Raksha Bandhan 2025: Smartphones, speakers, earbuds and more gadgets from Samsung, Apple, OnePlus, Sony and other brands that you can gift
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From smartphones to earbuds to Bluetooth-enabled speakers and more, this list consists of products from popular brands like
, Philips, Sony, OnePlus, Philips and others. Whether your sibling is a music lover, a fitness enthusiast, or someone who's always chasing the next big upgrade, here's a roundup of top gadgets they'll love unwrapping this festive season. Take a look
Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 16 is powered by A18 Pro chipset which supports next-gen machine learning, faster USB 3 speeds, and ProRes video recording.
The smartphone boasts of a 48MP Fusion camera with a second-generation quad-pixel sensor. It supports Dolby Vision up to 4K at 120 fps. Apple iPhone 16 is offered in Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, and Desert Titanium finish.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the slimmest Galaxy S series phone. The handset comes in two variants — 12GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB priced at Rs 1,09,999 and Rs 1,21,999 respectively.
Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the device is backed by a 3,900 mAh battery which comes with 25W fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare support.
OnePlus 13 series
OnePlus 13 can be purchased with a Rs 7,000 price drop. Powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, it features a massive 6,000 mAh battery and a 50MP AI-optimized triple camera for pro-level photography. With No Cost EMI for up to 9 months, easy upgrades, and assured buyback, it's as smart a purchase as it is powerful.
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For siblings who want flagship power at a more festive price, the OnePlus 13R delivers advanced AI capabilities, high-end performance, and a sleek all-day design. Available with up to Rs 5,000 off, instant bank discounts, and exchange bonuses, it's a stylish yet budget-friendly choice.
OnePlus 13s with instant discounts, exchange bonuses, and easy finance options, is a smart way to upgrade your sibling's tech game, Raksha Bandhan.
All models are available across Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, OnePlus.in, and leading offline partner stores.
Beats Accessories
If you are looking for something classy and under a budget, Beats accessories can be a good option. For example, you can go for Beats cables that are durable, fast-charging woven cables offered in vibrant colours like Rapid Red and Nitro Navy. The cables are available in USB-C to USB-C, USB-A to USB-C, and USB-C to Lightning.
Alternatively, Beats Pill at Rs 16,900 with punchy bass, and 24-hour battery life is a good choice. It is water and dust resistant with IP67 rating and speakerphone functionality.
Nothing Phone 3a series
Both the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro come with 50MP main cameras, large 5,000mAh batteries for two days of use, and vibrant 6.77-inch Full HD+ displays with 120Hz adaptive refresh rates. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro ups the game with a periscope camera offering 60x ultra zoom.
Both models support upgraded 50W fast charging and run on Nothing OS 3.1 with Android 15, promising six years of updates.
Starting at Rs 22,999 for the Phone (3a) and Rs 27,999 for the Phone (3a) Pro, they're available on Flipkart, Vijay Sales, Croma, and major retail stores — thoughtful gifts for photography lovers and everyday users alike.
BLACK+DECKER 32-inch Google TV A1 series
The BLACK+DECKER Google TV A1 Series is a stylish yet affordable smart TV, making it a thoughtful Rakhi gift for siblings who love entertainment.
With a 720p HD resolution, Android 14-powered Google TV interface, and features like a four-side frameless design, Dolby Audio, Micro Dimming, and personalized content suggestions, it delivers a premium viewing experience. Its 64-bit quad-core processor ensures smooth performance, while Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, and HDMI connectivity offer versatile usage.
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless noise cancelling headphone carries a price tag of Rs 34,990.
The headphone is equipped with 30mm driver unit and boasts of Bluetooth version 5.2. It comes with multiple-microphone noise cancelling keep out more high and mid-frequency sounds than ever. And with Auto NC Optimiser, noise cancelling is automatically optimised based on your wearing conditions and environment.
Philips wireless bluetooth speakers
You can also choose from a range of Bluetooth speakers from Philips. Like the TAS2400 that comes with Bluetooth 5.3, IPX4 splash resistance, voice assistant support and up to 10 hours of playtime.
Available in two colours- Deep black and Willow Bough the TAS2400 is available at attractive pricing on Flipkart , Amazon and leading retail outlets.
Philips TAS1209 has a 5W output and its IPX4 waterproof rating makes it ideal for poolside listening, beach outings, or even shower playlists. The device is claimed to offer up to 12 hours of playtime on a single charge and can be purchased from Flipkart, Amazon and leading retail outlets.
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