Indian Gadget Awards (Voice of the Industry) is the most authoritative tech awards event in the country, where over 30 tech experts come together to vote for the best gadgets of the year. This year we expect to receive more than 200 nominations from leading brands across 30+ award categories, and the winners will be chosen in an anonymous voting by the jury.
The winners of IGA 2024 will be announced on December 18th, 2024, during a spectacular event at an upscale location in Delhi-NCR. This day-long extravaganza is expected to draw over 600 gadget enthusiasts and industry leaders who will come together to applaud the very best gadgets of the year.
Just like every year, we will have 100+ devices on display at our gadget experience zone and a host of thrilling engagement activities for the tech enthusiasts. Moreover, leading gadget brands will be setting up dedicated booths to showcase their hero devices at IGA, adding an extra layer of excitement.
The stage has been set for the biggest celebration of tech! Join us on 18th December, 2024.
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35+ tech veterans representing Voice of the Industry are coming together to crown the best smartphones, laptops, Smart TVs, and gadgets across 35+ categories.
The entry-level segment for smartphones has a bunch of compelling smartphones. As the stepping stone for those upgrading from feature phones or even first-time users, this category applauds the smartphones that focus on delivering the basics in the best possible manner.
This segment is all about striking a balance between affordability and utility. Whether it's for users looking for a solid all-roUnder for daily tasks or those wanting a phone that can handle casual gaming, photography, and media consumption, the best phone in this category will offer great value for money without compromising on the essentials.
This category offers users a chance to access devices with a more premium feel, better specifications, and advanced features that were once reserved for higher-end models. Whether it’s about impressive displays, better cameras, or faster processors, the winner in this category will be a well-rounded device that delivers flagship-like experiences in a budget-friendly package.
One of the most exciting smartphone categories, especially considering the highly capable options available, this award category is Understandably packed with quite a few contenders vying for the crown. This segment poses a challenge for the jury for sure. It's not easy to offer the balance users want from this segment though, and the winner here has to be truly special.
Another exciting category that saw plenty of action this year was the one where phones came close to offering flagship performance and premium designs without burning a hole in your pocket. The jury has its hands full in choosing the best phone that truly defines what an affordable flagship looks like this year.
Flagship performance, flagship imaging, and flagship everything else, this category is also filled with tons of options. These are all-roUnders that can't go wrong in any aspect of the smartphone user experience, and pretty much all nominees here are winners in their own right. Which one stands above the crowd?
In this category, users expect top-tier performance, cutting-edge technology, and premium designs. Whether it’s the latest processors, high-resolution cameras, or displays with fast refresh rates, the best phone in this range will deliver a complete package that balances power, innovation, and style.
The most coveted award. Out of hundreds of phones launched this year, this award is for that one phone that manages to tick all the right boxes for our judges... standing out as a disrupter that emerged as the best all-roUnder, scoring high on all aspects of smartphone usage.
Photography is possibly more crucial for many smartphone users than calling and messaging. We're not judging, but we sure are judging the imaging capabilities of mainstream phones to check if they can deliver in real life. Not an easy task, given that smartphones in this segment
TDSLR-level quality, complete with all the bells and whistles. We're talking serious photography chops here, so choosing a winner isn't going to be a 'point-and-shoot' task. Thankfully, our experts are ready with their trigger fingers and should have a winner before you can say cheese.
Gaming phones have come a long way, and are no longer restricted to the premium segment. There are several impressive phones for buyers Under Rs 35,000 that deliver top-notch performance, battery life, and more required to game till your heart’s content. But which one stands out from the rest?
Quite a few aspects, including performance, thermals, display quality, audio, battery life and software features matter when it comes to gaming phones. And when we consider the premium segment, a smartphone really has to go all out to come up as a contender for the award. Which one will win?
It’s been a busy year for foldable phones, and their popularity is only expected to grow in the coming years. Available in flip designs and book-style form factors, foldables are the next big thing in smartphone innovation, and brands are pulling out all the stops to deliver cutting-edge devices. This only makes the jury's job harder as they will need to crown the best foldable smartphone of the year.
The front cameras on phones might come in various forms - hiding in notches and punch holes. Selfie cameras are also quite feature-rich these days, borrowing capabilities from primary snappers in a big way. However, they all need to deliver on the selfie and the video calling front and that's what this award is for.
In the current scenario, tablets have an increasing role to play from the perspective of content consumption, entertainment, and even education. The mainstream category has new and interesting contenders too, with quite a few brands now making their presence felt. The title of the Best Mainstream Tablet of 2024 goes to...
The premium tablet space is the playground of brands that have been around for a while, with a few new ones adding to the competition. These devices not only need to deliver on all the common use cases but also prove their usefulness as serious workhorses and look good while they're at it. All nominees here make the cut, but we only have one trophy.
Big screens, big value. The mainstream TV category is super important, and we don't really need to tell you why. As the largest screens in the house, these are our go-to devices for delivering entertainment at a click of a button, opening up a world of OTT apps and services for us. Size matters of course, but not more than image and sound quality.
TVs in the premium segment have to be truly special to justify their price tags. Powerhouse performance, exceptional display quality, rich sound and a plethora of features need to be in the offing, along with a whole lot more to attract potential buyers. Our job here is to choose the most special one out of this list of special contenders.
