MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards 2025: Laptops, SoCs, Tablets, Wearables, and Hearables Winners

The Best of Tech Awards 2025 winners reflect a year where computing and personal tech became faster, smarter, and more AI-driven. Backed by over 1 million votes, these awards highlight the products and brands that shaped everyday digital experiences in 2025.

From smartphone chipsets and laptops to tablets, wearables, and audio devices, this category celebrates the technologies powering modern productivity, entertainment, and mobility.

Most Popular Mobile SoC Brand of the Year

Smartphone processors form the backbone of every device. The Most Popular Mobile SoC Brand of the Year award recognises the brand that dominated launches across price segments. MySmartPrice audience has voted for Qualcomm as the winner in this category.

Budget Mobile SoC of the Year

In the value segment, balancing performance, efficiency, and reliability is critical. The MediaTek Dimensity 7400 won Budget SoC of the Year for powering several value-focused smartphones while maintaining dependable everyday performance.

Mainstream Mobile SoC of the Year

Bringing near-flagship performance to the mainstream segment is no small feat. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 earned the Mainstream SoC of the Year award for delivering strong performance, efficiency, and stability across multiple devices.

Premium Mobile SoC of the Year

At the top end, raw power and sustained performance define the best chipsets. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 was named the Premium SoC of the Year, setting the benchmark for flagship smartphone performance in 2025.

Laptop Processors at the MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards 2025

Laptop processors have seen a major shift in 2025, driven by the transition toward more efficient architectures and the growing importance of on-device AI processing. A key area of focus is the inclusion of dedicated AI engines and NPUs, which enable faster local AI tasks such as image generation, voice processing, background effects in video calls, and productivity enhancements without relying heavily on cloud processing.

Most Popular Laptop Processor Brand of the Year

Powering a majority of mainstream laptops, Intel won Most Popular Laptop Processor Brand of the Year for its wide adoption and consistent performance.

Laptops at the MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards 2025

Laptops in 2025 are being judged on more than just raw performance. This year, the focus has shifted toward how well a laptop balances power, efficiency, portability, and long-term usability. AI is now becoming a defining layer in the laptop experience. New models are integrating AI features at the system level, enabling smarter power management, enhanced video and audio processing, faster content creation workflows, and improved multitasking. Advances in display quality, battery efficiency, thermal design, and keyboard and trackpad experiences have also played a key role in our evaluation. The laptops recognised here represent the strongest balance of performance, intelligence, and real-world practicality in 2025.

Laptop of the Year Under ₹50,000

In the budget laptop segment, value and reliability remain key. The Dell DC15255 won Laptop of the Year Under ₹50,000, delivering dependable performance for everyday work, learning, and multitasking.

Laptop of the Year Under ₹1,00,000

For mainstream users seeking versatility, the Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 took the top spot. Its flexible form factor and balanced performance made it a strong all-rounder in 2025.

Premium Laptop of the Year

The Apple MacBook Air M4 won Premium Laptop of the Year, redefining high-end efficiency and performance in a sleek, lightweight design.

Gaming Laptop of the Year Under ₹70,000

Gaming laptops saw growing adoption in India. The Acer Nitro V15 won this category for delivering strong gaming performance per rupee with capable graphics and solid thermals.

Gaming Laptop of the Year Under ₹1,00,000

The Lenovo LOQ Gen 10 RTX 5050 claimed this award by bringing near-flagship gaming performance to a competitive price point.

Premium Gaming Laptop of the Year

For uncompromised gaming performance, the MSI Raider 18 HX stood out as the absolute best gaming laptop of 2025.

Best Use of AI by a Laptop Brand

AI integration in laptops became more practical in 2025. Samsung won this category for implementing AI features that enhanced productivity and ecosystem intelligence in meaningful ways.

Most Popular Laptop Brand of the Year

With strong consumer mindshare and sales momentum, Lenovo emerged as the Most Popular Laptop Brand of the Year.

Tablets at the MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards 2025

Tablets in 2025 are no longer positioned as secondary devices. They are being evaluated as serious computing tools that sit between smartphones and laptops, with a strong focus on productivity, creativity, and everyday versatility. For the MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards 2025, we have looked at tablets across price segments, form factors, and ecosystems, ranging from affordable entertainment-focused models to high-performance tablets designed for work and creative use.

A key shift this year is the growing role of AI in tablets. Newer models are introducing on-device AI features for note summarisation, handwriting recognition, image editing, productivity assistance, and smarter multitasking. Performance is also being driven by more capable chipsets, improved display technologies, better stylus support, and tighter integration with operating systems and accessories. The tablets recognised in this section reflect how the category is evolving in 2025, balancing performance, usability, and intelligent features that meaningfully improve real-world usage.

Tablet of the Year Under ₹25,000

The REDMI Pad 2 won Tablet of the Year Under ₹25,000, offering a strong all-round experience with a solid display, reliable performance, and excellent value.

Flagship Tablet of the Year

Pushing the limits of performance and productivity, the iPad Pro M5 claimed Flagship Tablet of the Year. With desktop-class power, a class-leading display, and unmatched ecosystem support, it stood apart in 2025.

Wearables and Hearables at the MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards 2025

The wearables and hearables categories at the MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards 2025 reflect clear user preferences across price segments and use cases. From affordable smartwatches and TWS earbuds to premium ecosystem-driven products, these awards highlight the devices that users have actively chosen for everyday convenience, health tracking, audio quality, and design. Each entry focuses on the key reason the product stood out with users in 2025, whether that is value for money, premium experience, AI-driven innovation, or design-led differentiation. This approach keeps the comparison clear and readable while preserving the intent of these awards as a true reflection of user choice.

Wearables and Hearables Winners