As MWC 2026 comes to an end, we at Android Central are highlighting the products that stood out the most to us. Several of us were on the ground at the show, testing tons of new products, including those that were entered for a chance at the spotlight in our Best in Show awards, which we held alongside our sister sites TechRadar and Tom’s Guide.
So, without further ado, here are the products that were awarded Best in Show at MWC 2026!
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Galaxy S26 Ultra launched ahead of MWC 2026 at a separate Unpacked event, but its presence was still felt at the show. The phone steps things up by featuring the latest Qualcomm chipset, exclusive to Samsung phones, while sporting several notable upgrades that should help this phone stand out.
Aside from a brighter 200MP camera and improved telephoto lens, the new Privacy Display arrives as the first of its kind on a smartphone, allowing you to hide the contents of your screen from onlookers. I’ve tried it myself and the effect is truly, well… effective! Now you don’t have to bother with privacy screen protectors on your phone, although we still recommend picking up a regular Galaxy S26 Ultra screen protector!
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi is no stranger to making terrific camera phones, and the 17 Ultra is a masterstroke. The phone’s global debut brings the 1-inch 50MP main camera to a wider audience, and it’s clear that Xiaomi has been busy over the last year — its camera and tuning algorithms are noticeably better than the 15 Ultra and its predecessors. This alone makes the Xiaomi 17 Ultra one of the best camera phones.
What’s also notable is that the rest of the cameras are just as good, and the new zoom lens is unique in the industry: It handles 3.2x to 4.3x mechanical zoom, and that’s just not something you see on a phone. It’s evident that Xiaomi is looking to make a statement, and the 17 Ultra is thoroughly deserving of the award.
Xiaomi Watch 5
Xiaomi’s Watch 5 doesn’t look quite as good as the Pixel Watch 4, but that’s okay; its sheer size gives it a decent presence, and its 1.54-inch OLED panel is one of the brightest in its category.
Xiaomi deserves credit for its ability to combine the best of Wear OS with its own unique extras, and this allows the Watch 5 to be a true standout. Another plus point is the battery life; thanks to a bigger silicon-carbon battery, the smartwatch easily lasts over four days between charges, and you just rarely get that with other Wear OS products. Xiaomi’s health and fitness monitoring features are among the best around, and the Watch 5 doesn’t really miss out on anything else
Tecno Modular Phone concept
Modular phones never quite took off, but the idea was always a cool one, and Tecno is reviving it with its latest concept. It starts with an impossibly thin phone, measuring 4.9mm, which features different zones on the back where you can magnetically attach various accessories. This includes battery backs, a speaker, a microphone, and even a camera grip with a telephoto lens, allowing you to extend your optical range as far as 20x! The best part: You can stack accessories for the ultimate media phone.
Unfortunately, it’s just a concept, but it’s the best example of a modular phone I’ve seen in a long time. It’s no wonder there was such a commotion at Tecno’s MWC booth.
Honor Magic V6
Honor somehow managed to make its svelte foldable even thinner; the Magic V6 is one of the thinnest devices in its category. But what truly stands out is that Honor managed to do this while slotting a bigger battery into the Magic V6. The foldable has great cameras as well, and Honor’s software has a few cool new features that bridge the divide to Samsung.
Interestingly, it also gets the same level of ingress protection as the Magic 8 Pro, and that’s another achievement in Honor’s favor — it’s just difficult to build a foldable with IP69 dust and water resistance. The result is that the Magic V6 is doubtless one of the best foldables of 2026.
Honor Robot Phone
The Magic V6 was not the only thing Honor showed off at MWC 2026. After teasing it for months, the company finally showcased the capabilities of its Robot Phone during the event. The device features a 200MP camera mounted on a three-axis gimbal, letting you use the smartphone almost like a DJI Osmo Pocket. The built-in gimbal helps capture smooth and stable videos even when you are moving. Honor also uses AI to power the motorized camera, so it can automatically track subjects and keep them in the frame.
Beyond that, the Robot Phone is quite playful as well. It can nod, respond, and even dance based on its surroundings, giving the device a bit of personality. Honor says the Robot Phone is intended to be a commercial product. It’s not available yet, but the company expects it to go on sale sometime in the second half of 2026.
MemoMind One
If Meta Ray-Bans feel less like smart glasses and more like regular glasses with a camera and speakers, the MemoMind One from XGIMI, showcased at MWC 2026, might be closer to what you expect from a true pair of smart glasses. Unlike Meta’s approach, the MemoMind One includes a built-in projector that displays information directly in your field of view. Once you put them on, the glasses create a virtual screen that can show the time, phone notifications, news updates, and reminders. They also feature built-in speakers for calls, meeting recordings, and live translation.
The MemoMind One is still in development according to XGIMI, but the company expects the glasses to launch sometime in Q2 2026.
TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro
The U.S. market is finally getting a TCL NXTPAPER flagship. In a rare move, TCL is bringing the NXTPAPER 70 Pro stateside soon with the brand’s unique NXTPAPER 4.0 display technology and higher-quality specs. The highlight is certainly the 6.9-inch FHD+ display, with a matte finish, e-paper viewing modes, and zero display flicker. There’s also a minimalist smartphone mode that activates a black-and-white e-paper experience to limit distractions and let you focus on your content.
On the inside, you get a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor and a 5,200mAh battery. The camera system is capable, too, with a 50MP primary shooter. A slider on the side of the phone lets you switch between one full color viewing mode and three e-paper modes.
While some low-end TCL phones like the 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G made their way to the country last year, getting a premium offering with eye-friendly tech is exciting for U.S. buyers.
Motorola Razr Fold
Motorola’s biggest win of MWC 2026 was the announcement that the Razr Fold will be supported for seven full years of Android OS updates. The complete specs reveal for the Razr Fold confirmed Motorola’s upcoming foldable will beat the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in key ways, with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and up to 16GB of RAM, although the highlight is the battery.
The company crammed a silicon-carbon battery inside the Razr Fold with a capacity of 6,000mAh, surpassing every foldable on the U.S. market and falling short only compared to the Honor Magic V6. It will also charge at up to 80W speeds with a cable and 50W wirelessly. We also learned the Razr Fold will sport an 8.1-inch, 2K OLED main screen and an outer 6.6-inch screen with a 165Hz variable refresh rate. Another thing to like is Motorola’s Razr Fold design, which has a square camera bump that doesn’t rock on a table and silky PANTONE finishes.
All told, it’s a valiant effort for Motorola’s big-screen foldable that should prove a real challenge for Samsung and Google in the U.S.
Lenovo ThinkTab X11
Lenovo’s line of “Think” products reigns in enterprise spaces, and the company is taking it to another level with the ThinkTab X11. This tablet features a rugged build and comes with a case for even extra protection, ensuring that it can handle even the toughest environments. It features a 10.95-inch 2.5K display, a very capable Snapdragon 7-series chipset, a large 10,200mAh battery, and MIL-STD-810H/IP68 certifications for durability
Even more, the battery is easily removable without the need for screws, and you can use it in a batteryless mode with a compatible adapter, that way there’s less concern for battery depredation, especially when the tablet is in constant use.
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