TechRadar names iPhone 18 Pro smartphone of the year
The award, announced on 28 October 2026, credits the iPhone 18 Pro's camera, performance, OLED display, battery life and iOS 27 Siri upgrades.
TechRadar named the iPhone 18 Pro its smartphone of the year at its Product of the Year awards on 28 October 2026, according to the outlet. The award covers the phone's strengths across several categories rather than a single feature.
TechRadar cited the iPhone 18 Pro's well-rounded mix of camera, performance, OLED display, battery life and software usability as the reasons for the pick. The phone scored above 8 out of 10 in nearly every category in the outlet's review.
The publication also pointed to Siri improvements in iOS 27, which it said reduced what had been the device's previous AI weakness.
TechRadar acknowledged that the iPhone 18 Pro brings fewer major changes compared with the iPhone 17 Pro, which keeps a familiar form. Apple's flagships have been criticized in recent years for lagging rivals in AI features.
The award lands in a crowded field. Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra carries a larger camera sensor, while the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra have larger batteries, and foldables such as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 are becoming a mainstream choice.
Quick answers
When did TechRadar name the iPhone 18 Pro its smartphone of the year?
TechRadar announced the award at its Product of the Year awards on 28 October 2026.
Why did the iPhone 18 Pro win?
TechRadar cited its camera, performance, OLED display, battery life and software usability, and said Siri improvements in iOS 27 reduced its previous AI weakness.