Following the anticipation and buzz surrounding the congress, MWC 2024 has concluded. This year, the focus was more on showcasing prototype devices and research projects that may soon reach consumers, rather than on launching new products.
Nevertheless, there were still phone launches, and we got hands-on experience with the latest devices. Some newcomers even announced their global availability. Here is a recap of the highlights from MWC 2024.
The MWC 2024 Awards were revealed on Thursday. Notably, the Best Smartphone Award went to the Google Pixel 8 series, while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra received recognition as the Best Connected Consumer Device. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 was honored for Breakthrough Device Innovation, and the Best in Show award was given to the Honor Magic V2 RSR.
To explore individual brands that piqued your interest, use the links below to jump to the brand section of your choice, arranged alphabetically.
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HMD
The fate of HMD’s branding deal with Nokia remains uncertain, but the Finnish company is gearing up to launch phones under its own brand. The first phone teased, the HMD Phone 1, boasts a promising 108MP camera and indicates a departure from existing Nokia-branded models. Further details are eagerly awaited.
HMD, Nokia, and Barbie branded phones are coming later this year
Additionally, while HMD may have parted ways with the Nokia brand, it has secured a partnership with a major brand in a different domain – the company is developing a Barbie flip phone. Moreover, HMD confirmed the impending release of more Nokia-branded phones, with a new lineup expected in May this year. The Barbie phone is slated for a July release. Stay tuned for more details on both.
Honor
Although these devices didn’t debut at MWC, they garnered attention at the event and wielded significant influence. Honor announced the global rollout of the Honor Magic6 Pro and the Honor Pad 9, along with European pricing.
Moreover, the company introduced the premium Honor Magic V2 RSR at a staggering price of €2,700. Clearly aimed at enthusiasts, the Honor Magic V2 RSR offers a unique experience, while a more accessible option, the regular Magic V2, is also available for others.
Infinix
Infinix showcased groundbreaking technologies that may revolutionize the smartphone industry. One of their innovations, E-Color Shift technology, can dynamically change the color and appearance of a phone, even enabling animations.
Infinix tech demos: E-Color Shift • CoolMax
On the practical front, Infinix unveiled CoolMax, a revolutionary technology that combines thermo-electric cooling with a fan in a prototype phone. This phone, powered by a Dimensity 9300 chipset, set an AnTuTu score record and is designed to maintain the chipset’s temperature 10°C lower. Exciting times ahead!
Motorola
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept wowed attendees with its innovative design – a foldable phone that transforms into a bracelet, unlike traditional flat-folding concepts. This cutting-edge device is poised to revolutionize the smartphone landscape.
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept device
Moreover, Motorola announced a collaboration with Corning to incorporate Gorilla Glass in entry-level smartphones, expanding its use beyond flagships and mid-range models.
Additionally, Motorola introduced Motorola Smart Connect, a seamless ecosystem that enhances workflow integration between Motorola and Lenovo devices, enabling unified control of keyboard and mouse, notification synchronization, shared clipboards, quick file transfers, webcam usage, and more.
Nothing
Although absent from MWC, Nothing made waves by unveiling a giant model of the upcoming Nothing Phone (2a) in London, teasing tech enthusiasts with a glimpse of what’s to come.
Nothing Phone (2a) design reveal
nubia
nubia introduced the Flip 5G, positioned as one of the most affordable flip foldables on the market, with an MSRP of $600. Alongside, the company launched several use-case specific devices. The nubia Focus and Focus Pro feature 108MP main cameras capable of shooting at various focal lengths, while the nubia Neo 2 caters to budget gamers with an enhanced chipset, an impressive display, and other features.
Additionally, nubia launched the nubia Music, a device equipped with a powerful speaker system and two 3.5mm headphone jacks, making it a unique offering for music lovers. For detailed insights, refer to our hands-on review.
OnePlus
Three years after its initial foray into smartwatches, OnePlus is back with a renewed approach, this time integrating Wear OS into the new OnePlus Watch 2. The watch boasts a unique “Dual Engine Architecture,” promising enhanced performance and functionality.
For a comprehensive review of the OnePlus Watch 2, delve into our hands-on review, which delves into the watch’s innovative features.
Oppo
Although Oppo didn’t unveil new phones, the company confirmed its plans to launch the next Find flagship across all previously operational countries. Oppo also announced a strategic 3-year partnership with the Telefonica group.
Oppo Air Glass 3 XR prototype.
