Flipkart Big Freedom Sale to offer discounts on iPhone 6, Google Pixel XL, electronics

Not very long ago, Flipkart and Amazon were running sales ahead of the GST implementation. Again, the two online e-retail rivals are back with more sales ahead of the Independence Day. Flipkart has announced that it will hold the 'The Big Freedom Sale' from August 9 to August 11 with discounts on smartphones, electronics, home appliances, fashion products. Amazon, meanwhile, is holding the Great Indian Sale around the same time from 9th to 12th August.

"Flipkart's 'Freedom Day Sale' offers are here providing customers a minimum 71% off on numerous products under various categories. This independence day sale is here to assure that every Indian, who is celebrating the 70th year of independence, is perked up with the plethora of gifts that can be shopped online at best deals & discounts and be exchanged with fellow Indians as a mark of joy and respect for the freedom fighters as well," Flipkart says on its website. Among the top highlights will be the Xiaomi's Redmi Note 4 sale, which will run for 72 hours. Buyers who use HDFC credit card for purchase will be able to avail additional discount.

Flipkart will offer the Moto M and Moto G5 Plus for Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 14,999, respectively. Moto M is originally priced Rs. 15,999 while Moto G5 Plus is priced Rs. 16,999. There's also discount on Lenovo K5 Note which will be available for Rs 9,999 instead of Rs 12,499. One of the best deals in the Flipkart sale is on Google Pixel XL. The Google Pixel XL will be sold at a much lower price of Rs. 48,999, as compared to the original price of Rs. 67,000. Flipkart has also hinted at a discount on iPhone 6 without revealing the price.

The Big Freedom Sale also offers discounts on other electronics, including TVs and laptops. Flipkart, again, has kept the discounted rates of some products a secret. The 32-inch Sony HD Ready LED Smart, Onida 109 cm (43), LG 260L Frost Free refrigerator are among the products.

There are also discounts on home appliances such as Micromax air conditioner, Samsung microwave oven, Livpure Water Purifier, Philips irons. Top label fashion products and branded clothes on Flipkart will also be available on discounts during the sale.