The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is one of the biggest tech meets in the world. It is held annually in Barcelona and is the launching pad for some of the most futuristic tech in the world from the biggest names in the tech industry. This year, the event kicked off on March 3. With most of the major releases out of the way, let’s take a look at the biggest highlights from MWC 2025.
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi launched its newest flagship smartphone series at MWC 2025. The Ultra variant of the Xiaomi 15 series flaunts an amazing camera array consisting of a stupendous 200MP periscope telephoto lens with 4.3x optical zoom, a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a 50MP primary shooter, and a 50MP ultrawide sensor. Powering the smartphone is Qualcomm’s flagship chipset for 2025 – Snapdragon 8 Elite. This chipset is also present in gaming powerhouses like iQOO 13 and Redmagic 10 Pro. The display duties on the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are handled by a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,200 nits of peak brightness.
Lenovo Thinkbook Flip AI PC
Lenovo had one of the finest panels at MWC 2025. The computing giant showed off concept models for a solar-powered PC, an AI display with NPU inside, and an AI Stick with a 32 TOPS NPU that allows regular PCs to access AI features and LLMs. However, the Lenovo Thinkbook Flip AI PC was the concept model that truly trapped our attention. Touted as the next step in the evolution of PC form factors, the Thinkbook Flip has a rollable OLED display that can expand from 13 to 18.1 inches. The bigger display can be used as a tablet in portrait orientation.
Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro
While we’re still a few months away from a premium Nothing smartphone, the midrange Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro look like exciting prospects in the meantime. Launched at MWC 2025, the two smartphones offer a bang for the buck. The vanilla model looks similar to its 2024 counterpart, featuring a horizontal camera layout and a see-through design. The Pro model adds a 50MP 3x telephoto lens to the revamped camera module. The familiar segmented Glyph pattern surrounds the two camera modules and the plastic back panel has been replaced by a glass unit. Under the hood, the two smartphones are powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC.
Samsung’s Concept Displays
Samsung was one of the first major OEMs to come out with foldable smartphones. This year, the tech giant is expected to release its first tri-folding phone. While no official announcements have been made yet, we got a taste of Samsung’s tri-fold display tech at MWC 2025. The company showcased its Flex G and Flex S displays. The nomenclature of the two displays hints at their folding mechanisms. The Flex G is a smartphone that unfolds (twice) into a tablet. Meanwhile, the Flex S bends into an S shape with the help of strategically placed hinges. The Korean brand also showed off its foldable handled gaming console concept, which will likely rival the Nintendo Switch and Asus ROG Ally X.
Tecno Spark Slim
2025 is the year of slim smartphones. With Samsung set to release the Galaxy S25 Edge and Apple working on the iPhone 14 Air, other OEMs are also upping their game. At MWC 2025, Tecno showcased the Spark Slim concept, which is the world’s thinnest smartphone as of now. Despite having a thickness of just 5.75mm, the Spark Slim manages to fit a 5,200mAh battery pack. It features a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The back panel houses two 50MP camera sensors. The smartphone supports 45W fast charging.
HMD Fusion X1
Designed for teens, HMD Fusion X1 promotes healthy digital habits and offers a wide range of parental features. It is integrated with Xplora, a subscription-based service that sends location alerts to guardians and lets them manage the screen time, contacts, and app downloads on the target device. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC. The 6.56-inch LCD panel has a 90Hz refresh rate. HMD Fusion X1’s rear camera module houses a 108MP primary shooter and a 2MP depth sensor. The 5,000mAh battery pack supports 33W charging.
Tecno AI Glasses
Tecno’s AI Glasses series was one of our favourite highlights of MWC 2025. The AI Glasses bring smartphone-grade imaging to a wearable form factor and are integrated with Tecno’s Ella AI Assistant. The OV50D sensor on these glasses is akin to a smartphone’s primary shooter. It uses the same ISP and advanced imaging algorithms as the Tecno Camon 40 Premier smartphone. The 250mAh battery pack offers over 11 hours of music playback and 8 hours of mixed use after 30 minutes of charging.
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Final Thoughts
These were the biggest highlights from MWC 2025. Apart from product launches, there were a couple of software showcases that caught our eye too. Google showcased visual support for Gemini AI at the event and will likely roll out the feature in the coming months. Lenovo and Motorola opened up their Smart Connect interface to other OEMs. Which release are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments!
