Flipkart GOAT Sale 2026: 22 Flagship Phones Above Rs. 30,000
The Galaxy S25 Ultra we recommend every corporate refresh. The OnePlus 13 that finally beat the Pixel on charging speed. A living Hall of Fame of the above-Rs. 30k phone bracket.
The above-Rs. 30,000 bracket is where Flipkart's GOAT Sale reshapes the flagship phone market every year — Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra drops below Rs. 1,20,000, the iPhone 16 series lands at rare 8-15% discounts, OnePlus's Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship becomes rational to buy at Rs. 72,999, and last-gen flagships (OnePlus 12, S24 FE) hit genuine liquidation pricing. What most flagship-buyers miss is how much bank offer stacks matter at this price point — the Flipkart Axis Bank credit card discount alone can shave Rs. 3,000-Rs. 5,000 off the sale rate.
The Zoutons Hall of Fame for the Flipkart flagship phone bracket is the shortlist we've been keeping for five years — the 22 above-Rs. 30,000 SKUs where the GOAT Sale rate is not just a discount but the objectively best price you'll pay for that phone this year. Grouped by brand for easy comparison. Every price verified against Flipkart's live checkout in the week before the sale. Every spec cross-checked against the manufacturer's spec sheet. Every OS-update commitment noted.
How the GOAT Sale stacks with bank and exchange offers on flagships
The GOAT Sale rate is the base tier — the discount that applies to every flagship transaction. Every stack sits on top. Flipkart Axis Bank credit card and Kotak Bank credit cards get an additional 10% instant discount on flagship phone orders above Rs. 30,000, capped at Rs. 3,000-Rs. 5,000 per transaction. HDFC, SBI and ICICI cards run parallel 8-10% offers. American Express has an ongoing 5% cashback offer. Exchange offers on old flagships apply on top — trade in a 3-year-old iPhone 13 or Galaxy S22 for additional Rs. 15,000-Rs. 30,000 off. No-cost 12-month EMI is available on cards.
Jump to a pick
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Samsung Galaxy S25
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Apple iPhone 16
- Apple iPhone 15
- OnePlus 13
- OnePlus 13R
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus 12R
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Google Pixel 9
- Google Pixel 8a
- Xiaomi 14 Civi
- Vivo X100 5G
- OPPO Reno 12 Pro+ 5G
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
The Zoutons Hall of Fame — 22 flagship phones that earn their GOAT Sale rate
Samsung Galaxy S — the flagship line
Four Samsung Galaxy S tier phones — Ultra, Plus, standard, and FE.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The s25 ultra is the flagship anchor of the galaxy line.
Why it earned its spotThe single best-spec Android phone of 2026 — GOAT Sale drops the 256GB variant to Rs. 1,19,999 for the first time.
Full specs & the long story
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, 12 GB LPDDR5X, 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0. 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at QHD+, 120Hz, up to 2600 nits peak. 200MP OIS main + 50MP 5x periscope + 10MP 3x telephoto + 12MP ultrawide. S-Pen built-in. Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 glass. Seven years of OS updates.
- Brand: Samsung
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- Memory: 12GB + 256GB UFS 4.0
- Display: 6.9" QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz
- Camera: 200MP OIS + 50MP 5x periscope + 10MP 3x + S-Pen
- Battery: 5000 mAh + 45W wired + 15W wireless + 7-yr OS updates
Samsung Galaxy S25+
The galaxy s25+ is the flagship without the ultra premium.
Why it earned its spotFor buyers who don't need the S-Pen or the 5x periscope — S25+ delivers 90% of the Ultra's performance at Rs. 30,000 less.
Full specs & the long story
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, 12 GB LPDDR5X, 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 4.0. 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at QHD+, 120Hz. 50MP OIS main + 10MP 3x telephoto + 12MP ultrawide. Titanium frame. 7 years of OS updates. Same chipset as the Ultra — you save Rs. 30k for skipping the S-Pen, 200MP sensor, and 5x periscope.
