
The 6th edition of the Indian Gadget Awards 2025 is here to honour the best tech products and gadgets launched across the board, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, wireless earbuds, wearables, and even mobile and laptop SoCs. Widely regarded as the ‘Voice of the Industry,’ IGA 2025 brings together a distinguished panel of jury members, featuring some of the most respected figures in India’s technology media, to recognise and reward the very best in innovation and performance.
This edition of IGA saw 20+ jury members ascertain the best products across 60+ categories and 300+ nominations, for India’s biggest gadget awards event. Let’s have a look at all the categories and winners.
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Best Phone of 2025 (Under 10K)
Winner: Redmi 14C

Best Phone of 2025 (Under 15K)
Winner: iQOO Z10x

| Nominations | |
| Lava Play Ultra | Infinix Note 50x 5G |
| Redmi 15 5G | Vivo T4x 5G |
| Lava Blaze Amoled 2 | Realme P3x 5G |
| Infinix Hot 60 5G | POCO M7 Pro 5G |
| Tecno Pova 7 5G | Realme 14x 5G |
| OPPO K13x | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G |
| iQOO Z10x | |
Best Phone of 2025 (Under 20K)
Winner: CMF Phone 2 Pro

Best Phone of 2025 (Under 30K)
Winner: Motorola Edge 60 Pro

Best Phone of 2025 (under 40K)
Winner: Realme GT 7

| Nominations | |
| OPPO Reno14 5G | OPPO K13 Turbo Pro 5G |
| Vivo V60 | Realme 15 Pro 5G |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | POCO F7 |
| Vivo T4 Ultra | Realme GT 7 |
| iQOO Neo 10 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
| Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G | |
Best Phone of 2025 (under 50K)
Winner: OnePlus 13R

Best Phone of 2025 (under 70K)
Winner: OnePlus 13

| Nominations | |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Vivo X200 FE |
| OnePlus 13s | Apple iPhone 16e |
| iQOO 13 | Realme GT 7 Pro |
| Xiaomi 15 | OnePlus 13 |
| Vivo X200 | OPPO Find X8 |
Phone Of The Year 2025
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Best Camera smartphone of 2025 – Affordable (Under 25K)
Winner: Motorola Edge 60 Fusion

| Nominations | |
| HONOR X9c 5G | Infinix GT 30 Pro 5G+ |
| Motorola Edge 60 Fusion | Realme P4 Pro 5G |
| OnePlus Nord CE5 | Vivo T4 5G |
| iQOO Z10R 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
| Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
| Vivo Y400 Pro 5G | |
Best Camera smartphone of 2025 – Mainstream (Under 40K)
Winner: Vivo V60

Best Camera smartphone of 2025 – Premium
Winner: Vivo X200 Pro

Best Selfie Smartphone of 2025 – Mainstream (Under 40K)
Winner: OPPO Reno14 5G

Best Gaming Smartphone of 2025 – Affordable (Under 25K)
Winner: Infinix GT 30 Pro

Best Gaming Smartphone of 2025 – Mainstream (Under 40K)
Winner: iQOO Neo 10

| Nominations | |
| Motorola Edge 60 Pro | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
| Realme 14 Pro+ 5G | POCO X7 Pro |
| OPPO K13 Turbo Pro 5G | OnePlus Nord 5 |
| POCO F7 | Vivo T4 Ultra |
| Realme GT 7 | iQOO Neo 10 |
| Redmi Note 14 Pro + 5G | |
Best Gaming Smartphone of 2025 – Premium
Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Awarding the Best Gaming Smartphone award proved challenging, as smartphone manufacturers produced flagships with incredible gaming and performance prowess one after the other. With the Apple A19 Pro processor, blazing-fast raw power, vapour chamber cooling, and a slew of AAA titles to enjoy, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max takes away this year’s most prestigious gaming award.
| Nominations | |
| iQOO 13 | Realme GT 7 Pro |
| Xiaomi 15 | OnePlus 13 |
| Nothing Phone (3) | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Vivo X200 Pro |
| OPPO Find X8 Pro | |
Best Foldable Smartphone of 2025
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Best Foldable Smartphone award recognises devices with flexible displays that push the envelope in redefining portability, adopting top-tier camera hardware, and placing strong focus on the dual-screen software for maximum utility. At IGA 2025, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 earns this title for addressing all the core expectations of a foldable consumer. The smartphone boasts Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, a 200MP main camera, and the intuitive One UI 8, which heavily emphasises multitasking.
| Nominations | |
| Motorola Razr 60 | Tecno Phantom V Fold2 5G |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 |
| Vivo X Fold 5 | Moto Razr 60 Ultra |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold | |
Best Compact Smartphone of 2025
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7

