to ₹1,200 and a no-cost EMI option.

Specifications

Display

6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate

Processor

MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra

RAM & Storage

8GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB UFS 4.1 storage

Front Camera

20MP

Rear Camera

50MP Sony IMX882 main camera with OIS + 8MP ultra-wide

Battery

7,540mAh

Reasons to buy

Excellent performance

Long battery life

Good display

Reason to avoid

Average camera performance

What are buyers saying on Amazon?

Buyers praise the phone's performance, particularly its 100W HyperCharge battery that delivers phenomenal backup, and find it good value for money with an attractive design.

Why should you choose this product?

Buyers should choose this smartphone for its performance and battery.

5. OnePlus Nord CE6 | 8GB+128GB | Pitch Black | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Segment's Fastest Touch Response | 8000mAh Battery | 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED Display | 50MP Main + 32MP Selfie 4K Cameras | IP66,68,69,69K

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This smartphone gets a large 8,000mAh battery and a bright 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, which handles everyday multitasking and moderate gaming well. Its 8,000mAh battery supports 80W SUPERVOOC charging, while the 50MP OIS main camera and 32MP autofocus selfie camera can record 4K video. Buyers can save more using an exchange bonus of up to ₹33,000, banking discount of up to ₹1,200, cashback offer of up to ₹1,100 and a no-cost EMI option.

Specifications

Display

6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED, up to 144Hz

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4

RAM & Storage

8GB RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage

Front Camera

32MP

Rear Camera

50MP main camera with dual-axis OIS + 2MP monochrome

Battery

8,000mAh, 80W SUPERVOOC

Reasons to buy

Long battery life

Good display

Reason to avoid

Average camera quality

What are buyers saying on Amazon?

Buyers praise the phone's 8000mAh battery, 144Hz AMOLED display that looks incredibly sharp, and its premium appearance. The camera quality and performance have received mixed reviews.

Why should you choose this product?

Buyers should choose this smartphone for its display and battery.

How much discount are these smartphones getting?

MODEL	LISTED PRICE	DISCOUNTED PRICE
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G	₹1,29,999	₹94,999
OnePlus 15	₹89,999	₹85,999
iQOO 15R	₹56,999	₹54,999
REDMI Turbo 5	₹54,999	₹37,998
OnePlus Nord CE6	₹40,999	₹34,999

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FAQs

When did the Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 begin?

It began at midnight on August 7.

How much discount are smartphones getting?

Smartphones are getting a discount of up to 40%.

Are there other offers available on the purchase of smartphones?

Yes, buyers can avail exchange bonuses, no-cost EMI option, cashback offers and banking discounts to make their purchase.

Are these discounts available only on premium smartphones?

No, these discounts are available across smartphone segments and brands.

Are these discounts available only on the purchase of smartphones?

No, these discounts are also available on the purchase of mobile accessories, laptops, PCs, TVs and other small and large home appliances.

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