- Brand: Samsung
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- Memory: 12GB + 256GB UFS 4.0
- Display: 6.7" QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz
- Camera: 50MP OIS main + 10MP 3x telephoto
- Battery: 4900 mAh + 45W wired + 15W wireless + 7-yr OS updates
Samsung Galaxy S25
The compact samsung flagship.
Why it earned its spotThe one Android flagship worth buying if you want a phone that fits in a jeans pocket — S25 is 6.2 inches, not 6.7 or 6.9.
Full specs & the long story
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, 12 GB LPDDR5X, 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 4.0. 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at FHD+ 120Hz. Same rear camera stack as S25+ (50MP main + 10MP 3x + 12MP ultrawide). Titanium frame. Best compact Android flagship — direct iPhone 16 Pro competitor.
- Brand: Samsung
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- Memory: 12GB + 256GB UFS 4.0
- Display: 6.2" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz
- Camera: 50MP main + 10MP 3x + 12MP ultrawide
- Battery: 4000 mAh + 25W wired + 15W wireless + 7-yr OS updates
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The s24 fe is the previous-gen flagship at a genuine discount.
Why it earned its spotThe Fan Edition bracket — Samsung takes last year's flagship silicon and repackages it. GOAT Sale pricing is where it makes sense.
Full specs & the long story
Exynos 2400e chipset, 8 GB LPDDR5X, 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1. 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at FHD+ 120Hz. 50MP main OIS + 8MP 3x telephoto + 12MP ultrawide. Aluminium frame. Same Galaxy AI features as the S24 base — Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist. 5 years of OS updates.
- Brand: Samsung
- Chipset: Exynos 2400e
- Memory: 8GB + 128GB UFS 3.1
- Display: 6.7" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz
- Camera: 50MP OIS + 8MP 3x + 12MP ultrawide
- Battery: 4700 mAh + 25W wired + 15W wireless + 5-yr OS updates
Apple iPhone — every current iPhone worth buying
Five iPhones — Pro Max, Pro, Plus, standard, and the legacy 15.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
The iphone 16 pro max is the flagship iphone.
Why it earned its spotThe single most-recommended iOS flagship — Pro Max is what most iPhone-first buyers walk into with an unstated preference.
Full specs & the long story
Apple A18 Pro chipset, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage. 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED at 120Hz ProMotion. Triple 48MP Fusion camera system + 5x periscope telephoto + LiDAR. Titanium frame. iOS 18 with 5+ years of guaranteed updates. Apple Intelligence enabled. Best in-hand call quality of any phone on this list.
- Brand: Apple
- Chipset: Apple A18 Pro
- Memory: 8GB + 256GB
- Display: 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion
- Camera: 48MP Fusion + 48MP ultrawide + 12MP 5x periscope
- Battery: 4685 mAh + 27W wired + 15W MagSafe + 5+ yr updates
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
The iphone 16 pro is the compact iphone flagship.
Why it earned its spotThe 16 Pro is the compact iPhone flagship — same silicon, cameras, and features as the Pro Max in a 6.3-inch chassis.
Full specs & the long story
Apple A18 Pro chipset, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage. 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED at 120Hz ProMotion. Same triple 48MP Fusion camera system with 5x periscope as the Pro Max. Titanium frame. iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence. Best compact iOS flagship — direct Galaxy S25 competitor.
- Brand: Apple
- Chipset: Apple A18 Pro
- Memory: 8GB + 128GB
- Display: 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz ProMotion
- Camera: 48MP Fusion + 48MP ultrawide + 12MP 5x periscope
- Battery: 3582 mAh + 27W wired + 15W MagSafe + 5+ yr updates
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
The iphone 16 plus is the large non-pro iphone.
Why it earned its spotThe Plus is the biggest non-Pro iPhone — 6.7-inch display in the standard aluminium frame. For buyers who want screen real-estate without the Pro premium.
