Why is Nothing Phone (4a) Pro ranked higher than the standard (4a)?

Nothing held its own event which put the Phone (4a) Pro front and center — plus its metal unibody, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, and larger Glyph screen generate more enthusiasm than the standard 4a, which still enters at seventh.

What does Xiaomi 17 Ultra and 17 both charting mean?

Xiaomi made the 17 series global at MWC — both phones entering the top 10 simultaneously reflects genuine international market interest following a China-only launch. The Ultra at fifth suggests global audiences are drawn to its 1-inch camera system and flagship credentials.

How did Infinix Note 60 Ultra reach third place?

Infinix Note 60 Ultra entered directly at third — driven by a rare combination of Pininfarina design heritage, 200MP camera, 7,000mAh Si/C battery, and the dot-matrix display with red LED taillight. Unusual visual and technical attractions for its price tier generated outsized interest.

Does the S26+ absence from the chart confirm weak market interest?

The S26+ is completely absent despite launching alongside the other S26 models — reinforcing the GSMArena weekly poll that found S26+ is likely to be the least popular model of the trio by a wide margin. The trending data now validates that sentiment.

Is Tecno Camon 50 Ultra worth the attention at ninth place?

Tecno Camon 50 Ultra appeared at MWC and entered the chart directly — signaling Tecno's growing ambition in the premium segment. Camon 50 Ultra represents a serious move toward flagship territory for a brand traditionally associated with budget and mid-range devices in emerging markets.

Top 10 Most Searched Phones of Week 10: S26 Ultra Leads, 8 Newcomers Dominate the List — Nothing, Apple, Xiaomi, Infinix, and Tecno

Top 10 Trending Phones of Week 10 — S26 Ultra Holds the Crown, 8 New Entries Shake Up the List

Two eventful weeks since the last trending chart. Samsung officially launched the Galaxy S26 series, Nothing held its own event, Apple announced the iPhone 17e, and Xiaomi went global with the 17 series at MWC. The result: 8 of the top 10 are brand new entries this week.

The Full Chart

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G — 🔁 Rank 1 (Held) S26 Ultra holds onto the top spot in GSMArena's database for a second consecutive week — the official launch only reinforced the interest that was already there.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 5G — 🆕 New Entry Nothing held its own event this week with the Phone (4a) Pro as the headline device, entering directly at second place.
Infinix Note 60 Ultra 5G — 🆕 New Entry The Pininfarina-designed Infinix Note 60 Ultra claims third place.
Apple iPhone 17e — 🆕 New Entry Apple's announcement of the iPhone 17e this week lands it at fourth.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra 5G — 🆕 New Entry Xiaomi making the 17 series global at MWC brings the 17 Ultra straight into fifth.
Samsung Galaxy S26 5G — 🆕 New Entry 7. Nothing Phone (4a) 5G — 🆕 New Entry 8. Xiaomi 17 5G — 🆕 New Entry

The sibling trio fills positions 6 through 8: Galaxy S26 in sixth, Nothing Phone (4a) in seventh, Xiaomi 17 in eighth.

Tecno Camon 50 Ultra 5G — 🆕 New Entry Tecno Camon 50 Ultra debuted at MWC and enters directly at ninth.
Samsung Galaxy A56 — 🔽 Was 4th Galaxy A56 is one of only two phones to survive from the week 8 chart — dropping from 4th to 10th under the pressure of all the new launches.

Key Takeaway

Only two phones from the previous chart remain this week — a clear signal of just how dramatically the simultaneous wave of launches from Samsung, Nothing, Apple, Xiaomi, Infinix, and Tecno reshaped user interest in a single week. Notably absent: the Galaxy S26+, which doesn't appear despite launching alongside the Ultra and base S26.