NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards: Celebrate Tech Excellence!

The NDTV Gadgets 360 Awards for 2025 is set to return, recognizing outstanding achievements in technology across 40 categories, which include smartphones, laptops, systems-on-chip (SoC), tablets, smart TVs, true wireless stereo (TWS) devices, wearables, and more. This premier tech event is scheduled for March 25 in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone for Gadgets 360 as it celebrates a decade of delivering trustworthy tech information and excellence. A panel of distinguished industry experts has already selected the winners from over 140 nominations. Additionally, there will be a special Users Choice segment, empowering readers to select their favorite products. This article details the categories and nominees for this year’s awards.

Nominations for Mobile Awards

This year’s event will feature smartphones in 13 categories, showcasing a range from budget-friendly to premium models. Below are the nominees:

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Best Budget Smartphone (Under ₹15,000)

The budget segment has introduced a remarkable selection this year, with nearly all devices supporting 5G technology, delivering impressive 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 in this price bracket feature promising capabilities, including stylish designs and robust performance. 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 Mainstream Smartphone (₹25,000 – ₹35,000)

Devices priced below ₹35,000 offer flagship-grade features without the premium price tag. This segment includes models with high-end designs and powerful chipsets.

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 seeking top-tier specifications in Android devices have ample choices in this category, with brands like OnePlus, iQOO, and Vivo leading the charge. The nominees for this segment 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)

Here are the nominations for smartphones compatible with high-quality selfies and crisp portrait images:

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 continues to surge, with brands unveiling devices designed to enhance gaming experiences without frame drops or lags. 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)

This year demonstrated advancements in gaming smartphones capable of managing intensive tasks. The nominees for the overall best 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)

With a growing demand for exceptional camera features, various brands have launched smartphones focused on providing superior photo capabilities. The nominees for this category are:

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 segment highlights the best overall camera smartphones, with several brands competing for top-quality features in both front and rear camera systems. The nominees 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

The best smartphone SoCs powering mainstream devices this year 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

Recognizing the leading SoCs in flagship smartphones this year:

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

This year’s foldable and flip smartphone category has seen an increase in competition, challenging established brands like Samsung. The nominations include:

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 Lakh)

The premium segment showcases industry-leading features. Notably impactful smartphones in this category 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 Tablet Awards

Best Tablet (Mainstream)

The tablet market experienced consistent growth, with leading brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Samsung offering devices with impressive features. The nominees for 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 Laptop Awards

Best Affordable Laptop (Under ₹50,000)

The nominations for affordable laptops at this year’s awards 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)

This year saw a notable increase in gaming laptops, with several models balancing value and performance to meet consumer demands. The nominees for Best Gaming Laptop include:

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)

Users have favored ultrabooks for their excellent performance and portability. Here are the nominees:

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 remain popular, with various brands launching innovative models. The nominations include:

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 that powered many devices this year are:

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

Featured among the top flagship laptop SoCs this year are:

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 gained traction in the Indian market, with brands like Asus and Lenovo introducing budget-friendly options. The nominees for Best Gaming Handheld are:

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

Nominations for Smart TVs, TWS, and Smartwatch Categories

Best Smart TV (Under 55-inch)

Nominees for the best smart TVs below 55 inches include:

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)

The following smart TVs, featuring cutting-edge technology, have been nominated:

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 segment produced some standout innovations this year. 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

With a focus on health features, this year’s smartwatch nominations 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 AI Integration Categories

Best AI Integration by a Smartphone Brand

AI has gained prominence within the smartphone sector, with brands integrating personalized features. The nominees for the 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

AI’s influence is also evident in the laptop market, with various manufacturers creating models that feature advanced AI capabilities. The nominees in this category include:

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

Nominations for Users’ Choice Categories

In an effort to empower readers, Gadgets 360 has implemented categories where users alone will determine the winners. Below are the categories available for user voting:

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