Nothing Phone 3 Sale Goes Wrong On Flipkart, Buyers Call It A ‘Festive Scam’

Flipkart’s Diwali sale is in full swing, with discounts on smartphones and gadgets. However, the most controversial deal – the Nothing Phone 3 at a steeply discounted price – has turned buyers’ experience frustrating. Although it was initially listed for as low as Rs 39,999, nearly half off the launch price of Rs 79,999, many customers are claiming cancellations of their orders and delays in delivery, recalling last month’s iPhone 16 sale fiasco. Also Read: Flipkart Big Festive Dhamaka Sale: Google Pixel 9 Gets Massive Rs 27,750 Price Cut

Nothing Phone 3 deal gone wrong

Shortly after the sale began, social media platform X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with complaints by buyers whose confirmed orders were later cancelled. Tech tipster Abhishek Yadav shared a screenshot showing his Nothing Phone 3 order worth Rs 26,000 being cancelled by a Flipkart seller, citing an “incorrectly listed price.” His post quickly gained traction, with others chiming in that they too received refunds and apology messages after snagging what seemed like unbeatable deals. Also Read: Flipkart Diwali Sale 2025: Grab MacBook Air M2 At Nearly Half Its Launch Price

Flipkart sellers are now cancelling Nothing Phone 3 orders placed yesterday at ₹26K. Lucky are those who bought it via Flipkart Minutes and got theirs delivered last night. pic.twitter.com/bdqrAqTCsl Also Read: Flipkart Diwali 2025 Sale: Apple AirPods Pro 2 Now Available At Rs 15,000 In India

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) October 11, 2025

Some buyers even reported bizarre issues – one user detailed an eight-time failed pickup attempt for a return request, with scheduled dates from October 3 to October 7 repeatedly missed. Another said his order had been “stuck at the nearest hub for a week,” only for the delivery date to be pushed back again without notice. Many buyers claim that Flipkart’s logistics and seller systems are struggling to handle the Diwali rush.

Déjà vu for Flipkart shoppers

The situation feels eerily familiar. During the recent Dussehra sale, Flipkart faced similar backlash when multiple iPhone 16 orders were delayed or cancelled after customers grabbed heavily discounted units. Now, the Nothing Phone 3 appears to be following the same pattern, leaving frustrated users wondering if Flipkart’s festive sales are a sham.

Some manage to get lucky

Still, not everyone was left empty-handed. A small group of buyers who ordered early – especially through Flipkart Minutes – confirmed successful deliveries at the lower sale price. For them, the experience has been a jackpot.