Full specs & the long story
Apple A18 chipset, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB storage. 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED at 60Hz (not 120Hz — the Pro-tier feature is locked to the Pro lineup). Dual 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide camera system. Aluminium frame. iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence. Best battery life of any current iPhone (4674 mAh).
- Brand: Apple
- Chipset: Apple A18
- Memory: 8GB + 128GB
- Display: 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 60Hz
- Camera: 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide
- Battery: 4674 mAh + 27W wired + 15W MagSafe + 5+ yr updates
Apple iPhone 16
The iphone 16 is the standard-size non-pro iphone.
Why it earned its spotThe standard-size non-Pro iPhone — 6.1-inch chassis, dual-lens camera, Apple Intelligence enabled. Best entry-tier iPhone for buyers new to iOS.
Full specs & the long story
Apple A18 chipset, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB storage. 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED at 60Hz. Dual 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide. Aluminium frame. iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence — this is the cheapest iPhone that supports the full AI feature set (older iPhones don't). Buy this over the 15 Pro for the Apple Intelligence upgrade.
- Brand: Apple
- Chipset: Apple A18
- Memory: 8GB + 128GB
- Display: 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 60Hz
- Camera: 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide
- Battery: 3561 mAh + 27W wired + 15W MagSafe + 5+ yr updates
Apple iPhone 15
The iphone 15 is the entry-generation iphone still on sale.
Why it earned its spotThe one legacy iPhone worth buying in 2026 — 15 at Rs. 59,999 is the cheapest way into the iOS ecosystem with a modern USB-C port.
Full specs & the long story
Apple A16 Bionic chipset (older, no Apple Intelligence support), 6 GB RAM, 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB storage. 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED at 60Hz. Dual 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide. USB-C port (unlike iPhone 14 series). No Apple Intelligence — this is the cutoff. Best pick if the iPhone 16 is out of budget.
- Brand: Apple
- Chipset: Apple A16 Bionic
- Memory: 6GB + 128GB
- Display: 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 60Hz
- Camera: 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide
- Battery: 3349 mAh + 20W wired + 15W MagSafe + 4-yr updates
OnePlus — for the charging-and-display obsessives
Four OnePlus tiers — 13, 13R, 12, 12R.
OnePlus 13
The oneplus 13 is the flagship oneplus.
Why it earned its spotThe one Android flagship most tech-YouTubers actively push over the S25+ — OnePlus 13 delivers the best charging and display in the class.
Full specs & the long story
Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12 GB LPDDR5X, 256 GB UFS 4.0. 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED at 120Hz, 4500 nits peak (highest in the flagship class). 50MP Sony LYT-808 OIS main + 50MP 3x periscope + 50MP ultrawide (Hasselblad tuning). 6000 mAh with 100W SUPERVOOC wired + 50W wireless. IP69 rating. 4 major OS updates + 6 years security.
- Brand: OnePlus
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Memory: 12GB + 256GB UFS 4.0
- Display: 6.82" 2K LTPO AMOLED 120Hz + 4500-nit peak
- Camera: 50MP Sony OIS + 50MP 3x periscope + 50MP ultrawide (Hasselblad)
- Battery: 6000 mAh + 100W wired + 50W wireless + IP69
OnePlus 13R
The oneplus 13r is the flagship-adjacent oneplus.
Why it earned its spotThe 13R brings last-year's flagship silicon (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) to sub-Rs. 45k — genuine flagship performance without the flagship price.
Full specs & the long story
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12 GB LPDDR5X, 256 GB UFS 4.0. 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED at 120Hz. 50MP Sony OIS main + 50MP 2x telephoto + 8MP ultrawide. 6000 mAh with 80W SUPERVOOC. Aluminium frame. Best price-to-performance Android in this price bracket. Skips the wireless charging and IP69 of the 13.
