EISA 2026–27 Award-Winning Mobile Devices

EISA’s award-winning devices for 2026–27 include the Xiaomi 17T Pro, OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphones, the foldable Honor Magic V6 and the portable JBL Xtreme 5 speaker. The selection also includes audio products and gaming headsets.

Smartphones and foldable devices

The award-winning Xiaomi, OPPO and Samsung smartphones combine powerful hardware with advanced photography and AI features. These can be useful for everyday phone use, editing pictures and automating tasks.

The Honor Magic V6 represents foldable devices. Their advantage is a large display that, when folded, can be easier to carry than a fixed screen of the same size.

Photography, video and AI

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra stands out in the selection for its camera quality and content creation capabilities, making it an interesting option for people who use their phones for photography and video. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra combines advanced cameras with intelligent image processing.

Smartphone AI features can help with tasks such as optimising photos and automating routine activities. The Xiaomi 17T Pro uses AI to improve performance and interaction with the device, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra incorporates it into various phone functions. In practice, this can mean fewer manual steps for everyday tasks.

Portable speakers and headphones

The JBL Xtreme 5 is a portable wireless speaker with an emphasis on power and durability. It is suited to listening to music away from home, where portability and a more durable design can be useful. The Loewe leo is also among the award-winning audio products.

EISA’s selection includes over-ear and in-ear headphones too. Sound quality and comfort are important considerations, particularly for people who wear them for long periods.

For gamers, the ASUS ROG Kithara and Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC offer wireless connectivity and active noise cancellation, which can help reduce distracting sounds while gaming or listening.