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Xiaomi Price Drop Alert These Smartphones Are Rs. 1000 Cheaper

Xiaomi is a company that needs no introduction as they are the number one smartphone manufacturer in the nation. They are known for their value for money smartphones. Last week the company increased the price of their few products due to the depreciating value of Indian currency(Read here). Now however, the company is cheering up the consumers by decreasing the price of some of their top selling smartphones. The company reports that the reduction in component costs has allowed them to take this move. The devices that are receiving a price cut are as follows:

Redmi Note 5 Pro

The Redmi Note 5 Pro was one of the first budget smartphones to offer dual rear cameras. The feature-rich smartphone was able to rake in a lot of sales for the company. It is available in two variants which are 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM. Now the company has slashed the price of both variants by Rs. 1000. Post price reduction the variants will be available for Rs 13,999 and Rs 15,999 respectively.

Click here to buy the Redmi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Xiaomi Mi A2

The Mi A2 is a smartphone with a completely different approach. It is the second device from Xiaomi that runs on Android One. Being an Android One device enables it to receive the latest Android updates soon after they are launched by Google. It is available in two variants which are 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM. Like the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the company has decreased the price of both its variants by 1000 Rs. After the price drop, the variants will be available for Rs 15,999 & Rs 18,999 respectively.

Click here to buy the Xiomi Mi A2

Redmi Y2

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The Redmi Y2 is a phone that has a focus on photography. It has a 16 MP AI-powered front-facing selfie camera and dual rear cameras. Like the elder A2 and Redmi Note 5 Pro, the Redmi Y2 also gets a price drop of Rs 1,000. The smartphone after the price drop will be available for Rs 11,999 for 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM variant.

Click here to buy the Redmi Y2

November 16, 2018
Moto G5s Price Dropped To Rs 9999 As Moto G6 Launch Approaches

Smartphone makers drop the prices of their existing smartphones right before a new launch. The launch of the Moto G6 series now seems imminent in India as the Moto G5s has received a heavy price cut. The Moto G5s was launched in India in August 2017 for a price of Rs 13,999 and is now available for Rs 9999. Motorola is expected to launch the Moto G6 series in Brazil on the 19th of April.

The Moto G5s was launched along with the G5s Plus in India. At a price of Rs 13999, and now, Rs 9999, the Moto G5s offers the Snapdragon 430 chipset and a stock Android operating system.

The Moto G6, Moto G6 Play, and the Moto G6 Plus might have an 18:9 aspect ratio display. Though these phones have a narrower bezel, the company might squeeze in a front-facing fingerprint sensor. The Moto G6 and the Plus moniker will have a dual camera setup. Whereas the Moto G6 Play will have a single camera. In fact, these smartphones resemble design of the Moto X4, which was launched in India in November 2017. All three smartphones are expected to run on Android 8 Oreo.

Early Moto G6 Play Render

The Moto G6 and G6 Plus might be priced similarly to the Moto G5s and the G5s Plus. With the Moto G6 series, the company is also reviving the Play moniker after a gap of one generation, which will be priced similarly to the Moto G4 Play.

April 9, 2018

Shatterproof Motorola X Force Now Available for Rs. 34999

The Moto X-Force which has a shatter shield display is now available for Rs 34999 after a massive discount of Rs. 15000 has been applied to it. The X-Force which initially launched for Rs. 49999 received huge flack for the pricing and it looks like the company wants to make this device more affordable for the consumer.

The display on the X-Force is really the key for the handset, made up of multiple layers of clear polycarbonate the display doesn’t really shatter. We ran multiple tests of the handset to try and break the screen and found it surviving all of them. The best part is that the 64 GB variant is available for just Rs. 3000 at Rs 37999

Specification	Moto X Force
Display	5.4 inch Quad HD AMOLED with ShatterShield technology
Resolution	1440 x 2560 (~540 ppi pixel density)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core
GPU	Adreno 430
RAM	3 GB
Front Camera	5 MP, f/2.0, LED flash
Rear Camera	21 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Storage	32 GB, 64 GB
Expandability	2TB
Battery	3,760 mAh
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, Infrared port, microUSB v2.0
Operating System	Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Price	Rs. 49,999(32 GB), Rs 53,999(64GB)

April 20, 2016

iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Prices to Drop by 10k in India Mid December

Apple is ready to launch itself in the country later this year, with news of Apple launching official stores and finally breaking free of the 5 year minimum entry tie up clause with its partners including Reliance. Apple will launch as an independent company with flagship stores all around the country.