- Brand: OnePlus
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Memory: 12GB + 256GB UFS 4.0
- Display: 6.78" 1.5K LTPO AMOLED 120Hz
- Camera: 50MP Sony OIS + 50MP 2x telephoto + 8MP ultrawide
- Battery: 6000 mAh + 80W SUPERVOOC
OnePlus 12
The outgoing oneplus 12 at sale liquidation pricing.
Why it earned its spotThe outgoing OnePlus 12 at GOAT Sale liquidation pricing is the best deal on last-generation flagship silicon this year.
Full specs & the long story
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12/16 GB LPDDR5X, 256/512 GB UFS 4.0. 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED at 120Hz, 4500 nits peak. 50MP Sony LYT-808 OIS main + 64MP 3x periscope + 48MP ultrawide (Hasselblad tuning). 5400 mAh with 100W SUPERVOOC wired + 50W wireless. IP65. Genuine flagship spec at Rs. 20k less than the OnePlus 13.
- Brand: OnePlus
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Memory: 16GB + 512GB UFS 4.0
- Display: 6.82" 2K LTPO AMOLED 120Hz + 4500-nit peak
- Camera: 50MP Sony OIS + 64MP 3x periscope + 48MP ultrawide (Hasselblad)
- Battery: 5400 mAh + 100W wired + 50W wireless + IP65
OnePlus 12R
The outgoing oneplus 12r at sub-rs. 35k.
Why it earned its spotThe 12R at sub-Rs. 35k during GOAT Sale is where the previous-generation flagship-adjacent bracket makes financial sense.
Full specs & the long story
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 8/16 GB LPDDR5X, 128/256 GB UFS 3.1. 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED at 120Hz. 50MP Sony OIS main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro. 5500 mAh with 100W SUPERVOOC (fastest charging in this list). Best sub-Rs. 40k Android flagship-adjacent phone — skips wireless charging but keeps everything else.
- Brand: OnePlus
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Memory: 16GB + 256GB
- Display: 6.78" 1.5K LTPO AMOLED 120Hz
- Camera: 50MP Sony OIS + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro
- Battery: 5500 mAh + 100W SUPERVOOC
Google Pixel — for the camera-first buyers
Four Pixels — 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro, 9, and the entry 8a.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
The pixel 9 pro xl is google's flagship large-screen pixel.
Why it earned its spotThe one Pixel to buy if you want the largest Android camera-first experience — Pixel 9 Pro XL is Google's answer to the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Full specs & the long story
Google Tensor G4 chipset, 16 GB LPDDR5X, 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 3.1. 6.8-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED at 120Hz, 3000 nits peak. 50MP OIS main + 48MP 5x periscope + 48MP ultrawide (Pixel 9 Pro imaging pipeline). 5060 mAh with 37W wired + 21W wireless. 7 years of OS updates. Genuine best-in-class computational photography.
- Brand: Google
- Chipset: Google Tensor G4
- Memory: 16GB + 256GB
- Display: 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 120Hz + 3000-nit peak
- Camera: 50MP OIS + 48MP 5x periscope + 48MP ultrawide
- Battery: 5060 mAh + 37W wired + 21W wireless + 7-yr updates
Google Pixel 9 Pro
The pixel 9 pro is the compact flagship pixel.
Why it earned its spotThe 9 Pro is the compact Pixel flagship — same silicon, cameras and features as the Pro XL in a 6.3-inch chassis.
Full specs & the long story
Google Tensor G4 chipset, 16 GB LPDDR5X, 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 3.1. 6.3-inch Super Actua LTPO OLED at 120Hz. Same triple 50/48/48MP Pixel imaging pipeline as the Pro XL. 4700 mAh with 27W wired + 21W wireless. 7 years of OS updates.
- Brand: Google
- Chipset: Google Tensor G4
- Memory: 16GB + 256GB
- Display: 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 120Hz
- Camera: 50MP OIS + 48MP 5x periscope + 48MP ultrawide
- Battery: 4700 mAh + 27W wired + 21W wireless + 7-yr updates
Google Pixel 9
The pixel 9 is the standard non-pro pixel.