The new benchmark for a compact smartphone isn’t just screen size, but ultimate pocketability and minimal compromise on the feature set. For the title of Best Compact Smartphone of 2025, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 emerged as the top nominee, offering a seamless blend of style, performance, and best-in-hand ergonomics. When folded, the smartphone’s height measures just 85.5mm or 3.3 inches.
| Nominations | |
| Motorola Razr 60 | Vivo X200 FE |
| OnePlus 13s | Xiaomi 15 |
| OPPO Find X8 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 | Motorola Razr 60 Ultra |
| Apple iPhone 17 | Google Pixel 10 |
Most Anticipated Phone
Winner: Vivo X300 Pro

Best Tablet of 2025 – Affordable (Under 15K)
Winner: OnePlus Pad Lite

Best Tablet of 2025 – Mainstream (Under 40K)
Winner: Xiaomi Pad 7

| Nominations | |
| Lenovo Idea Tab 5G | Lenovo Idea Tab Pro |
| OnePlus Pad Lite LTE | Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 LTE |
| Xiaomi Pad 7 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite |
Best Tablet of 2025 – Premium
Winner: Apple iPad Pro (2025)

| Nominations | |
| OnePlus Pad 3 | Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G |
| Apple iPad 11 (2025) WiFi + Cellular | Apple iPad Pro (2025) |
| Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) WiFi + Cellular | |
Best TV of 2025 – Affordable (Under Rs 40K)
Winner: Lumio Vision 7

| Nominations | |
| Cellecor CE-55U PRO 4K UHD QLED Smart TV | Toshiba M450RP (55″) |
| LG UA82 | Xiaomi 55 inch FX Pro QLED |
| Vu Vibe DV Series | Wobble X Series TV 55 inches |
| Lumio Vision 7 55 | |
Best TV of 2025 – Mainstream (Under Rs 60K)
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 2 II

The Sony Bravia 2-series 55-inch wins the category for its reliable picture processing and easy smart experience. Its 4K LED panel, powered by Sony’s X1 processor, delivers sharp detail, natural colours, and smooth motion with features like MotionFlow XR, making sports and movies look crisp. Google TV support, Dolby Atmos audio, and four HDMI ports (with eARC support) make a well-balanced package that works just as well for streaming and console gaming as it does for everyday TV watching.
| Nominations | |
| Hisense 55″ U7Q | TH65QDMini1022 |
| Lumio Vision 9 | Samsung Q8F Series (50-inch) |
| Toshiba Z570RP (65-inch) | Vu Vibe DV Series (65-inch) |
| Hisense U7Q (55-inch) | Sony BRAVIA 2 II |
Best TV of 2025 – Premium (Under 1L)
Winner: LG QNED 8GA

| Nominations | |
| Lumio Vision 9 | Hisense 75″U7Q |
| Blaupunkt (65-inch) 4K QLED Mini LED TV | Samsung The Frame (55-inch) QLED (2025 Model LS03F) |
| LG 55QNED 8GA | |
Best TV of 2025
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 8 II

Best Gaming TV of 2025
Winner: Samsung S95F

| Nominations | |
| LG OLED97G5 | Samsung S95F OLED TV |
| Sony Bravia 5 | Haier QD- Mini LED M92 Series (75) 144Hz |
| Samsung QN90F Neo QLED | Acerpure Nitro Gaming TV |
| Hisense 75″ U7Q | Sony BRAVIA 8 II |
Best Laptop of 2025 – Affordable (Under Rs 40K)
Winner: ASUS Vivobook Go 15

