Top 10 trending phones of week 21
The Mid-Range King Returns: Samsung Reclaims the Trending Chart
The initial dust from the Sony Xperia 1 VIII launch has finally started to settle, and as the hype cycle cools, our trending leaderboard is looking a little more familiar. While Sony’s latest flagship had its moment in the sun, Samsung’s Galaxy A57 has officially reclaimed its throne, proving once again that reliable mid-range performance is a massive draw for the average shopper.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra also showed some resilience this week, climbing back into second place and pushing the Sony flagship down to a respectable bronze medal. It seems the premium price tag on the Sony—sitting at roughly €1,499 / £1,399 for the 256GB model—might be making some enthusiasts look twice at their options.
Current Market Pricing: Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G
If you’re eyeing the latest from Sony, here is how the pricing stacks up for the 256GB / 12GB RAM variant:
- Europe: €1,499.00 (via Amazon DE)
- UK: £1,399.00 (via Amazon UK)
Xiaomi Holds Steady While Budget Options Rise
The Xiaomi 17 Max is proving to be a genuine stayer, holding onto the fourth position it secured even before it was officially on shelves. But perhaps the most interesting story this week is the Galaxy A17. As one of Samsung’s most affordable handsets, its presence in the top five suggests a huge wave of budget-conscious shoppers are currently scouring the market for their next upgrade.
Moving down the list, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max remains a consistent fixture in sixth place, comfortably ahead of the Honor 600 Pro and the Redmi Note 15. Closing out the top ten, we have the standard Honor 600 and the Poco X8 Pro, both of which continue to generate steady interest in the mid-to-high-end segments.
Weekly Trending Top 10
Curious about the specifics? Here are the devices everyone is talking about this week:
- Samsung Galaxy A57 5G – The reigning champion of the mid-range.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – The flagship everyone still wants.
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII 5G – Premium tech for a premium price.
- Xiaomi 17 Max – The new heavyweight contender.
- Samsung Galaxy A17 – The budget-friendly favorite.
- Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max – Apple’s top-tier remains relevant.
- Honor 600 Pro – Sleek design meets high performance.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 – A staple for value seekers.
- Honor 600 – Balancing style and utility.
- Poco X8 Pro – The choice for mobile gamers on a budget.
Whether you’re looking for the absolute peak of mobile photography with the S26 Ultra or just need a reliable daily driver like the A57, this week’s chart shows there’s plenty of competition keeping the market interesting.