Why it earned its spotThe non-Pro Pixel 9 is the mid-range Pixel — no 5x periscope, no LTPO display, but the same computational photography magic that makes Pixel cameras class-leading.
Full specs & the long story
Google Tensor G4 chipset, 12 GB LPDDR5X, 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB storage. 6.3-inch Actua OLED at 120Hz (not LTPO). Dual 50MP OIS main + 48MP ultrawide (no periscope). 4700 mAh with 27W wired + 15W wireless. 7 years of OS updates. Best entry Pixel — for buyers who don't need the 5x zoom.
- Brand: Google
- Chipset: Google Tensor G4
- Memory: 12GB + 128GB
- Display: 6.3" Actua OLED 120Hz (not LTPO)
- Camera: 50MP OIS + 48MP ultrawide (no periscope)
- Battery: 4700 mAh + 27W wired + 15W wireless + 7-yr updates
Google Pixel 8a
The pixel 8a is the entry a-series pixel.
Why it earned its spotThe 8a at sub-Rs. 40k is the cheapest way into Google's computational photography pipeline — a genuine bargain during GOAT Sale.
Full specs & the long story
Google Tensor G3 chipset (older gen), 8 GB LPDDR5X, 128 GB / 256 GB storage. 6.1-inch Actua OLED at 120Hz. Dual 64MP OIS main + 13MP ultrawide. 4492 mAh with 18W wired + 7.5W wireless. 7 years of OS updates. Compact form factor — one of the few sub-6.3-inch Pixels available.
- Brand: Google
- Chipset: Google Tensor G3
- Memory: 8GB + 128GB
- Display: 6.1" Actua OLED 120Hz
- Camera: 64MP OIS + 13MP ultrawide
- Battery: 4492 mAh + 18W wired + 7.5W wireless + 7-yr updates
The rest — Xiaomi, Vivo, OPPO, Motorola, and the foldable
Five picks — Leica-tuned Xiaomi, Zeiss-tuned Vivo, design OPPO, top Moto, and the Z Flip 6 foldable.
Xiaomi 14 Civi
The xiaomi 14 civi is the fashion-first flagship xiaomi.
Why it earned its spotThe 14 Civi is Xiaomi's design-first flagship — Leica-tuned cameras and one of the slimmest flagship bodies at 7.99mm thick.
Full specs & the long story
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 8/12 GB LPDDR5X, 256/512 GB UFS 4.0. 6.55-inch 1.5K flat AMOLED at 120Hz, 3000 nits peak. Triple 50MP OIS main + 50MP 2x telephoto + 12MP ultrawide (Leica-tuned). 4700 mAh with 67W turbo charging. Aluminium frame. IP53. Best design-forward Xiaomi at this price bracket.
- Brand: Xiaomi
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- Memory: 12GB + 256GB LPDDR5X + UFS 4.0
- Display: 6.55" 1.5K flat AMOLED 120Hz + 3000-nit peak
- Camera: 50MP OIS + 50MP 2x telephoto + 12MP ultrawide (Leica)
- Battery: 4700 mAh + 67W turbo + IP53
Vivo X100 5G
The vivo x100 is the zeiss-tuned camera flagship.
Why it earned its spotThe X100 is Vivo's Zeiss-tuned flagship — for buyers who prioritise portrait mode and video colour tuning above every other spec.
Full specs & the long story
MediaTek Dimensity 9300, 12/16 GB LPDDR5T, 256/512 GB UFS 4.0. 6.78-inch 1.5K flat AMOLED at 120Hz, 3000 nits peak. 50MP OIS main + 64MP periscope 3x + 50MP ultrawide (Zeiss T* coating). 5000 mAh with 120W FlashCharge + 50W wireless. IP68. Best video colour science in this list — genuinely different aesthetic from Google's computational look.
