Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2026: Best Deals on Samsung Smartphones

Gadgets360 - Oct 9, 2026

Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2026 sale offers discounts on Samsung smartphones across multiple price segments. The Galaxy M17e 5G is listed at Rs. 16,998, while the Galaxy M17 5G costs Rs. 18,999. The Galaxy M47 5G and Galaxy A56 5G are available at Rs. 26,999 and Rs. 31,999, respectively. Buyers can also find deals on the Galaxy S25 Ultra 5G and Galaxy Z Fold 7 5G,...

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