2025 NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards: Tech’s Best Unveiled!

The NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards has returned for its 2025 edition, recognizing exceptional achievements in technology across 40 distinct categories, including smartphones, laptops, systems-on-chip (SoC), tablets, smart TVs, true wireless stereo (TWS) devices, wearables, and more. Set to take place on March 25 in New Delhi, this year’s event also marks a significant occasion as Gadgets 360 commemorates a decade of innovation, trust, and tech excellence. A distinguished jury of industry veterans has meticulously selected the winners from over 140 nominations, while a special Users’ Choice segment allows readers to participate in determining the champions. Below is a comprehensive rundown of the categories and nominees.

Nominations for Mobile Devices at the NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards

This year’s awards will celebrate smartphones across 13 categories, spanning from budget-friendly options to flagship models. The nominations in various categories are as follows:

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Best Budget Smartphone (Under ₹15,000)

The budget category is thriving this year, with nearly all smartphones in this segment equipped with 5G capabilities. These devices offer commendable performance at accessible prices.

1. Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G
2. Moto G64 5G
3. Lava Blaze X
4. Tecno Pova 6 Neo
5. Vivo T3X
6. Poco M7 Pro
7. Infinix Note 40X

Best Mid-Range Smartphone (Under ₹25,000)

Smartphones priced under ₹25,000 showcase impressive features, offering sleek designs and robust performance across different specifications. Here are the nominees:

1. iQOO Z9s Pro
2. Nothing Phone 2a
3. Poco X7 Pro
4. Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
5. Infinix GT 20 Pro
6. OnePlus Nord CE 4
7. Redmi Note 14 Pro

Best Smartphone (Mainstream, ₹25,000 – ₹35,000)

Devices in the ₹25,000 to ₹35,000 range illustrate that flagship features are not limited to high-end prices, delivering premium designs and superior chipsets that captivate the Indian tech landscape.

1. Motorola Edge 50 Pro
2. OnePlus Nord 4
3. Nothing Phone 2a Plus
4. Realme GT 6T
5. Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
6. Realme 14 Pro+
7. Redmi Note 14 Pro+

Best Mid-Premium Smartphone (₹35,000 – ₹50,000)

Consumers often seek the latest Android devices with top-of-the-line specifications in this category. Major brands such as OnePlus, iQOO, and Vivo have delivered high-performing products. The nominations are:

1. OnePlus 13R
2. Oppo Reno 13 Pro
3. Vivo V40 Pro
4. Xiaomi 14 Civi
5. Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
6. Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G
7. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

Best Selfie Smartphone (Mainstream)

For those focused on capturing stunning selfies and portraits, these nominations represent the best in the selfie-centric smartphone category:

1. Honor 200
2. Motorola Edge 50 Pro
3. OnePlus Nord 4
4. Samsung Galaxy F55 5G
5. Redmi Note 14 Pro+
6. Vivo V40
7. Oppo Reno 13

Best Gaming Smartphone (Mainstream)

The mobile gaming sector has witnessed substantial growth this year, with numerous brands releasing devices that support smooth gaming experiences. The nominees are:

1. Poco F6
2. Redmi Note 14 Pro+
3. Realme GT 6T
4. Infinix GT 20 Pro
5. Realme 14 Pro+
6. OnePlus Nord 4
7. iQOO Z9s Pro

Best Gaming Smartphone (Overall)

As the mobile gaming market expands, devices capable of handling demanding gaming tasks have emerged. This category includes the following nominations:

1. Realme GT 7 Pro
2. iQOO 13
3. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
4. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
5. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
6. OnePlus 13
7. Oppo Find X8 Pro

Best Camera Smartphone (Mainstream)

In 2024, there has been a growing interest in camera capabilities among mainstream smartphones. Brands have rolled out devices aimed at providing exceptional photography experiences. Here are the nominees:

1. Honor 200
2. Motorola Edge 50 Pro
3. OnePlus Nord 4
4. Realme 14 Pro+
5. Redmi Note 14 Pro+
6. Vivo V40
7. Oppo Reno 13

Best Camera Smartphone (Overall)

In the competitive smartphone sector, multiple brands have focused on providing high-quality front and rear camera features. The nominees for the top camera smartphone in 2024 are:

