Welcome to the MySmartPrice’s BOT Awards – the ‘Best of Tech’ recognition where you, dear readers, call the shots. Throughout the year, we guide you on the best gadgets, now it is your turn to decide the winners. Featuring over 30 award categories and a pool of over 200 nominees, the Best of Tech Awards stands out as the most comprehensive technology awards in the country.
All the award winners will be announced on January 31st as per your votes. So dive into the Best of Tech award Nominees, check out the contenders, and make your voice heard. No frills, just your straightforward input. Click the embedded Google form to cast your vote and help us crown the best in tech.
MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards: Mobile Category
The smartphone segment continued to be as dynamic as ever, so it is important to see which devices and brands were able to make their presence felt.
Affordable Phone of the Year (under ₹12k)
In 2023, this category managed to bring several premium features to consumers, without requiring them to break the bank.
Budget Phone of the Year (₹12k-20k)
This price point is all about finding the sweet spot where budget meets functionality. Our Budget Phone of the Year nominees managed to push the boundaries of the price-to-specs equation.
Mid-range Phone of the Year (₹20k-35k)
Moving up the price segment, the Mid-range Phone of the Year category recognises devices with the ideal blend of features and price.
Premium Phone of the Year (₹35k-50k)
These devices, priced between ₹35k-50k, offer exceptional features and redefine perfection.
Budget Selfie Phone of the Year (under ₹20k)
Capture the perfect selfie without pinching your wallet. The Budget Selfie Phone of the Year nominees showcase devices that excel in front-facing camera capabilities, all under ₹20k.
Selfie Phone of the Year
For the selfie enthusiasts, our Selfie Phone of the Year category includes devices that elevate your selfie game to the next level.
Foldable Phone of the Year
In 2023, foldables became mainstream. So this category aims to honour the revolutionary devices that challenge the notion of what a phone can be.
Budget Gaming Phone of the Year (under ₹25k)
Gaming cuts across price points, and the phonemakers are acknowledging this fact. The Budget Gaming Phone of the Year contenders provide outstanding gaming performance at an affordable price.
Gaming Phone of the Year
The nominees for the Gaming Phone of the Year nominees promise to provide an unrivaled gaming experience.
Budget Camera Phone of the Year (under ₹20k)
These devices redefine photography in the affordable segment by offering superior camera hardware complemented by software features.
Camera Phone of the Year
If money is no bar, then the Camera Phone of the Year finalists are a perfect example of how far smartphone photography has come, so much so that it can take on professional equipment too.
Disruptor Phone of the Year
In 2023, we witnessed several handsets that challenged the status quo by turning the price-to-specs formula on its head. Hence, this is a special category to recognise such smartphones.
Phone of the Year
*Drumrolls* for the biggest award in the smartphone category… the Phone of the Year nominees are the phones that offer excellent experience across all departments.
Phone Brand of the Year
The Phone Brand of the Year award recognises overall excellence and honours the brands that have provided exceptional smartphones throughout the last year.
MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards: Laptop Category
The pandemic managed to bring attention back to the world of laptops, and that’s why it is not surprising to see many new brands entering the fray last year. At the same time, conventional players continued to play to their strengths and launch offerings that cater to various customer segments and price points.
Budget Laptop of the Year (under ₹50k)
These laptops, price under ₹50k, push the boundaries of what is possible to get in a latop on a tight budget.
Laptop of the Year
The nominees in the Laptop of the Year category are the ideal computing devices that stand out and redefine the bar for excellence.
Gaming Laptop of the Year
These laptops are designed to provide outstanding gaming experiences, by offering best-in-class hardware, thermal management, and useful software capabilities too.
Disruptor Laptop of the Year
These laptops defy expectations and bring something unique to the table.
Laptop Brand of the Year
With so many laptop brands on the market, which one was able to truly make a lasting impression? We aim to find out with this category.
MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards: Tablet Category
Tablets have become in vogue of late, so it is important to see which slates managed to stand out.
Budget Tablet of the Year (under ₹30k)
The Budget Tablet of the Year nominees offers outstanding value without compromising on functionality.
Tablet of the Year
The Tablet of the Year category honours tablets that stand out by offering excellent experience across all aspects.
MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards: TV Category
With the proliferation of OTT, World Cup 2023, and more, entertainment was at the front and center last year. This, naturally, boosted the smart TV category in the subcontinent.
Budget TV of the Year (under ₹30k)
The nominees of Budget TV of the Year nominees are prime examples of televisions that offer amazing value without charging a bomb.
TV of the Year
Acknowledging overall brilliance, the TV of the Year award is meant for the television that is setting new benchmarks for home entertainment with brilliant visuals, powerful audio, and more.
Disruptor TV of the Year
Similar to the Disruptor offerings in the other categories, these televisions have broken the perception of certain features being reserved for the premium segment.
TV Brand of the Year
This award will celebrate the brand that has consistently produced superb televisions.
MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards: Home Appliance Category
Highlighting the best in home innovation, these awards acknowledge outstanding contributions to modern living through advancements in essential household technology. However, since this category has more to do with how users’ experience has been of using the particular device at their homes, we will be getting users to respond based on the appliances they own. Hence, the users will rate the brands on how satisfied they are with it.
AC Brand of the Year
While there are a plethora of AC brands in the market, which one managed to ensure consistent service quality? We will find out soon.
Washing Machine Brand of the Year
Washing machines have become an essential part of the household, but whether the users are satisfied with the brand they own or nor is what we intend to know.
Refrigerator Brand of the Year
Irrespective of the season – summer or winter – refrigerator is a must. But are users satisfied with the brand they own? We will have to wait till Jan 31st to know.
MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards: Other Categories
Last but not least, the MSP Bot Awards intend to recognise other categories that do not fit into traditional segments.
Wearable Brand of the Year
Smartwatches are the most popular wearable among Indians, and there are several brands in the market. But which one managed to break through the clutter to build top-of-the-mind recall among consumers?
Audio Brand of the Year
These brands have set new benchmarks for providing great audio experiences.
Most Pathbreaking Gadget of the Year
These gadgets have pushed the limits of what is possible, either going beyond the usual gadgets like phones and tablets, or pushing the envelope in terms of pricing.
So what are you waiting for? Vote now and get ready for the winners, to be announced on January 31st.
