Short answer: neither Amazon nor Flipkart is always cheaper. The same product is often priced differently on each store, and the gap can flip within a day. What decides the price you actually pay is the listing price on the day, the bank card you hold, your membership, any exchange offer, and delivery and return terms. This Amazon vs Flipkart price comparison guide shows you what to check, so you buy from whichever store is cheaper for you.
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Amazon vs Flipkart at a glance
| Amazon | Flipkart | |
|---|---|---|
| Biggest sales | Great Indian Festival, Prime Day | Big Billion Days, Big Saving Days |
| Membership | Prime (Shopping Edition, Prime Lite and full Prime plans) | Flipkart Plus (free, unlocked by ordering) and the paid Flipkart Black |
| Co-branded credit card | Amazon Pay ICICI Bank: 5% back on Amazon for Prime members, 3% without Prime | Flipkart Axis Bank: 5% back on Flipkart and Myntra |
| Rewards | Cashback as Amazon Pay balance on select offers | SuperCoins on purchases |
| Exchange offers | On phones and select electronics and appliances | On phones and select electronics and appliances |
Which is cheaper for mobile phones and electronics?
For phones, the biggest factor is often where the model launched. Many brands sell a phone exclusively on Amazon or on Flipkart, and the other store may list it only through third-party sellers at a higher price – or not at all. If a phone is exclusive to one platform, compare that deal against the brand’s own online store instead.
For electronics that both stores sell, listed prices are usually close. The real difference comes from three things:
- Bank offers. During sales, instant discounts on specific bank cards often matter more than the listed price gap. A ₹1,500 instant discount on a card you own beats a ₹500 lower price on the other store.
- Exchange value. The exchange price for your old phone or TV can differ between the two stores for the same device. Check both before you choose.
- No-cost EMI. Both stores offer no-cost EMI on many products, but the cards covered and the bank’s processing fee differ. Read the EMI breakdown on the payment page.
Which is cheaper for fashion, beauty and home?
For fashion, compare more than just Amazon and Flipkart. Flipkart also owns Myntra, and Ajio runs frequent sales of its own, so the same brand can be cheaper on a fashion-only app. EarnPe tracks Myntra deals and Ajio deals alongside Amazon deals and Flipkart deals, so you can check all four in one place.
For beauty, home and kitchen products, check who the seller is. A slightly lower price from an unknown seller is not a saving if returns are harder or the brand warranty doesn’t apply. Prefer listings sold by the brand or a well-rated seller.
How cards and memberships change the final price
Here’s a simple example. A tablet is listed at ₹20,000 on Amazon and ₹19,500 on Flipkart.
- If you’re a Prime member paying with the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank card, 5% back (₹1,000) brings your effective price on Amazon to ₹19,000.
- If you pay with the Flipkart Axis Bank card on Flipkart, 5% back (₹975) brings your effective price on Flipkart to ₹18,525.
- If you hold neither card, Flipkart’s ₹19,500 is lower – unless a sale-day bank offer on a card you do hold is bigger on Amazon.
Two things to remember. Card cashback usually arrives after your statement is generated, while instant bank discounts cut the price at checkout. And memberships matter: Prime and Flipkart Plus members get early access to big sales, when the best-priced stock often sells out first.
6 checks before you choose Amazon or Flipkart
- Compare the live price on both stores on the same day – prices change often, especially during sales.
- Match the exact variant. Storage, RAM, colour and model year can change the price by thousands.
- Add only the offers you can use – your bank cards, coupons and exchange value – not every offer on the page.
- Count delivery and other fees. Small orders may carry a delivery or platform fee if you’re not a member.
- Read the return and warranty terms. Some products only offer a replacement, not a refund.
- Check that the MRP is honest. A big “% off” means little if the MRP was inflated. Here’s how to tell a real discount from a fake MRP.
When is the best time to buy?
Amazon and Flipkart schedule their biggest sales close together – the Great Indian Festival and Big Billion Days usually overlap in the run-up to Diwali – so both stores compete on price at the same time. That’s the best moment to compare. Our guide to the five sale weeks worth waiting for covers the rest of the year, and the Diwali Sale 2026 guide lists this season’s bank offers.
Outside sales, compare prices on EarnPe and buy when the price drops below what you’ve seen in recent weeks. You can also stack coupons, bank offers and cashback to bring the price down further.
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon cheaper than Flipkart?
Not always. Prices for the same product change often on both stores. Compare the live price on both, then add the bank offers and card cashback you can actually use – the cheaper store depends on your cards and membership.
Is Amazon or Flipkart better for buying mobile phones?
It depends on the model. Many phones launch exclusively on one platform, which usually has the best price for that model. For phones sold on both, compare bank offers and exchange value.
Which credit card gives the most back on Amazon and Flipkart?
At the time of writing, the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank card gives 5% back on Amazon for Prime members, and the Flipkart Axis Bank card gives 5% back on Flipkart and Myntra. The better fit depends on where you shop most – check the bank’s current terms before you apply.
Can I compare Amazon and Flipkart prices in one place?
Yes. EarnPe lists deals from Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and Ajio with the current price, MRP, discount and rating. Start with Top Deals for today’s biggest price drops.
Do Amazon and Flipkart prices match during sales?
Sometimes, especially on popular electronics. But bank offers and sale-day coupons are usually different, which is why the final price can differ even when the listed price is the same.