The most prestigious Indian Gadget Awards 2022 has finally concluded, and boy, it was an all-time hit award show. IGA 2022 proved to be one of the most significant award properties in the history of any Indian tech publishing, uniting one of the biggest YouTubers and tech publications under one umbrella. Without over 20+ categories, our expert jury members have finally decided on winners of the IGA 2022 awards. With our 150 contenders, our jury members selected the best of the best in 2022. So, if you are eagerly waiting for the winners, check out the list here. By the way, if you want a deep dive into the details of each product, click on the title below it to read the entire breakdown. So, without further ado, let’s check out the full list of winners for IGA 2022!
Best Phone of 2022 Under Rs 15,000
The sub-Rs 15,000 price segment is currently one of the hottest segments in India that no brands want to leave. The smartphones are now loaded with 5G technologies, and offer features only considered in a mid-range smartphone. Check out the nominees for the best smartphones under Rs 15,000 price segment to know more about them.
Winner: Motorola Moto G62 5G
Check out the nominees below:
- Samsung Galaxy F23 5G
- Motorola Moto G62 5G
- iQOO Z6 5G
- Realme 9i
- Redmi 11 Prime 5G
- Infinix Note 12 5G
Best Phone of 2022 Under Rs 30,000
We’ve seen companies releasing some incredible smartphones in the sub-Rs 30,000 price segment. The phones offer some excellent mid-range processors, a wonderful combination of cameras, hardware, ultra-fast charging options, and more. However, there was one smartphone that proved to be the best of the best and that one device is:
Winner: OnePlus Nord 2T 5G
Check out the nominees below:
- TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian
- POCO F4 5G
- Redmi K50i 5G
- OnePlus Nord 2T 5G
- Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge 5G
- Motorola Edge 30
- Samsung Galaxy M53 5G
- Realme GT NEO 3T 80W
- iQOO Neo 6
- Redmi Note 11 Pro + 5G
- Realme 9 Pro+
Best Phone of 2022 Under Rs 50,000
The affordable flagship segment has seen an unprecedented rise in 2022 with every brand trying to get a sizeable market share under Rs 50,000 price segment. The segment offers some great features and top-of-the-line specifications, including a 144Hz screen refresh rate, up to 120W fast charging support, flagship-grade cameras, a premium design, and more. That being said, the winner of this award had all the above-mentioned ingredients and was priced quite aggressively in this market. The winner is:
Winner: iQOO 9T
Check out the nominees below:
- Nothing Phone (1)
- OnePlus 10T 5G
- iQOO 9T
- Motorola Edge 30 Fusion
- Realme GT 2 Pro
- Realme GT NEO 3
- OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G
- Vivo V25 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Best Selfie Phone of 2022 – Mainstream
There has been a sharp increase in demand for selfie camera smartphones as Reels and other short-video platforms gain popularity. Smartphone manufacturers in 2022 began focusing on the front camera and introducing new technologies like 4K 60fps video recording, OIS, and more. The Indian Gadget Awards jury decided that this phone deserves to be a winner in this category.
