The year 2026 has kicked off with a major shake-up in the smartphone world, as Xiaomi has claimed the top spot in the first week’s trending device list, pushing Samsung down the rankings.
The list, reflecting early consumer interest and online searches, shows Xiaomi 17 Ultra 5G entering as the new leader. Samsung’s popular models followed, with Galaxy A56 in second place and Galaxy S25 Ultra in third.
Apple’s flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max secured fourth place, while Honor Win 5G debuted at fifth. Other notable entries included Samsung Galaxy A17 5G at sixth, OnePlus 15 5G in seventh, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max at eighth, iPhone 17 in ninth, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ rounding out the top ten.
The rankings reflect Xiaomi’s growing influence in the smartphone market and signal a competitive start to 2026, with multiple brands vying for consumer attention. Analysts say the trend highlights the shifting dynamics of global smartphone preferences and the strong appeal of high-performance, 5G-enabled devices.
