Samsung has just taken home the ultimate prize in mobile tech. The Galaxy S26 Ultra was named Best in Show at the prestigious Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) during Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, beating thousands of cutting-edge innovations to claim the industry’s highest consumer honour.
Judged by more than 200 top analysts, journalists and experts, the GLOMO Awards celebrate devices that don’t just push boundaries — they actually change how we live. And the Galaxy S26 Ultra didn’t just show up. It stole the spotlight.
What makes this win massive? Samsung packed the S26 Ultra with the world’s first built-in Privacy Display — a game-changing screen that delivers vivid colours while keeping prying eyes out. Pair that with lightning-fast Galaxy AI powered by a custom chipset and the smarter-than-ever **One UI 8.5**, and you get a phone that doesn’t just react — it anticipates your needs while keeping your data locked down tighter than ever.
“Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra stood out for pushing the boundaries of mobile technology while delivering meaningful, real-world impact,” said Shaun Collins, Chair of the MWC Best in Show judging panel. “Its privacy innovation addresses one of the most important needs of today’s digital lifestyle: security, personal space and trust.”
The judges were clear: while many MWC 2026 demos promised the future, the Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers it today. Out of more than 3,000 exhibitors, it was the only device hailed as the new “gold standard” for consumer tech.
“We are honoured,” said Stephanie Choi, EVP and Head of Mobile Marketing at Samsung Electronics. “The Galaxy S26 Ultra is an agentic AI phone that proves our commitment to innovation consumers can actually use right now.”
With its seamless mix of hardware muscle, proactive Galaxy AI, and privacy-first engineering, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has officially set the new benchmark for flagship smartphones in 2026.
If you’re hunting for the smartest, most secure Android phone money can buy, the search is over. The winner is here — and it’s wearing the crown.
