The MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards has remained a definitive platform for everyday consumers to share their opinions on the year’s newest tech. 2025 is no different, with readers still playing a key role in determining the standout performers in every category, rather than decisions being made by industry experts.
With that in mind, it’s time to turn our attention to two categories that continue to shape everyday tech experiences: tablets and smartphone chipsets.
In recent years, tablets have continued to be a preferred medium for consuming content, bridging the gap between portability and a larger display experience. This benefit is something smartphones and laptops have yet to deliver. With AI now being added to the equation, they have become more capable, offering smarter, more personalised ways to interact with content than ever before.
While tablets continue to evolve, the performance that powers these experiences is equally important. Smartphone and tablet SoCs define the speed, efficiency, and intelligence that make these devices truly capable. And, this is something that demands recognition. For this reason, the MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards recognise the outstanding SoCs that have had a profound impact on tablets and smartphones this year.
Voting line is open! Scroll through the categories below to identify the innovation happening in the tablet and SoC space, and cast your vote for those products that stood out to you the most.
Tablet of the Year (Under Rs 25,000)
In 2025, the sub-Rs 25,000 segment has witnessed a new wave of tablets designed to deliver a holistic experience while preserving everything that mattered. From precision stylus support to mobile network connectivity, these products now offer capabilities that were once exclusive to the premium lineup. This award honours the tablet that has become a benchmark in this category for others to follow.
Flagship Tablet of the Year
2025 has also marked a new era in which brands made tablets more capable than ever before, making them almost as powerful as a competent laptop. Within their portable shell, they now house raw performance well-suited for video editing, graphically intensive gaming, and more. With AI now an integral part, these tablets offer features such as intelligent multitasking, creative assistance, and optimised workflows. This award recognises the product that elevated this new narrative to an unprecedented level.
Budget SoC of the Year
This category recognises the best-performing chip in the budget segment. It delivers reliable daily performance, smooth app usage, and efficient power management. It also handles multimedia tasks and casual gaming well, offering great value without breaking the bank.
Mainstream SoC of the Year
This award honours the chip that balances strong performance, efficiency, and useful advanced features. It ensures smooth multitasking, better gaming, and media performance. This SoC brings premium-like experiences to a wider audience at a reasonable price.
Flagship SoC of the Year
The MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards also recognise the top-tier chip that pushes mobile performance to the limit. It excels in graphics, AI processing, multitasking, and connectivity. This SoC sets the benchmark for premium devices and defines what the best phones of the year can achieve.
Most Popular Mobile SoC Brand of the Year
This category recognises the mobile chipset brand that has resonated most strongly with consumers over the year. It reflects widespread adoption, consistent performance across devices, and a strong presence across multiple price segments. The award celebrates the brand whose chips powered some of the most widely used smartphones of the year.
As 2025 unfolds, tablets and SoCs continue to redefine how we experience technology every day. From budget-friendly options to flagship powerhouses, these devices and chips showcase the innovation, performance, and creativity driving the industry forward.
The MySmartPrice Best of Tech Awards gives you, the reader, the chance to celebrate the products that impressed you the most. Cast your vote and help recognise the tablets and SoCs that set new benchmarks this year. Your voice shapes the awards, making every choice count
