Tips: What's the best time to buy a smartphone? A little bit of smart thinking can save you thousands of rupees..

Often, as soon as our phone slows down, we immediately rush to a store or online retailer. This haste can cost you thousands of rupees. Gadget experts believe that timing is everything. Here's when you should make a smart purchase.

Want the latest phone? Pre-order it!

If you absolutely want a newly launched phone, pre-ordering it as soon as it's released is the smartest move. Companies offer significant bank discounts and free accessories (like earbuds) to entice pre-booking customers. These offers usually disappear later.

Wait for the new model to launch.

This is an old but effective trick. As soon as a company launches a new model of a phone, the older model automatically becomes cheaper. There isn't much difference in features, but the price drops significantly.

Festival season means savings.

In India, the period from August (Raksha Bandhan) to November (Diwali) is a paradise for shoppers. Especially in October-November, Flipkart's Big Billion Days and Amazon's Great Indian Festival sales take place. During this time, you get the biggest discounts of the year on premium phones, from iPhones to Samsung.

Year-end and Black Friday

The 'Black Friday sale' at the end of November is now becoming popular in India as well. This is the time to clear out the year's remaining stock, so you can find great deals both online and offline.

Benefits on discontinued models
If a company stops manufacturing a particular model, the stock becomes a burden for offline retailers. They are in a hurry to get rid of it. In such a situation, you can bargain and buy a great phone at a throwaway price. So, next time before buying a phone, be sure to check the calendar; you could save a considerable amount of money.

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