IFA 2025

Gadgets That Defined Europe's Biggest Tech Show

- Words By: Sohil Nikam

IFA (Innovation For All) has always been Europe's stage for consumer technology.

While CES in Las Vegas often steals the limelight, Berlin's show has earned a reputation for being more grounded, where breakthrough devices, quirky concepts, and everyday innovations share the same floor. IFA 2025 carried that legacy forward. From Samsung's polished flagships to DOOGEE's rugged projector phone, from Acer's ultralight laptops to Dyson's AI robot vacuum, the show captured tech's current mood: AI everywhere, practicality first, and a dash of playful experimentation. Here's a look at the highlights, device by device.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S25 FE: BIG, THIN, AND SMARTER THAN EVER

Samsung's Galaxy S25 FE was one of the most talked-about devices at IFA. Priced at ₹59,999, it brings much of the Galaxy S25 experience to a wider audience. Sure, it swaps out Snapdragon's top chip for an Exynos 2400, trims megapixels on the cameras, and offers 8GB of RAM, but the fundamentals remain excellent. What makes the FE shine is balance: a flagship feel without the flagship price. In a world where smartphones priced at around ₹1,00,000 are the norm, Samsung proved that value can still be exciting.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S11 ULTRA: THE PORTABLE ALTERNATIVE

The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra pushed tablet design to extremes. At 14.6 inches with a thickness of just 5.1mm, it's thinner than some smartphones yet houses a 120Hz AMOLED 2X display and MediaTek's Dimensity 9400+ chip. Its AI tricks made it even more compelling. Gemini Live lets users solve math problems via camera, recognize objects instantly, and refine S Pen sketches into polished art. Combined with Samsung's upgraded DeX mode, the Tab S11 Ultra blurs the line between tablet and laptop more convincingly than ever.

ACER'S ULTRALIGHT 16-INCH LAPTOP: PORTABILITY REDEFINED