EISA, the Expert Imaging and Sound Association, has announced its 2026-2027 smartphone awards, voted on by multiple member publications after extensive testing. The Xiaomi 17T Pro won the main EISA Smartphone award, praised for its camera system, display, flagship chipset, and long-lasting battery. The Honor Magic V6 took home the EISA Foldable Smartphone award, recognized for its class-leading battery capacity, IP ratings, displays, and performance. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra won the EISA Photo & Video Smartphone award, with EISA calling it a competitor to super-zoom cameras and the best option for photographers seeking ultimate range, image quality, and creative freedom. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra won the EISA AI Smartphone award, highlighted for its innovative AI features like Now Brief, Now Nudge, and the AI-driven Photo Assist suite. EISA described it as a benchmark smartphone for proactive, secure, and context-aware AI. Samsung also won the EISA In-Ear Headphones award for the Galaxy Buds4 Pro, praised as a well-rounded choice for high-fidelity listening with Enhanced Adaptive ANC and AI-powered Adaptive Noise Control.

Each device was reviewed by at least five EISA member publications using their own criteria. The awards recognize excellence across categories including foldables, photography, AI integration, and audio accessories.