The best gifts for students

Need some gift ideas for the students in your life? Check out our best tech gift ideas that will help them at school, university or TAFE.

Whether it’s Christmas, a birthday , a graduation gift or just rewarding a great school report, Optus has several great options for the studious.

From the newest iPhones to those nice-to-haves going back to school, we’re certain you’ll find what you’re looking for this silly season, but in case you need a little extra guidance we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite study aids below.

Check out our student-friendly plans now.

Level up their phone before heading back to school next year. The iPhone 12 mini, Apple’s pocket friendly, on-the-go phone makes a solid study buddy for students of all ages.

It’s got all the best features to make study a breeze. Because the iPhone 12 mini is 5G enabled, it can download large files (like a whole season of your favourite show) on the go and stream high-quality HDR movies. And for all those students rushing between classes, unlike other iPhones, the 12 mini is harder to shatter due to its ceramic shield meaning it has four times better drop performance than previous generation iPhones. 

If we’ve got media students (or any students really) in the house, you’ll be glad to know the iPhone 12 mini’s camera comes with Dolby Vision Recording a feature used by film studios for big budget movies. Here’s a little snapshot of the iPhone 12 mini’s features:

• 5G enabled*
• A14 Bionic smartphone chip
• Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres for up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529[1]
• Pro video and camera capabilities that takes low-light photography to the next level 
• Four times better drop performance thanks to the new ceramic shield, compared with the iPhone 11.
• HDR video recording with Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps
• Smart HDR 3 for photos
• 2× optical zoom
   

Smartphones test days can be pretty amazing - why not learn more about the different camera lenses and what they mean? Or some tips on how to take some great photos?

Want to know a little bit more about iPhone 12 mini? Explore all the specifications and features here.

*5G available in selected areas and on selected plans. Excludes NT & TAS. Check optus.com.au/coverage for details.

For all those students studying in the library or any other commonplace, we present to you the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 active noise-cancelling, wireless headphones available separately through our Optus Accessories site. So, you can stay on track with your work, without distraction. 

The Galaxy Buds2 wireless headphones are supported with active noise cancelling, which is designed to filter out up to 98% of background noise so should block out those annoying library sounds when you need to focus. And with 5 hours of battery with active noise cancelling on 8 hours with it off, you can study the night before your exam while staying focused. With quick charging as well, you could potentially have your batteries recharged for 2 hours of use in 10 minutes.

Sound good? You can find them and other headphones like them here.  

Last but not least, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G. This exciting little device is a lifesaver for students. Gone are the days of lugging around heavy laptops from class to class. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G is light and runs almost as efficiently as a PC. You can buy and use a pop-out a keyboard and use it like a computer or buy the low latency and most precise S Pen yet to write your notes in it like a regular notebook. It’s 5G enabled* and has up to 16 hours’ worth of video playback, not to mention these standout features:

• CPU Speed: 3.09GHz, 2.4GHz, 1.8GHz
• Weight (g): 575
• Rear Camera – Resolution: 13.0 MP + 5.0 MP
• Size (Main Display): 12.4"
• Available Memory (GB): 256GB

You can read more about some of the awesome things tablets can do or find the Galaxy Samsung Tab S7+ 5G and other great tablets here.

*5G available in selected areas and on select plans. Excludes NT & Tas, Check optus.com.au/coverage for details.Be ready for your kid’s next semester with any of the above devices. Or if you’d like some more information on student plans visit our Student Hub.