Raksha Bandhan 2026: Nothing Phone 4(b), Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, Pova 8 Pro and other smartphones you can gift

Raksha Bandhan is a time to celebrate the special bond between brothers and sisters, and a useful gadget can make for a thoughtful gift. For those planning to buy a new smartphone this festive season, there are several options across different price ranges. From the Nothing Phone 4(b) and Samsung Galaxy A27 5G to budget-friendly options such as the Moto G37 Power and Realme C100x, buyers have plenty to choose from. Whether the priority is a big battery, a smooth display, camera features or overall performance, here are some smartphones you can consider gifting this Raksha Bandhan 2026.Nothing Phone 4(b)Nothing Phone 4(b) comes with a 6.77-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a fast in-screen fingerprint sensor. Under the hood, the Phone (4b) is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC, which offers a 240% leap in AI processing compared to the Phone (3a) Lite. The phone boasts a massive internal Vapor Chamber cooling system to prevent overheating. The smartphone comes with a starting price of Rs 29,999 for the 8+128GB version and Rs 33,699 for the 8+256GB model.Pova 8 Pro 5GPova 8 Pro 5G features a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display. For photography, the phone comes with a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C sensor with OIS, along with an 8MP ultra-wide camera. Both the front and rear cameras support 4K video recording. The Pova 8 Pro 5G starts at Rs 49,999 in India. It will be available from August 21, 2026, through Flipkart and retail outlets nationwide. Those interested can also get No Cost EMI for up to 18 months, with EMIs starting at Rs 2,777 per month. Tecno is offering a Rs 3,000 instant cashback on eligible credit card, debit card and UPI transactions, bringing the effective price down to Rs 46,999.Moto G37 PowerMoto G37 Power features a 7,000mAh battery that can deliver up to three days of usage on a single charge, supported by 33W TurboPower charging. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor, the smartphone offers fast 5G connectivity, smooth multitasking, and a responsive user experience. The device packs a 50MP AI-powered camera system, a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, and military-grade durability with Gorilla Glass 7i protection. Its 8GB + 128GB variant is up for grabs at Rs 13,999 on Flipkart.Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the 4nm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The Galaxy A27 5G comes with a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP primary sensor with OIS and 4K video recording, a 5MP ultra-wide camera with a 115-degree field of view, and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, it features a 12MP HDR selfie camera for photos and video calls. Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is available in Light Green, Light Pink and Black colour options, and comes with a starting price of Rs 28,999.iQOO Z11The newly launched iQOO Z11 comes powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo and a 3800 mm² Vapor Chamber Cooling System for sustained performance. It also features a large 6.83-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED curved display with 2000 nits HBM and is powered by a 7,050mAh battery with 44W FlashCharge. There is a 50MP Sony IMX882 OIS main camera with an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 32 MP front camera.Vivo T5eVivo T5e comes with a price tag of Rs 13,999. The smartphone runs on the company’s own OriginOS 6, based on Android 16. It features a 6.74-inch HD+ (720x1,600 pixels) LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Powering the smartphone is the octa-core Unisoc T7225 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM. Users can expand the RAM virtually by up to 4GB. The handset also supports microSD cards up to 2TB for additional storage. For photography, the Vivo T5e comes with a single 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calls.Realme C100x Realme C100x comes with a 6.8-inch HD+ IPS LCD display offering a resolution of 720×1570 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by 1.8GHz Octa-Core UNISOC T7250 12nm processor paired with a Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. For imaging, the C100x features a 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture and LED flash, alongside a 5MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture. The handset is backed by a massive 8000mAh battery with 45W SuperVOOC fast charging and also supports reverse wired charging. Base model of the Realme C100x packs 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, and is priced at Rs 14,499.Get the latest technology news and updates. Download the TOI App.