Gadgets Now Awards 2023 winners announced: OnePlus Dominates with 9 Wins, Apple and Samsung Win in Smartphones category | TechTree.com

Gadgets Now Awards 2023 winners announced: OnePlus Dominates with 9 Wins, Apple and Samsung Win in Smartphones category

OnePlus emerged as the star of the night, securing an impressive nine awards, while Apple and Samsung claimed the top accolades in the smartphone and other digital product categories.

 

The fourth edition of The Times of India Gadgets Now Awards unfolded in a spectecular ceremony, showcasing the pinnacle of innovation and technology. OnePlus emerged as the star of the night, securing an impressive nine awards, while Apple and Samsung claimed the top accolades in the smartphone and other digital product categories.

The Times News Network hosted the event, featuring competition between the tech industry titans in 15 categories, including both Jury Choice and Popular Choice awards. OnePlus showcased its dominance, with the OnePlus 11R and OnePlus Nord 3 winning in both the Jury and Popular Choice categories for Best Affordable Premium Smartphone and Best Affordable Smartphone, respectively.

Samsung stole the spotlight in seven categories, including Best Smartphone, Best Camera Smartphone, and Best Foldable Smartphone, all claiming Popular Choice. The jury's pick for Best Smartphone was Apple's iPhone 15 Pro, while AirPods Pro USB-C and MacBook Air 15 took home Popular Choice awards for Best Audio Device (TWS Earbuds) and Best Laptop, respectively. The Google Pixel 8 Pro earned the jury's recognition as the best camera smartphone.

Raju Pullan, Senior VP of Samsung’s India mobile business, expressed delight at the strong market response to their top-end Galaxy and Fold series. Baljinder Singh, Director of Apple’s top premium reseller, Unicorn, shared that the iPhone 15 had a resounding response among buyers, with healthy numbers continuing into the new year. OnePlus Marketing Director Ishita Grover emphasised the sustained demand for the company’s products.

The Popular Choice Awards were determined through extensive online public voting. A distinguished panel of business professionals, including Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Prabhu Ram, Prasad Sanyal, Manisha Singh, Saurabh Srivastava, and Upasana Joshi, chose the Jury Choice winners at the same time.

Prasad Sanyal, Business Head of Times of India Digital, congratulated the winners, stating, "The Gadgets Now Awards are a celebration of cutting-edge technology and unparalleled innovation.” He emphasised the meticulous selection process that the jury undertook and the enthusiastic public participation in selecting their favorites.

The Gadgets Now Awards, an annual initiative by the Times of India, aim to recognise technology that not only makes lives more accessible but also plays a pivotal role in shaping our future.

Check out the full winners list. 

Category

Jury Winners

Popular Choice

Best Smartphone

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Best Camera Smartphone

Google Pixel 8 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Best Foldable Smartphone

OnePlus Open

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

Best Affordable Premium Smartphone

OnePlus 11R

OnePlus 11R

Best Affordable Smartphone

OnePlus Nord 3

OnePlus Nord 3

Best Premium TV

Sony Bravia XRA80L

Samsung Neo QLED 4K Q90C

Best Affordable TV

Xiaomi Smart TV X Pro

Samsung Crystal Vision 4K UHD TV 43-inch

Best Audio Device (Speaker)

Sony SRS-XV800

Sony SRS-XV800

Best Audio Device (TWS Earbuds)

OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Apple AirPods Pro USB-C

Best Affordable Audio Device (TWS Earbuds)

OnePlus Nord Buds 2

Oppo Enco Air 3

Best Gaming Laptop

Asus ROG Strix G17

Asus ROG Strix G 17

Best Laptop

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED

Apple MacBook Air 15

Best Tablet

OnePlus Pad

OnePlus Pad

Best Smartwatch

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6

Best Affordable Smartwatch

Noise ColorFit Ultra 3

Noise ColorFit Ultra 3

 

Special Recognition

  • Leading brand in the storage & memory industry: Crucial By Micron

  • Innovative Security Solution provider in the Country: Sparsh CCTV

About Gadgets Now Awards:

Gadgets Now Awards is an annual initiative by the Times of India to recognise technology that makes lives easier while shaping our future. The awards celebrate innovation and excellence in the tech industry, acknowledging brands and products that stand out in performance, design, and user experience.

 


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