Finding a compelling affordable laptop is harder than it seems, which makes this category all the more special. This award is given to the laptop that offers good features, dependable hardware, and more, all with a pocket-friendly price tag that appeals to the masses. So which affordable laptop takes home the crown this year? Stay tuned to find out.
A mainsteam laptop carries a whole lot of responsibility these days, much more than ever before. Laptops have moved on from being shared devices at home and are increasingly becoming more personal, with everyone from school kids to office goers needing their own. And therefore, our jury has a special duty to choose the most deserving one as the winner.
From sleek, beautiful-looking machines to performance powerhouses, the premium laptop segment has it all. These machines come packed to the brim with features that can excite and make us drool, though that won't keep our experts from being objective and fair in choosing one that deserves the crown.
Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max
Asus Zenbook S 16
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14
HP Elitebook Ultra G1q
MSI Raider 18 HX
Acer Swift Go 14 AI
Dell XPS 16 9640
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x
ASUS Zenbook S 14 OLED (Intel Lunar Lake)
ASUS Zenbook Duo
ASUS ProArt PX13
ASUS Vivobook S 15 (Qualcomm Hamoa)
Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Love gaming, but don't want to spend the big bucks? Fret not, as these gaming laptops have what it takes to deliver a smooth gaming experience. You do have to loosen your purse strings a bit, but that's par for the course for this segment. Of course, these devices can handle the usual tasks without breaking a sweat, but that's more than what can be said for our judges when it comes to crowning a winner.
Love gaming, but don't want to spend the big bucks? Fret not, as these gaming laptops have what it takes to deliver a smooth gaming experience. You do have to loosen your purse strings a bit, but that's par for the course for this segment. Of course, these devices can handle the usual tasks without breaking a sweat, but that's more than what can be said for our judges when it comes to crowning a winner.
Serious gaming requires serious horsepower, and this is where these supremely loaded machines come in. Of course, you need to have a loaded bank account, but for your money, you get laptops that can give you immersive gameplay and lots of computing power. This is the cream of the crop, and we'll be choosing one as the ultimate winner.
Music, calls, freedom. The freedom that comes from ditching the wires. The mainstream TWS segment comprises contenders that give you all that at affordable prices, and come with useful features beyond just the basics too. Now it's up to the experts to figure out the best one for your ears.
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro
Nu Republic Cyberstud Spin
iQOO TWS 1e
Noise Buds Xero
Noise Buds N1 Pro
realme Buds Air6 Pro
PHILIPS TAT1209BK/00
SONY WF-C510
CMF BUDS PRO 2
boAt Airdopes 800 with Dolby
boAt Nirvana Ivy
BOULT Klarity 3
moto buds
vivo TWS 3e
Infinix BUDS NEO
JUST CORSECA Strider SmartTouch
itel Buds Ace 2
If you're willing to spend, the premium TWS segment is where the big guns are. Loaded with features and tons of audio wizardry, each nominee in our list is a special one and brings its own unique signature to this category. We've fired up our favourite playlists and will have a winner ready in time for the big announcements.
Get fit, track your physical activity and stay calm, because mainstream wearables these days can do almost everything except serve you green tea. From sleek fitness bands to watches, this segment comprises options that try and outdo each other in a race to reach your wrist. The judges will need to play some wristy shots to hit a boundary on this one.
Attempting to deliver the right mix of health and smart features, these wearables have a lot going for them. Let's just say you get to see lots more than just time when you have one of these mini-computers wrapped around your wrist. And now, it's time to crown a winner.
Smart rings have quickly evolved from niche tech to a practical, stylish wearable that offers convenience, health tracking, and even contactless payments—all in a compact form. Whether it's tracking fitness metrics like steps and sleep, enabling touchless interactions with your devices, or enhancing your digital lifestyle through notifications and payments, the winner in this category will provide an all-around premium experience.
SoCs in this category are designed to strike the right balance between performance, efficiency, and essential features like 4G connectivity and decent camera performance—without pushing up the cost too much. Competing for the title here are the best SoCs that manage to deliver value and performance where it matters most for budget-conscious users.
5G has been here for a while now and smartphone SoCs are more than ready to ensure you have the best next-gen networking experience. The mainstream category SoCs are tasked with delivering both value and performance, along with the right connectivity features. Fighting for the title are options from the two big players.
It's not unreasonable to expect the world when it comes to SoCs in the premium mobile segment. And these are flagships that do promise that and more. Powering everything from performance to cameras, and impacting all aspects of smartphone usage, here are the nominees for the Best Mobile SoC of 2024 in the premium category.
Intel and AMD did a terrific job of sprucing up the affordable laptop segment with their powerful, mid-range processors. This award sheds light on team red and blue's toilsome efforts and crowns the winner for the most efficient, affordable VFM laptop CPU for the year 2024.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS
Intel Core 5 120U
Intel Core 7 150U
As far as the performance of a high-end laptop is concerned, the sky's the limit. Be it playing graphically intensive, ray-traced games, or churning out content by utilising demanding editing apps like Adobe Premiere, our contenders can do it all without breaking a sweat. Of course, there can be only one winner, so stay tuned for the big announcement.
Apple M4 Max
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite
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