MWC 2026: all the phones, gadgets, and announcements from Barcelona

Source: The Verge

Overview

The Verge is heading to Barcelona, Spain, for Mobile World Congress, the biggest phone show of the year. While CES dominates headlines for TVs, computer components, and AI, MWC is the premier event for all things mobile. Because it’s a global show, announcements will include phones, tablets, and wearables that may not initially release in the US.

Expected Announcements

• Xiaomi has teased a European launch for its Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra flagships.
• Honor is promising not only its Robot Phone but also a full pivot to humanoid robotics.
• Nothing is expected to reveal more details on its Phone 4A ahead of a planned London launch on March 5.
• Samsung and Google will be present, primarily to discuss the already‑announced Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10A models.
• Apple will launch a product during the same week as MWC, though the event will not take place in Barcelona.

Notable Gadgets and Concepts

• Xiaomi’s magnetic power bank – an incredibly thin, attachable battery solution.
• Honor’s MagicPad 4 – billed as the world’s thinnest Android tablet.
• Tecno modular phone – a repeat of the company’s modular design approach.
• Taara Beam – provides 25 Gbps connectivity via invisible beams of light.
• Honor’s robotics pivot – showcasing new humanoid robot initiatives.

Looking Back at Last Year’s Oddities

• Camera‑phone concepts with detachable lenses.
• A Lenovo laptop featuring a folding screen.
• An Infinix handset equipped with a solar panel on its back.

We’ll be keeping this page updated with all the news, commentary, and first looks from the show floor. Stay tuned for the weird and wonderful innovations that MWC 2026 will bring.