Big Billion Days vs Great Indian Festival 2026: best deals and how to get the lowest price

Flipkart and Amazon hold their biggest sales at the same time, and both claim the lowest prices. The truth: it depends on the product. Here is how to find the real best deal without falling for sale tricks.

1. Flipkart vs Amazon sale: which is cheaper?

A phone may be cheaper on Flipkart while the same earbuds are cheaper on Amazon. Prices also change during the sale. The only safe rule: compare the exact same model, colour and storage on both stores before ordering.

Compare Flipkart and Amazon side by side →

2. How to check if a Big Billion Days discount is real

A big "70% off" against an inflated MRP is not a real saving.
Compare with the price the product sold for in the weeks before the sale.
Check other stores too — sometimes a smaller store beats both sale prices.

3. Big Billion Days and Great Indian Festival bank offers

Minimum order value — the offer may apply only above a set amount.
Maximum discount cap — "10% off" is often limited to a fixed amount.
Specific cards only — and sometimes only on EMI, not full payment.
Instant vs cashback — cashback arrives later and may have extra conditions.

Compare the final price after the offer you actually qualify for — not the best-case price shown on the banner.

4. Sale dates: plan before the festival sale starts

Make a short list of what you need and a target price for each.
Save your address and payment method early — limited deals sell out fast.
Don't buy something just because the timer is running out.

5. Best deals on phones, earbuds and TVs: check seller and warranty

During sales, the cheapest listing may come from a different seller. Confirm the seller rating, that the product has an official brand warranty, and the return window — a slightly higher price from a trusted seller is often the better deal.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: Big Billion Days or Great Indian Festival?

Neither is always cheaper. Flipkart's Big Billion Days and Amazon's Great Indian Festival run at the same time, and the lower price changes product by product and even hour by hour. Compare the exact same model on both stores before you buy.

How do I know if a sale discount is real?

Ignore the struck-out MRP. Check what the product sold for in the weeks before the sale. If the 'sale price' is close to the normal price, the discount is mostly marketing. Price history on getmyprice.in helps you see this.

Are bank card offers worth it?

They can be, but read the conditions: minimum order value, a cap on the discount, specific cards only, and sometimes the saving comes back later as cashback. Compare the final price after the offer you actually qualify for.

Should I buy on day one of the sale?

Popular phones and limited 'deal of the hour' items sell out early, so day one can be good for those. For most other products prices stay similar through the sale, so comparing stores calmly matters more than rushing.

Where can I compare Flipkart and Amazon prices side by side?

Use the GetMyPrice festival sale page at getmyprice.in/festival-sale. Search any product and see Flipkart and Amazon prices in two columns, along with the lowest price available right now.