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Best Smartphones at MWC 2022

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:08:32 +0000

Last week, GSMA hosted the MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. However, unlike previous years, there weren’t many big launches. That’s because companies now prefer to announce their important devices at their own annual conferences.

Anyway, there were some 5 smartphones that caught our attention. We have compiled them in this article. Three of them are from separate brands, while two of them are from the same brand. These OEMs are HONOR, OPPO, realme, and POCO.

With that being said, let us take a look at these phones one by one.

Best Smartphones at MWC 2022

HONOR Magic4 Pro

Our pick for the star of Mobile World Congress 2022 is none other than HONOR Magic4 Pro. The latest flagship smartphone from HONOR offers almost all the high-end features one can expect.

The device sports a glass sandwich housing with a metal frame. It flaunts a 6.81-inch 10-bit curved OLED LTPO display with a resolution of 1312×2848 pixels, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and a pill-shaped cutout for the front-facing cameras. The panel is not only HDR10+ certified but also IMAX Enhanced.

The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It also comes with an independent security chip and an independent display chip for always-on HDR as well as MEMC.

Though the handset houses a large circular module on the rear, there are only three cameras – 50MP wide lens, 50MP ultra-wide lens, and 64MP 3.5x telephoto lens. The remaining two holes are for a flicker sensor and an 8×8 dTOF laser focusing system. On the front, it has a 12MP shooter and a 3D depth sensor.

Other features of the HONOR Magic4 Pro include IP68 certification for dust and water resistance, dual stereo speakers, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Magic UI 6 based on Android 12, 4,500mAh battery, 100W fast wired charging, 100W fast wireless charging, and 5W wireless reverse charging.

The device is offered in four colors (cyan, gold, black, orange) and starts at €1099 outside mainland China. Its availability will be revealed closer to the release.

OPPO Find X5 Pro

Unlike the HONOR Magic4 Pro, the OPPO Find X5 Pro was not announced at MWC 2022. The company unveiled it a few days ago but showcased it at the GSMA-hosted conference.

The successor of OPPO Find X3 Pro retains the design language from its predecessor with some tweaks. The Glaze Black version sports a glass back, while the Ceramic White variant flaunts a ceramic rear panel. Both have a metal frame.

The phone sports a 6.7-inch 10-bit LTPO 2.0 curved AMOLED display with a resolution of 3216 × 1440 pixels, up to 120Hz refresh rate, up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 525 PPI. It has a punch-hole at the top left corner and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

The handset is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. There’s also a self-developed MariSilicon X chipset for image processing. As for software, it boots ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12.

It arrives with a triple rear camera system powered by Hasselblad. The setup includes a 50MP primary sensor with 5-axis OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide unit, and a 13MP 2x telephoto snapper. On the front, it has a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

Other features include dual stereo speakers, in-screen fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, 80W fast wired charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging.

The OPPO Find X5 Pro is priced at €1,300 for a sole 12GB+256GB memory configuration in Europe. It will go on sale on March 14

realme GT 2 Pro

The realme GT 2 Pro is the only old handset is the list. It made its debut in China in January. However, it was announced for Europe at MWC 2022. The device is the first proper flagship smartphone from realme.

The phone’s back is made of biopolymer to offer a paper-like touch and feel. Whereas, its frame is made of metal. Despite featuring a different body material, it is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC as other premium Android smartphones.

The chipset is coupled with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. As far as software is concerned, the handset ships with realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12.

One of the interesting features of the phone is its 6.7-inch display. This 10-bit flat LTPO 2.0 AMOLED panel has a resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels and up to 120Hz refresh rate, 1000Hz touch sampling rate as well as 1,,400 nits peak brightness. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, it has a punch-hole at the top left corner and a fingerprint sensor with support for heart rate monitoring underneath it.

Apart from a great display, the handset also comes with an equally impressive 50MP (Sony IMX766 with OIS) + 50MP (150° ultra-wide) + microscope lens triple camera system on the rear and a 32MP Sony IMX615 front-facing camera. Other features include dual stereo speakers, a 5,000mAh battery, and 65W fast wired charging.

The realme GT2 Pro is priced at €749 and €849 for 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB memory variants respectively in Europe. It is already up for sale in select regions.

POCO X4 Pro 5G

The next device is our list is POCO X4 Pro 5G, which is a budget offering. Despite being a rebranded Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G, we considered it to be one of the best smartphones at MWC 2022. Because it only looks unique (subjective) but also costs only €269 and €319 for 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB versions respectively (early bird pricing).

