Smartphone functions continue to evolve, but not all trends are welcomed by consumers. Android Authority conducted a survey on 'the smartphone trends you most hope to disappear by 2026,' with nearly 4,500 netizens participating. The results showed that 'using AI as an excuse for hardware price hikes' ranked first with 26% of the votes. Users believe that manufacturers like Samsung rely too heavily on AI feature promotions to cover up insufficient hardware upgrades. Ranking second was 'requiring dedicated chargers for full-speed fast charging,' accounting for 17.5%, though companies like Xiaomi have begun adopting universal fast-charging protocols. 'Fake cameras' and 'ultra-thin phones' also drew significant criticism, with 17.1% and 16.9% of the votes, respectively. Users argue that these designs mislead consumers or sacrifice performance. Additionally, users expressed dissatisfaction with trends such as 'prioritizing extreme performance at the expense of device longevity,' 'low-cost phones receiving minimal system updates,' and 'phones that users find highly appealing always being out of stock.' In 2026, the smartphone market faces multiple pressures, including rising costs of core components and weak consumer confidence. Annual shipments are expected to decline by 2.2% year-on-year, while new trends like the accelerated adoption of AI phones and intensified cross-device ecosystem competition are reshaping the industry landscape.