The ultimate Diwali tech gifting guide

Nov 12, 2020, 11:02 IST

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Diwali, the festival of lights is just a few days away and it’s the time of the year to give gifts to your friends and family. If you are looking to give a gadget as a gift, there are several options to choose from, including smartphones, smartwatches, fitness bands and Bluetooth earphones. To help you buy a gift, we have compiled a list of the best gadgets to gift this Diwali.

Smartphones

Apple iPhone 11

The Apple iPhone 11 features a 6.1-inch HD+ LCD display and is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic chipset coupled with 64GB of internal storage. It features a dual camera setup at the back and a 12MP selfie camera. The device is powered by a 3,046mAh battery with 18W fast charge support. It is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance.

OnePlus 8T 5G

The OnePlus 8T 5G is the latest offering from OnePlus. It features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset and features 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It sports a quad camera setup at the back and a 16MP selfie camera. It comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charge support.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus sports a quad camera setup consisting of a 12MP primary camera, a 64MP telephoto sensor, 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 0.3MP TOF camera. It features a 10MP selfie camera. The device features a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display and is powered by an Exynos 990 chipset. It is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charge support. It comes with an excellent display that comes with HDR10+ support.

Samsung Galaxy M51

The Samsung Galaxy M51 is the latest from Samsung and is equipped with a huge 7,000mAh battery with 25W fast charge support. It features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Plus display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by the Snapdragon 730G chipset and comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It features a quad camera setup at the back and a 32MP selfie camera. It features a glasstic back that gives it a premium look without adding too much weight.

OnePlus Nord 5G

The OnePlus Nord 5G is part of the company’s new Nord lineup. It runs on Android 10 based OxygenOS and features a 6.44-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset coupled with 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It features a quad camera setup at the back and a 32MP selfie camera. It comes with 5G SA/NSA support and is powered by a 4,115mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T fast charge.

Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition

The Oppo F17 Pro Diwali Edition features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio P95 chipset coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It features a quad camera setup at the back and a dual selfie camera setup. It is powered by a 4,015mAh battery and comes in a gift box with a complimentary 10,000mAh power bank and a back cover

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ LCD DotDisplay with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and is powered by a Snapdragon 720G chipset. The device features a quad camera setup at the back and sports a 32MP selfie camera. It is powered by a 5,020mAh battery with 33W fast charge support. The device features a quad camera setup at the back and sports a 32MP selfie camera.

Smartwatches

Apple Watch Series 6

The Apple Watch Series 6 features an always-on 1.57-inch LTPO OLED display with Sapphire Crystal glass protection and is powered by a dual-core Apple S6 chipset. It features an optical heart rate sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, accelerometer and gyroscope. It allows you to manage calls, send SMS and play music directly from the watch. It features a waterproof design, allowing you to wear your smartwatch while swimming to measure different activities.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 features a circular 1.4-inch Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass DX protection and is powered by an Exynos 9110 chipset. It features an accelerometer, heart rate sensor, gyroscope and offers 8GB of internal storage. It comes with fall detection functionality that sends an SOS to your emergency contacts. It uses red LED and infrared rays to measure your SpO2 levels, allowing you to monitor the oxygen saturation in your bloodstream.

Oppo Watch

The Oppo Watch features a 1.8-inch AMOLED display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset and Ambiq Micro Apollo 3 chipset. It features 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It features an optical heart rate sensor, ambient light sensor, 3-axis accelerometer sensor, gyroscope and geomagnetic sensor. It offers up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge.

Huawei Watch GT 2e Sport

The Huawei Watch GT 2e Sport is powered by the Kirin A1 chipset and features an ambient light sensor. It features a 1.39-inch AMOLED colour display. It comes with a stainless-steel frame and is available in three colour options. It comes with a heart rate sensor and a SpO2 sensor. It offers 85 custom workout modes and 15 professional workout modes. It can store up to 500 songs and allows you to connect a bluetooth headset.

Fitness Bands

Honor Band 5

The Honor Band 5 features a 0.95-inch AMOLED touch screen display. It is equipped with a pedometer, 6-axis accelerometer, gyroscope, infrared sensor, SpO2 monitor and a PPG heart rate sensor. It can show the time, oxygen saturation levels in the bloodstream, heart rate, steps taken and app notifications. It is 5 ATM water resistant and can be used while swimming. It has a battery life of up to 14 days.

Mi Smart Band 5

The Mi Smart Band is the latest offering from Xiaomi and features a 1.1-inch AMOLED display with 2.5D scratch-resistant glass. It features a tri-axis accelerometer, gyroscope and a heart rate sensor. It can show the time, steps taken, heart rate, app notifications, call alerts and more. It comes with 5ATM water resistance, allowing you to use it while swimming. It features a 125mAh battery that offers up to 14 days of battery life on a single charge.

Bluetooth Headphones

Apple AirPods

The Apple AirPods are the most popular earbuds from the iPhone-maker. These earbuds are powered by the Apple H1 headphone chip that ensures fast wireless connection to your devices. They offer a battery life of up to five hours on a single charge and this can be increased to up to 24 hours with the charging case.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z is equipped with a 9.2mm dynamic driver and super bass tone for a good sound experience. It can last 20 hours on a single charge and is equipped with Warp Charge that can provide 10 hours of music playback with just 10 minutes of charging. It is an excellent option if you are looking for an affordable wireless headphone.

Sony WI-XB400 Wireless Headphones

The Sony WI-XB400 also features a neckband-less design, with both the earbuds being connected by the wire. It promises to offer extra bass for a deep, punchy music experience. It comes with an in-line mic and supports HD voice for an enhancing calling experience. It also supports Google Assistant. It offers 15-hour battery life and promises to offer 1 hour of playback with a 10-minute quick charge.

Samsung Galaxy Buds+

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ combine great audio quality, long battery life and solid build quality in a compact package. Thanks to AKG tuning, these earbuds deliver rich treble and bass, which is easily noticeable when you listen to a wide range of songs. The in-call audio quality is amongst the best out there thanks to the adaptive triple mic system.

OnePlus Buds

The OnePlus Buds is a truly wireless offering from OnePlus. It is equipped with a 13.4mm dynamic driver that enables rich tones and deep bass. It comes with customizable buttons that allow you to manage calls and control media playback. It offers a battery life of up to 30 hours on a single charge. It comes with fast charge support, offering 10 hours of usage with just 10 minutes of charging.

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