The itel S26 Ultra has been named the No.1 Recommended Curved Display Phone Under $175 at the TechTrends AI-Powered Business Transformation Forum in Nairobi. This award recognizes the demand for affordable smartphones with premium design and practical features.

• The itel S26 Ultra offers a 144Hz 1.5K 6.78” 3D Curved AMOLED display protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i, a 6000mAh battery, IP65 rating for rain and dust resistance, an AI-Powered Triple Camera, and 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage, all priced under $175 (approximately KSh 20,499).
• Ryan Zhang, Brand Manager for itel Mobile Kenya, stated the phone was designed for "young people — students, creators, and everyday users who want a stylish phone that also performs well."
• The TechTrends AI Forum, hosted by TechTrends Media, gathered over 200 participants to discuss AI's role in business transformation and included Innovation Awards. Nixon Kanali, Founder of TechTrends Media, highlighted the S26 Ultra as a strong choice for budget-conscious users.