The ASUS Vivobook with Ryzen 5 7520U and 16GB RAM delivers smooth multitasking and fast boot times for everyday use, thanks to its modern processor and large SSD storage. Its full HD anti-glare display delivers a comfortable streaming and working experience, while its lightweight build enhances portability. In this price range, the laptop offers a strong set of specs, making it a reliable choice for students and working professionals. This is why it wins the affordable category this year.
Best Laptop of 2025 – Mainstream (Under Rs 80K)
Winner: Dell 14 Plus

The Dell 14 Plus offers a clean design and lightweight build, making it easy to carry anywhere. The machine combines a 14-inch 2.5K IPS display with ComfortView Plus for sharper visuals and reduced eye strain. Fast performance comes from the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage, while Intel Arc graphics support smooth multitasking and creative work. Extras, like the fingerprint sensor, backlit keyboard, and Windows 11 with Office preinstalled, add convenience to everyday use.
| Nominations | |
| HP OmniBook 3 AMD | Moto book 60 |
| Vivobook S16 OLED (S3607QA) | MSI Modern 15 H i9 |
| Lenovo Slim 5 83J2000HIN | Acer Aspire Go 14 AI |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Core Ultra 5 | Dell 14 Plus |
Best Laptop of 2025 – Premium (Under Rs 1.25L)
Winner: HP OmniBook X Flip 14

The HP OmniBook X Flip claims the top spot in the premium segment with its slim, lightweight build and 14-inch 3K OLED touchscreen that can be used in both laptop and tablet modes. The machine relies on a powerful yet efficient Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor and 16GB DDR5 RAM to deliver smooth multitasking performance, ideal for both work and entertainment. The 120Hz display ensures bright, sharp visuals, while Gorilla Glass helps make it durable. With fast SSD storage, long battery life, and fast charging, it suits professionals and creators who want style, high-end specs, and flexibility in one refined device.
| Nominations | |
| MSI Prestige 14 AI Evo | Acer Swift 14 ai |
| Yoga 7 2in1 Seashell | Galaxy Book5 360 |
| Zenbook A14 (X3407RA) | Apple MacBook Air M4 |
| HP OmniBook X Flip 14 | |
Best Laptop of 2025
Winner: Dell Pro Max 16 Plus

The Dell Pro Max 16 Plus is a mobile workstation designed for demanding professional tasks. The laptop features an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor, 128GB RAM, and a 2TB SSD, making it suitable for engineers, designers, and creators who require high performance and reliability. Its 16-inch 4K OLED touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate and RTX Pro 5000 GPU delivers excellent visuals and graphics muscle for complex workloads, setting it apart from consumer and gaming laptops as a true workstation-grade device.
Best Laptop of 2025 – B2B – Mainstream (Under 80K)
Winner: Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8

Best Laptop of 2025 – B2B (above 80K)
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition

| Nominations | |
| HP EliteBook 8 G1i | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
| Dell Pro 14 Premium – PA14250 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition |
Best Gaming Laptop 2025 – Affordable (Under Rs 1L)
Winner: Acer Nitro V 15

The Acer Nitro V 15 delivers excellent 1080p gaming capability with an Intel Core i7 13th Gen processor, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and RTX 5050 graphics. Its 15.6-inch display with 165Hz refresh rate offers smooth visuals for action-packed games, while the dedicated 8GB VRAM helps with demanding graphics performance. With other features like fast SSD storage and efficient cooling, the Acer Nitro V makes a great pick for gamers who want good frame rates and reliability for under Rs 1 lakh.
Best Gaming Laptop of 2025 – Mainstream (Under Rs 1.5L)
Winner: Lenovo LOQ 15

| Nominations | |
| ASUS TUF F16 | MSI Crosshair 16 HX |
| Alienware 16 Aurora – AC16250 | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI |
| Lenovo LOQ 15 | |
Best Gaming Laptop of 2025 – Premium (Under Rs 2.5L)
Winner: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14

| Nominations | |
| MSI Vector 16 HX | Alienware 16X Aurora – AC16251 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H | Gigabyte AORUS ELITE 16 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 | |
Best Gaming Laptop of 2025
Winner: MSI Raider 18 HX

| Nominations | |
| Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 |
| HP OMEN MAX 16 | Alienware 18 Area-51 – AA18250 |
| Legion Pro 7i RTX 5090 | Gigabyte AORUS MASTER 16 |
| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 | MSI Raider 18 HX |
Best Flip/Convertible Laptop of 2025
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Book5 360

| Nominations | |
| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | HP OmniBook X Flip Intel |
| Dell 14 2-in-1 Plus – DB04255 | Lenovo Yoga 9i 2in1 Aura Edition |
| Zenbook Duo (2025) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 |
Best Truly Wireless Earbuds of 2025 – Mainstream (Under 5K)
Winner: OPPO Enco Buds 3 Pro

