As with everything else, the tech industry went through dramatic upheaval in 2022 and witnessed some unprecedented changes. While we were all couped up inside our homes, our screen habits varied. A small example would be the soaring demand for big-screen laptops and audio equipment.
Despite the odds, we got a deluge of exciting devices in all prominent categories. We witnessed brands handling new and creative forms of product announcements and overcoming hurdles in the product pipeline.
Throughout the year, we shared our reviews of all things tech. And now it’s time for us to learn what matters to our readers. We pass the buck to you as it’s your purchase and consumption that decide a product will be a winner or a bust. We welcome you to vote for your favorites in this year’s — Smartprix People’s Choice Awards.
We were humbled by the response of our community last year where more than 7 lakh people voted and voiced their opinion. We hope our readers will participate with even more enthusiasm this year to make these awards a grander success.
Let’s also walk you through the contest Giveaway process and the key dates:
Smartprix People’s Choice Awards 2022 Details
- Voting begins: on December 01
- Voting ends: on December 10
- Winners Declaration: December 15, 2022
Smartprix People’s Choice Awards 2022: Nominations
We have shared below the categories and nominees for this year. Kindly note that our nominations include products launched Between January 01, 2022, and November 30, 2022.
Best Value for Money Phone (2022)
Long gone are the drab designs and inadequate internals in an affordable. 2022 brought to us some surprisingly good phones with noticeable design improvements and capable performance under the hood. Our nominations for the Best Affordable Phone are:
- POCO M4 Pro 5G ·
- Redmi Note 11
- Moto G52
- Infinix Note 12 5G
- iQOO Z6 5G
- realme Narzo 50
Best Camera Phone in Mid-Range (2022)
Camera performance on affordable phones has seen significant improvement in 2022, thanks to the use of better quad-pixel sensors and improvements in image processing algorithms. Here are our top picks for 2022:
- iQOO 9 SE 5G
- realme GT Neo 3T
- vivo V25 5G
- OPPO Reno8 5G
- Samsung Galaxy M53 5G
- Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
- Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G
- Motorola Edge 30 5G
Best Gaming Phone in Mid-range (2022)
Mobile gaming continues to be a rage among youth and performance hardware including faster chipsets, UFS 2.1 storage, and LPDDR4X RAM are now very common in the budget segment. These were the best gaming phones in mid-range this year:
- realme GT Neo 3T
- iQOO Neo 6 5G
- Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
- Redmi K50i
- OnePlus Nord 2T
- Samsung Galaxy A53
- OnePlus 10R
- Motorola Edge 30 5G
Best Mid-range Phone (2022)
Mid-range phones have been increasingly getting better over the years and 2022 was no different. This year, we had tight competition from handsets with smooth software experience, monstrous batteries, exceptional cameras, and helluva value. Here are our top picks:
- OnePlus Nord 2T
- Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge
- OPPO Reno8
- iQOO Neo 6 5G
- realme 9 Pro+ 5G
- vivo V25 5G
- realme GT Neo 3T
Best Selfie Camera Phone in Mid-range (2022)
The selfie camera has never been more important, thanks to the meteoric growth of short video platforms this year. Manufacturers responded to the trend with some exciting mid-range selfie phones. Here are our top picks:
- vivo V25 5G
- OPPO F21 Pro 5G
- OPPO Reno8 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Tecno Phantom X
- OnePlus 10R
- Motorola Edge 30 5G
- OnePlus Nord 2T
Best Flagship Killer (2022)
Flagship Killers have gained more relevance as the price of 2022 flagships has gone through the roof. These give you a taste of premium without the corresponding sticker price. In some cases, these brought the goodies even alien for a top-dollar phone. Here are some of the most impressive flagship killer phone this year:
- Nothing Phone (1)
- OnePlus 10T
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
- realme GT 2 Pro
- Motorola Edge 30 Pro
- iQOO 9T 5G
Best Camera Phone (2022)
Cameras continue to be the distinguishing factor for tier-1 flagships. Best cameras in 2022 rely on computational photography to overcome challenges and restrictions posed by physics, and OEMs are getting increasingly better at understanding what makes a pleasing picture. Our nominations for the Best Camera Phone (2022) are:
- Google Pixel 7 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- vivo X80 Pro
- OnePlus 10 Pro 5G
- Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G
Best Gaming Phone (2022)
Dedicated gaming phones have been upping the ante with higher refresh rate screens, extra hardware controls, snappier storage, enhanced cooling solutions, specialized accessories, and software tweaks. And the regular top-rung smartphones have enough grunt to gear any title you throw at them. Our Nominations for Best Android Gaming Phone (2022) are:
- Asus ROG Phone
- OnePlus 10 Pro 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- realme GT 2 Pro
- iQOO 9T 5G
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
Phone of the Year (2022)
Flagships in 2022 see incremental but notable improvements. We now have better displays, better HDR support, better cameras, 5G connectivity, use of more premium and durable materials, and more processing power without any significant hit in battery mileage. Our Nominations for the Phone of the Year (2022) Award are:
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- OnePlus 10 Pro 5G
- Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- vivo X80 Pro
Best Selfie Camera Phone (2022)
Selfie camera phones have been the need of the hour considering the inclination of the youth towards content creation on multiple platforms. No doubt the front sensors offered in these devices deliver high-resolution image capturing and video recording capabilities.
