Considering the rapid evolution of mobile technology, what objective criteria should be prioritized when evaluating flagship smartphones to determine the “best mobile” device in today’s market? Specifically, how should factors such as system-on-chip (SoC) performance, display quality (including refresh rate and color accuracy), battery efficiency under real-world workloads, and the integration of advanced connectivity protocols (e.g., 5G, Wi-Fi 6/6E) be weighted in a comprehensive assessment? Additionally, what benchmarking methodologies and long-term usage studies have proven most effective in capturing both the raw performance and the user experience across different operating systems and hardware configurations?