The Best of Tech Awards 2025 winners are here, decided by over 1 million votes. With 50 categories and more than 350 nominees, the awards celebrate the most trusted tech products of the year, chosen by the users, for the users.
After weeks of voting, comparisons, and internal evaluation, the winners of the MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards 2025 for smartphones are finally in.
This year’s awards reflect how the smartphone market has evolved across price segments, with clear gains in performance, battery efficiency, cameras, and AI-led features even outside the flagship tier. From value-focused phones under ₹15,000 to foldables and AI-first flagships, the 2025 list highlights the devices that stood out in real-world usage and consumer preference.
For readers looking to revisit last year’s results, the winners of the MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards 2024 can be found here.
Phone of the Year Under ₹15,000 
The under ₹15,000 segment continues to be one of the most competitive categories in India. In 2025, it saw smartphones pushing boundaries with smoother gaming performance, larger batteries, and more dependable cameras than ever before.
After tallying votes and evaluating overall value, the Vivo T4x emerged as the winner. Its capable chipset, strong battery life, and consistently reliable camera performance helped it stand out in a crowded field, making it the most balanced choice in this price bracket.
Phone of the Year ₹15,000 to ₹25,000
The ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 segment delivered some of the closest competition this year, with endurance and sustained performance becoming key differentiators.
The OPPO K13 took the top spot thanks to its 7,000mAh battery paired with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 chipset. The combination delivered dependable all-day usage and stable performance, while its camera system held its own against similarly priced rivals.
Phone of the Year ₹25,000 to ₹35,000
Arguably one of the most exciting smartphone segments of 2025, the ₹25,000 to ₹35,000 category brought near-flagship performance to a far more accessible price point.
The iQOO Neo 10R won this category by offering flagship-grade performance at roughly a third of the cost of premium devices. Its aggressive performance tuning and overall hardware balance made it a clear favourite among power users.
Phone of the Year ₹35,000 to ₹50,000
This segment saw a steady stream of launches throughout the year, with manufacturers focusing on performance, camera versatility, and design refinement.
The realme GT 7 claimed the award with its MediaTek Dimensity 9400e chipset, versatile camera setup, and solid build quality, delivering a well-rounded flagship-adjacent experience.
Beyond Price: Category Winners That Highlight Strengths
At MySmartPrice, smartphones are not judged by pricing alone. Several categories focus on specific strengths that define how users actually choose their devices.
Flagship Phone of the Year
Choosing a flagship winner in 2025 was particularly challenging, with premium phones offering top-tier cameras, refined software, and advanced AI features.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 ultimately took the title. Despite being a foldable, it delivered a complete flagship experience across performance, cameras, and everyday usability, even when used in its closed form.
Selfie Phone of the Year
Selfie performance continues to be a key purchase driver, especially among younger users and content creators.
The Apple iPhone 17 won this category for its centre-stage selfie camera, which enables effortless framing regardless of phone orientation. The approach changed how users capture selfies, making it more intuitive in real-world scenarios.
Gaming Phone of the Year Under ₹35,000
Gaming remains one of the most watched categories among MySmartPrice audiences, especially in the value-performance segment.
The POCO X7 Pro 5G emerged as the winner, offering strong gaming performance without pushing prices into flagship territory. Its tuning struck a practical balance between sustained performance and affordability.
Flagship Gaming Phone of the Year
At the top end of the gaming spectrum, raw power and display capability matter most.
The OnePlus 15 won the flagship gaming category with its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and support for refresh rates up to 165Hz. The combination delivered a smooth and responsive gaming experience suited for competitive play.
Foldable Phone of the Year
Foldables gained wider acceptance in 2025, driven by better durability and more practical form factors.
Once again, Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 took the award. Its ability to feel like a conventional smartphone when closed, paired with strong cameras and polished software, helped it stand apart from the competition.
Camera Phone of the Year Under ₹35,000
The ₹35,000 price point has become a sweet spot for camera-focused smartphones.
The Motorola Edge 60 Pro won this category by delivering consistent photographic results and strong camera tuning that appealed to both casual users and enthusiasts.
Flagship Camera Phone of the Year
For users who prioritise photography above all else, flagship camera performance remains a decisive factor.
The Vivo X300 Pro claimed the top honour by setting a new benchmark in smartphone photography, building on Vivo’s continued focus on imaging innovation.
Best Use of AI by a Smartphone Brand
AI has become a core part of the smartphone experience across price segments, but execution varies widely.
Samsung won this category for integrating AI features in a way that feels both practical and accessible, rather than experimental or gimmicky.
Most Popular Phone Brand of the Year
This award reflects overall consumer sentiment, factoring in product satisfaction and after-sales experience.
For 2025, Samsung once again emerged as the most popular smartphone brand, underlining its strong presence across price tiers and consistent market trust.
Compact Phone of the Year
Compact smartphones made a notable comeback in 2025, appealing to users who prefer smaller devices without major compromises.
The OnePlus 13s won this category with its clean OxygenOS experience, powerful chipset, and a surprisingly large battery for its compact size.
Best AI-Powered Smartphone of the Year
Closing out the awards, the focus turns to devices that place AI at the centre of the user experience.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra took this title, thanks to features like Generative Photo Editing and Samsung’s Now Bar, which demonstrated meaningful day-to-day AI use rather than surface-level additions.
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