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(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
It’s MWC 2023 o’clock, as Mobile World Congress kicks off in Barcelona, Spain, commencing Monday 27 February and finishing up Thursday 2 March 2023. It’s a full return for the show, presenting some ofthe best phonesthe year has to offer.
However, as I’ll get into below, MWC 2023 won’t be a full return foreverymajor brand. Mobile World Congress used to be the go-to showcase for many launch events, withSamsung’s Galaxy Unpackedtypically taking place during the show, but that particular event now happens sooner, as do many other manufacturers' product reveals.
So what can you expect from MWC 2023? Myself and T3 colleagues are on the ground at the show checking out the latest andbest Android phones, among other concepts and fun exhibits, to bring you a round-up of all the best kit from the show…
Want to see the best in show? Take a look at theT3 best of MWC Awards 2023.
Xiaomi at MWC 2023
(Image credit: Future / Mike Lowe)
(Image credit: Future / Mike Lowe)
Xiaomihad a massive launch event on Sunday 26 February, revealing theXiaomi 13,13 ProandWatch S1 Pro. We’ve reviewed all three products, which you can check out in those links.
OnePlus at MWC 2023
(Image credit: OnePlus)
(Image credit: OnePlus)
It’s confirmed thatOnePluswill be on stand at MWC, but with theOnePlus 11 already announced (and reviewed)at a major India launch event earlier in February, the company will be putting added interest onto itsOnePlus Tab tablet.
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That’s certainly not all though: on 20 February the brand revealed its OnePlus 11 Concept images (above), showing off that device’s “flowing back”. It’s a design concept that shows-off the cooling pipelines, albeit in illuminated form. And at the show we can no doubt expect a fuller release.
There’s more too! OnePlus used the second day, Tuesday 28 February, to confirm that it also has a foldable phone in the works. Information is thin on the ground at the moment, but OnePlus will be looking to jointhe best foldable phonesfray soon.
(Image credit: Huawei)
(Image credit: Huawei)
Huawei at MWC 2023
There was no big flagship launch fromHuawei, but its stand was massive – 20% bigger than last year. What we did see was theHuawei GT Cyber, a smartwatch that pops out of its casing and can be popped into one of five other case designs and colours. It’s another piece of outside-the-box thinking in the smartwatch space that certainly has advantages for those that want to have a single watch for all occasions. It’s just a shame we won’t see it in the UK or US any time soon.
Motorola at MWC 2023
More #MWC2023 magic from @MotorolaUS.This is the ‘Rizr’ rollable concept and it’s mind-blowingly accomplished! 🤯#motorolaRIZR pic.twitter.com/7L0vNNLJRXFebruary 28, 2023
More #MWC2023 magic from @MotorolaUS.This is the ‘Rizr’ rollable concept and it’s mind-blowingly accomplished! 🤯#motorolaRIZR pic.twitter.com/7L0vNNLJRXFebruary 28, 2023
Motorola has been a little bit quiet of late, so surely it’s approaching time that the brand dropped a major new launch? I’ve reviewed theEdge 30 Ultra,Edge 30 FusionandEdge 30 Neo, each of which brings various exciting headline features to their respective markets… but is it too early for an Edge 40 Ultra? I’m afraid so.
Lenovo at MWC 2023
Oh hey I’m just a rollable laptop! Interesting concept from @Lenovo at #MWC23 pic.twitter.com/wzuLO2JsEIFebruary 27, 2023
Oh hey I’m just a rollable laptop! Interesting concept from @Lenovo at #MWC23 pic.twitter.com/wzuLO2JsEIFebruary 27, 2023
Motorola isn’t the only one showing off rollables, as Lenovo has a one-of-a-kind laptop concept on its stand on the show floor. As you can see from my embedded Tweet above (poor framing, sorry!) the screen unrolls to extend the aspect ratio.
I think that’s a super solution to maintaining a compact form-factor in the stowed device, but when you want some additional height for working you can get it at the click of a button. Great for digging into spreadsheets and the like, no doubt. And one of the more practical uses of flexible OLED displays that I’ve ever seen.
Apple at MWC 2023
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
No,Appleabsolutely does not exhibit at MWC. So there will certainly be no iPhones announced. However, I reckon there’s a reasonable chance that during the show anApple date announcement for its next eventcould be on the cards.
It’s no guarantee, of course, especially as various sources are suggesting thatApple VR is delayed, that a15-inch MacBookmay not get its own March event, and perhaps that WWDC 2023 later in June will be Apple’s next big-hitter instead.
Samsung at MWC 2023
(Image credit: Future / Mike Lowe)
(Image credit: Future / Mike Lowe)
As I said up top,Samsungno longer coincides its Unpacked event with MWC. But that’s not to say the brand won’t be on show: after all, theGalaxy S23 Ultra,S23 Plus and S23are massive launches for 2023 and will be fully represented.
However, there has been varioustalk about Samsung’s more affordable phones, such as the Galaxy A34 and A54, in recent times. A possibly-maybe launch for MWC? Although I wouldn’t be surprised if that happens after the show is wrapped up.
Nothing at MWC 2023
(Image credit: Future / Mike Lowe)
(Image credit: Future / Mike Lowe)
Although Nothing is expected to launch, ahem,nothingat MWC 2023, that’s not going to stop the brand representing. Hot on the heels ofbringing Nothing OS 1.5 to the Nothing Phone 1, recent launches such as theNothing Ear Stickwill be what dominates here.
TheNothing Phone 2is already in the works, that is known, but I wouldn’t expect that to be revealed until the later part of 2023. However, the company founder, Carl Pei, was on Qualcomm’s stand at the end of day two, 28 February, confirming that the Phone 2 will come with a Snapdragon 8 chipset.
Honor at MWC 2023
(Image credit: Future / Mike Lowe)
(Image credit: Future / Mike Lowe)
Ahead of MWC 2023, theHonor Magic 5 Lite went on sale, offering an almost flagship spec but for a cut of the typical price. But that won’t be all the brand reveals at MWC.
In addition to the full European reveal of theHonor Magic VS, which I saw in late 2022, Honor also took to revealing its flagship device,the Magic 5 Pro, pictured above, which brings a top-end triple camera solution to the space.
Oppo at MWC 2023
(Image credit: Future / Mike Lowe)
(Image credit: Future / Mike Lowe)
Oppo has been going all-in on foldables and flip phones – and indeed other concepts – and having just reviewed theFind N2 FlipI think the company will be on to impress at MWC 2023.
Realme at MWC 2023
(Image credit: Realme)
(Image credit: Realme)
I remember being at MWC last year and sitting in the Realme conference, which revealed thefastest-ever charging phone, the Realme GT Neo 3. Which, given its 150W at-the-plug charging, was all very exciting.
Qualcomm at MWC 2023
Qualcomm always uses MWC to showcase the various technologies it delivers. From 5G to automotive to Internet of Things (IoT) and, of course, Snapdragon processors. Don’t expect a headline new one at the show, asSnapdragon 8 Gen 2is the front runner until late 2023, but do expect more phones to embody the company’s offering. Which can only be a good thing for us punters!
MediaTek at MWC 2023
Mention Qualcomm and you’ve got to mention MediaTek too. The main competitor in the mobile processor platform space, MediaTek’s chips are getting really impressive (theDimensity 9200launch showed to what degree). And they’re appearing in more devices, from theVivo X90 Proto Oppo Find N2 Flip, as companies and users alike revel in the benefits.
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