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Why does Galaxy A57 lead over a flagship?

Mid-range phones always attract broader interest than flagships because the target user base is much larger. The A57 at its accessible price point draws attention from hundreds of millions of users in emerging and price-sensitive markets worldwide.

Does OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra's entry signal success?

An immediate sixth-place debut upon announcement signals genuine interest — especially with its standout 8,600mAh battery. Converting that into actual sales depends on pricing and regional availability.

Why is Xiaomi 17 Ultra absent this week?

GSMArena's charts change weekly based on current interest. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra topped the chart in earlier weeks and naturally faded as newer announcements and competitors emerged.

Does the chart reflect Arab region interest specifically?

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Top 10 Trending Phones of Week 18, 2026 — Samsung Galaxy A57 Reclaims Top Spot with Honor 600 Pro on the Podium

Most Searched Phones — Week 18 of 2026

After losing the top spot last week, the Samsung Galaxy A57 is back as the most popular smartphone in the mobilemasr database for the past seven days. Better yet for Samsung, it's followed by the Galaxy S26 Ultra, while last week's champion — the Honor 600 Pro — completes the podium.

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra slipped to fourth with the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max hot on its heels. The newly unveiled OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra took the sixth position, while the Galaxy A17 and Infinix GT50 Pro came in seventh and eighth. The Poco X8 pair took the final two positions, with the Pro Max just ahead of the Pro.

Reading the Chart — What Does It Tell Us?

1st — Samsung Galaxy A57 A strong comeback for A57 to the top confirms users are more interested in mid-range phones than flagships. The A57 represents the new generation of Samsung's mid-range A-series with a Snapdragon chipset and improved specs.

2nd — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Strong flagship presence from Samsung's top-tier device signals continued interest months after its launch.

3rd — Honor 600 Pro Last week's champion slips to third but maintains strong presence in the globally most-searched list. Expansion into new Asian and Middle Eastern markets is fueling this ongoing interest.

4th — OPPO Find X9 Ultra Dropped from the top but exceptional camera reputation and the Khronos Creator Kit keep it in the spotlight.

5th — Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Consistent iPhone presence in the chart months after launch — evidence of ecosystem strength and brand loyalty.

6th — OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra Strong debut entry for a newly announced device. An 8,600mAh battery and flagship performance at a competitive price sparks curiosity.

7th & 8th — Galaxy A17 and Infinix GT50 Pro Continued mid-range and budget segment dominance in global user interest.

9th & 10th — Poco X8 Pro Max and Poco X8 Pro The Poco X8 pair took the final two positions, with the Pro Max just ahead of the Pro.