1. Vivo X200 Pro
2. Oppo Find X8 Pro
3. Xiaomi 14 Ultra
4. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
5. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
6. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
7. OnePlus 13

Best Mainstream Smartphone SoC

Below are the nominees for the best smartphone SoC utilized in mainstream devices this year:

1. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
2. MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
3. Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
4. MediaTek Dimensity 8300
5. Samsung Exynos 2400e

Best Flagship Smartphone SoC

This category features the top contenders for the best flagship smartphone SoC that has defined mobile computing in 2024:

1. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
2. MediaTek Dimensity 9400
3. Apple A18 Pro
4. Google Tensor G4
5. Samsung Exynos 2400

Best Foldable/Flip Smartphone

With the rise of foldable and flip smartphones, various brands are now vying for dominance in this sector. Here are the nominations for the best foldable/flip smartphone:

1. Vivo X Fold 3 Pro
2. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
3. Tecno Phantom V Fold 2
4. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
5. Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
6. Tecno Phantom V Flip 2
7. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Best Premium Smartphone (Under ₹1,00,000)

This segment represents the pinnacle of smartphone features and specifications. Take a look at the nominees with the most significant impact:

1. OnePlus 13
2. Xiaomi 14
3. iPhone 16
4. Samsung Galaxy S25
5. Vivo X200 Pro
6. Oppo Find X8 Pro
7. Google Pixel 9

Nominations for Tablets at the NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards

Best Tablet (Mainstream)

This year, the tablet market has seen consistent growth. Major players like Xiaomi, OnePlus, Realme, and Samsung have introduced tablets featuring outstanding specifications. The nominees for the Best Tablet in the mainstream category are:

1. Xiaomi Pad 7
2. Infinix XPad
3. Lenovo Tab Plus
4. Redmi Pad Pro 5G
5. Realme Pad 2 Lite
6. OnePlus Pad 2

Nominations for Laptops at the NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards

Best Affordable Laptop (Under ₹50,000)

Here are the nominations for the best affordable laptop category at this year’s NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards:

1. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5
2. Infinix Inbook Air Pro+
3. Asus Vivobook 15
4. Honor MagicBook X16 Pro
5. Acer Aspire 3

Best Gaming Laptop (Overall)

With rising demand for gaming laptops this year, several models have balanced value for money with exceptional gaming capabilities. Here are the nominees for the Best Gaming Laptop category:

1. Dell Alienware m18 R2
2. HP Omen Transcend 14
3. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
4. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16
5. MSI Raider 18HX
6. Lenovo Legion 9i

Best Thin and Light Laptop (Overall)

Ultrabooks have become favorites for their combination of high performance and portability. Here are this year’s nominations for the Best Thin and Light Laptop:

1. Dell XPS 14
2. Apple MacBook Pro M4
3. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7X
4. Asus Zenbook S14 OLED
5. Acer Swift Go 14
6. HP Elitebook Ultra G1q

Best 2-in-1 Laptop (Overall)

The demand for 2-in-1 devices increased this year, with multiple brands releasing versatile models. Check out the nominees for the Best 2-in-1 Laptop:

1. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
2. Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1
3. Asus Vivobook 14 Flip
4. HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14
5. Dell Latitude 7450 2-in-1

Best Mainstream Laptop SoC

The following nominations are for the best mainstream laptop SoCs that powered many of this year’s laptops:

1. Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus
2. Intel Core 7 150U
3. AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
4. Intel Core 5 120U
5. AMD Ryzen AI 5 340

Best Flagship Laptop SoC

Here are the nominations for the top flagship laptop SoCs that have powered the premium devices of 2024:

1. Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite
2. Apple M4 Max
3. Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
4. AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370

Best Gaming Handheld

The gaming handheld segment has experienced significant growth in India, introducing many affordable devices for mobile gaming. The top nominees are:

1. Asus ROG Ally X
2. MSI Claw A1M
3. Lenovo Legion Go

Nominations for Smart TVs, TWS, and Smartwatches

Best Smart TV (Under 55-inch)

The nominees in the smart TV category for screens under 55 inches feature a range of high-quality devices:

