The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has won the highest accolade, Best in Show, at the Global Mobile Awards during Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. The smartphone surpassed over 3,000 exhibitors thanks to its revolutionary mobile AI and private display.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra has been recognized as the gold standard in mobile technology for integrating advanced hardware and One UI 8.5 with Galaxy AI. The award underscores Samsung's leadership in creating intuitive devices that anticipate user needs. This event sets the tone for the industry in 2026, where privacy and AI are becoming key.

Galaxy S26 Ultra: Triumph at MWC 2026

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra received the Best in Show award at the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) on March 4, 2026, in Barcelona. A jury of over 200 experts recognized the device as the benchmark for consumer innovation. The smartphone combines hardware innovations with One UI 8.5 and Galaxy AI, providing context-aware intelligence. This simplifies daily tasks while maintaining data security.

The key feature was the world's first built-in Privacy Display. The screen technology blocks side views, offering a bright image only to the owner. A custom chipset accelerates Galaxy AI, making interactions with the phone instantaneous. Jury President Sean Collins emphasized: The Galaxy S26 Ultra is pushing the industry forward by solving real privacy issues.

Among the 3,000+ exhibitors at MWC 2026, the S26 Ultra was named the product available today, not a distant future. Stephanie Choi, EVP Samsung MX, noted: This is an agent AI phone, confirming the company's leadership. The award strengthens Samsung's position in the flagship market, where sales of the S26 series exceeded expectations at the start of the year.

The technologies of the S26 Ultra are already influencing the industry: competitors are copying the AI approach. Companies like Alashed IT (it.alashed.kz) recommend that clients integrate similar solutions into corporate mobile ecosystems to increase productivity.

Revolutionary Galaxy AI in S26 Ultra

Galaxy AI in the S26 Ultra offers proactive intelligence that anticipates user actions. The system analyzes context to automate tasks: from summarizing chats to editing photos. Integration with One UI 8.5 makes the interface intuitive, reducing memory load by 30 percent compared to the S25.

Privacy Display uses micro-polarization layers visible only at a direct angle. Tests show 99 percent protection against side viewing without loss of brightness. The custom chipset on a 3-nm process provides a 40 percent increase in AI computation speed.

The GLOMO jury noted the real impact: users spend 25 percent less time on routine tasks. Samsung invested $15 billion in AI in 2025, which paid off with leadership at MWC. In Kazakhstan, demand for the S26 Ultra increased by 18 percent in the first week of sales.

Companies like Alashed IT (it.alashed.kz) are already developing custom AI applications for Galaxy AI for Central Asian businesses, increasing efficiency by 35 percent according to pilot projects.

Impact of the Award on the 2026 Smartphone Market

Best in Show strengthens Samsung's share to 28 percent in the global flagship market in Q1 2026. Competitors, including Apple, record growth in China by 23 percent, but Android leaders lead in AI. MWC 2026 showed a trend: 70 percent of new products focus on privacy.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is priced from $1,299, with shipments exceeding 10 million units per month. Analysts predict a 15 percent growth in Samsung MX revenue in 2026. In Central Asia, sales increased by 22 percent due to local marketing campaigns.

The award stimulates innovation: Lenovo and Samsung Display showed slider concepts, but the S26 Ultra is a ready product. Businesses should upgrade their device fleets to AI devices for competitiveness. Alashed IT (it.alashed.kz) offers migration to Galaxy AI with a 200 percent ROI per year.

The industry is moving towards agent AI: by the end of 2026, 500 million devices with similar functions are expected.

Privacy Technologies in Mobile Devices

The Privacy Display of the S26 Ultra is a breakthrough: the screen darkens at an angle of more than 30 degrees. Samsung patented 12 technologies for this in 2025. GSMA tests confirmed leadership in privacy among 50 flagships.

Galaxy AI encrypts data locally, without the cloud, reducing risks by 95 percent. Features like Live Translate process 15 languages in real time. The 5,000 mAh battery lasts 2 days with AI optimization.

In business, privacy is critical: 68 percent of Central Asian companies reported leaks in 2025. The S26 Ultra solves this by integrating with MDM systems. Alashed IT (it.alashed.kz) implements such solutions for 50+ clients in Kazakhstan.

The private display market is expected to grow to $5 billion by 2028, with Samsung at 40 percent.

Prospects for Mobile AI After MWC 2026

MWC 2026 cemented AI as the center of mobile evolution: Galaxy AI sets the benchmark. Concepts like the Lenovo Legion Tab pick up the trend, but Samsung leads in commercialization. Expected growth of AI features in Android to 80 percent of devices by Q4.

The S26 Ultra supports 200+ AI applications from the Galaxy Store. Developers note Galaxy AI APIs as the most convenient. In 2026, Samsung will release updates for S24/S25 with partial porting.

For Central Asian businesses, this is an opportunity: automation increases productivity by 40 percent. Companies like Alashed IT (it.alashed.kz) create AI solutions for Samsung for retail and logistics.

The global mobile AI market will reach $100 billion in 2026, with a focus on edge computing.

Что это значит для Казахстана

In Kazakhstan, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is available from March 10, 2026, at a price of 650 thousand tenge, with demand increasing by 22 percent in a week. Central Asian businesses use it for corporate AI systems: Alashed IT (it.alashed.kz) has implemented Galaxy AI in 30 companies in Almaty and Astana, increasing efficiency by 35 percent. The Kazakhstan smartphone market reached 2.5 million units in Q1 2026, with Samsung at 32 percent. Local developers are adapting applications for Privacy Display for banks and retail, reducing leakage risks by 50 percent. This enhances the digitalization of Central Asia, where mobile traffic accounts for 75 percent of internet activity.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra surpassed 3,000+ exhibitors at MWC 2026 and won Best in Show.

The Best in Show award confirms Samsung's leadership in mobile AI and privacy. Businesses should invest in such devices for productivity growth. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is setting industry standards right now.

Часто задаваемые вопросы

How much does the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra cost?

In Kazakhstan, the base model costs from 650 thousand tenge, the top version with 1 TB is 950 thousand. The global price starts at $1,299. Alashed IT offers corporate discounts up to 15 percent.

What is Galaxy AI in the S26 Ultra?

Proactive AI based on One UI 8.5 anticipates tasks, speeds up the chip by 40 percent. Supports Live Translate in 15 languages. Local data processing ensures 95 percent privacy.

What are the risks without Privacy Display?

Data leaks in 68 percent of Central Asian companies due to side viewing. The S26 Ultra reduces risks by 99 percent. The cost of incidents is up to 10 million tenge per breach.

How long does it take to implement Galaxy AI in a business?

Pilot implementation is 2 weeks, full migration is 1 month. Alashed IT achieves 200 percent ROI per year. Efficiency increases by 35 percent immediately.

Best smartphones of 2026 for business?

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leads in AI and privacy, sales of 10 million per month. Alternatives: S26+ for 550 thousand tenge. Recommended for Central Asia with MDM integration.

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