In week 20, the smartphone landscape saw significant shifts with the launch of Sony's Xperia 1 VIII, which has quickly climbed to the top of the trending chart. Priced at £1,399.00 (approximately $1,800 USD) and €1,499.00, this flagship model has outperformed the Samsung Galaxy A57, now in second place, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which has dropped to third. The upcoming Xiaomi 17 Max is generating buzz ahead of its release, while the Galaxy A17 and Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max occupy the fourth and fifth spots, respectively. The Honor 600 Pro, once a leading contender, now ranks seventh, followed by Xiaomi's Redmi Note 15 and Poco X8 Pro. The iPhone 17 rounds out the list at the tenth position.