7 hours agoAuthor: Samira Siddiqui
India’s Independence Day shopping season is about to begin, and two of the biggest tech sales are arriving almost together. OnePlus’ Independence Day Sale starts on August 7, while Flipkart’s Freedom Sale begins on August 8, with early access for Flipkart Plus and Black members from August 7.
Both companies have already teased several offers, giving buyers a good idea of the discounts they’ll get on smartphones, tablets, earbuds and accessories. If you’re planning to upgrade your smartphone or buy a new gadget, here’s everything announced so far.
Flipkart Freedom Sale: Big iPhone discounts
Apple’s latest iPhones are expected to be among the biggest attractions during Flipkart’s Freedom Sale.
1. iPhone 17 Pro
The iPhone 17 Pro, launched at Rs 1,34,900, will receive multiple discounts during the sale.
Offer breakdown
| Model Name | iPhone 17 Pro |
| Launch Price | ₹1,34,900 |
| Sale Price | ₹1,26,900 |
| Flat Discount | ₹8,000 |
| SBI/Flipkart Axis Card Discount | ₹5,000 |
| Additional Cashback | Around ₹4,000 (5%) |
| Total Savings | Up to ₹17,000 |
| Effective Price | Around ₹1,21,900 |
2. iPhone 17 Pro Max
Flipkart is offering similar benefits on Apple’s largest flagship.
Offer breakdown
| Model Name | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
| Launch Price | ₹1,49,900 |
| Sale Price | ₹1,41,900 |
| Flat Discount | ₹8,000 |
| Bank Offers + Cashback Available | – |
| Effective Price | Around ₹1,32,900 |
Other iPhone deals
1. iPhone 15
- Current Price: ₹59,900
- Effective Sale Price: ₹55,900
2. iPhone 16 Plus
- Current Price: ₹79,900
- Effective Sale Price: ₹75,900
More deals expected
Flipkart has not yet revealed pricing for iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, iPhone 16 and iPhone 13. However, teaser pages have hinted that the iPhone 17 could be available for under ₹80,000, suggesting more offers will be announced closer to the sale.
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OnePlus is bringing discounts across nearly every product category, including flagship smartphones, Nord devices, tablets and audio products. The sale begins on August 7 across OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, Amazon, Flipkart, Experience Stores, Blinkit and Myntra (selected products).
OnePlus smartphones
1. OnePlus 13s
The compact flagship gets one of the biggest discounts.
| Model Name | OnePlus 13s |
| Original Price | ₹54,999 |
| Instant Bank Offer | ₹2,000 |
| Total Benefits | Up to ₹5,000 |
| Effective Price | ₹49,999 |
2. OnePlus 15
| Model Name | OnePlus 15 |
| Original Price | ₹85,999 |
| Bank Discount | ₹4,000 |
| Effective Price | ₹81,999 |
3. OnePlus 15R
| Model Name | OnePlus 15R |
| Original Price | ₹59,999 |
| Bank Discount | ₹3,000 |
| Effective Price | ₹56,999 |
Nord Series Discounts
1. OnePlus Nord 6
| Model Name | OnePlus Nord 6 |
| Original Price | ₹44,999 |
| Discount Price | ₹2,500 |
| Effective Price | ₹41,999 |
2. OnePlus Nord CE6
| Model Name | OnePlus Nord CE6 |
| Instant Discount | Up to ₹3,000 |
| Effective Starting Price | ₹31,999 |
OnePlus audio deals
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OnePlus isn’t limiting its Independence Day Sale to smartphones. The company has also announced attractive deals on its tablets and audio products, offering discounts across its broader ecosystem.
| OnePlus Buds Pro 3 | OnePlus Buds 4 | OnePlus Pad 4 |
| Original Price: ₹12,999 | Original Price: ₹6,499 | Original Price: ₹59,999 |
| Sale Price: ₹9,999 | Sale Price: ₹5,599 | Bank Discount: ₹3,500 |
| – | – | Effective Price: ₹56,499 |
Additional OnePlus benefits
Along with direct discounts, OnePlus is offering:
- Up to 6 months No-Cost EMI
- Up to 9 months financing on select smartphones
- Bank offers across multiple products
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Both sales cater to different audiences.
Flipkart Freedom Sale ideal for buyers looking for:
- Latest iPhones
- Apple ecosystem devices
- High-value flagship discounts
- Bank cashback offers
OnePlus Independence Day Sale, best suited for those wanting:
- Android flagship smartphones
- Premium tablets
- TWS earbuds
- Mid-range Nord devices
- EMI and financing options
The Independence Day shopping season is shaping up to be one of the biggest tech sale events of the year. Flipkart is focusing heavily on Apple’s flagship iPhones with savings of up to ₹17,000, while OnePlus is offering broad discounts across its smartphone, tablet and audio lineup.
Since several deals, especially flagship smartphone offers, are typically available only in limited quantities or for a short duration, buyers planning to upgrade should keep an eye on the sales as soon as they go live on August 7 and August 8.