Sources inside of Apple tell iGyaan that the Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus that launched with huge price disparities between the US and Indian markets , will see some price moderation and capping. Apple will follow global pricing standards and soon, try to match up to US prices to make consumers buy locally in India.

The Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, that feature new 3D touch and 4k Video recording among many hardware improvements, launched in India with a starting price of Rs. 62,000 and Rs. 72,000, respectively for the 16 GB version.

Apple follows a global warranty policy with all it’s products. The iPhone which has been left out of the Global warranty, here in India, due to tie ups with Indian distributors, will also come within Apple’s warranty standards. Meaning, people buying iPhones anywhere else in the world will enjoy warranty in India.

It would only make sense for Apple to offer products at a nearly matched price to reduce imports of their products from global destinations, including Thailand and UAE.

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are expected to drop in price by Rs. 10,000 making them slightly more pocket friendly. You may want to hold of your purchases for a month, incase this turns out to be true. Here are the current prices.

iPhone 6s

 

iPhone 6s Plus

 

Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Review

November 21, 2015

Yu Yureka Plus Price Slashed

The Yureka Plus originally priced at Rs. 9,999 is now being quoted at Rs. 8,999, making it the most affordable smartphone in the market. The Yureka Plus comes with a Full High Definition (FHD) display, an Octa core Snapdragon 615 processor, Lollipop Cyanogen OS 12, 2GB DDR3 RAM, and a 13 MP AF rear camera with a Sony Sensor among other features. This price drop has been announced as a response from the company, to the overwhelming feedback it received from fans, asking them to keep the device at the Yureka price point.

Yureka Plus has seen a successful sale of 50,000 units during the first flash sale, and now it comes in two more colours – an Alabaster White and a Moondust colour. The Yureka Plus also offers an integrated 4G LTE Cat4 modem and 64-bit multi-core CPU, a 5.5 inch FHD IPS display, a Qualcomm Adreno 405 GPU with an H.265 HEVC support, dual SIM slots, and a 2500mAh battery.

Registrations for the exclusive sale on Amazon.in will shut on the 4th of August, 2015 while the sale of the phone will take place only on the 6th of August.

Here are the specs:

Display	5.5 inch FHD, IPS
OS	Cyanogen OS 12
Processor	Octa Core Snapdragon 615
Camera	13 MP AF rear camera with flash, 5MP FF Front Camera
RAM	2GB DDR3 RAM, 16GB ROM
Battery	2500mAh
Colours	Moondust Grey, Alabaster White
Price	Rs. 8,999

However, it is still odd to see Yureka Plus announcing such a price drop, right after its launch.

August 3, 2015

Samsung Announces Price Cut Rates For the S6, S6 Edge in Europe

We had earlier reported that the Samsung S6 and S6 Edge would be announcing a huge price cut, due to the fall in their sales during the last quarter. Today, the exact amount of this price drop has been announced in Netherlands, Europe.

The Galaxy S6 (32GB) had originally been priced at 699 Euros (approx Rs.49,250), but will now be priced at 599 Euros (approx. Rs.42,199), which is 100 euros less. The Galaxy S6 Edge (32GB), on the other hand, has had a further drop of 150 euros, from 849 euros (approx. Rs.59,800) to 699 euros (approx. Rs.49,250).

The Galaxy S6 (64GB) will be for 699 euros (approx. Rs.49,250) and the S6 Edge will be 799 euros (approx. Rs.56,300). It is also rumoured that the Galaxy S6 edge + Phablet (32GB), will start at 799 euros, bringing it at par with the S6 Edge smartphone.

Despite the price cuts, the S6 and S6 Edge are still within the range of a high-end phone, however these discounts are expected to increase sales in the future.

It is to be noted that these price cuts are applicable only to the Netherlands, and might differ in other countries, including those, within the Euro zone.

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August 1, 2015

Xiaomi Reduces the Price of Redmi 2 by Rs. 1000

Call it a smart marketing strategy or a monsoon gift, this news will sure excite Xiaomi fans. After teasing the price drop in a partial image on Twitter yesterday, Xiaomi has slashed the price of Redmi 2 by Rs. 1000. The Redmi 2 is now available for Rs. 5,999 on Xiaomi’s own website along with Flipkart, Snapdeal and Amazon.

