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Diwali 2024 gift ideas: Tech products that glimmer like gold

Gold makes everything look posh and premium. A look at gold-coloured tech.

iPhone 16 Pro Max in Gold. (Image credit: Majin Bu/X)

Buying gold during Diwali is considered to be auspicious. Often used in jewellery, gold has stood the test of time as one of the most valuable metals on Earth.

The colour gold too evokes a sense of premium, and perhaps this is the reason why a variety of daily objects and products are painted in gold. Similarly, when it comes to gadgets, gold-coloured editions, across price segments, never fail to attract consumers.

Here’s a look at five gold-coloured tech products that are worth considering this Diwali:

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Samsung Galaxy A16

One of the most affordable golden-coloured smartphones. (Image credit: Samsung)

Gold-coloured smartphones are mostly on the expensive side, but Samsung’s latest offering — the Galaxy A16 is not. Priced at Rs 18,999, the latest 5G smartphone from the South Korean company looks premium and features a triple camera array at the back. This is also one of the most affordable Android smartphones eligible for six major OS upgrades. If you are in search of an affordable smartphone that looks premium, the Galaxy A16 is an easy pick.

Samsung Galaxy Ring

Galaxy Ring in Titanium Gold colour. (Image credit: Samsung)

Although the Galaxy Ring is not made using gold, the titanium gold variant looks just like a regular gold ring and is available in nine different sizes. It is one of the most premium-looking smart rings on the market with AI-powered fitness and wellness features. Priced at Rs 38,999, it is definitely on the expensive side. However, for anyone who is serious about their fitness and doesn’t want to wear a smartwatch, this is a great alternative.

iPhone 16 Pro

DailyObjects: A more stylish design, this option from DailyObjects felt like something that will last and also make the phone inside last longer. The case has rubber-like edges and clear surfaces, with a single cutout for the camera module. However, for the Camera C

A transparent case that offers plenty of grip. (Image credit: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express)

The desert titanium iPhone 16 Pro (review) almost mimics gold, and it is easily one of the most premium gold-coloured smartphones that money can buy in 2024. Powered by the A18 Pro chip, it is also one of the most powerful phones on the market with features like Apple Intelligence, AAA gaming, and an excellent triple camera setup. Made of titanium, it is light and brings forth the most premium aspects in a smartphone. At a starting price of Rs 1,19,900, it is ever-so-slightly more affordable than its predecessor.

Apple Watch Series 10

Watch Series 10 is bigger and lighter. (Image credit: Nandagopal Rajan/The Indian Express)

Apple’s latest smartwatch — Watch Series 10 (review), made using titanium, is also available in a golden finish. If you are going for the gold variant of the Apple Watch 10, then we recommend pairing it with the Milanese Loop, which will make it look even more premium. This high-end smartwatch from Apple has everything that one comes to expect from a high-end smartwatch.

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Michael Kors smartwatch

A WearOS powered smartwatch by Michael Kors. (Express Photo)

Luxury accessory brand Michael Kors also has a gold-coloured smartwatch, which works with Android smartphones. Available in multiple design options, this smartwatch runs on WearOS by Google and can be paired with most Android smartphones with ease. This watch offers the best of luxury and smart capabilities and can be worn like an everyday watch.

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