Nominees are:
- OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G
- Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- vivo X80 Pro
- OnePlus 10 Pro 5G
Best Affordable Tablet (2022)
Affordable tablets made a noticeable impact in the Indian tablet market with features like high-end processors, substantial RAM capacity, vibrant display, and more. Many smartphone-producing companies also made their debut in the tablet space which was a sight worth watching.
Nominees are:
- Xiaomi Pad 5
- realme Pad X
- OPPO Pad Air
- Motorola Moto Tab G70
Best Premium Tablet (2022)
Premium tablets from tech tycoons like Apple and Samsung offer features that enhance your productivity to a great extent. Not only this, but the high-octane speed and the one-of-a-kind audio and video output experience work as the cherry on the cake.
Nominees are:
- Apple iPad Pro 2022
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Apple iPad Air (5th Gen)
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
Smartwatch of the Year
Wearables are making more sense every passing year and are gradually getting deft at what they do. Here are the nominations for the best smartwatches of 2022:
- Samsung Galaxy Watch5
- Apple Watch Series 8
- Fitbit Sense 2
- Garmin Venu 2 Plus
Best Value for Money Smartwatch (2022)
A number of affordable fitness bands and basic watches launched in India in 2022. Many of these affordable wearables can accurately track fitness data and sync notifications, calls, and other useful info from paired phones. Our top picks are:
- OnePlus Nord Watch
- realme Watch 3 Pro
- NoiseFit Evolve 3
- Fire-Boltt Visionary
- DIZO Watch R Talk
- Amazfit Pop 2
Best Watch for Fitness Enthusiasts (2022)
So, there are a number of watches that are specially created for keeping a check on the fitness and well being of the user. These watches include features like multiple sports modes, sleep monitor, steps counter, calorie tracker and a lot more.
Nominees are:
- Apple Watch Ultra
- Garmin Forerunner 255
- Samsung Watch5 Pro
- Garmin Fenix 7X Solar
Best OLED TV (2022)
The OLED TV segment saw healthy growth this year. There’s stiff competition between LG and Sony with their premium feature list. Xiaomi also joined in the race with their first OLED TV priced under Rs 1 lakh making it the cheapest OLED TV launched in 2022.
Nominees are:
- Sony A95K
- LG C2 OLED
- LG G2 OLED
- Xiaomi OLED Vision TV
Best Mini LED TV (2022)
The Mini-LED TVs segment has been extremely competitive this year. We saw increased HDR adoption, improvement in panel quality, and some disruptive pricing. Here are our top picks:
- Samsung QN95B
- LG QNED81
- TCL C835
- Sony X90K
Best Value for Money Smart TV (2022)
Throughout the year we have registered most searches in this segment. According to search trends on Smartprix, brand recognition and low price were important parameters for consumers while comparing and buying. Nonetheless, these are our nominations for Best affordable TV 2022:
- LG UQ80 55
- Samsung Crystal 4K Neo
- Hisense 55A7H
- TCL 55P735
- Mi X Series L55M7-A2IN
- OnePlus 50Y1S Pro
Best Budget TWS (2022)
TWS headphones are all the rage these days for the convenience they offer. There was a deluge of affordable options this year and these are the ones that impressed us the most:
- JBL Tune 230NC
- OPPO Enco Air 2 Pro
- realme Buds Air 3
- OnePlus Nord Buds
- Noise Air Buds Pro 2
- boAt Airdopes 601 ANC
- Fire Pods Rhythm ANC 901
- vivo TWS 2 ANC
Best Premium TWS (2022)
Premium TWS options were extremely competitive in 2022. The best options offered remarkable audio quality, excellent comfort, enhanced connectivity, and effective ANC. Here are some of the best options we came across in 2022:
- Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
- Google Pixel Buds Pro
- Sony WF-1000XM4
- Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
- Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
- OPPO Enco X2
- Nothing Ear (stick)
- Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen)
Sound Bar of the Year (2022)
Soundbars played a major role in providing a theater-like experience to people while watching their favorite movies and web shows in the comfort of their homes. These devices include features like high-quality audio output, additional speakers, Bluetooth connectivity, etc.