1. Sony BRAVIA 2 (K-55S25B)
2. Toshiba M550NP
3. LG QNED 55-inch
4. Samsung Crystal 4K Vivid Pro D Series 55-inch
5. Vu 55VIBE24 55-inch UHD Smart QLED TV
6. TCL 55C655
7. Redmi Smart Fire TV 55-inch

Best Smart TV (65-inch and Above)

This category includes nominees for larger smart TVs that incorporate advanced technologies:

1. Sony Bravia 9
2. Vu Masterpiece Frame TV
3. LG OLED Evo G4
4. Samsung 85-inch Smart Neo QLED TV
5. Haier 65C10
6. Xiaomi X Pro QLED 65-inch
7. TCL 75C655

Best TWS

The truly wireless earbuds category has made strides this year with innovative features enhancing the listening experience. The nominations include:

1. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
2. Apple AirPods 4
3. Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro
4. Marshall Minor IV
5. OnePlus Buds Pro 3
6. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
7. JBL Live Beam 3

Best Smartwatch

The smartwatch segment has introduced effective health-oriented features that empower users to monitor their fitness actively. Here are the nominees:

1. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7
2. Apple Watch Series 10
3. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
4. OnePlus Watch 2
5. Amazfit GTR 4
6. Google Pixel Watch 3

Nominations for the AI Category

Best AI Integration By A Smartphone Brand

Artificial Intelligence has taken center stage in the smartphone industry with brands such as Samsung, Google, Apple, and others incorporating AI features into various models. The nominations for Best AI Integration by a Smartphone Brand are as follows:

1. Samsung
2. Google
3. Vivo
4. Oppo
5. Motorola
6. OnePlus
7. Apple

Best AI Integration By A Laptop Brand

AI technology has also made an impact in laptops with brands like Asus, Lenovo, and HP leading the charge. Nominees for Best AI Integration by a Laptop Brand include:

1. Asus
2. Samsung
3. HP
4. Dell
5. Lenovo
6. Apple
7. MSI

Nominations for Users’ Choice Categories

At Gadgets 360, audience participation is crucial. To that end, we’ve established several categories where your votes will determine the winners. Explore the nominees in these Users’ Choice categories:

Best Disruptor Smartphone Brand

1. Samsung
2. Xiaomi
3. Vivo
4. Oppo
5. Nothing
6. Motorola
7. OnePlus
8. Google

Best Disruptor Laptop Brand

1. Asus
2. Samsung
3. HP
4. Dell
5. Lenovo
6. Apple
7. MSI

Best Kitchen Appliance Brand

1. Philips
2. Bajaj
3. Prestige
4. Eureka Forbes
5. Kent
6. Usha
7. Crompton
8. Wonderchef

Best Washing Machine Brand

1. Haier
2. IFB
3. Godrej
4. LG
5. Samsung
6. Panasonic
7. Whirlpool
8. Voltas Beko

Best Refrigerator Brand

1. Samsung
2. Godrej
3. IFB
4. Panasonic
5. Onida
6. LG
7. Whirlpool
8. Haier

Game of the Year

1. Astro Bot
2. Black Myth: Wukong
3. Helldivers 2
4. Metaphor: ReFantazio
5. Batman Arkham Shadow
6. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
7. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
8. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Best 5G Network

1. Airtel
2. Reliance Jio

Best Smart Security Solution Brand

1. Qubo
2. Ezviz
3. Tapo
4. CP Plus
5. Xiaomi

Best Smartphone (Overall)

1. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
2. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
3. Vivo X200 Pro
4. Google Pixel 9 Pro
5. Xiaomi 14 Ultra
6. Oppo Find X8 Pro
7. OnePlus 13

Best Air Purifier

1. Philips Smart Air Purifier AC4221
2. Qubo Q600 Smart Air
3. Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Gen1
4. Honeywell Air Touch V5
5. Havells Meditate AP 400 Air Purifier
6. Sharp FX-J80M-H Air Purifier

Best Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

1. Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner X10
2. ILIFE A20 Pro Robot Vacuum Cleaner
3. ECOVACS Deebot Y1 Pro Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
4. DREAME L10 Prime Robot Vacuum Cleaner
5. AGARO Alpha Robot Vacuum Cleaner
6. Eureka Forbes Robotic Vacuum Cleaner