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Five accessories worth buying in a sale, five to skip

Cables, cases and chargers from unknown makers can damage your device. Here is what is worth it.

By Neha Iyer, Asha Verma (Guest columnist), PTI

Published 13 October 2026 at 5:35 pm IST · 1 min read

Five accessories worth buying in a sale, five to skip — Photo: Illustration: Kernel Tech (synthetic)

Worth it

Certified charger
Tempered glass
Braided cable
Memory card from a known maker
Basic stand

Skip

Unbranded fast charger
Magnetic cases that block signal
"Lifetime" screen warranty
Gold-plated cables
Mystery bundles

Cheap chargers with no safety mark are a fire risk. A certified charger costs about 400 rupees more and lasts years.

Tempered glass is a better buy than a "lifetime" warranty, since it is replaced easily and costs under 150 rupees.

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