Winner: Vivo V25 5G
Check out the nominees below:
- Motorola Edge 30
- TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian
- Redmi K50i 5G
- Samsung Galaxy M53 5G
- OnePlus Nord 2T 5G
- Realme 9 Pro+
- OPPO Reno8 5G
- Vivo V25 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Best Camera Phone of 2022 – Mainstream
This year, cameras have become one of the most important components of smartphones. In recent years, several smartphone brands have introduced phones with up to 200MP rear cameras that deliver exceptional quality and refinement. The jury of Indian Gadget Award has finally given its verdict and the winner for this segment is:
Winner: Realme 9 Pro Plus
Check out the nominees below:
- Realme 9 Pro Plus
- iQOO Neo 6
- Realme GT NEO 3T
- OnePlus Nord 2T 5G
- Samsung Galaxy M53 5G
- Motorola Edge 30
Best Camera Phone of 2022 – Premium
In 2022, smartphones under the premium segment have achieved the pinnacle of camera prowess. The segment demonstrated several very remarkable camera advancements, such as gimbal-like stabilisation, the ability to capture video with variable focus, and more. This is why our jury picked this smartphone for the Best Camera Phone of 2022 award:
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Check out the nominees below:
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
- Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Vivo X80 Pro
- Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
Best Gaming Phone of 2022
In 2022, the gaming category was highlighted the most. We saw several companies focused on gaming smartphones by offering laptop-grade gaming features like as big vapour chambers, game triggers, ultra-fast charging support, better haptic feedback, dedicated Game mode to boost frame rate, and more. However, there was one smartphone that excelled in this department and provided some unparalleled gaming features and performance. The winner of this category is none other than…
Winner: ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro
Check out the nominees below:
- iQOO 9T 5G
- Redmi K50i 5G
- Realme GT Neo 3
- Apple iPhone 14 Plus
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Vivo X80
- ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
- OnePlus 10T 5G
Phone Of The Year
This is probably one of the most-talked categories among our panellists. Why? Because the market is flooded with phones that offer a great experience across different price segments. However, there was one phone that offered new technological innovations, refined experience, flagship-grade performance, and more. The winner is:
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Check out the nominees below:
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Vivo X80 Pro
- Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G
- Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
- OnePlus 10 Pro 5G
- iQOO 9 Pro
- Realme GT 2 Pro
Best Tablet of 2022 (Mainstream & Premium)
The year 2022 brought some good news for the tablet segment. We saw multiple brands launching their tablets in the mainstream category, focusing on entertainment and a good gaming experience. The jury has decided to award this tablet as the winner of the best mainstream tablet award:
Winner: Redmi Pad
Check out the nominees below:
- Redmi Pad
- OPPO Pad Air
- Realme PAD X
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
- Moto Tab G62 LTE
Premium tablets have redefined the way we think about productivity. With brands like Apple and Samsung launching premium tablets that are powerful enough to go against a standard laptop, we have seen a paradigm shift in the usage of tablets, significantly increasing productivity. Here is the winner for this category:
Winner: Apple iPad Pro M2
Check out the nominees below:
- Apple iPad Pro M2
- Apple iPad Air M1
- Lenovo P11 Pro Gen 2
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Xiaomi Pad 5
Best TV of 2022 (Mainstream & Premium)
Given the rate at which the Indian TV market is expanding, it is reasonable to believe that it will soon be as thrilling as smartphones. There are so many value-for-money TVs on the market these days, with some giving high-end QLED panels for less and others simply bombarding you with insane features at even crazier prices. However, there was one Smart TV in the mainstream segment that our jury believes to be the true winner, and that is:
Winner: Redmi Smart TV X55 (55-inch)
Check out the nominees below:
- Redmi Smart TV X55 (55-inch)
- Blaupunkt 50 Inch QLED Ultra HD (50QD7010)
- Vu GLOLED TV 4K 55inch
- Kodak 50-inch QLED Ultra HD (4K) Smart Google TV
- Infinix Zero 55-inch QLED Ultra HD (4K) Smart Android TV (55X3)
- OnePlus 55 Y1S Pro
The Premium Smart TV category has seen some crazy innovations this year. From rollable to large-screen ultra-slim TVs, and more, the premium TV category offers some excellent and compelling options. Our jury has decided the winner of the Best Premium TV of 2022 award:
Winner: SONY BRAVIA XR MASTER Series A95K OLED
Check out the nominees below:
- LG C2 4K Smart OLED Evo TV Cinema HDR
- LG G2 4K Smart OLED Evo TV Cinema HDR
- SAMSUNG The Frame Smart TV (2022) 65-inch Class LS03B
