MWC 2024: What to expect?

The phone-o-palooza!

Mobile World Congress is just around the corner, and it's like the fashion week of the tech world, held annually in Barcelona. The event kicks off with a press day on February 25, the three-day event will have top brands unveil their latest gadgets and gizmos. Here's a sneak peek at what's in store for Mobile World Congress 2024!

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Xiaomi is all set to unveil its latest Xiaomi 14 Ultra! They dropped a hint by announcing it on their official X account. Although there's not much info out there yet, rumour has it that the smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. And, it's expected to have a multi-camera system with support from Leica. We're talking ultra-wide-angle, wide-angle, and telephoto lenses. We were thoroughly impressed with the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s camera chops but it never launched in India. Fingers crossed for this one? The smartphone could run on the latest Android 14-based HyperOS and feature a titanium frame, just like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro, after all, it's the year of Titanium, right?

Xiaomi SU7

Xiaomi's official post also suggests it's ready to showcase its very first electric car called the Xiaomi SU7 sedan. It's supposedly going to rival the likes of the Tesla Model S. The brand may also showcase "the Human x Car x Home smart ecosystem" at its booth.

Honor Magic6 Series And Magic V2 RSR

Honor has also revealed its plans to launch two smartphone series: the Honor V2 Series, which features a brand-new line of foldable smartphones, and the flagship Magic 6 series. The Honor Magic 6 is expected to be a top-of-the-line flagship smartphone, while the Honor Magic V2 is a foldable flagship. Both of these devices will be officially announced on February 25.

HMD Nokia

HMD is coming in hot with a lineup of Nokia-branded and HMD-branded smartphones! It could be a budget and mid-range extravaganza, my friends! The news is official, as representatives from HMD have confirmed their presence at MWC 2024. HMD's Chief Marketing Officer, Lars Silbauer, took to LinkedIn to spread the word.

OnePlus Watch 2

The highly-anticipated OnePlus Watch 2 is likely to be unveiled at MWC 2024 in Barcelona. This smartwatch is expected to come with a major upgrade: the introduction of Wear OS. Unlike its predecessor, which ran on a simpler operating system, the OnePlus Watch 2 is rumoured to offer a more advanced and feature-rich experience. With leaked renders teasing its sleek design and modern updates, OnePlus fans have every reason to be excited. Stay tuned for more updates at MWC 2024 and get ready to step up your wearables game with the OnePlus Watch 2!

Sony Xperia 1 VI Tipped to Launch

Sony may have shifted its focus away from mainstream smartphones, but that doesn't mean they've stopped making smartphones. If grapevines are to be believed, Sony is likely to unveil its next device – the Xperia 1 VI, also known as the Xperia 1 (Mark 6). One standout feature is the anticipated triple-camera setup, with each sensor featuring a 48 MP resolution.