New Year, New Tech: Here are the Hottest Gadget Deals you can’t afford to miss

The start of the year always brings that sudden urge to refresh your tech setup. Seeing your old phone struggle with the latest apps and high storage, or your laptop sounding like a jet engine, it might be time to finally upgrade.

If you’ve been holding it off until this January, consider this your sign to finally go for it. Check out these latest deals on SM Malls Online that are actually worth your hard-earned savings.

For the ultimate phone upgrade

If you’re the type who settles for nothing but the absolute best, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has officially arrived at Mobile Care by Power Mac Center. It’s not like any other phone; it’s a productivity powerhouse featuring a massive 6.9” Retina XDR display that makes streaming or editing feel like a cinematic experience. Powered by the new A19 Pro chip running iOS 26, it ensures that lag is just a thing of the past. It also boasts the 48MP triple camera system that captures details you didn’t even know existed. You can get your hands on this latest flagship starting at ₱86,990. Head over to select SM Malls and see that titanium finish for yourself!

For breathtaking aerial shots

For the aspiring cinematographers or those who just want the best travel reels, Urban Gadgets at SM Mall of Asia is currently housing the DJI Mavic Pro Fly More Combo. This drone is a masterpiece of engineering, designed to master every angle with a triple-camera system that includes a high-performance Hasselblad main camera. The package comes with the DJI RC 2, so you’re ready to fly straight out of the box. Starting at ₱140,890, it’s sure a serious investment for creators, but the professional-grade results in every frame make it worth every cent.

For on-the-go storage

Do you need more storage but hate carrying bulky external drives? PC Express in SM City Taytay has the Transcend ESD310 Portable SSD 1TB starting at just ₱4,550. It’s the size of a thumb drive but boasts 10Gbps transfer speeds and dual connectors for maximum capability. No cables, no limits, and fits right in your coin pocket. This one small upgrade can definitely make a huge difference in your daily workflow.

For victory-ready gaming

Gamers, we haven’t forgotten you. Over at ThinkPad in SM City North EDSA, the Lenovo Legion 5 15AHP10 is waiting to take your game to the next level. Wrapped in a sleek Eclipse Black chassis, this rig is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor and the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR7 card for visuals that are as smooth as butter. It starts at ₱83,996 and already includes MS Office Home & Student 2024 plus Lenovo AI Now, your very own on-device AI assistant. Gaming, creating or multitasking?  This 15.3-inch powerhouse is designed for you to win.

For pro photography anywhere

Looking for a worthy camera that can level up your feed this 2026? Canon is making it a lot easier by offering ₱10,000 off the Canon EOS R6 Mark II (body only). Until March 31, 2026, you can grab the full-frame mirrorless shooter for ₱138,998 (down from ₱148,998) at authorized SM stores like SM City Pampanga or Mall of Asia. Known for its hybrid capabilities, it offers 40fps burst shooting and 6K oversampled video, perfect for both photography and videography. Avail this and you also get ₱22,000 worth of freebies!

If you need a versatile lens, the RF24-105MM f/4-7.1 IS STM bundle is also ₱10,000 off at ₱158,998. It’s the perfect pair for shooting everything, from street photography to sweeping landscapes.

For budget-friendly wellness buddy

If you want to be more consistent in achieving that fitness goal in 2026, you might need a TechLife Smart Watch P1 Lite in your life. It’s currently available at any SM branch of TechLife starting at just ₱2,499. Affordable? Indeed. But don’t let the price fool you. It features a vivid 1.320inch 3D AMOLED display and even has dedicated Women’s Health Management for cycle tracking. It’s IP68 water-and-dust-resistant, making it a stylish yet durable companion for your runs or gym sessions (without the heavy price tag).

For longer screen time

If your main concern is durability and battery that actually lasts through a whole day of heavy use, the HONOR X9d 5G is a total standout at only ₱18,999. This phone is built like a tank with “All-Angle Ultra Defense" (it’s IP69K water resistant) and packs a monstrous 8300mAh battery. With 24GB extended RAM and 254GB storage, it's tough and fast. For anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors or just always forgets to bring a power bank, this Snapdragon 6 Gen 4-powered device is going to be your lifesaver.

These days, good tech isn’t just a want, but a need. So go all out and get that upgrade you truly deserve! Download the SM Malls Online app to discover the latest tech essentials. SM Malling Made Easy!