- Xiaomi OLED Vision TV (55-inch)
- SAMSUNG Neo QLED 8K Smart TV 75 QN800B
- SONY BRAVIA XR MASTER Series A95K OLED
- SONY BRAVIA XR OLED 4K Ultra HD A80K
- Vu Masterpiece Glo QLED TV 75inch
Best Laptop of 2022 (Mainstream & Premium)
Laptops have come a long way. With multiple brands launching their products in the mainstream category, we have seen tough competition in this segment. From offering the latest specifications at an affordable price to innovating on the design front, mainstream laptops are getting much-needed attention. And the one laptop that got the maximum attention in 2022 and the rightful winner of this category is:
Winner: ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (12th Gen Intel)
Check out the nominees below:
- Xiaomi Notebook Pro 120G
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i Intel 12th-gen 82SF004WIN
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 12th Gen (15, Intel)
- HP Pavilion Laptop 14-dv2014TU
- HP Pavilion x360 2-in-1 Laptop 14-ek0074TU
- ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1402, 12th Gen Intel)
- ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (12th Gen Intel)
- ASUS Vivobook S14 Flip (AMD Ryzen 7 5800H)
- ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED M3500QC-L1461WS
- Dell Inspiron 16-5620
- Acer Swift 5
- Acer Swift 3 SF314-512
Premium laptops are the epitome of new innovations and can be said to be trendsetters. From foldable screens to power-packed hardware, premium laptops proved their mettle in 2022. But that being said, there was one product that changed the way we think about computing. Yes, we are talking about the winner of Best Laptop in the Premium category:
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro M2
Check out the nominees below:
- Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360
- ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED
- ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED
- Dell XPS 13 Plus
- Apple MacBook Pro M2
- HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 Laptop OLED Touch 13.5-ef0054TU
- Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 7
- Acer Swift X
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
- Microsoft Surface Pro 9
Best Gaming Laptop of 2022 (Mainstream & Premium)
The year 2022 saw a significant rise in affordable or mainstream laptops. Brands like Asus, Lenovo, HP, Acer, MSI, and more constantly launched different gaming laptops throughout the year, which offered enough juice to run almost all modern games that too at affordable pricing. Our jury had a tough time deciding the champion in this category as the competition was quite stiff. But our expert panel has rightly chosen the winner of the best mainstream gaming laptops for IGA 2022.
Winner: Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45-R8CM Gaming Notebook (Ryzen 5600H + RTX 3060)
Check out the nominees below:
- Lenovo Legion 5i 2022
- HP Victus 15 fa0354TX
- Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i Gen 7
- Acer Aspire 7 Gaming 12th Gen
- Acer Nitro 5 AN515-45-R8CM Gaming Notebook (Ryzen 5600H + RTX 3060)
- ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2022) FX507ZE-HN038W
- Dell G15 Gaming
If you were looking for a gaming laptop in India, you would have gone insane trying to choose one among the options available, especially if pricing is no bar. There is a sea of gaming laptops that offers excellent specifications, cool design, power-packed performance, and more. We picked the greatest, most potent laptop beasts on the market that can easily compete with any self-respecting desktop configuration. The winner of this award goes to:
Winner: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (2022) GA503
Check out the nominees below:
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022) GA402
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (2022) GA503
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (2022) G733
- MSI Raider GE77 HX – 12U
- MSI Titan GT77 – 12
- Dell Alienware x15 R2
- Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 7
- ASUS ROG Flow X16
- HP OMEN 17
Best Truly Wireless Earbuds of 2022 (Mainstream & Premium)
The mainstream truly wireless earbuds category has exploded like anything in 2022. We have seen some stellar products in this category, which offer features like ANC support, enhanced drivers, better app support, and more. OPPO was one brand that introduced a great lineup, and the winner is from this brand only. Check out the most beloved truly wireless earbuds of 2022 in the mainstream category:
Winner: OPPO Enco Buds 2
Check out the nominees below:
- Realme Buds Air 3
- OPPO Enco Buds2
- Vivo TWS 2e
- OnePlus Nord Buds
- Redmi Buds 3 Lite
- Boat Airdopes 601 ANC
The premium true wireless earbuds were on fire this year. We have seen some really great products in 2022 that offered the right balance of premium design and exceptional features. The power-packed performance from premium TWS, along with top-notch audio quality coupled with some new innovations, made them quite special this year. Our panel of 18 judges took their sweet time, but we finally have the winner!