Nominees are:
- Sony HT-A9
- Samsung HW-Q990B
- Sony HT-A7000
- Bose Smart Soundbar 900
Best Gaming Laptop (2022)
Gaming laptops are getting more competitive every year. In 2022, their popularity further surged among both gamers and content creators. Here are our Best gaming laptop nominations:
- Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 SE (2022)
- MSI Raider GE67 HX
- Acer Predator Triton 500 SE
- Dell Alienware M15
- HP Omen 17
- Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
Best Premium Notebook (2022)
While filing nomination for the best premium of 2022, our focus was on portability, performance, and battery life. Each one of these six nominated Premium Notebooks excels in these areas:
- Apple MacBook Air 2022
- LG Gram 16
- Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360
- Lenovo Yoga 9
- Dell XPS 13 Plus
- MSI Stealth 15M
Best Affordable Laptop (2022)
The affordable segment is where value for money takes precedence over everything else. In 2022, legacy laptop brands are offering stylish and competent packages at affordable prices. Here are our nominations for the best affordable laptop of 2022:
- Gigabyte G5
- Asus TUf Dash F15
- HP Victus 15
- Acer Aspire 7
- MSI Katana GF66
- Dell G15
Best Creator Laptop (2022)
The era of content creation has changed the traditional way of laptop production. Nowadays companies have shifted their focus on releasing creator laptops that get the capability to run photo and video editing software along with handling multiple operations at the same time.
Nominees are:
- Dell XPS 9720
- MSI Creator Z16P
- Asus ProArt Studiobook Pro 16
- HP Omen 17
- Lenovo Thinkpad P15v Gen 2
- Acer Predator Helios 300
Smartprix People’s Choice Awards 2022 Giveaway Contest: Steps to follow
| 1. | To participate in the Giveaway, you will need to do two things: Cast your votes and post a comment on the voting page. |
| 2. | Winners of the Smartprix People’s Choice Awards 2022 Giveaway participants stand a chance to win TWS, Smartwatch, BT Speaker, and amazing vouchers! We will announce a few lucky giveaway winners here and on our social media pages on December 15, 2022. |
| 3. | You may scroll down to the end of this page for additional terms and conditions. |
Smartprix People’s Choice Awards 2022 Contest: Terms and Conditions
General Contest
- By participating in the contest, each entrant unconditionally accepts all the rules and regulations stated herein.
- Smartprix is not responsible for any wrong or incomplete entries.
- Smartprix reserves the right to disqualify votes if it has reasonable grounds to suspect that fraudulent voting has occurred.
- Smartprix reserves the right to change, alter or cancel this People’s Choice Awards without giving prior notice of any kind.
- Smartprix is not responsible for any system failure or breakdown on the website or otherwise.
- Smartprix shall be free to disclose and distribute the information to third parties without limitation.
- You can’t challenge the final decision on winners made by the Smartprix Team and no communication shall be entertained in this regard.
For Lucky Winners
- Smartprix will notify the winners by their registered e-mail id and winners will have to provide the necessary details within 3 days to claim the prize.
- Each participant will be eligible to receive only one Prize under this Contest.
- There are no other prize alternatives available in whole or in part.
- Smartprix is not responsible for any wrong or incomplete entries.
- You can’t challenge the final decision on winners and prize made by Smartprix Team
Voting
- Votes received outside the specified times and procedure will not be counted.