#Redmi2 is now only ?5,999. Buy now @ http://t.co/cwYEXdVQIo. RT by 10/7 12pm why you want one to win a dark grey set pic.twitter.com/eFNY1qoiRd

— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) July 7, 2015

Redmi 2, the successor to Redmi 1S, was launched by Xiaomi in March this year at a price of Rs. 6,999. This is the second time Xiaomi has reduced the price of its phones, as it slashed the price of Redmi Note 4G by Rs. 2,000 last week.

The Redmi 2 boasts a 4.7 inch display and runs on 1.2 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with 1GB of RAM. The phone comes with an 8MP rear camera and has a storage capacity of 8GB, expandable upto 32 GB. Redmi 2 is powered by a 2200 mAh battery.

If you’re looking for a new phone, Xiaomi has just given you an incentive to buy the Redmi 2. Check out the specifications and unboxing of Redmi 2:

Specs	Redmi 2
Display	4.7 inches, 1280×720 pixels 312 ppi
Processor	1.2 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 410
RAM	1GB
Storage	8GB
Expandable Up to	32GB
Battery	2200mAh
Operating System	Android 4.4 KitKat with MIUI 6.0
Price	Rs. 6,999

You can check out the Hands On of Xiaomi Redmi 2 below:

July 7, 2015

Xiaomi Lowers Price of Redmi Note 4G by Rs 2,000

Great news for Xiaomi fans. The company has announced a price cut for Redmi Note 4G in an official tweet.

From today, people can buy the Redmi Note 4G at a discounted price of Rs. 7,999 from Xiaomi’s website as well as various leading websites and retail stores. The news is not only exciting for existing Xiaomi fans, but should also excite those who have been looking for a new phone.+

https://twitter.com/MiIndiaOfficial/status/615740349068152832/photo/1

It seems Xiaomi has reduced the price to take on the K3 Note, which was recently launched by Lenovo and has similar specifications. The new price cut makes the Redmi Note 4G more affordable than the K3 Note.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G is a 4G LTE ready device. It is powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU coupled with 2GB of RAM. The Redmi Note 4G sports a 5.5 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, a 13 MP front camera and has a storage capacity of up to 64 GB. The phone runs on a 3,100 mAh battery, which is often counted as one of the phone’s strongest features. If the price drop doesn’t convince you to buy the phone, maybe these specifications will.

Specs	Redmi Note 4G
Display	5.5 inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen (720×1280 pixels)
Processor	1.6 GHz Qualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400
RAM	2 GB
Storage	8 GB
Expandable Upto	64 GB
Main Camera	13 MP
Front Camera	5 MP
Battery	3100 mAh
Operating System	Android 4.2 upgradable to v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Price	Rs.7,999

The Redmi Note 4G was launched in December last year at a price of Rs. 9,999 through a flash sale on Flipkart.

June 30, 2015

One Good Reason Why No One Should Buy Samsung Galaxy Note 5 at Launch

Last year, Samsung launched the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Note 4 Edge at IFA Berlin. It was the first time the company had incorporated the ‘Edge’ on a smartphone. And unlike smartphone innovations, which are usually leaked weeks before their official launch, the company managed to keep this one a secret till the day it was slated to arrive.

We have to admit, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is a beautifully designed gadget. It breaks away from the monotonous slab-like look and stands out in the overcrowded smartphone market. Now, in 2015, it’s time for Samsung to bring out its updated version. We’ve already heard several rumours about the Galaxy Note 5. We know that it might feature a 5.9-inch Super AMOLED display with curves on both the edges, it might carry an upgraded version of Samsung’s Exynos 7422 and be powered by a mammoth 4100mAh battery. A latest report also suggested that the Note 4 successor will sport a USB 3.1 Type-C port, which we recently saw incorporated in Apple’s Macbook. Overall, the Note 5 sounds like it’s going to be a superb package.

Now if you’re wondering why we’d recommend you steer clear of purchasing Samsung’s upcoming handset at launch, then here’s the reason: Just like the company has a history of delivering solid flagships, it also has a habit of reducing the price of the smartphone, soon after launch.

We’ve noticed the pattern over the past few years. For example, the Samsung Galaxy S5, which was launched in India in April 2014 with a price tag of Rs. 51,500 ($802 approx), dramatically dropped its price and was available for Rs. 40,600 ($632 approx), within a month. A more recent example would be the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge at Launch

Both are impressive Android smartphones. At the time of launch in India, the 32GB variant of the Samsung Galaxy S6 was available for Rs. 49,900 ($777approx.) Today, three months after launch, you can buy the smartphone for as low as Rs. 39,480 ($615 approx.)

