Which tech gift to give for Christmas 2026? Rather than a list of the most expensive new releases, here, budget by budget, are the products scored highest by Picksly among smartwatches, tablets and smartphones, with their checked price. Each score out of 100 comes from published measurements (battery life, performance, camera…) and announced specifications; it judges neither design nor brand.

The prices quoted were checked in France between 26 October and 10 November 2026, each with its date and store: they will have moved by Christmas, so check them before buying. Picksly does not test products itself: see the method.

Under €100: a smartwatch

  • Honor Watch X5i — €80 (Amazon, 10 November). Among the three models tracked at this price or less, none has a better value score (Smart 72/100). Its strength: lightness (89/100); its weakness: very few features (under 5/100). For someone who wants to count steps and receive notifications, nothing more.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Watch 6 Active — €50 (Amazon, 10 November): the cheapest gift in this selection, very light (91/100), with just as few features (under 5/100).

€100 to €200: a more complete watch

  • OnePlus Watch Lite — €140 (Amazon, 10 November). Among the nine models tracked at this price or less, none has a better value score (Smart 83/100). Its strengths: screen (88/100), features (80/100) and lightness (78/100).
  • Huawei Watch Fit 4 — €150 (eBay, 10 November), Smart 76/100, very light (90/100); for everyday sport.
  • A tablet for watching videos: avoid the Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2, new at €220 (Amazon, 10 November), scored 29/100 with four clear weaknesses; better to pick the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro refurbished at €210 (Refurbed, 5 November), or move up a bracket.
  • A refurbished smartphone: the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G at €160 (Refurbed, 2 November) — strength: fast charging (90/100); a March 2023 model.

€200 to €300: a tablet or a sports watch

  • Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 Pro — €239 new (Amazon, 10 November). Among the nine tablets tracked at this price or less, none has a better value score (Smart 57/100). Its asset: battery (89/100); its limits: storage (7/100), brightness (17/100) and performance (21/100). For video and reading rather than games.
  • Amazfit T-Rex 3 — €262 (Amazon, 1 November). Among the six sports watches tracked at this price or less, it has the best value score (Smart 71/100). Lighter and more expensive: the Coros Pace 4 at €269 (Amazon, 10 November; Smart 65/100).

€300 to €500: a new smartphone

  • Realme GT 7T — €407 (eBay, 26 October). Among the sixty-nine new phones tracked at this price or less, none has a better value score (Smart 71/100). Fast charging (90/100) and brightness (94/100) among the best, updates (75/100).
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max — €509 (Amazon, 10 November), just over €500: for €9 more, the best value score among the hundred and six new phones tracked at this price or less (Smart 76/100). Battery among the best (95/100), fast charging (80/100), performance (75/100). Its 6.83-inch screen is very large.
  • Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — €431 new (eBay, 7 November), Smart 66/100: a former flagship still sold new, strong on camera (84/100) and battery (83/100), weak on updates (25/100).

For an iPhone, a Pixel or a Galaxy, our guides cover each range: which iPhone to choose, which Google Pixel to choose, which Samsung Galaxy to choose. And for a first cheap smartphone: smartphones under €350.

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Before buying

  • Refurbished makes a real gift: for the same budget, a high-end model from two years ago often scores higher than an entry-level new one. Check the warranty (at least 12 months) and the stated condition; see our advice on refurbished or new.
  • Delivery and returns: a few days before Christmas, check the delivery date and return conditions before paying.
  • Compatibility: a smartwatch is controlled from a phone; check that it works with the recipient's (iPhone or Android).
  • End-of-year promotions: compare with the price checked here rather than the crossed-out price; see how to spot a fake promotion.

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