TL;DR
Android Police published its annual Best of CES awards, choosing winners across seven categories including phones, wearables, health tech, smart home, and concept devices. Standouts include the Punkt MC03 phone, Motorola’s Razr Fold, Pebble Round 2, and Roborock’s Saros 20 robot vacuum.
What happened
Android Police assembled its editorial team to pick standout products from CES 2026 and named winners across seven categories: Best Phone, Best Foldable Phone, Best Wearable, Best Health Tech, Best Smart Home, Best Home Gadget, and Best Concept. The team selected the Punkt MC03 as Best Phone; the device moves production to Germany, runs an overhauled AphyOS with Proton apps available and an isolated Google Play space, and adds a MediaTek chip, 120Hz OLED, new camera, removable battery and a $699 price, with a US launch planned for spring. Motorola’s Razr Fold took Best Foldable Phone for its dual-screen sizes, stylus support and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. Pebble’s Round 2 won Best Wearable with a circular 8.1mm body and a $199 price. The Ascentix H1 Pro exoskeleton was named Best Health Tech (two versions, $699 starting price). Roborock’s Saros 20 and the Seattle Ultrasonics C200 vibrating knife won Best Smart Home and Best Home Gadget, respectively, while Honor’s Robot Phone earned Best Concept for its gimbaled retractable camera arm.
Why it matters
- Smaller and niche brands are showing renewed hardware ambition, from privacy-focused phones to revived smartwatch lines.
- Foldables continue to evolve, with makers emphasizing usable inner and outer displays, stylus support and competitive chip choices.
- Assistive wearables and powered exoskeletons are moving toward consumer price points and broader visibility at major shows.
- Smart home devices are adding navigation and maintenance features that aim to reduce owner intervention (mapping, object recognition, long dust-bag intervals).
Key facts
- Android Police’s Best of CES 2026 awards cover seven categories.
- Best Phone: Punkt MC03 — built in Germany, revamped AphyOS, Proton app integration, optional Google Play in a separate space, MediaTek chip, 120Hz OLED, new camera, removable battery, priced at $699 with a US spring release.
- Best Foldable Phone: Motorola Razr Fold — 6.6-inch outer and 8.1-inch inner screens, stylus support, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, slated for release later in the year.
- Best Wearable: Pebble Round 2 — circular 8.1mm design, open-source Pebble software, multiple lug widths, $199 price.
- Best Health Tech: Ascentix H1 Pro — powered exoskeleton with two versions announced and a starting price of $699.
- Best Smart Home: Roborock Saros 20 — AdaptiLift 3.0 to clear higher thresholds, faster mapping with recognition of up to 200 objects, hot-water mop washing, warm-air drying, and up to 65 days between dust bag changes.
- Best Home Gadget: Seattle Ultrasonics C200 — 8-inch Japanese steel kitchen knife with a vibrating handle activated by a button; price cited at $400.
- Best Concept: Honor Robot Phone — prototype employs a retractable arm to gimbal the primary camera for 360-degree capture.
What to watch next
- Whether Motorola prices the Razr Fold aggressively enough to undercut competitors and gain market share — not confirmed in the source.
- Real-world durability and usability of Honor’s retractable gimbaled camera if it reaches production — not confirmed in the source.
- Consumer reception and sales performance for Punkt’s MC03 after its US launch in spring — not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Foldable phone: A smartphone with a flexible display that can fold to change between compact and expanded form factors.
- Exoskeleton (powered): A wearable device that augments human movement or reduces physical load using motors or actuators.
- Open-source software: Software whose source code is published for anyone to inspect, modify, and distribute under a license.
- Removable battery: A battery designed to be removed and replaced by the user rather than permanently sealed inside the device.
- Gimbal: A pivoted support that allows a device such as a camera to remain stable or rotate smoothly across axes.
Reader FAQ
Which products won Android Police’s Best of CES 2026 awards?
Winners include Punkt MC03 (Best Phone), Motorola Razr Fold (Best Foldable), Pebble Round 2 (Best Wearable), Ascentix H1 Pro (Best Health Tech), Roborock Saros 20 (Best Smart Home), Seattle Ultrasonics C200 (Best Home Gadget), and Honor Robot Phone (Best Concept).
When will the Punkt MC03 be available in the US?
The source says the Punkt MC03 is set for release in the US in spring.
How much do the highlighted products cost?
Prices mentioned in the coverage include Punkt MC03 at $699, Pebble Round 2 at $199, Ascentix H1 Pro starting at $699, and the Seattle Ultrasonics C200 at $400.
Are these selections final judgments on product quality?
The article presents the editorial team’s picks from CES; it notes these are top selections but not an exhaustive or final word on every product.
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- Best of CES 2026: Android Police's awards for the world's biggest tech show
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