- Brand: Vivo
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9300
- Memory: 16GB + 256GB LPDDR5T + UFS 4.0
- Display: 6.78" 1.5K flat AMOLED 120Hz + 3000-nit peak
- Camera: 50MP OIS + 64MP 3x periscope + 50MP ultrawide (Zeiss)
- Battery: 5000 mAh + 120W wired + 50W wireless + IP68
OPPO Reno 12 Pro+ 5G
The oppo reno 12 pro+ is the design-forward oppo.
Why it earned its spotThe Reno 12 Pro+ is OPPO's design-focused Rs. 35k pick — matte glass back, cool aesthetic, decent camera system.
Full specs & the long story
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, 12 GB LPDDR4X, 256/512 GB UFS 3.1. 6.7-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED at 120Hz. 50MP OIS main + 8MP ultrawide + 50MP 2x telephoto. 5000 mAh with 80W SUPERVOOC. Aluminium frame. Best price-to-design ratio in this list — the matte glass back on the Silver Grey variant is unusually good at this price.
- Brand: OPPO
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
- Memory: 12GB + 256GB
- Display: 6.7" FHD+ curved AMOLED 120Hz
- Camera: 50MP OIS + 8MP ultrawide + 50MP 2x telephoto
- Battery: 5000 mAh + 80W SUPERVOOC
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
The motorola edge 50 ultra is the top-tier moto.
Why it earned its spotThe Edge 50 Ultra is Motorola's top-tier phone — Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, curved pOLED, and 125W wired charging make it competitive with OnePlus at Rs. 20k less than the OnePlus 12.
Full specs & the long story
Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 12 GB LPDDR5X, 256/512 GB UFS 4.0. 6.7-inch 1.5K curved pOLED at 144Hz, 2500 nits peak. 50MP OIS main + 64MP 3x periscope + 50MP ultrawide. 4500 mAh with 125W TurboPower wired + 50W wireless. Near-stock Android 14 with 3 major OS updates. Vegan-leather back panel. IP68.
- Brand: Motorola
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- Memory: 12GB + 256GB UFS 4.0
- Display: 6.7" 1.5K curved pOLED 144Hz + 2500-nit peak
- Camera: 50MP OIS + 64MP 3x periscope + 50MP ultrawide
- Battery: 4500 mAh + 125W wired + 50W wireless + IP68
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
The z flip 6 is the clamshell foldable.
Why it earned its spotThe one clamshell foldable worth buying — Z Flip 6 is Samsung's most fashion-forward smartphone and GOAT Sale finally puts it under Rs. 90,000.
Full specs & the long story
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, 12 GB LPDDR5X, 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 4.0. 6.7-inch main foldable AMOLED at FHD+ 120Hz + 3.4-inch cover AMOLED. 50MP OIS main + 12MP ultrawide. Clamshell foldable — folds shut into a compact square. Seven years of OS updates. Best pick for the smallest possible pocket-footprint Samsung Galaxy.
