Galaxy S26 Ultra Takes Home Top Honor at MWC 2026 GLOMO Awards

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Samsung has always had a major presence at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade show, which take place annually in Barcelona. It’s back at the ongoing MWC 2026 and has left us impressed with the display innovations the brand is showing.

Galaxy S26 Ultra wins “Best in Show” at Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards 2026

Of course, unlike MWC 2025, there isn’t a new product to show, so it’s talking about the recently released Galaxy S26 series. As it turns out, the Galaxy S26 Ultra has won “Best in Show” at the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) at MWC 2026.

Samsung recently debuted the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and it does come with a bunch of upgrades. SammyGuru’s Jeff Springer went hands-on with the Galaxy S26 Ultra and has shared his thoughts. Other than that, we’ve also published a mini review of sorts, sharing how our first 96 hours with the Galaxy S26 Ultra have been.

Meanwhile, Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max won Best Smartphone at the GLOMO Awards 2026. You can check out the full list of GLOMO Awards 2026 winners crowned at MWC Barcelona.

In a statement, Shaun Collins, Chair of the Judges for MWC Best in Show 2026, said:

“This year’s competition was exceptionally strong. We look for technology that is not only innovative and compelling, but that genuinely moves the industry forward. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra stood out for pushing the boundaries of mobile technology while delivering meaningful, real-world impact. In particular, its privacy innovation addresses one of the most important needs of today’s digital lifestyle — security, personal space and trust.”

On the other hand, Samsung’s EVP and Head of Mobile Marketing, Stephanie Choi, said:

“We are honored that Galaxy S26 Ultra has been recognized as ‘Best in Show’ at this year’s GLOMO Awards. Galaxy S26 Ultra is an agentic AI phone that signifies Samsung’s ongoing commitment to push our industry forward, and this distinction is especially meaningful given the extraordinary innovation showcased at MWC.”

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Abhinav Anand

Abhinav Anand is the News Editor at SammyGuru and a technology journalist based in New Delhi. Before joining SammyGuru, he contributed to numerous outlets, including Android Headlines, ExtremeTech, The Mac Observer, Financial Express, Economic Times, iGeeksBlog, KnowTechie, PhonesWiki, SlashGear, and more. You can reach him at abhinav@sammyguru.com.

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