Thinking of gifting a smartphone to a loved one? We pick some of the best options and explain how you can purchase a smartphone on Easy EMIs with Bajaj Finserv.
If you are currently thinking about buying a smartphone as a gift, you will be overwhelmed with options. You will find hundreds of models in every price bracket – from the iPhone 17 Pro Max in the premium flagship segment to the POCO M7 Pro in the budget segment. To help you find the ideal model, we will look at five of the best phones across segments that make excellent gifts. Depending on your budget and expectations, you can pick a smartphone that ticks all the boxes on your checklist.
You might base your judgement on the smartphone’s price, but with Bajaj Finserv Easy EMIs, you can afford even premium handsets without worrying about the price tag. All you need to do is locate the nearest Bajaj Finserv partner store and shop for a new smartphone. You can split the cost into affordable EMIs, with tenures going up to 60 months. Other benefits you can enjoy include instant approvals and zero down payment offers on select models!
Top smartphones you can gift your loved ones
If you don’t want to wait until rumoured launches, such as the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, are officially announced, you can shop for the latest models right away. Let us look at some of the best phones currently available.
1. iPhone 17 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 Pro Max comes with a 6.9-inch OLED display, Apple’s A19 Pro chip, and an aluminium frame. These come together to help deliver smooth performance, a premium in-hand feel, and improved durability. The model also offers the most advanced cameras yet on an iPhone, with three 48MP sensors placed at the back. These cameras deliver professional-grade clicks in all types of situations.
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB |
| Processor | A19 Pro chip |
| Display | 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Fusion main + 48MP Fusion ultrawide + 48MP Fusion telephoto |
| Front camera | 18MP |
| Battery | Up to 37 hours of video playback |
| Operating system | iOS 26 |
| Durability | IP68 dust and water resistance |
2. Samsung Galaxy S26
The base model from the Galaxy S26 series, the Galaxy S26 features a 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with up to 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate. This helps keep visuals smooth while managing power efficiently. The custom Exynos 2600 chip, paired with 12GB RAM, ensures the phone delivers excellent performance, whether you are streaming, gaming, or multitasking.
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB |
| Processor | Exynos 2600 deca-core |
| Display | 6.3-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, 1-120 Hz adaptive refresh rate |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide (main) + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP telephoto |
| Front camera | 12MP |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh |
| Operating system | Android 16 |
| Durability | IP68 dust and water resistance |
3. Motorola Edge 70 Fusion
The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion stands out as one of the best phones in the mid range segment. It sports a 6.8-inch 1.5K pOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and up to 7,000 mAh battery, which helps with smoother visuals and longer usage between charges. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip, which promises uncompromising performance.
| RAM | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| Display | 6.8-inch 1.5K Extreme AMOLED display, 144 Hz refresh rate, 5,200 nits peak brightness |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main (OIS) + 13MP ultrawide angle |
| Front camera | 32MP |
| Battery | 7,000 mAh with 68W TurboPower charging support |
| Operating system | Android 16 |
| Durability | IP68/IP69 dust, water, and underwater protection |
4. realme P4 Power
The realme P4 Power is the country’s first smartphone with a 10,000 mAh battery, paired with 80W fast charging. This ground-breaking battery ensures the device remains operational for at least two days on a single charge! You also have two
chips, MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra and Hyper Vision+ AI chip, powering the phone. This results in ultra-smooth performance and pro-level visual clarity.
| RAM | 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra |
| Display | 6.8-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, up to 144 Hz refresh rate, up to 240 Hz touch sampling rate |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide (main) with OIS + 8MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 16MP |
| Battery | 10,001 mAh battery with 80W Ultra Charge |
| Operating system | realme UI 7.0 |
| Durability | IP66/IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance |
5. Nothing Phone (4a)
The Nothing Phone (4a) offers a mix of clean software, distinctive design, and helpful features without carrying a premium price. It also comes with a flagship imaging system with 70x ultra zoom capability! You can click crystal-clear photos of faraway subjects without losing any detail.
| RAM | 8GB/12GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| Display | 6.78-inch Flexible AMOLED 120 Hz display, 4,500 nits peak brightness |
| Rear cameras | 50MP (OIS + EIS) main + 50MP periscope + 8MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 32MP |
| Battery | 5,400 mAh with 50W fast charging |
| Operating system | Nothing OS 4.1 based on Android 16 |
| Durability | IP64 water and dust resistance |
Additional options:
Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
If you are willing to wait for a few months, you can also gift either the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Recently, the company launched two models from the Xiaomi 17 series – Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra. However, rumours suggest that the Xiaomi 17 Max and/or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max could be unveiled in India sometime in 2026. Both models come with flagship features, such as a 200MP rear camera for versatile photography and a large LTPO AMOLED display offering immersive visuals.
How to buy a new smartphone as a gift on Easy EMIs with Bajaj Finserv
Gifting your loved one a new smartphone is thoughtful, but it can also be expensive. However, with Bajaj Finserv Easy EMIs, you can divide the cost into smaller monthly instalments and choose a repayment plan that fits your budget. This helps you pick a better model without compromising due to price constraints. To purchase a new smartphone, follow these steps:
1. Visit your nearest Bajaj Finserv partner store.
2. Browse and select the smartphone you want to gift.
3. Check your eligibility for Easy EMIs at the store.
4. Choose a repayment period between 3 and 60 months.
5. Complete the process and take the phone home.
Thanks to flexible repayment options and a wide network of partner stores, you can plan your purchase and choose a suitable smartphone without worrying about your finances.
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