- Brand: Samsung
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
- Memory: 12GB + 256GB UFS 4.0
- Display: 6.7" + 3.4" foldable AMOLED
- Camera: 50MP OIS + 12MP ultrawide + FlexWindow
- Battery: 4000 mAh + 25W wired + 15W wireless + IPX8
How our Hall of Fame picks compare
| Product | Sale price | MRP | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Rs. 1,19,999 | Rs. 1,44,999 | 17% |
| Samsung Galaxy S25+ | Rs. 89,999 | Rs. 1,09,999 | 18% |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 | Rs. 72,999 | Rs. 84,999 | 14% |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Rs. 45,999 | Rs. 64,999 | 29% |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Rs. 1,44,900 | Rs. 1,64,900 | 12% |
| Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Rs. 1,19,900 | Rs. 1,34,900 | 11% |
| Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Rs. 89,900 | Rs. 99,900 | 10% |
| Apple iPhone 16 | Rs. 76,900 | Rs. 84,900 | 9% |
| Apple iPhone 15 | Rs. 59,999 | Rs. 69,900 | 14% |
| OnePlus 13 | Rs. 72,999 | Rs. 89,999 | 19% |
| OnePlus 13R | Rs. 42,999 | Rs. 49,999 | 14% |
| OnePlus 12 | Rs. 52,999 | Rs. 69,999 | 24% |
| OnePlus 12R | Rs. 34,999 | Rs. 42,999 | 18% |
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Rs. 1,04,999 | Rs. 1,24,999 | 16% |
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Rs. 89,999 | Rs. 1,09,999 | 18% |
| Google Pixel 9 | Rs. 69,999 | Rs. 84,999 | 18% |
| Google Pixel 8a | Rs. 39,999 | Rs. 52,999 | 24% |
| Xiaomi 14 Civi | Rs. 39,999 | Rs. 52,999 | 24% |
| Vivo X100 5G | Rs. 62,999 | Rs. 79,999 | 21% |
| OPPO Reno 12 Pro+ 5G | Rs. 35,999 | Rs. 44,999 | 20% |
| Motorola Edge 50 Ultra | Rs. 44,999 | Rs. 59,999 | 25% |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 | Rs. 89,999 | Rs. 1,09,999 | 18% |
What we skipped — and why
FAQs
What is the best flagship phone above Rs. 30,000 during GOAT Sale 2026?
For an Android all-rounder — the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at Rs. 1,19,999 is the objective flagship pick. For iOS — the iPhone 16 Pro Max at Rs. 1,44,900 anchors the list. For pure value flagship — the OnePlus 13R at Rs. 42,999 is where Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 becomes affordable. For camera-first buyers — the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL at Rs. 1,04,999 wins on computational photography. For a foldable — the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 at Rs. 89,999 is the sub-Rs. 90k pick.
Is the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 15 the better buy during GOAT Sale?
The iPhone 16 at Rs. 76,900 is the better buy over the iPhone 15 at Rs. 59,999 despite the Rs. 17,000 premium. The 16 supports Apple Intelligence (the 15 does not — its A16 Bionic chipset is below the AI feature-set cutoff), gets an extra year of guaranteed iOS updates, and has a noticeably better camera image processing pipeline. If your budget is strict at Rs. 60,000, the iPhone 15 is still a good iOS entry — but factor in that Apple Intelligence upgrade over the 4-year usage window.
Which is the best Android flagship for camera work?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the camera-first pick — its computational photography pipeline, especially Night Sight, Magic Eraser, and Real Tone skin tuning, remains class-leading. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the closer challenger — its 200MP main sensor and 5x periscope work together well, and the S-Pen adds a unique creative workflow. The Vivo X100 5G's Zeiss T* coating and portrait mode is the alternative to Pixel's look. Pick Pixel for photography, Samsung for videography and telephoto reach, Vivo for portraits.
Can I stack bank offers with the GOAT Sale flagship phone discounts?
Yes. Flipkart Axis Bank credit card and Kotak Bank credit cards get an additional 10% instant discount on smartphone orders above Rs. 30,000, capped at Rs. 3,000-Rs. 5,000 per transaction. HDFC, SBI and ICICI cards run parallel 8-10% offers. For iPhone bookings specifically, HDFC and Amex have periodic 10-15% Apple India offers. Exchange offers on old phones apply on top — trade in a 3-year-old flagship for additional Rs. 15,000-Rs. 30,000 off. No-cost 12-month EMI is available on cards for orders above Rs. 30,000.
How do I redeem the Flipkart GOAT Sale flagship phones through Zoutons?
Click any of the 'Buy on Flipkart' buttons in this Hall of Fame. That link routes through the Zoutons affiliate and drops you onto the Flipkart product page. Apply your Flipkart Axis Bank / Kotak / HDFC card at checkout for the additional 10% bank stack, and the effective sale price will apply. Delivery is standard-free on flagship phone orders in most Indian metros within 24-48 hours; assured delivery within 3 hours is available in select metros. Exchange offers reduce the total further at checkout.