All smartphone companies are known to reduce the price of their smartphones. Recently we saw the same for OnePlus, Motorola, and even Apple. However, the companies wait till they’re ready to bring out their refreshed models, before putting their offerings on sale.

The buyers who end up picking up the Samsung smartphones the same month as the launch, feel cheated about having spent a larger sum than anybody else. Instead of waiting to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 at launch, we’d recommend you go for the Galaxy S6, S6 Edge. Since they’ve arrived recently, they’re sure to come with top-notch specs and updated features. It would be a much safer bet, than to go for the Note 5.

 

June 15, 2015
This Might be the Best Time to Get Moto-ed

A few days back, under the cover of Flipkart’s Electronics Sale, Motorola was offering its devices at a considerably lower price tag. The marketing strategy rushed customers to buy devices from Flipkart, since the sale only lasted for two days. Now, the good news is, most of Motorola’s phones have retained the tempting offers even after the sale is over. It gets us wondering, if should we ready ourselves for the 2015 lineup. Is Motorola clearing up stocks to make room for this year’s iterations?

Here’s a quick look at the ongoing offers – the high-end Moto X (Gen 2) is currently available for Rs. 21,999, a massive drop from its original launch price of Rs. 31,999. According to our review, the right mix of design build quality and top notch hardware makes the Moto X (Gen 2) an aggressive competitor in the major smartphone market. In most countries, the phone is available at a cheap price and with a contract, but in countries like India, it has to be bought outright.

Watch the Moto X (2nd Gen) Review here:

The Moto 360, Motorola’s coveted smartwatch, is now available in the market for a mere Rs. 12,999. This isn’t news, the smartwatch globally faced a price cut, shortly after the Apple Watch went on sale. Motorola’s first wearable went on sale in India back in October last year, priced at Rs. 17,999. It is one of the few Android Wear devices with a round display.

Moto G (Gen 2) is available for Rs. 10,999, which was originally priced at Rs. 12,999. The only two products by the company which are being sold at the prices they were launched at, are the premium Moto Turbo (Rs.41,999) and the budget Moto E(Gen 2.)

Only Moto Turbo’s price remains unchanged.

The reduction of pricing on Motorola devices isn’t anything new, the company has been steadily cutting them down since the past year. This also leads to the question; should you invest in the current models, or wait and save till the new ones arrive? Recently, both Moto G (Gen 3) and Moto X (Gen 3) were leaked, indicating their imminent release. We’ve even heard that the next iteration of the Android Wear-based Moto 360 is on the cards.

Over the past few years, Motorola has established its place well in the Indian smartphone market. Other than the Chinese contenders, OnePlus and Xiaomi, Motorola is the company known for delivering noteworthy products at affordable pricing. Though the company only retails online via Flipkart, they have recently made efforts to reach potential customers, offline. The company opened up its first experience store in Bangalore where consumers can test and try their products, before making their purchase online. They’ve also attempted to strengthen their after-sales services.

Like we said, if you’re thinking about investing in a Motorola product – now would be the right time!

May 28, 2015
The Xiaomi Effect : Moto G Prices Slashed by Rs. 2000

It’s only been a week and a few days since the Xiaomi Mi3 went on sale in India for a impressive price of Rs. 13999/-, and it looks like major brands are taking a major beating. Motorola who basically ruled this price segment from Rs. 12,000 to 15,000 has been feeling the major grunt of the Xiaomi fever.

Motorola hopes to change that by dropping their Moto G prices by a whopping Rs. 2000. If you don’t already know the Moto G sports a 4.5-inch HD display with a 1,280×720-pixel resolution and 329ppi. Powering its insides is a quad-core, 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor, Adreno 305 graphics, and 1GB of RAM.

There is a 2070 mAH battery inside, but unfortunately there is no expandable storage. At the back of the Moto G there is a 5 MP camera and a 1.3 MP camera at the front.

Incase you are sick of the Xiaomi selling out before you click the buy button, you can find the new dropped prices of the Moto G below.

Moto G Review

July 31, 2014
Blackberry Slashes the Price on its QWERTY Smartphones

The Canadian handset maker, Blackberry’s numbers have been tumbling since the last few year. The company is going through rough patch these days, which can be further sensed with the recent drop of the prices of their QWERTY devices – 9320, 9720 and Q5 – by as much as Rs 6,000.

Blackberry Q5

The BlackBerry 9320 is essentially a 3G variant of the 9220, and was launched for Rs 15,499. With this price cut, the BlackBerry 9320 becomes the cheapest 3G-enabled QWERTY device in BlackBerry’s portfolio.

