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The big phone conference in Barcelona, called the Mobile World Congress (MWC), is ending today. They announced the winners of the important Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO), and surprisingly, Google’s Pixel 8 won the best smartphone award.
Outshining notable contenders such as the iPhone 15 Pro lineup, Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series, the Z Flip5, and the OnePlus Open, the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro secured the coveted title of ‘Best Smartphone.’
Thrilled about Pixel 8 winning another important Phone of the Year award at MWC! @madebygoogle thank you to the entire Pixel user community for helping us get there, and congratulations to our team for great progress! pic.twitter.com/zIN75YHSmS
— Rick Osterloh (@rosterloh) February 28, 2024
The GSMA, the organisation responsible for the GLOMO awards, commended the Pixel phones for their exceptional performance, innovation, and leadership. Google’s Pixel series has gained rapid acclaim for its cutting-edge camera capabilities driven by advanced AI and computational photography. The latest Pixel 8 models enhance this reputation with upgraded camera hardware and innovative AI-powered editing features.
Explaining the rationale behind the award, the GSMA stated that the Best Smartphone accolade is conferred based on outstanding performance, innovation, and leadership, assessed by leading independent analysts, journalists, and influencers from January 2023 to December 2023.
This victory marks a significant milestone for Google, securing the Best Smartphone title for the first time. Notably, Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro claimed the honour in 2023, following the success of the iPhone 13 Pro Max the year before. In 2021, the Galaxy S21 Ultra clinched the top spot, while Google’s Pixel 6 Pro made it to the shortlist. Additionally, Google’s Pixel 3 was previously recognized with a GSMA award for ‘Disruptive Device Innovation’ in 2019, notably for its Night Sight feature.
Further underscoring Google’s success, reports indicate that the Pixel 8 series has propelled the tech giant to a new milestone, with a reported shipment of 10 million devices in 2023.
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