NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards 2025: Tech Excellence Unveiled!

The NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards will return for its 2025 edition, celebrating excellence in technology across 40 categories. The event will recognize outstanding innovations in devices such as smartphones, laptops, system-on-chips (SoCs), tablets, smart TVs, true wireless stereo (TWS) devices, wearables, and more. Scheduled for March 25 in New Delhi, this year’s awards also commemorate a decade of Gadgets 360’s commitment to technology and consumer trust. A distinguished panel of industry professionals has selected winners from over 140 nominations. In addition to the jury’s choice, a Users Choice segment allows readers to vote for their favorites. Below, we highlight all the categories and the nominees.

Nominations for Best Smartphones

This year’s awards will feature 13 categories for smartphones, encompassing a range from budget to flagship models. Here are the nominees:

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Best Budget Smartphone [Under 15K]

This year, the budget smartphone segment has showcased a strong lineup, with most models offering 5G capabilities and excellent performance at affordable 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 25K]

Mid-range smartphones under ₹25,000 have received positive attention this year, presenting impressive features, sleek designs, and powerful performance. The nominations include:

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) [25K – 35K]

The segment of smartphones priced under ₹35,000 has proven that premium features are accessible without exorbitant costs. The nominees are:

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 [35-50K]

The mid-premium category caters to consumers seeking top-tier Android specifications. Nominees include:

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]

The nominations for the best smartphones excelling in selfie photography include:

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]

As mobile gaming gains popularity, several brands have released devices focused on gaming performance. Here are the nominees:

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]

This category focuses on smartphones designed specifically for intense gaming requirements. The nominees are:

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

Best Camera Smartphone [Mainstream]

Consumer demand for high-quality camera features in mainstream smartphones has surged, reflected in this year’s 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]

This category awards outstanding performance in both front and rear camera technology, with nominees including:

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

Nominees in the category for the best System-on-Chip (SoC) that powers mainstream smartphones include:

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 highlights the best SoCs in flagship smartphones, with nominees as follows:

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

The rise of foldable and flip models has encouraged competition in this space. The nominees for the best foldable/flip smartphone are:

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 1L]

This premium segment showcases smartphones packed with top-tier features. The nominees are:

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

Best Tablet [Mainstream]

The tablet market has continued to grow, with brands introducing competitive models. 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

Best Affordable Laptop (Under Rs 50,000)

The nominees for the best affordable laptop under ₹50,000 are:

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]

The demand for gaming laptops has surged, with several models striking a balance between value and performance. The nominees are:

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 remained popular due to their portability and performance. Nominees for the Best Thin and Light Laptop include:

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]

2-in-1 laptops have become increasingly popular. The nominees for this category are:

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 nominees for the best mainstream laptop SoC this year include:

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 nominees for the best flagship laptop SoC:

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

Best Gaming Handheld

Gaming handhelds are gaining traction in India, with notable entries in the market. The 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 for smart TVs under 55 inches are:

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 segment has seen exciting advancements with larger screen technologies. The nominees for TVs measuring 65 inches and above are:

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

Truly wireless earbuds have made impressive strides this year with their advanced features. The nominees are:

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

This year has seen some excellent smartwatch entries, featuring health-focus functionalities. The nominees are:

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

AI technology has become prominent across smartphone brands this year. The nominees for best AI integration by a smartphone brand are:

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

Best AI Integration By A Laptop Brand

Similarly, AI innovations have made their way into laptops from several manufacturers. The nominees in this category are:

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

Nominations for Users’ Choice Categories

Gadgets 360 believes it’s essential for readers to have a say in selecting winners. Thus, several categories are designated for user voting. Here are the categories open for public participation:

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. Ezvis
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