More than 32,000 consumers voted in the What Mobile Awards 2018.
The Votes helped decided who was the best in Mobile Tech and the results this year showed how strong brands such as Apple & Samsung are this year.
Best Smartphone:
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S9
Runner-Up: Apple iPhone X
3rd Place: Apple iPhone 8
After picking up its Best Smartphone Prize last year for the Galaxy S8 its now turn for the S9 successor keeps the record intact.
Image: Samsung S9
Best Smartphone Innovation
Winner: iPhone X- Face ID
Runner-up: Huawei P20 Pro- Triple Rear Camera
3rd Place: Huawei Mate 10 Pro- Artificial Intelligence
Face ID reinvented the way we unlock, log in and its the most secure facial authentication
Image: iPhone X-Face ID
Best Smartphone Camera
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S9
Runner-Up: Apple iPhone X
3rd Place: Huawei P20 Pro
More Kudos for the S9 but a good effort from Huawei considering the P20 Pro was launched in the second quarter of the year.
Image: Samsung S9 Camera
Best Value Phone
Winner: Huawei P Smart
Runner-Up: Sony Xperia XA2
3rd Place: Nokia 8
It’s a budget smartphone with a 5.65 inch-Screen and body made of aluminium looks top drawer.
Image: Huawei P Smart
New for 2018: Best Rugged Device
Winner: Caterpillar CAT S61
Runner-Up: Toughphone’s The Defender Beast
3rd Place: Tuffphones Tuff T1
Its Official -CAT S61 is the most loved rugged phone of 2018 names after some very mean earth moving equipment.
Image: Cat S61
Best Tablet
Winner: Apple Ipad 9.7 2018
Runner-Up: Amazon Fire HD 10
3rd Place: Lenovo: Tab 4 8Plus
Apple continues its absolute dominance of the tablet sector with another big margin win.
Image: Apple Ipad 9.7 2018
Best 2-In-1 Tablet
Winner: Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
Runner-Up: Microsoft Surface Book 2
3rd Place: Lenovo Yoga 920
The ‘9’ Series of Samsung devices continues its dominance with the notebook pro clearing up in the 2-in-1 sector.
Image: Samsung Notebook 9 Pro
Best Fitness Wearable
Winner: Fitbit Iconic
Runner-Up: Samsung gear Fit 2 Pro
3rd Place: Garmin Vivofit 4
Fitbits’ management will find their pulses racing when they see the Iconic has pushed Samsung into second Gear.
Best Smartwatch
Winner: Apple Watch Series 3
Runner-Up: Fitbit Ionic
3rd Place: Skagen Falster
Is anyone surprised that the Apple Watch has come first?
Image: Apple Watch Series 3
Best Smart Home Hub
Winner: Amazon Echo
Runner-Up: Google Home
3rd Place: Apple Home Hub
The Amazon Echo has beaten its rivals by a country mile in this competition with 20% difference between 1st & 2nd place.
Image: Amazon Echo
Best Manufacture:
Winner: Apple
Runner-Up: Samsung
3rd Place: Huawei
Some might say Apple isn’t an innovative manufacturer but no one would say they are not a genius marketers.
Best Network
Winner: EE
Runner-up: O2
3rd Place: Vodafone
EE seems to dominate every network performance contest and this year is no different. Well done EE!
Best MVNO
Winner: Giffgaff
Runner-Up: Virgin Mobile
3rd Place: Sky Mobile
People seem to love the community-minded setup and the sim-only deals of O2’s Giffgaff MVNO
Best Online Retailer
Winner: Mobile Phones Direct
Runner-up: Mobiles.co.uk
3rd Place: Buymobiles.net
They did it again that 6 years now they have been the best but this year showed a close battle between them and Mobiles.co.uk who will win in 2019?
Best High Street Retailer:
Winner: Carphone Warehouse
Runner-Up: EE
3rd Place: O2
Carphone Warehouse has long been the independent mobile retailer of choice so this verdict is not a surprise.
Best Accessory Retailer
Winner: Firebox
Runner-Up: Mobile Fun
3rd Place: Mobile Madhouse
Last years winner Mobile Fun has been pushed to second after Firebox is this year favourite for Mobile Accessories.
Best Recycling Service:
Winner: MusicMagpie
Runner-Up: Envirofone
3rd Place: Mazuma Mobile
MusicMagpie will take about any consumer gadget off you with a portal that makes selling it a doddle.
Best Insurance Provider
Winner: Protect your bubble
Runner-up: Insurance2go
3rd Place: Gadget Cover
You will never find out how good your insurance company is until you claim. So it’s a burst (of votes for) the bubble.
Best Customer Support
Winner: EE
Runner-up: O2
3rd Place: Vodafone
In an industry not known for sparkling customer service, it is EE which holds its head high at the What Mobile Awards.
Best Service & Repair
Winner: Geek Squad
Runner-Up: Fone Doctors
3rd Place: iFix
No-one likes to have to use a service and repair service but if you have to you will be in safe hands with these three.
Best Mobile Accessory Manufacturer
Winner: Logitech
Runner-Up: Belkin
3rd Place: Tech 21
Looking for a comprehensive range of Mobile Accessories Logitech is this year’s winner check them out.
Thank you all for voting and keep an eye open for 2019 What Mobile Awards and a whole host of reviews and news only on What Mobile.net
