MWC brings some of the best tech from world-renowned brands. And we get the hot-tech straight to you. But we understand keeping track of everything announced at the MWC 2024 can be daunting so we have compiled a list that will keep you updated with all the hot launches and unique devices marking their presence at the MWC 2024. Read on.
MWC 2024: The best from the annual tech show!
A Barbie phone, a transparent laptop, a bendable bracelet smartphone, what else could one ask for, after all?
HMD’s Barbie Phone
HMD is collaborating with Mattel to launch a Barbie feature flip phone. It’ll be coming this summer, will obviously be pink, and is being touted as a digital detox device. That’s all we know. The only pictures of all the teased phones were pixelated. HMD also had a big focus on repairability—it expects half of its devices launched globally this year to be repairable. But this summer, it says it will have a system that dramatically reduces the number of steps it takes to fix a cracked screen.
Motorola’s Bendable phone
Motorola brings to MWC 2024 a smartphone that can bend and be worn on your wrist as a smartwatch. Its a concept phone with a 6.9-inch screen. It can also morph into a tent for gaming sessions or prop itself up with a simple bend. The orange fabric backing and magnetic clasp aim to keep it from becoming a wrist-tossing disaster. You can read more about it here.
OnePlus Watch 2
The new, second gen smartwatch by Oneplus is remarkably better than the original. It’s got two operating systems run by two processors. It’s a Google Wear OS smartwatch, and this OS is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 chipset. Then there’s the Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), which is run by an ultra low-power BES2700 chip. You can read more about it here.
Lenovo Transparent Laptop
Lenovo came to MWC 2024 with a transparent laptop, (concept of course). The brand is basically showing off what a transparent laptop would be like, and it’s hard to say it doesn’t look futuristic. The Micro-LED transparent screen lets you see through it. The laptop has a 17.3-inch bezel-less display (55 percent transparency). It also sports a transparent keyboard area, showcasing a floating footpad design. It uses laser projection to display keys when needed, and it can even transform into a sketch pad with stylus support, adding a creative twist to your work. Read more here.
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Samsung unveiled its Galaxy Ring to much fanfare at its Galaxy Unpacked event last month, but then provided almost zero details about it. And at MWC it was teased a bit more because not much information was revealed about it. You can read it here.
Xiaomi SU7
Xiaomi’s debut electric vehicle, the SU7 sedan found a rather highlighted spot at the Mobile World Congress 2024. Sporting an Aqua Blue hue, this car is a real looker to begin with. On the inside, you'll find a 16.1-inch 3K central console, a 56-inch head-up display, a 7.1-inch rotating dashboard, and cross-device connectivity. Xiaomi's touch extends to the integration of their upcoming HyperOS into the SU7. The operating system enhances the Smart Cabin experience by integrating the central console and HUD. Powered by a Snapdragon 8295 in-car chip and AI computing power of up to 30 TOPS, this is an example of the ‘Human x Car x Home’ smart ecosystem. Read more about it here.
Tecno Phantom Ultimate
Tecno Phantom Ultimate is a concept phone that has a rollable display. It features a 6.55-inch OLED display in its closed state and when you press the dedicated button on the top, the screen expands sideways, revealing a hidden section and transforming into a 7.11-inch tablet-sized display using a single-drive motor. The back has a textured matte finish, providing a better grip, which (of course) is crucial when holding the phone in its expanded state. Read more about it here.
Tecno Phantom Ultimate is a concept phone that has a rollable display. It features a 6.55-inch OLED display in its closed state and when you press the dedicated button on the top, the screen expands sideways, revealing a hidden section and transforming into a 7.11-inch tablet-sized display using a single-drive motor. The back has a textured matte finish, providing a better grip, which (of course) is crucial when holding the phone in its expanded state. Read more about it here.
Tecno Pocket Go
Tecno’s first handheld console, the Pocket Go is also touted as the ’world's first AR gaming set’. The Pocket Go is an AR gaming set, pairing a wireless controller with the ‘AR Pocket Vision’ glasses. The Windows-based system has a wireless controller that borrows some design cues from Xbox. Tecno claims it's 50% smaller and 30% lighter than other Windows handhelds, so we wonder if big things can truly come in small packages. Under the hood, the Pocket Go features an AMD Ryzen 7 8840 HS processor clocked at 5.1GHz, backed by 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. And to prevent overheating during intense battles, Tecno has equipped it with a cooling fan and a trio of copper heat pipes. Read here.
Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
Xiaomi is going big with its devices if the MWC launches are anything to go by. The Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 offers an immersive user experience with its 12.4-inch 144Hz 3K display. With a resolution of 3048 x 2032 and 294 ppi pixel density, it is crafted for tasks ranging from reading books to editing high-resolution images or immersing yourself in the latest games. Read here.
Xiaomi 14 series
Xiaomi’s imaging and AI innovations have taken a step ahead in the latest 14-series. Incorporating the acclaimed Leica Summilux optics, the Xiaomi 14 series is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. The flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra incorporates a circular camera module with a flat back design and is available in Black and White colours in international markets. The phone is built around Xiaomi Guardian Structure, a platform comprising a high-strength aluminium frame, Xiaomi nano-tech vegan leather, and Xiaomi Shield Glass. And, the Xiaomi 14 offers a compact design and features a triple-camera configuration covering 14mm to 75mm focal length. The system uses Leica Summilux optical lenses with an upgraded f/1.6 aperture on the main camera, combined with the Light Fusion 900 image sensor. Read about smartphones in detail here.
Honor Magic6 Pro
With emphasis on AI-powered human-machine interaction, Honor unveiled the Magic6 Pro smartphone. According to the company, the Honor Magic6 Pro showcases advancements in photography, display, performance, and AI-powered user experiences. The brand also took the wraps off MagicOS 8.0, the latest version of their Android-based operating system that introduces platform-level AI and what the brand calls the industry's first intent-based UI powered by Magic Capsule and Magic Portal, two AI-powered modules. While the Magic Capsule focuses on providing additional information for efficient multitasking, the Magic Portal takes actions based on human behaviour. The Magic6 Pro brings on-device AI with open-source LlaMA 2, which can complete functions such as Q&A, text creation, and reading comprehension in an offline environment. Read here