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With Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, finding the perfect gift to show your sibling how much you care can be challenging. But your search ends here! It's time to move beyond traditional gifts and surprise your loved ones with something innovative and thoughtful. Money-filled envelopes are a thing of the past. This gifting guide offers some of the best options that are not only useful but also stylish.
From smartphones to hairstyling accessories and smart storage solutions, explore these top picks for this Raksha Bandhan.
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2: Help your sibling embrace every memory by gifting her the pocket-friendly SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2. This portable, colorful SSD allows you to instantly capture and transfer content to your PC. With its IP65-rated resistance to water and dust, your mom can use it without worry. Its compact and lively design makes it an ideal accessory for her dynamic big fat celebrations. The SSD is equipped with fast NVMe technology, offering outstanding read and write speed up to 1050MB/s/1000MB/s, ensuring that she can capture every moment of the fun. With a generous capacity of up to 4TB, the drive is available in Black, Monterey, and Sky Blue.
SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Type-C: If your sibling is a selfie lover or claims to be a photographer, consider gifting SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go. Available in vibrant colours like Absinthe Green, Lavender, and Navagio Bay, the SanDisk Ultra® Dual Drive Go USB Flash Drive provides a seamless way to transfer files between USB Type-C smartphones, tablets, laptops, and USB Type-A devices. It offers a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface coupled with a read speed of up to 400 MB/s for quick file transfers. Easy for your sisters to plug it in, move files effortlessly and store the moments of life—be it the laughter, the cry, or the funny moments. This flash drive is available with up to 256GB* capacity and up to 1TB* capacity in black. Price as per Amazon - INR 1109 for 128GB
WD My Passport HDD: With up to 6TB* capacities now available for the WD My Passport hard drive line, photographers can store more photographs and effortlessly backup their digital memories seamlessly. The device is a trusted, portable storage hard drive that is equipped with USB-C™ technology and a modern metal design. Its password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption helps keep precious content safe. The My Passport hard drives are available in a variety of different colors to suit any style. Price as per Price as per Amazon - INR 15,449 for 6TB
iQOO Z9 Lite: Recently launched, iQOO Z9 Lite is the perfect gift for your tech-savvy brothers/sisters, that packs the powerful MediaTek Dimensity 6300. Achieving an impressive AnTuTu score of over 414K+, this smartphone ensures seamless multitasking, lag-free gaming, and effortless app scrolling. Th iQOO Z9 Lite redefines speed and connectivity, along with featuring a 90Hz Ultra Bright display and a High brightness mode of 840 nits and offers seamless visibility in both indoor and outdoor settings.
The iQOO Z9 Lite includes an all-new 50 MP Sony AI camera with a 2 MP bokeh camera, and the 8 MP front camera clicks high-quality selfies. Built to be durable, it comes with an IP64 rating which offers protection against dust and water. The device is equipped with FunTouch OS 14 based on Android 14 out of the box, promising two years of Android updates and three years of security updates.The Fully Loaded iQOO Z9 Lite comes in two youthful and refreshing colour variants : Aqua Flow and Mocha Brown, at a starting price of INR 9,999 on iQOO e-store and Amazon.in
iQOO Z9x: The slimmest smartphone (7.99mm) in the segment – iQOO Z9x comes with a massive 6000mAh battery and is your ideal companion for daily entertainment and adventure, lasting two days straight on a single charge. It is complemented by the 44W flash charge, which can juice up your device by up to 50% in just 37 minutes. At the heart of this powerhouse is the Qualcomm Snapdragon® 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform with the latest 4nm process technology that offers unmatched performance with an AnTuTu benchmark score of over 560K+.
With this, iQOO Z9x stands out as one of the fastest phones in the segment. It boasts a 6.72" Ultra Bright 120Hz adaptive display with dual stereo speakers that delivers an immersive audio-visual experience. The smartphone stands as the only device in its segment on Amazon, featuring best in the segment IP64 dust and water resistance rating. It features the all-new Funtouch OS 14 based on Android 14, out of the box. Further, iQOO Z9x also offers 2+3 years of Android and security updates.iQOO Z9x will be available on the iQOO e-store and Amazon.in in two color variants representing Dynamic Energy: Tornado Green and Storm Grey at a starting price of INR 11,999.
iQOO Z9: Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 5G 4nm processor, iQOO Z9 promises unmatched performance with an AnTuTu score of 730K+, making it the fastest in the segment. It also boasts the segment’s first Sony IMX 882 rear camera system, 4K video recording with OIS capability, and the brightest 120 Hz AMOLED display with 1800 nits peak local brightness.
The iQOO Z9 is available at a starting price of INR 17,999 on both the iQOO e-store and Amazon.in in two premium and distinctive colour variants, Brushed Green and Graphene Blue, making it a statement piece that seamlessly combines style with functionality.
vivo V40 Series: The vivo V40 series, perfect for gifting this Rakshabandhan, combines superior camera technology with elegant design. Both the V40 Pro and V40 feature a 50MP ZEISS OIS main camera, complemented by ultra-wide and telephoto lenses, ensuring stunning photos in any setting. With a slim 7.58mm profile and a powerful 5500mAh battery, these smartphones deliver both style and endurance. Powered by advanced processors—MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ in the V40 Pro and Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 in the V40—they offer smooth performance, making them an ideal gift for this Rakshabandhan.
The V40 is available in three color options – Ganges Blue, Lotus Purple, and Titanium Grey – and priced at INR 34,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant, INR 36,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant, and INR 41,999 for the 12GB + 512GB variant. The V40 Pro is available in two colour options - Ganges Blue and Titanium Grey - priced at INR 49,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, and INR 55,999 for the 12GB + 512GB variant.
Havells Keratin Infused Hair Brush HS4211
Celebrate Rakshabandhan by treating your sister to the ultimate hair care accessory: the Ionic Hairbrush. This versatile brush features 5 adjustable temperature settings for effortless styling, ensuring frizz-free, straight hair. Infused with keratin, it moisturizes hair, leaving it healthy and shiny, while the Ionic Flow technology neutralizes dust and reduces frizz for a smooth, glossy finish. Designed for convenience, it suits all hair types and includes a tangle-free swivel cord and a handy hanging loop. This thoughtful gift will make her hair care routine more enjoyable and luxurious. Price: INR 2,900
The Havells HC4085 Air Care Styler
The Havells Air Care Styler is an option you can never go wrong with for Rakshabandhan – the ultimate gift for versatile hair styling. With adjustable temperature settings, it ensures smooth, tangle-free hair and impeccable control for a radiant finish. Its uniform heat distribution and array of attachments make it easy to transition between drying, straightening, curling, and volumizing. Designed with a 1.8m tangle-free swivel cord, this styler offers maximum flexibility and is perfect for styling on-the-go. It's an ideal companion for anyone who loves to experiment with different looks. Price: INR 2,1999
