The iPhone 17 Pro emerged as the grand winner in the Best Smartphone category at the 2026 GLOMO Awards held at MWC Barcelona. So, what should you know about it?

Apple is still the benchmark for smartphones

For your information, the recognition thus strengthens Apple's position as an innovation leader in the smartphone industry and proves that Apple is still the benchmark in the world of premium smartphones.

An international panel of judges rated the iPhone 17 Pro as the best smartphone in terms of performance, innovation and leadership on the market between January and December 2025. Among the things evaluated are update support, functionality and features, user experience, and value for money.

Moreover, this series stands out with an enhanced camera system, artificial intelligence integration for a smarter user experience, and improved energy efficiency. Apart from Apple, several other brands also received recognition, including Honor for its silicon-carbon battery innovation, as well as Infinix in the best budget smartphone category with the HOT 60 Pro+ model.

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