The victors of this year’s MKBHD Smartphone Awards have just been announced, with Apple achieving four accolades across 10 categories, one of which isn’t particularly commendable. Here are the specifics.
### Three Devices Earn Four Recognitions
Whether you appreciate or dislike MKBHD’s annual endeavor of equally annoying smartphone enthusiasts from all sides, the reality is that his Smartphone Awards provide a fascinating glimpse into the ever-flattening landscape of the smartphone industry.
Although much of the spotlight typically falls on the winners, he consistently offers considered observations on the runners-up and his decision-making methodology, often emphasizing merits and drawbacks that prove to be more enlightening than the award itself.
For this reason, his Smartphone Awards 2025 video is definitely worth watching, beyond simply identifying the winners in each category.
That being said, if you simply want to get to the point without the background or knowing which devices competed against each iPhone, Apple secured four selections this year:
– Best Design Award for the iPhone Air
– Most Improved for the iPhone 17
– Bust of the Year for the iPhone 16e
– Phone of the Year for the iPhone 17
While discussing his selection of the iPhone 17 for this year’s top honor, Marques Browlee remarked that this phone “leveled up to be the most complete and actually kind of a great deal,” given that it finally features a 120 Hz display, along with the chip and camera enhancements.
Again, make sure to view the complete video, as it presents a thorough overview of the smartphone market’s current state, including some forward-looking insights on foldables and prevailing trends.
What’s your opinion on MKBHD’s choices? Share your thoughts in the comments.
