Times of India Gadgets Now Awards 2025: A Night to Remember for Tech Enthusiasts

The Times of India Gadgets Now Awards 2025 was a splendid soirée that united the crème de la crème of India’s tech industry, celebrating innovation, creativity, and the hard work behind the world’s most cutting-edge gadgets. This star-studded event seamlessly merged technology with glamour, drawing a diverse crowd of fashion designers, celebrity chefs, marketing leaders, and legal experts, all converging to honor excellence in consumer technology.

Celebrating Audio Excellence

The evening kicked off with an electrifying aura as author Sutupa Basu and actor-entrepreneur Manya Pathak took the stage to announce the best audio devices of the year. The coveted Editor’s Choice for Best True Wireless Stereo (TWS) went to the JBL Tour Pro 3, acclaimed for its superior sound quality and innovative features. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 triumphed in the People’s Choice category, showcasing Apple’s enduring popularity among users.

In the affordable segment, OnePlus stole the show: the Nord Buds 3r achieved both accolades as Best Affordable TWS, while the OnePlus Buds 4 earned Editor’s Choice for Best Affordable Premium TWS, thus confirming OnePlus’ impressive growth in the audio device market.

Wearables and Computing Innovations

The excitement continued as fashion and interior design icon Varija Bajaj joined Panasonic executives Abhishek Verma and Dhiraj Sharma to present awards for the best smartwatches. The Google Pixel Watch 4 was crowned Editor’s Choice for Best Smartwatch, driven by its unique integration with Google services. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic was a hit with the public, winning the People’s Choice.

Shifting gears to laptops, the awards recognized HP OmniBook Flip X as Editor’s Choice for Best Laptop of the Year, lauded for its versatility and performance, while Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro captured the People’s Choice. In the gaming category, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i took home the Editor’s Choice, while the Alienware 18 Area-51 won the hearts of gamers in the People’s Choice category.

AI-Powered Devices Take Centre Stage

A significant theme of the event was artificial intelligence. Venkatesh Raman Prasad and Sunanya Chibba took to the podium to highlight the best AI-powered gadgets of the year. Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro was awarded Editor’s Choice, showcasing emerging AI capabilities for everyday use, while Neosapien Neo 1 garnered the People’s Choice for its groundbreaking features. The anticipation culminated with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra sweeping both categories for Best Tablet of the Year, confirming its status as a frontrunner in the tablet market.

Home Entertainment Triumphs

As the night progressed, celebrity chef Nishant Chaubey and Suraj Malik, CEO of Legacy Growth, took the stage to recognize excellence in home audio. The Sony Bravia Theatre System 6 was the clear winner, earning both Editor’s and People’s Choice awards, appreciated for its unmatched sound quality and adaptive technology.

Television honors were presented by Global UX Head Deepika Dutta Kapoor and social entrepreneur Shalini Vig. The Samsung Neo QLED QN90F dominated the premium segment, taking both awards for Best TV of the Year. On the affordable front, the Xiaomi QLED TV FX Pro showcased stellar performance, again winning in both voting streams.

Innovating Home Appliances

The awards did not shy away from recognizing excellence in home appliances. The Nuuk Ren Pro was awarded Editor’s Choice for Best Vacuum Cleaner, while the Eureka Forbes SmartClean Auto Bin S2 took home People’s Choice, highlighting innovative engineering in everyday cleaning solutions. For design, the Dyson Hushjet Purifier Compact was celebrated for its groundbreaking aesthetic, while Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge captured the People’s Choice in the standout design category.

In the competitive photography arena, the Nikon ZR won the Editor’s Choice for Best Camera of the Year, while Canon R50V earned recognition from the public.

Smartphones: The Heart of the Evening

Few topics incited as much passion and excitement as smartphones, with a slew of competitive entries. Indian actor Rahul Dev and Ramakrishna P, CEO of India Mobile Congress, announced the winners in both affordable and gaming smartphone categories. The Nothing Phone 3(a) was recognized as Best Affordable Smartphone, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 garnered the People’s Choice award. In gaming, the Vivo T4 Ultra took home Editorial honors, and OnePlus 15R was celebrated through public voting.

OnePlus 13s claimed accolades for Best Affordable Premium Smartphone, complemented by Google Pixel 9A winning the People’s Choice.

The Grand Finale: Premium Smartphone Awards

The night culminated in a thrilling crescendo as the most prestigious smartphone honors were presented by Kapila Sethi and humanitarian Varun Pruthi. Samsung’s dominance was evident in the premium categories, with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 sweeping both Editor’s and People’s Choice for Best Foldable Smartphone. The flagship segment saw the Apple iPhone 17 garnering Editor’s Choice for Best Premium Smartphone, while Samsung Galaxy S25 took home the People’s Choice.

In a night dedicated to innovation, the final accolade—Best Smartphone of the Year—was unanimously awarded to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, reinforcing the brand’s position as the gold standard of the mobile industry.

Recap of Gadgets Now Awards Winners

The comprehensive list of winners illuminated the broad spectrum of innovation across various categories:

Best Smartphone of the Year: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Best Premium Smartphone: Apple iPhone 17
Best Affordable Smartphone: Nothing Phone 3(a)
Best Camera Smartphone: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Best Gaming Smartphone: Vivo T4 Ultra
Best Foldable Smartphone: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Best AI-Powered Gadget: Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro
Best Smartwatch of the Year: Google Pixel Watch 4
Best TWS of the Year: JBL Tour Pro 3
Best TV of the Year: Samsung Neo QLED QN90F
Best Vacuum Cleaner: Nuuk Ren Pro

The Times of India Gadgets Now Awards 2025 truly celebrated the technological landscape of the year, shining a spotlight on groundbreaking innovations that promise to shape the future.