Khaberni - Samsung Electronics Co. recently announced that the Galaxy S26 Ultra has won the "Best Device" award at the Global Mobile Awards, presented during the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026) hosted in Barcelona, Spain. The International Mobile Network Association organizes these awards annually on the sidelines of the conference to honor the most prominent innovations in the mobile sector, with the "Best Device" category being considered the most prestigious as it celebrates consumer products that set new standards in the industry. This award is granted based on an assessment by a panel of over 200 leading independent analysts, specialized journalists, and industry pioneers worldwide, making the winning devices known as the gold standard in the global digital landscape.
Galaxy S26 Ultra Best Device
The Galaxy S26 Ultra won the Best Device award at the award ceremony held on March 4, in recognition of the seamless integration it offers between sophisticated hardware components and intelligent software based on the One UI 8.5 interface. The device relies on features from the Galaxy AI ecosystem, providing an intelligent system that adapts to users' needs and usage context, simplifying daily tasks while maintaining the highest levels of security and privacy protection. These innovations combined offer a simplified and comfortable mobile experience based on artificial intelligence, capable of predicting users' needs and meeting their requirements with ease.
Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra includes the world's first built-in privacy protection feature within the screen (Privacy Display), a notable engineering achievement in display technology that provides users with a vibrant viewing experience with enhanced levels of privacy. The dedicated processor in the device allows for faster performance of Galaxy AI features, thereby establishing a new standard for seamless smart device experiences.
Commenting on this matter, the head of the judging panel for the Best Device award at MWC 2026, Sean Collins, said: "This year, we witnessed strong competition within the awards, and we focused on highlighting innovative, attractive, and highly effective technologies that contribute to advancing the evolution of the sector. This year, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra shined with its ability to expand the horizons of mobile technology in parallel with delivering a significant positive impact on users' lives. The device stands out for its revolutionary innovations in the field of privacy, elevating aspects of security, personal space, and trust, which are among the most critical requirements in today's digital life."
The judging panel noted that the device stood out among more than 3,000 exhibiting companies at the conference, for its ability to put future innovations in the hands of consumers today. The judging panel added: "While many exhibits at the conference showcase the technologies of the future, this device provides consumers the opportunity to experience these technologies in the present."
For her part, the Executive Vice President and Head of Marketing at the Mobile Experience Business Unit at Samsung Electronics, Stephanie Choi, said: "We are pleased that the Galaxy S26 Ultra has earned the title of Best Device at this year's Global Mobile Awards. This device serves as an advanced model for phones powered by artificial intelligence agents capable of intelligently interacting with users' needs, and it embodies Samsung's ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the sector. This recognition holds special significance given the exceptional level of innovation witnessed at the MWC 2026 conference by participants and exhibitors this year."
For more information about the Galaxy S26 Ultra, please visit the websites: Samsungmobilepress.com, andSamsung.com.
