With an increasing number of internet and smartphone users, India is witnessing dramatic growth in the number of online shoppers too. It is expected that by 2026, India’s e-commerce market will be worth $200 billion, growing at a 30% CAGR for GMV (gross merchandise value), according to India’s Digital Leap – The Multi-Trillion Dollar Opportunity, by investment bank Morgan Stanley.
Such statistics clearly indicate that the confidence of Indian buyers is increasing on e-commerce sites. They are no longer shying away from buying expensive items like mobile phones online. Buying smartphones online comes with its own share of benefits that the offline pathway cannot offer. Offering a plethora of choices, amazing discounts, and doorstep delivery in the shortest possible timeframe, it certainly seems to be the best avenue for shopping.
Here are the best websites to buy mobile phones online.
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Amazon
Amazon has established a strong presence in India, selling almost everything under the sun, from refrigerators to daily groceries and even smartphones. It definitely is a trusted name worldwide. So, check out Amazon for top brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Moto, Lenovo, Honor, Sony, Micromax, Xiaomi, and more. Amazon has more than 7,000 mobile phones and accessories listed on its Indian site.
Flipkart
In India, Flipkart is the most popular indigenous online shopping website. It claims to offer the latest and best smartphones at the lowest price. The site allows you to search for mobile phones using filters like price, popularity, latest products, and more. You can further filter thousands of smartphones based on the brand, price, screen size, OS, features, and more. The site offers you multiple buying and EMI options on select credit cards.
Snapdeal
Snapdeal is a popular Delhi-based e-commerce portal, where you can shop for electronics, apparel, shoes, home & kitchen appliances, and more. Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal started this company in February 2010. Here, you will find popular smartphones from Samsung, Apple, Micromax, HTC & more.
Paytm
Launched in 2010 as a payment gateway, Paytm today also runs an eCommerce store, Paytm Mall, where you can shop for a wide range of products, from apparel to home décor and groceries to mobile phones from almost all brands. The cashback and discount coupons are the biggest attractions of this store.
eBay
eBay is a one-stop destination for buying and selling electronics, cars, apparel, sports goods, collectibles, and much more. If you are looking for used products that are as good as new but without the price tag of the new product, this is where you should head. Use filters like OS, camera, type like touch, qwerty, RAM, color, and more to narrow down your choices. eBay allows you to choose from new, used, or “not specified” categories. Multiple payment options are an added attraction.
Croma
When you choose an e-commerce platform that sells multiple other items along with electronics, it becomes slightly difficult to trust their expertise in any specific category. This is where Croma stands out, specializing only in electronics. On their website, you’ll find a vast range of phones that you can choose based on OS, dual SIM, camera, and other features. This is where you are sure to find every brand and every model of smartphone.
Saholic
Another popular online shopping destination that only sells electronics is Saholic (discontinued). It was started in 2010 by Spice Group. This online portal allows you to buy a phone on EMIs, financed by almost all banks in India.
Shopclues
Established by Sanjay Sethi, Sandeep Aggarwal, and Radhika Aggarwal in July 2011 in Gurugram, Shopclues is known for its genuine brand offerings, low prices, and impressive customer service. Use “Shop by Categories” to find Android Phones, Unboxed Phones, Feature Phones, Refurbished Phones, Value Added Services, and more. You can also sell old or used mobiles at the best price here.
Infibeam
Founded by Vishal Mehta in 2007 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Infibeam’s tagline is “Shop with a smile.” Infibeam only offers authentic products. And, other than mobile phones, you’ll also find a plethora of options for accessories here.
Askmebazaar
Although last on my list, Askmebazaar is certainly not the least. It is a user-friendly website where you can find all kinds of products at reasonable prices, including smartphones, and from leading brands.
When buying mobile phones online, don’t forget to compare models and search for discounts to get yourself the best deal.
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