Barcelona, Spain – March 4, 2026 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that the Galaxy S26 Ultra won Best in Show at the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The Global Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) hosts the GLOMO Awards each year during MWC to recognize outstanding innovation in the mobile industry. The Best in Show category recognizes consumer-focused products that set benchmarks in technology. One of the industry’s highest honors, Best in Show Device is judged by more than 200 of the world’s leading independent analysts, journalists and industry veterans and is known as the “gold standard” across the digital industry.
The annual GLOMO Awards, held during MWC, recognize outstanding innovation in the mobile industry.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Grand Prize
At the award ceremony on March 4th, galaxy s26 ultra was awarded Best in Show for its seamless blend of advanced hardware and intuitive, proactive One UI 8.5 software. Galaxy AI provides adaptive, context-aware intelligence that simplifies daily tasks while protecting security and privacy. These advances provide the most intuitive mobile AI designed anticipating your needs.
Galaxy S26 Ultra also introduces the world’s first built-in Privacy Display, a breakthrough in display engineering, providing users with a more private yet vivid viewing experience. Under the hood, a customized chipset powers faster Galaxy AI, setting a new standard for effortless mobile experiences on Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Sean Collins, Chairman of the MWC Best in Show 2026 Jury, said: “The competition this year was extremely strong. We are looking for technology that is not only innovative and compelling, but truly moves the industry forward.Samsung Galaxy S26 “Ultra stands out for pushing the boundaries of mobile technology while making a meaningful impact in the real world. In particular, its privacy innovations address one of the most important needs of today’s digital lifestyle: security, personal space, and trust.”
Stephanie Choi (left), Vice President and Head of Mobile Marketing Center for MX Business at Samsung Electronics, received the Best in Show award from MWC Best in Show 2026 Jury Chairman Shaun Collins (right).
The MWC Best in Show jury said the Galaxy S26 Ultra stood out among more than 3,000 exhibitors for its enablement of forward-looking innovation. “While many of the technologies introduced at MWC highlight the future, this is a product that consumers can experience today,” the panel said.
“We are honored that the Galaxy S26 Ultra was named ‘Best in Show’ at this year’s GLOMO Awards,” said Stephanie Choi, EVP of Mobile Experience (MX) Business and Head of Mobile Marketing Center at Samsung Electronics. “Galaxy S26 Ultra is an agent-based AI phone that demonstrates Samsung’s continued commitment to moving the industry forward, and this distinction is especially meaningful given the extraordinary innovations showcased at MWC.”
For more information on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, see below. samsungmobilepress.com and samsung.com.
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