Tech Desk 
Sep 07, 2025
Berlin once again became the global stage for innovation as IFA 2025 showcased the latest breakthroughs in smartphones, laptops, gaming, and smart tech.
From ultra-thin phones to next-gen AI-powered devices, the event highlighted the future of consumer technology, and our editors picked the standout gadgets that truly impressed.
Best of IFA 2025
Gadinsider has got you the list of the best gadgets announced at IFA 2025:
Tecno Spark Slim wins Best of Show
Tecno Spark Slim took top honours as Best of Show for the slimmest curved smartphone, at only 5.92 mm thin. It also features a 144Hz curved AMOLED display, a 50MP camera, a 5,160mAh battery, and can be purchased for $200, accompanied by fun LED notification lights.
Acer Swift Air 16 raises laptop bar
Acer’s Swift Air 16 was admired for being a featherweight laptop—lighter than any MacBook Air—running a 16” OLED 120 Hz display and AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU. A laptop this thin with that much power is a true breakthrough in portable computing.
Gaming, tablets, and more
Lenovo Legion Go 2 won Best Gaming Hardware, with an OLED panel and ergonomic design and an AMD Ryzen Z2 chip that expands handheld gaming possibilities.
At the same time, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 took Best Tablet with some upgraded productivity UI features, an AMOLED 2X display, and a very powerful new chipset.
Other best of IFA 2025 included:
- Geekom A9 Mega (Best Mini PC): A small form factor, affordably poised to compete with desktops with its AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128GB RAM.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (Best Smartphone): A successful mid-model redo giving a terrific flagship front at the $649 price point.
- JLab JBuds Open Headphones (Best Headphones): Innovative open-back design with rich bass and immersive audio.
- Lenovo ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept (Best Concept Device): A laptop with a unique vertical display mode for productivity.
- Rokid Glasses (Best Smart Glasses): AR-enabled eyewear with the Snapdragon AR1 chip and AI features like real-time translation.