Best Truly Wireless Earbuds of 2025 – Premium
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3

Best Headphones of 2025 – Mainstream (Under 8K)
Winner: Noise Airwave Max 5

Best Headphones of 2025 – Premium
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6

| Nominations | |
| JBL Tour One M3 | Nothing Headphone (1) |
| Sennheiser Momentum 4 Anniversary Edition | Noise Master Buds Max |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 | Skullcandy Icon ANC |
| Sennheiser HD 505 Copper | |
Best Wearable of 2025 – Mainstream (Under 5K)
Winner: Redmi Watch Move

| Nominations | |
| GoBoult Trail Pro | GoBoult Drift Max |
| AGEasy Protec Neo | Itel Alpha Edge |
| TVS iQube Noise Smartwatch | Lava Prowatch Xtreme |
| Boat Wave Fortune | Redmi Watch Move |
| Fastrack MYND Smartwatch | Noise Champ 3 Kids Smartwatch |
| boAt Chrome Endeavour | |
Best Wearable of 2025 – Premium
Winner: Apple Watch Series 11

| Nominations | |
| boAt Valour Watch 1 GPS | Amazfit Helio Strap |
| Amazfit Balance 2 | Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic |
| Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro | Huawei Watch D2 |
| Apple Watch Ultra 3 | Apple Watch Series 11 |
| Noise ColorFit Pro 6 Max | Garmin Forerunner 970 |
| Garmin Instinct 3 – AMOLED Tactical Edition | Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro |
| Google Pixel Watch 4 | Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro |
| Titan Smart Evoke 2.0 | Garmin Index Sleep Monitor |
| Garmin Venu X1 HRM600 | |
Best Mobile SoC of 2025 – Affordable (Under 15K)
Winner: MediaTek Dimensity 7400

Having a capable mobile processor that keeps up with the demands of the masses, in terms of everyday speed, gaming, and battery life, is of utmost importance. While we saw a variety of chipsets pop up on affordable yet value-packed smartphones, the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 left an exemplary mark and has therefore bagged the Best Mobile SoC of 2025 under Rs 15,000 award at IGA 2025. Built on a 4nm process, this 2.6GHz octa-core chipset powered several popular phones this year, such as Moto G86 Power, Vivo T4R, Realme P4, and others.
| Nominations | |
| MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 |
| MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 |
Best Mobile SoC of 2025 – Mainstream (Under 30K)
Winner: MediaTek Dimensity 8450

Best Mobile SoC of 2025 – Premium
Winner: Apple A19 Pro

| Nominations | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Apple A19 |
| MediaTek Dimensity 9400 | Apple A19 Pro |
| MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Google Tensor G5 |
| Samsung Exynos 1580 | |
Best Laptop CPU of 2025 – Mainstream (For laptop under 80K)
Winner: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350

Best Laptop CPU of 2025 – Premium
Winner: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX

When it comes to sheer processing might, a flagship-grade CPU is what you need on your laptop. Premium laptop processors released in 2025 not only delivered rapid speed for high-FPS gaming and 3D rendering but also integrated dedicated NPUs that accelerate AI tasks. Let’s take a look at the CPUs that were nominated for this category:
| Nominations | |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | AMD Ryzen™ Al Max+ 395 |
| AMD Ryzen™ Al Max+ 390 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Apple M5 | |
Best Laptop GPU of 2025
Winner: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090

The award for the Best Laptop GPU of 2025 is reserved for the card that delivers uncompromised visual fidelity and groundbreaking speed. With the emergence of several exceptional offerings in the graphics card space this year, here are the GPUs that were nominated for this title:
| Nominations | |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Apple M5 GPU |