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM4
Check out the nominees below:
- Sony WF-1000XM4
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 Earbuds
- OPPO Enco X2
- Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
- Apple AirPods Pro
- Sony LinkBuds
- LG Tone Free FP9
- Nothing Ear (stick)
- Vivo TWS Neo
Best Wearable of 2022 (Mainstream & Premium)
The wearable segment is now getting the much-needed attention as people have accepted the health comes first. The mainstream, wearable segment offers a mix of budget options that provides a host of exciting features that were once available in the premium segment. We have brands like Redmi, Dizo, Boat, Amazfit, OnePlus, and more that launched some really smartwatches and fitness bands under Rs 5,000 price segment. Meet the winners of the best mainstream wearables in 2022.
Winner: Amazfit Pop 2
Check out the nominees below:
- Redmi Smart Band Pro
- Noise ColorFit Caliber
- DIZO Watch D Plus
- Realme Watch 3 Pro
- OnePlus Nord Watch
- Amazfit Pop 2
- Boat Wave Ultima
- DIZO Watch R Talk Go
The premium wearable segment also saw a steep rise in terms of popularity and market share. The likes of Apple and Samsung offered some new innovations in this segment, while brands like Fossil and Fitbit introduced some new health-related features in the premium wearable segment. Check out the winner of the best wearable of 2022 in the premium segment!
Winner: Apple Watch Ultra
Check out the nominees below:
- Apple Watch Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro
- Garmin Forerunner 955
- Amazfit Falcon
- Apple Watch Series 8
- Fossil Gen 6
- Fitbit Sense 2
Best Mobile SoC of 2022 (Mainstream & Premium)
The mobile system-on-chip (SoC) in the mainstream segment made it possible for smartphone brands to push to a new limit. We saw Qualcomm and MediaTek in the neck-on-neck competition in the mainstream segment, especially under Rs 30,000. The chipsets from both brands delivered an exceptional performance with a new focus on gaming! Drum roll… and the winner is:
Winner: MediaTek Dimensity 8100
Check out the nominees below:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
- MediaTek Dimensity 8100
- MediaTek Helio G99
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
- UNISOC T611
- Samsung Exynos 1280
The premium System-on-Chip (SoC) was the brainchild for one of the best smartphones in 2022. Apple, Qualcomm, and Samsung were the brands that introduced new generation of chipsets that were so powerful that they could give a standard laptop a run for its money. Who won this title? Check it out here!
Winner: Apple A16 Bionic
Check out the nominees below:
- MediaTek Dimensity 9000
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Apple A16 Bionic
- Google Tensor G2
Best Laptop CPU of 2022 (Mainstream & Premium)
The mainstream laptop CPU of 2022 elevated the whole experience of a smooth performance. We saw brands like Intel and AMD launching new-generation of their chipset for mainstream laptop that offered better computing power as compared to its predecessors. So, without any further ado, let’s take a look at the winner of the Best Laptop CPU of 2022 – Mainstream:
Winner: AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
Check out the nominees below:
- 12th Generation Intel Core i3
- 12th Generation Intel Core i5 1240P
- 12th Generation Intel Core i5 12500HL
- AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
- 12th Generation Intel Core i5 12450HX
Last and not least are premium laptop SoCs that are testimonial for flagship performance and elevated gaming performance. Apple, Intel, and AMD are the major players in this segment that have introduced their top-of-the-line chipsets in 2022. Here is the best premium laptop CPU for 2022.
Winner: Apple M2
Check out the nominees below:
- 12th Generation Intel Core i9 12900HX
- Apple M2
- AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX
