With the holidays just lurking around the corner — and so many sale events popping up everywhere, both online and offline — now is the perfect time to stuff your Christmas stockings with gifts for your loved ones.

Indeed, this is the season to give the gift of tech, and, thankfully, Realme Philippines will be having its annual 12.12 sale on Lazada and Shopee, to make holiday shopping easier and more affordable for consumers. Expect major deals across every product category, including phone, PC, wearable, smart home, and more. Think up to 62% off!

But suppose you need help on what to actually spend money on. Don’t worry, this cheat sheet has got you covered with ideal gifts for everyone on your list. Better still, all gift suggestions mentioned below will receive a significant price cut during Realme’s limited-time sale, so you can save money while still bagging the people who matter to you a shiny new Realme device.

1. Realme 8 5G

The Realme 8 5G probably needs no introduction to those who are looking for an affordable 5G smartphone. Normally going for P10,990 or around $219 in the Philippines (from its launch price of P11,990 or $238), the notable discount should make this MediaTek Dimensity 700-based handset much more compelling. As if you need more reasons to consider the Realme 8 5G!

In our review, we noted that the phone “impresses, especially in terms of the display and camera quality.” The latter is largely thanks to the triple-camera system at the back, which includes a 48-megapixel main image sensor and a pair of 2-megapixel sensors for portrait and macro shots.

If your friend or a family member is in the market for a 5G handset, the Realme 8 5G priced at under P9,000 ($179) is easily one of the best deals around for those who want super-fast download speeds with 5G data.

• Sale price: P8,990 (4GB/128GB)
• Discount: P2,000
• Where to buy: Shopee

2. Realme Pad

The holiday season is traditionally a time for kicking back and enjoying things you couldn’t do during the busier weeks — or months! — of the year. And if your special someone’s idea of spending his or her leisure time involves crashing in an ultra-comfy bed or couch to binge Netflix or read an ebook, the Realme Pad is our top gift pick.

The Pad’s 10.4-inch touch display is literally and figuratively one of its biggest features. It’s impressively sharp, coming in at 2,000 x 1,200 pixels, and perfect for viewing high-definition content. Its beefy 7,100mAh battery backup, on the other hand, is enough to last days on a single charge and ideal for heavy bingers.

• Sale price: P8,990 (3GB/32GB), P12,990 (4GB/64GB), or P14,990 (6GB/128GB)
• Discount: P2,000
• Where to buy: Shopee

3. Realme Book

The highly rated Realme Book makes an excellent gift for students and office workers who need a capable ultraportable that doesn’t skimp on build quality and wireless features.

Powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i3 or Core i5 processor, the Realme Book can pretty much do it all without lag or major stutters. It’s upgradable to Microsoft’s latest operating system, too, so you can install Windows 11 for free and kick the proverbial tires and take it for a spin.

And when it’s time to top up, the laptop’s 65-watt USB-C charger can take you from zero to 50% in just 30 minutes plugged in. You can even use the power brick to charge your other devices that support the PD standard. How convenient!

• Sale price: P29,990 (11th Gen Intel Core i3) or P41,990 (11th Gen Intel Core i5)
• Discount: P8,000 (11th Gen Intel Core i3) or P6,000 (11th Gen Intel Core i5)
• Where to buy: Lazada

4. Realme Smart TV (43-inch model)

Time to upgrade the current living-room entertainment setup? Consider the 43-inch variant of the Realme Smart TV, which delivers a quality smart TV experience at a fraction of the cost of a high-end Android-based set. For a TV at this price point, the Realme Smart TV comes with a 1080p VA panel that delivers decent black levels and contrast, as well as surprisingly good built-in speakers.

Realme’s budget Android TV is a fantastic gift for your dad who hasn’t been introduced to the joys of on-demand video, or your brother who badly needs a TV upgrade to go with his video-game console.

• Sale price: P13,990
• Discount: P5,000
• Where to buy: Lazada

5. Realme Watch 2

Looking for an affordable yet competent smartwatch? The Realme Watch 2 is a clear upgrade over the previous generation, which is a great thing, considering how good of a value the first-gen model was when it launched a year ago.

The Watch 2 brings a brighter display, improved sleep tracking, and solid battery life compared to the previous release. It still boasts an optical heart-rate and SpO2 sensors and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. If your giftee has an active lifestyle and has taken up biking or running, or plans to do so, it’s about time you get him or her a Realme Watch 2.

• Sale price: P1,490 (Lazada) or P1,690 (Shopee)
• Discount: P1,500 (Lazada) or P1,300 (Shopee)
• Where to buy: Lazada or Shopee

Still looking for more discounted items? Below, check out the initial list of Realme products to watch at the 12.12 sale on Lazada and Shopee. We understand there are others that aren’t here whose prices will be slashed as well. Home essentials such as the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum and the Realme TechLife Air Purifier, for example. So we suggest that you follow the brand’s official stores on the two e-commerce platforms now. Happy shopping!

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