Sameer Bhatia, Director, Distribution, BlackBerry, India, said, “The classic BlackBerry Keyboard, re-engineered for the fast efficient navigation and one-handed use, has huge fan base who swear by the distinct typing experience that BlackBerry offers. These compelling price-points will enable QWERTY fans to experience the latest technology and ease of use in one device.

Blackberry 9320

The BlackBerry 9720 was launched last year for Rs 15,990 and after the price slash will retail at Rs 11,990. The Q5, on the other hand, was launched for Rs 24,990 last year. It got a 20 percent price cut at the beginning of the year, which brought the price down to Rs 19,990, and with the latest cut, the price tag is down to Rs 13,990.

These compelling price-points will enable QWERTY fans to experience the latest technology and ease of use in one device. BlackBerry’s special offer comes shortly after the company launched its Z3 smartphone for Rs. 15,990. The company has previously used price drop model to push sales of its devices.

Earlier when the company slashed prices of its devices like Z30 and Z10 under special offers, the response they got was phenomenal, often resulting in stocks running out.

July 23, 2014
Right Time to Buy : Samsung Galaxy S5 Price drops to an all time low of Rs. 40600

The Samsung Galaxy S5 was launched for a price of Rs. 52500 last month in India. The Phone however saw a major price drop and was selling at a price ranging from 47500-50000 in less than a week. The Galaxy S5 price has hit an all time low of Rs. 40600 available from online vendors and some retail stores. It is said that Samsung has seen a major drop in sales of their flagship when compared to last years launch and people seem to be inclined more towards Nexus devices, or flagships like the HTC One M8 or the new Xperia Z2.

Samsung also launched a Gold variant of the Galaxy S5 to lure the Indian buyers who were very excited to buy the golden iPhone 5s launched last year. The Galaxy S5 in India has two Quad Core processors (one chipset), one clocked at 1.9 GHz and the other at 1.3 GHz. Samsung claims that unlike its predecessor, the Galaxy S5 has both the quad cores running simultaneously thereby giving you the experience of a true octa processor. The lighter applications are handled by the 1.3 GHz Quad core whereas the more power intensive apps (HD games, HD video playback) are taken care of by the 1.9 GHz Quad Core processor. 2 GB RAM is what supports the processors in the Galaxy S5. The Phone is also the first to be weather sealed and offers water and dust resistance.

Most have not appreciated the minor design changes in the handset and the back panel has been critiqued heavily of being anywhere from ugly to resembling a Band-aid. Performance wise Samsung has shown major improvements in the handset and it is possibly the best phone from the company today even though it has only 2 GB RAM. If you were eyeing the Galaxy S5 the time to buy may be right now. Read our full Review of the Galaxy S5 here.

May 21, 2014
Price Drop: First Generation Nexus 7 WiFi 16 GB Available For 8999 INR

Nexus 7 has always been a much desired tablet for everyone, the device was launched at a price of 15999 INR. The Nexus 7 features a 7 inch HD display with a 216ppi and is now available at a price of 8999 INR on Flipkart.com.

The Wifi only 16 GB is priced 8999 INR whereas the other models like the WiFi 32 GB is priced at 11999 INR and the Nexus 7 WiFi and 3G 32 GB is now priced at 14999 INR.

October 16, 2013
Google Drops Nexus 4 Price To $199 For 8GB And $249 For 16GB

In what will undoubtedly be seen as a way to clear inventory before the inevitable launch of a successor, Google has lowered the price of the Nexus 4 to an astounding $199 (Rs. 13,400) and $249 (Rs.16,750).

Reaching that hallowed $199 price point is an incredible feat for Google, since it has yet to penetrate the mainstream market with its Nexus line. These prices will no doubt send other OEMs scrambling to do the same before the holiday season, as this is clearly the best deal for a high-end smartphone.

Regardless of the reason, this is an amazing deal for anyone looking at a new smartphone. With a quad-core processor, a 720p display, 2GB of RAM, a 2100mAh battery, an 8MP camera and the very latest version of stock Android, the Nexus 4 is a great device at any price. This just makes it better.

However, this price drop seems targeted for the US region, as there has been no news whether we will see the prices of the Nexus 4 in India reduced to match their US counterparts. At present, the 16GB Nexus 4 is priced at about Rs 25,990 in the Indian market.

Even with the outrageous condition of the Rupee at the moment, ordering a Nexus 4 from the US seems like a far better option than buying one from here.

Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

August 28, 2013