Friendship Day 2026 is around the corner, and if you’re planning to surprise your best friend with a useful tech gift, there’s no shortage of options across price segments. From premium smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Xiaomi 17T to budget devices such as the Vivo T5e and Lava Virat V1 5G, we have curated a list of devices that fits into different budgets and needs. Buyers can also choose from wireless earbuds, smartwatches, fitness bands and AI-powered laptops from Sony, HP, Lenovo, Noise, Pebble and boAt, making it easier to find a gift that suits different budgets and needs. Take a look
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Claimed to be the company’s lightest Fold smartphone yet, Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a 10:16 cover display and a larger 4:3 main display designed for reading, gaming, streaming and multitasking. The device weighs 201 grams and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor. The handset packs a 4,800mAh battery. The phone also includes dual 50MP cameras, a redesigned display with Flex Titanium technology, and up to 3,000 nits peak brightness. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 comes with a starting price of Rs 1,79,999 and is currently up for pre-orders.
Xiaomi 17T
Xiaomi 17T is priced from Rs 59,999. The phone’s headline feature is the camera. Co-engineered with Leica, the 17T’s triple system pairs a 50MP main sensor with a 5x periscope telephoto—a first for the T Series. It has a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel and a 6,500mAh silicon-carbon battery that handles endurance. 67W HyperCharge handles refills. The phone runs Xiaomi HyperOS with Google Gemini, Circle to Search, and Xiaomi HyperAI baked in. Colours are Violet, Blue, and Black.
Motorola Signature
Motorola Signature comes with a starting price of Rs 57,499 and is easily available via Flipkart. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform and has a 6.8-inch Extreme AMOLED Super HD display. The device is backed by a 5,200mAh battery and has a 50MP Sony LYTIA 828 main camera.
Realme 16T
Realme 16T packs the massive 8,000 mAh battery and the company claims that the smartphone’s battery can last up to three days on a single charge. Realme 16T is powered by a MediaTek chipset and comes with IP68+ IP69 Pro rating which makes it resistant to dust and water. The handset comes with a suite of AI-powered creative tools, including AI Popout Collage, AI StyleMe, and AI Instant Clip, enabling users to effortlessly create stylized portraits and cinematic short-form videos. Realme 16T is priced from Rs 26,999.
Vivo T5e
Vivo T5e packs 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage and is priced at Rs 13,999. The smartphone runs on the company’s own OriginOS 6, based on Android 16. It features a 6.74-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Powering the handset is the octa-core Unisoc T7225 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM. For photography, Vivo T5e comes with a single 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls.
Lava Virat V1 5G
Lava Virat V1 5G features a 6.75-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the UNISOC T8200 processor. The smartphone comes with 4GB RAM and supports up to 4GB virtual RAM. It includes 64GB internal storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card. It comes in Arya Blue and Sonar Gold colour options.
Sony LinkBuds Clip
Priced at Rs 18,990, Sony LinkBuds Clip comes equipped with Sony’s Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE). The LinkBuds Clip comes with fitting cushions enabling a personalised and comfortable fit. The device offers seamless connectivity across devices with Fast Pair, enabling one-tap Bluetooth pairing with Android devices and allowing users to easily locate their earbuds by ringing the device when it’s nearby. For Windows users, Swift Pair ensures quick and effortless pairing with Windows 11 and Windows 10 laptops, desktops and tablets, with convenient pop-up pairing guidance appearing when pairing mode is selected.
HP OmniBook 5
Coming with a price tag of Rs 1.32 lakh onwards, the HP OmniBook 5 is equipped with Snapdragon X processors and HP AI Companion. With on-device AI, the laptop helps simplify everyday tasks with secure, while offering up to an incredible 34 hours of battery life. The laptop boasts of a 16-inch 2K OLED display, HP Audio Boost speakers, up to 32GB RAM, and fast charging.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is powered by Snapdragon X processor with a powerful 45 TOPS NPU, 16GB LPDDR5X memory, and a fast 512GB SSD. The laptop is claimed to effortlessly handle everything from group video calls to collaborative assignments. AI-powered video enhancements, intelligent noise suppression, all-day battery life with Rapid Boost charging, and a durable metal chassis adds to the value. The laptop can be purchased at Rs 71,990 on Flipkart and other retail platforms.
JBL Tune Beam 2
The JBL Tune Beam 2 are claimed by the company to effortlessly upgrade office commutes, airport lounges, and long weekend drives. It is said to bring together JBL Pure Bass Sound and Spatial Sound technology for an immersive listening experience. The earbuds’ Adaptive Noise Cancelling adjusts according to the surroundings, while six microphones ensure crystal-clear calls whether they’re travelling or working remotely. JBL Tune Beam 3 is claimed to deliver up to 48 hours of playtime and a comfortable rain-resistant design. It is priced at Rs 4,499 and is available in Black & Turquoise.
Noise REP Band
Noise REP Band is claimed to deliver uninterrupted, 24/7 health monitoring without locking insights behind subscriptions. Priced at Rs 9,999 (introductory pre-booking offer), the device is available in four colours — vivid orange, navy blue, classic black, and sand beige. The REP Band features a sandblasted, dual-finish stainless steel body weighing just 27 grams. Its dual-tone twill weave strap is hypoallergenic and quick-drying, while a secure clasp ensures easy wear.
Boat Storm Call 4
Boat Storm Call 4 has a 1.96-inch HD display with 500 nits brightness. It comes with a functional crown support and direct USB Type-C charging. The smartwatch is IP68 dust, sweat, and water resistance, and offers Bluetooth calling. The device is claimed to offer a long battery life and can last up to 12 days. Other features include 100+ sports modes, heart rate, SpO₂, sleep and stress monitoring, along with emergency SOS and female wellness tracking. It is priced at Rs 1,599.