This year I was supposed to make it to MWC 2025 in Barcelona, but the USPS had different ideas and never delivered my passport. So, I had to watch from afar, but I still had a crew on the ground at MWC 2025, and we were still able to get a list of some of the gear that caught our eye in Barcelona.
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Mobile World Congress is primarily focused on mobile tech devices, but there is a fair amount of variety at the show. While there are many other tech verticals represented at MWC, we stuck with the gear we know our audience will enjoy the most. As with my Best of CES 2025 article, I am making this a short one, but I’m including links (where I can, since some are concept devices) to the various winners. So let’s get into the Techaeris Best of MWC 2025 list!
Techaeris Best of MWC 2025
- SATELLAI – Kicking of the Best of MWC 2025! Equipped with the Qualcomm® 9205S Modem, the SATELLAI Tracker introduces unparalleled global positioning accuracy and connectivity. This breakthrough pet tracker operates via multiple satellite positioning systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, and QZSS) and connects through 680+ networks in 180+ countries, offering pet owners pinpoint location tracking even in remote wilderness, mountains, and dense forests—far beyond the reach of traditional cellular networks. Link to article.
- Lenovo ThinkBook Flip Concept – Lenovo wins a bunch of Best of MWC 2025! This groundbreaking design enables professionals to seamlessly switch between five distinct modes, including Clamshell Mode for traditional laptop tasks, Vertical Mode for document review, Share Mode for dual-display collaboration, Tablet Mode for creative workflows, and Read Mode for distraction-free reading. Link to article here.
- Lenovo Yoga Solar PC – This innovation results in a solar panel that can absorb and convert enough solar energy from direct sunlight in 20 minutes to power up to one hour of video playback on the PC2. And at 15mm thin and just 1.22kg, the thin and light Yoga Solar PC Concept is the world’s first ultraslim solar-powered PC3 and is an important step in realizing Lenovo’s aspiration to empower a future where creating on a PC can be done anywhere the light touches. Link to article here.
- Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition – The new Yoga Pro 9iAura Edition (16”, 10) is built for creators who demand high performance and precision. It leverages its Intel® Core™ Ultra processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU to deliver advanced AI capabilities, exceptional display technology, and powerful processing. Link to article here.
- Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 – When creativity is best expressed freehand, the Yoga 7 2-in-1 family of convertible laptops provide the freedom of a digital sketchpad with the power of a PC. Both the Yoga 7 2-in-1 (16”, 10) and Yoga 7 2-in-1 (14”, 10) are convertible Copilot+1 PCs featuring a 360° design for the ultimate in creative flexibility in tablet, tent, or laptop mode, with the optional new Yoga pen an artistic implement that delivers smooth, precise control. Link to article here.
- Samsung Display “OLED Magic” – A highlight of the OLED Magic exhibition will be the Seamless Color Studio, where the exceptional quality of OLED displays can be experienced across various devices. The event will also showcase On-Cell Film (OCF) technology, a cutting-edge advancement in premium display technology. Link to article here. Link to article here.
- Dell Pro 75 Plus 4K Touch Monitor – This best of MWC 2025 is massive! Elevate your collaboration experience with this 75-inch 4K monitor, designed for both style and functionality. Its sleek, modern design together with improved cable management ensures effortless mounting and a clean, organized setup for all accessories around the monitor. Link to article here.
- TCL 60 Series Smartphones – Featuring the advanced NXTPAPER display, co-developed with TCL CSOT, a global leader in display technology, the TCL 60 SE NXTPAPER 5G offers a hardware-level low blue light filter, anti-glare capabilities, adaptive color temperature and brightness to reduce eye strain. Link to article.
- TCL PlayCube Projector – The introduction of the PlayCube marks another significant innovation by TCL, blending practicality with advanced technology in a new projector model. Its unique Magic Cube Design enhances portability and functionality, allowing for easy adjustment of viewing angles and blending seamlessly with any decor. The TCL PlayCube is equipped with a 2.5-hour built-in battery, ideal for both indoor and outdoor entertainment, offering unparalleled flexibility. Link to article.
- HONOR Pad V9 – The HONOR Pad V9 seamlessly combines style and durability. In addition to its sophisticated double-ring design surrounding the back camera, this tablet features the industry-first NIL Nano-topography process on its cover, keeping the display surface clean by resisting dirt, fingerprints, and smudges. Link to article.
- HONOR magic 7 Pro – Building on the iconic family design, combining precision with a modern aesthetic, embodying the captivating essence of technological idealism. Every angle exudes sophistication through its diamond-cut craftsmanship. Link to article.
- HONOR Watch 5 Ultra – Featuring a captivating Dome Octagonal Design, the HONOR Watch 5 Ultra seamlessly blends Eastern and Western influences to create an aesthetically pleasing and harmonious look. Constructed with a grade 5 titanium case, this smartwatch is exceptionally lightweight and durable, making it the perfect companion for everyday wear. Link to article.
- Tecno CAMON 40 Series – “The CAMON 40 Series reflects TECNO’s pursuit of practical AI, adding a new level of intelligence to our devices—from flagship imaging to enhanced daily interactions—unlocking new AI-powered possibilities for users,” said Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO.
- Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Nothing Phone (3a) – Both the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro feature a more sophisticated look and feel, with upgraded glass back panels, enhanced symmetry in the internal structure, and refined visual details and elements throughout the finish. The design celebrates each new camera system through our trademark exposed aesthetic and cutting-edge engineering, while meticulously optimizing the integration of advanced hardware. The Phone (3a) Series also upgrades its durability to an IP64 rating and achieves Nothing’s lowest carbon footprint on a smartphone to date, with 51.3kg of CO2e. Link to article.
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra – Continuing with a premium camera-inspired design and a retro cinematic aesthetic. The all-new portless design on the top frame, as well as the wraparound quad-curved frame, further improve its reliability and feel in your hand. Honoring the classics with innovation. Link to article.
- Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro – Xiaomi’s first-ever earbud dual-amplifier feature independently drives the high and low-frequency units, effectively reducing interference between high and low-frequency signals to enhance sound detail and clarity. Link to article.
- Realme Ultra (interchangeable lens concept phone) – “Realme has unveiled an innovative new smartphone concept at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. Dubbed the ‘Ultra’ concept, the device introduces an interchangeable-lens system, bringing mirrorless-camera-like capabilities to a smartphone form factor. The concept features a 1″ customized Sony sensor and supports detachable lenses, aiming to enhance professional-grade photography on a mobile device.”
- BleeqUp Ranger – AI comes to bicycling at MWC, as BleeqUp reveals Ranger, the world’s first 4-in-1 AI cycling glasses. BleeqUp pioneers in integrating an AI-powered, high-quality camera into professional cycling glasses, making it possible to record videos or photos of your trip with ease, automatically edit together the best moments with a single AI-powered tap, and stay in touch with your companions on the road. Link to article.
- Samsung Galaxy A56 – Samsung Electronics today unveiled Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G, the latest Galaxy A series smartphones. For the first time, the Galaxy A series is integrating Awesome Intelligence — including Galaxy’s fan-favorite AI-powered features to reimagine creativity — while bringing enhanced durability and longevity, as well as robust security and privacy protections to provide a safe and long-lasting mobile experience. Link to article.
That is our Best of MWC 2025 list this year. I admit, I was very upset missing out on this year’s show, but my team on the ground reported seeing a lot of cool stuff. We will be back next year!!
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