The 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC) is just days away. The biggest annual technology event features some of the world’s biggest technology companies showcasing the latest and greatest innovations in mobile technology. We know that brands like Xiaomi, Nothing, Sony, and HMD Global will be showcasing their 2024 device lineups during the event. And as always, there are some surprises in the show as well. If you’re wondering what will unfold during the event, you’ve come to the right place. This article provides important information about the MWC 2024 event, key dates for key brands, what to expect, and more. So let’s get started.
MWC 2024: Event start date, location and time
The annual technology event will take place on February 26th and end on February 29th. The event will be held at Fira Grand Via in Barcelona, Spain.
MWC 2024: What to expect
Like every year, MWC lays the foundation for the latest technology seen throughout the year. And this year, you can expect the same as most big-name brands will be showing off their latest and greatest innovations in this space. So here’s everything you need to know about some popular brands.
xiaomi
Xiaomi has scheduled an event on February 25th at 7:30 pm (Central European Time). The company is expected to announce the latest Xiaomi 14 Ultra at a press conference. The upcoming smartphone is said to come with impressive features like Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, up to 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. In addition to this, Xiaomi is likely to introduce Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro devices for the global market.
The company is also hinting at the introduction of next-generation smart devices such as watches, earphones, and even cars (yes, that’s right!). The company may show its prowess in the automotive field with the Xiaomi SU7 car.
there is nothing
There is also nothing to suggest the company’s presence at MWC 2024. The company is expected to unveil its new affordable smartphone, Nothing Phone 2a, during the event. However, the company has already revealed that the phone will be officially launched in India and select markets on March 5th.
honor
Honor is back at MWC 2024 to showcase its prowess in mobile technology. The brand will hold an event on February 25th from 6:30 pm (2:00 pm CET) to unveil a new smartphone series with the tagline “Discover the Magic”.
There’s no official word yet on what we’ll see during the event, but the company recently announced its slimmest foldable smartphone, the Honor Magic V2. Therefore, we can expect it to make its world debut at MWC 2024. Furthermore, there are rumors that the brand will introduce Honor Magic 6 Pro, but it is not unlikely that some kind of surprise announcement will be made.
one plus
OnePlus may not display a smartphone at this year’s MWC event. However, the brand may finally launch the long-awaited second generation of its smartwatch, OnePlus Watch 2. Interestingly, this is expected to be the company’s first smartwatch to run on Wear OS. This smartwatch is likely to feature a round dial, 1.43-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 processor, and more. However, nothing is clear at the moment and an official announcement from the brand is awaited.
techno
Tecno unveiled its first foldable device, the Phantom V Fold, at last year’s MWC event. However, this year, the company is likely to announce some new foldable devices during the event, including the Tecno Phantom V Fold 2. The company also revealed that it will be exhibiting its various AI and AR devices alongside its AIoT (artificial intelligence of things) product range at MWC.
HMD Global
HMD Global has announced that it will hold a press conference at MWC 2024. The event will start on February 25th at 12:30pm CET (5pm IST). The company is expected to launch a new range of Nokia-branded smartphones aimed at different price points.
motorola/lenovo
Let’s take another look at the transparent laptop concept that Lenovo brought to MWC. pic.twitter.com/uH2g98q64Q
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 15, 2024
It’s unlikely that Motorola will announce anything significant during this year’s event, but both Motorola and Lenovo could make some presence. Motorola recently announced a foldable device that can be worn as a bracelet. Additionally, Lenovo may also introduce the transparent laptop concept, which has been the talk of the tech town for a while now.
rest
The list doesn’t end there. There may also be announcements from other brands such as Sony, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, and Huawei. Additionally, we may see brands focusing on smart rings, mixed reality headsets, AI, etc. during the event. And we will be attending his MWC 2024 in person to bring our readers exclusive coverage. So stay tuned!