Connect Awards 2026 honors top technology products

The Connect Awards 2026 gala took place on October 20 at The Venue, recognizing excellence in technology products, services, and brands. The event featured a jury composed of 17 prominent technology journalists and content creators from Romania.

Key winners across various categories included the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for best foldable smartphone and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra for best camera-phone. In the mid-range smartphone category, the Honor Magic8 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A57 were recognized. For mainstream smartwatches, the Apple Watch Series 12 was highlighted among the nominees.