Talking about highlights, it flaunts a glass sandwich design (flat plastic frame) and is built around a 6.67-centered punch-hole FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 395 PPI, and 1,200 nits peak brightness. It is run by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

For photography and videography, there’s a 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple rear camera system and a 16MP front-facing camera. Other features include dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a hybrid MicroSD card slot, an IR blaster, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an IP53 rating.

Last but not least, it boots MIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 11 and gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which has support for 67W fast charging.

POCO M4 Pro

The final phone is our list is POCO M4 Pro. It is even more affordable (early bird pricing) than the POCO X4 Pro 5G as it is priced at only €199 (6GB + 128GB) and €249 (8GB + 128GB). It is a rebadged variant of the Redmi Note 11S, which we consider better than the Redmi Note 11 Pro in terms of value.

The handset’s body is entirely made of plastic but still sports a 6.43-inch centered punch-hole AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 409 PPI, up to 90Hz refresh rate, and 1,000 nits peak brightness level. It is powered by MediaTek Helio G96 SoC coupled with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage.

It arrives with a 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple rear camera setup and a 16MP front-facing camera. It runs MIUI 13 based on Android 11 and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

Other features include an IP53 rating, dual stereo speakers, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dedicated MicroSD card slot, and an IR blaster.

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ZTE Unveils the World’s 1st Wi-Fi 7 Consumer Ready Product, Here’s What It Looks Like – MWC 2022

Leo Wong De Quan — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:51:52 +0000

Although Wi-Fi 6 and 6E adoption rates are still relatively low in 2022, ZTE has already jumped ahead of the competition by offering an even faster consumer-ready internet solution at its MWC Convention this year, Wi-Fi 7.

At MWC 2022, ZTE unveils the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 consumer-ready product, called the ZTE MC888 Flagship. The MC888 Flagship is a Wi-Fi 7 5G CPE(Customer Premises Equipment) device that receives cellular data such as 4G LTE/5G which then converts them into WiFi signals for users to connect to. Normally CPEs are most commonly seen in hospitals, factories and villages, as CPEs save the cost and hassle of installing fibre optic cables in these areas.

ZTE Wi-Fi 7 MC888 Flagship

Back to the highlights of the ZTE MC888 Flagship. Under the hood, the device supports global sub6 and mmWave frequency bands, whilst adopting ZTE’s smart antenna X technology. Said technology features the industry’s highest antenna gain, reaching 10dBi. It is worth mentioning that the MC888 Flagship adopts the world’s first auxiliary antenna technology to achieve high-power mmW antenna transmission. With the LED screen on the router, you can also monitor network signal changes in real-time, as the device automatically rotates and tracks and locks the mmWave signals, to achieve peak Internet speeds of up to 10Gbps.

Currently, the MC888 Flagship holds the record for the world’s fastest Wi-Fi 7 solution, and its support for 2.4GHz/5GHz/6Hz frequency bands, with up to 19GBps speeds if all three bands were utilised to their full potential. And since the router runs on Wi-Fi 7 technology, it includes many new key features of Wi-Fi 7, such as a 320MHz bandwidth, multi-link operation (MLO), and 4K QAM ensure that 256 users can be able to use the Wi-Fi network with extremely fast and stable speeds. Wi-Fi 7 also brings wider signal coverage, in relation to that it supports more users connecting the network at once.

From the exterior, ZTE mentioned that the MC888 Flagship was designed to resemble some sort of futuristic outer-space rocket. The design of the top metal decorative ring takes inspiration from the thrusters found on rockets. The 3 sets of colour-changing LED strips on the sides of the router combined with the futuristic UI interface on the router’s circular touch screen, provides the users with the experience that they are using industry-leading Internet with industry-leading convenience.

ZTE hopes the design elevates the router’s immersive experience. At the same time, the MC888 Flagship is equipped with the world’s fastest 10 Gigabit Ethernet port, providing reliable 10 Gigabit connection for computers, Smart TVs, 8K video streaming, etc.

ZTE mentions that it will be bringing the Wi-Fi 7 MC888 Flagship to market by the end of 2022, but expect a higher premium since this is 1st Generation Wi-Fi 7 product that is coming to market.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook unveiled with 11-inch 2K display, Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:48:35 +0000

Lenovo announced multiple computers at MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2022. Three of them are Chromebooks, namely IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook, IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook, and IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook. We have already covered the first two convertible laptops. Hence, in this article, we take a look at the latter, which is a detachable tablet.

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook Specifications and Features

The newly announced IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook by Lenovo is a toned-down version of the IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook from late last year. The latest model arrives with a smaller LCD screen as opposed to an OLED panel, dual stereo speakers instead of quad, and lower battery life despite sporting the same chipset.

