NDTV Gadgets360 Awards: India’s most trusted awards show returns

NDTV Gadgets360 Grand Prize is here! This is the largest technology event that will honor technological excellence in 24 different categories, including smartphones, laptops, SoCs, tablets, smart TVs, TWS, wearables, home appliances, and more. The largest technology awards ceremony will be held on March 28, 2024 in New Delhi.

Our esteemed panel of industry experts and veterans will handpick the winners from more than 100 nominations. That’s not it! Our dear readers, you will play a key role in deciding the winners in these categories. Our microsite is live so you can vote for your favorite products and choose the winner. Additionally, we have a dedicated User Choice section where our readers and users will have full control over selecting the winner. You may be thinking about categories and their nominations. In this article, we list all the categories and their respective nominees. Let’s take a closer look.

NDTV Gadgets360 Awards Mobile Nomination

This year’s awards ceremony will recognize smartphones in 10 different categories, ranging from ultra-affordable segment to flagship smartphones. Check out the nominations in these categories:

best budget smartphone [Under 15K]

There really is a great lineup in the budget segment this year. Best of all, almost all smartphones support 5G. These smartphones offer great performance at an affordable price.

Redmi 13C 5G
Poco M6 Pro 5G
Lava Storm 5G
Realme C67 5G
Infinix Note 30
Tecno Pova 5 Pro

Best mid-range smartphone [Under 25K]

Smartphones priced under Rs 25,000 come with some promising features. Most phones in this price range offer elegant design and powerful performance in different aspects. Check out the nominations here:

Redmi Note 13 Pro
Realme 12 Pro
iQOO Z7 Pro
Poco X6
Infinix Zero 30 5G
Samsung Galaxy F54 5G

Best Smartphone (Mainstream) [ 25K – 35K]

Smartphones under Rs 35,000 show that you don’t need to spend a lot to get some flagship-level features. Be it high-end designs or flagship-grade chipsets, these smartphones have created a buzz in the Indian tech industry.

Realme 12 Pro+
Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Honor X9b 5G
Poco X6 Pro 5G
Motorola Edge 40
OPPO Reno 11 5G

Best mid-range and high-end smartphones [35-50K]

For this segment, people generally want the best Android with the latest and greatest specs. Brands like OnePlus, iQOO, Vivo and more have launched great products with flagship-level performance. Let’s take a look at the nominees in the mid- to high-end smartphone category, which are priced under Rs 50,000.

iQOO Neo 9 Pro
Vivo V29 Pro
OnePlus 12R
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Honor 90
no phone(2)

Best premium smartphone [Under 1L]

The high-end segment brings all the best-in-class features and specifications. We’ve seen some great smartphones in this price segment, but only a few have made a lasting impact. Check out the nominees for this section:

Samsung Galaxy S24
iQOO 12
one plus 12
Vivo X100 Pro
Oppo Reno 11 Pro
Google Pixel 8
Apple iPhone 15

Best selfie smartphone [No Range]

Here are the nominations for the best selfie smartphones, which achieved some great results.

V29 in vivo
OPPO Reno 11 5G
Realme 12 Pro+
Honor 90
OnePlus 12R
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

Best gaming smartphone [No Range]

The mobile gaming segment is growing tremendously and now, we have gaming smartphones that can handle such tough tasks. Check out the nominations for the best gaming smartphone here:

Infinix GT 10 Pro
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
iQOO 12
one plus 12

Best smartphone for taking pictures [No Range]

The camera section of the smartphone segment is one of the most talked about features as multiple brands try their best to offer a phone that excels in both the front and rear camera sections. While most high-end smartphones have achieved impressive results, only a few have set new milestones in the camera space. Check out the nominations here:

Oppo Reno 11 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
one plus 12
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Google Pixel 8
Vivo X100 Pro

Best Foldable/Clamshell Smartphones

Foldable and flip phones are the trendsetters this year. We finally have multiple brands launching their own versions of foldable or clamshell smartphones, challenging Samsung’s dominance. Check out the nominations for the best foldable/clamshell smartphone and see who will take home the crown in our prestigious NDTV Gadgets360 Awards.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
Tecno Phantom Folding V
OnePlus Open
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
Oppo N3 flip cover
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Tecno Phantom V flip cover

best smartphone [Overall]

There are many contenders for this Best Smartphone award. Every year, we see brands competing to be the best in the tech industry. Check out the nominees for this year’s Best Smartphone Awards.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Vivo X100 Pro
one plus 12
iQOO 12

NDTV Gadgets360 Awards Tablet Nominations

best tablet [Mainstream]

The tablet market grew steadily throughout the year. Brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus, Realme, Samsung and more have launched tablets with impressive specs for the masses. Check out the nominees for the best tablets in the mainstream category.

realme tablet 2
OnePlus Pad Go
Xiaomi tablet 6
Lenovo Tab P12
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE

NDTV Gadgets360 Awards Laptop Nominations

Best gaming laptop

This year we have seen an influx of demand for gaming laptops. These laptops offer a good balance between value for money features and great gaming capabilities. However, only a few products have captured the attention of consumers this year. Here are the nominees in the Best Gaming Laptop category of the upcoming NDTV Gadgets360 Awards.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
Lenovo Rescuer Pro 7i
HP Omen Beyond 14
Dell Alienware m18 R2
Acer Predator Helios 16
MSI Stealth 17 Studio

Best Thin and Light Laptops

Ultrabooks are user favorites by default because they offer great performance in a thin and light form factor. Check out the nominees for Best Thin and Light Laptops and see if there’s one you like the best!

Dell XPS 17
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro
MSI Prestige 16 Studio
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2024)
HP Specter X360 OLED 16-f2005TX
Apple MacBook Air 2023 (M2, 15-inch)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Gen 8

NDTV Gadgets360 Awards Nominated in Smart TV, TWS, Smart Watch and HiFi categories

best smart tv [From 55-inch & Above]

New technologies have also been introduced in the smart TV space, especially QLED, which has seen massive adoption. These smart TVs offer a perfect blend of top-notch features that make them stand out among the crowd. Check out the nominees here:

Xiaomi Smart TV X 2023 Edition 65 inches
TCL C755 55 inches
Samsung Q60C QLED 4K Smart TV (55 inches)
Sony Bravia X75L (55 inches)
LG 65UR7500PSC (65 inches)
Hisense U7H QLED Ultra HD (55 inches)

Best trading platform

The truly wireless earbuds category offers some advanced features this year. Compact form factor, versatile performance and extended battery life help enhance the mobile listening experience. Take a look at the nominations in this category:

Sony WF-1000XM5
LG Tone Free Fit TF7
OPPO Enco Air3 Pro
Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation (2023)
Earless 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE

best smartwatch

The wearables segment has also seen the launch of some of the best smartwatches in the country. These smartwatches offer some good health-centric features that help customers keep a check on their health activities in real-time. Here are the nominees that offer great features.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6
Apple Watch Series 9
Amazfit balance sheet
NoiseColorFit Pro 5 Max

Best HiFi Product of the Year

Here are some of the best HiFi products that are making a splash in the industry.

sonos era 300
Sony Walkman NW-ZX707
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus
Klipsch 99
FiiO R9
Sonic Lamb

NDTV Gadgets360 Awards User Choice Category Nomination

Gadgets360 believes our readers have the power to decide the winners. That’s why we’ve come up with some fun categories and your votes will determine the winners. Check out user-selected categories to determine the winner!