Asia Mobile Awards 2022

The Smartphone of the Year award combines outstanding performance, innovation and leadership as determined through assessment of smartphones on the market from January 2021 to April 2022, by world leading independent analysts, journalists and influencers.

Entries are not required for this award.
Judges will nominate and select the shortlist for these categories, based on the following criteria:

• Physical design and innovation
• Device performance and form factors
• Genuine new innovation deployed e.g. in UI, form factor, technology, features
• Product usefulness in terms of functionality and features
• Simplicity of use – such as an intuitive user interface
• Range of applications and features supported
• Multi-band support
• Price point and perceived value for money
• Market success in global territories
• User experience, quality & reliability

Best Smartphone in Asia Award Alumni

2021 Winner: Apple for Apple iPhone 12 Pro Series
2019: Huawei for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro
2018: Apple for Apple iPhone X
2017: Samsung for Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus
2016: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

For core hardware and software innovation within smartphone devices themselves. From chips and processors to cameras, screens and other innovative technologies that advance the user experience and enhance smartphone capabilities, as determined by world leading independent analysts, journalists and influencers.

Entries are not required for this award.
Our judges will nominate and select the shortlist for these categories, based on the following criteria:

• Genuine advance in technology innovation
• Product contribution to overall device performance & appeal
• Product contribution to device value, quality & reliability
• Product usefulness in terms of functionality and features
• Range of new applications and features unlocked
• New, unique and attractive functionality enabled
• Contribution to device success in the market
• Environmental and sustainability credentials