Mother’s Day in Singapore lands on Sunday, 10 May this year — and if you’re like most of my customers, you’re probably wondering what to actually get her this time. A phone is one of those gifts that gets used every single day, makes her life easier, and doesn’t end up forgotten in a drawer. Here are my five honest picks for Mother’s Day 2026, across different budgets, with a bit of help on which one suits which kind of mum.

1. The premium pick — Apple iPhone 17

If your mum is on an older iPhone and due for an upgrade, this is the obvious answer. The iPhone 17 is the latest from Apple — A19 chip, the new redesigned camera, fantastic battery life. Everything just feels snappier. She’ll notice the difference within an hour of using it.

Get it for her if: she’s an iPhone user already, takes a lot of family photos, and you want something she’ll be happy with for the next 4–5 years.

2. The stylish standout — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Honestly the most popular Mother’s Day gift I’ve sold over the past two years. The Flip 6 is a foldable — it folds in half to fit in any small handbag — and it looks genuinely beautiful when she takes it out. The cover screen lets her quickly check messages without unfolding. Even mums who don’t normally care about tech tend to fall for this one.

Get it for her if: she carries a small handbag, appreciates design, and wants something that doesn’t look like everyone else’s phone.

3. The reliable everyday — Apple iPhone 15

Two generations old now, but still a brilliant phone — and a fair bit cheaper than the latest iPhone. Same clean iOS experience, USB-C charging, excellent camera. This is the sensible-budget choice if you want her to have a proper iPhone but don’t need bleeding-edge specs.

Get it for her if: her current phone is starting to lag and you want her to have something dependable without spending iPhone 17 money.

4. The photographer’s pick — Google Pixel 8a

If your mum loves taking photos — of the grandkids, family meals, holiday trips — the Pixel 8a quietly punches well above its price. Google’s camera processing is genuinely the best in this price bracket, and Magic Eraser (removing photobombers from family photos) is the kind of feature she’ll show off to all her friends.

Get it for her if: she’s photo-obsessed and you want best-in-class photography under S$700.

5. The budget classic — Apple iPhone 11

Don’t overlook this one. The iPhone 11 is older, but it’s still smooth, still gets iOS updates, and works with everything your mum already knows. If she’s coming from a basic phone or a really old smartphone, this is a massive upgrade — without the gift feeling extravagant. Often the right call when she’d be happier seeing you save the money.

Get it for her if: she’s first-time iPhone, or you want to surprise her without breaking the bank.

Trade in her old phone for instant credit

Here’s the part most people miss: bring her old phone in when you collect the new one, and the trade-in value comes straight off the price. Even an old, scratched-up iPhone 8 is worth something. Get an instant trade-in quote here before you come down — saves time, and gives you a clearer budget.

Want me to set it up for her too?

When you pick up the phone, I can do the full setup right there at the counter — transfer her contacts, photos, WhatsApp chats, banking apps, everything. By the time she opens the box on Mother’s Day morning, the phone is ready to use. She doesn’t have to fiddle with iCloud passwords or worry about losing photos. That part is on me.

Need it gift-wrapped?

I can also gift-wrap it for you, free of charge. Just let me know when you order — I’ll have it ready to hand over so all you need to do is bring it home.

If you’re not sure which of the five would suit your mum best, just message me on WhatsApp with a bit about her — what phone she has now, what she actually uses it for — and I’ll give you my honest recommendation. No upselling. The right phone for your mum, full stop.

Happy Mother’s Day in advance — to all the mums in Singapore.