Lenovo says that the IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook is the successor of the original IdeaPad Duet Chromebook. It features the iconic dual-tone finish, which is found on almost all Lenovo tablets. It measures only 7.90mm in thickness and comes in two colors, such as Storm Grey and Misty Blue.

Just like its predecessor, the new tablet will also ship with a folio case and a detachable keyboard. In some markets, it will be also bundled with a stylus, while in others customers will have to purchase it separately.

The product flaunts an 11-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 2K pixels and a 5:3 aspect ratio. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC coupled with 4GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB eMMC storage.

Unsurprisingly, it boots Chrome OS. But interestingly, it comes pre-loaded with Android Studio for Android app development For the unaware, this is a resource-hungry application and we are not sure how well the ARM-based chip will be able to handle it.

The detachable offers multiple connectivity options like dual-band WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, 2 x USB 3.0 Gen 1 (Type-C), and a pogo pin connector for the official keyboard accessory. Other features include dual stereo speakers, an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, up to 12-hour battery life, and 45W fast charging.

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook Price and Availability

The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 will start at €349 (including VAT) in EMEA. It will be available starting May. We expect the device to reach other markets as well.

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Lenovo unveils the Snapdragon-powered ThinkPad X13s & other powerful laptops

Jed John Ikoba — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:19:02 +0000

Lenovo has a pretty lengthy list of big announcements during the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC), Barcelona 2022. The company is refreshing the ThinkPad lineup with Snapdragon processors for faster performance in addition to 165Hz display refresh rates. Lenovo has indeed released a whole lot of ThinkPads and the X13s which are the latest iterations of the ThinkPad will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors. The lineup of ThinkPads also includes the X1 Extreme and new additions to the P- and T-series.

Concerning the Snapdragon-powered new ThinkPads. They sport the 16:10 aspect ratio after the company had earlier announced a transition from 16:9 to 16:10. The 16:10 model is looking roomier and taller than its predecessors. The ThinkPad X13s is the first Lenovo model to feature the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 chip which Qualcomm claims offers up to 60% improvement over other alternative platforms. The improvements are also shown in the enhanced battery life offered by the ThinkPad X13s to go with excellent portability.

The ThinkPad X13 weighs just 1.06kg which is a quite decent offering for a laptop. It is very easy to carry even with one hand. The absence of a cooling fan system contributed to the reduced weight of the X13 but the excellent cooling mechanism of the Snapdragon processor means minimal heat generation and overall efficiency. The model is also sturdy and is made from 90% recycled magnesium. The ThinkPad X13 lineup is priced from $1,099 and could be available in May 2022.

Apart from the ThinkPad X13s, Lenovo also unveiled a number of new products at MWC 2022. The company’s lineup includes a couple of Chromebooks and tablets. Some of the Windows 11 laptops that the company announced includes:

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 2 and ThinkBook 13s Gen 4: The duo is powered by 12th-Gen Intel Core processors. They equally come with a dual-tone aluminum fuselage and supports Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6E.
ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5: The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 takes things to the extreme as it is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i9 H-Series processor and supports up to 64GB of LPDDR5x memory and 8GB of storage.
ThinkPad T series: The T-series comes in both Intel and AMD versions. While the Intel model packs a 12th Gen Core SoC, the AMD version is powered by the Ryzen Pro 6000 series processors. The laptop’s display adopts a 16:10 screen aspect ratio.

Honor Earbuds 3 Pro with coaxial Dual-Drivers, ANC, temperature sensor launched for €199

Sudhanshu — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:56:24 +0000

Earlier today, Honor unveiled their latest flagship smartphones, the Honor Magic4 and the Magic4 Pro at the Mobile World Congress 2022. At this event, the company also launched its premium TWS earphones dubbed the Honor Earbuds 3 Pro. So let’s take a look at the specs and features of these earbuds.

Honor Earbuds 3 Pro specs and features

The Honor Earbuds 3 Pro feature a coaxial Dual-Driver design with an 11mm driver coupled with a high-resolution ceramic tweeter. The earbuds come with multiple attractive features like proximity discovery, dual device connectivity, temperature measurement, active noise reduction, audio passthrough, intelligent dynamic noise reduction, ear canal adaptive ANC, wear leakage compensation, in-call noise reduction, wear detection, low latency gaming, among others.

The earbuds come with Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity which offers 10 meters range. The Honor Earbuds 3 Pro features a 42 mAh inbuilt battery and the charging case comes with a 410 mAh battery. The TWS earbuds offer up to 6 hours of music playback on a single charge when active noise reduction is off. This can be extended to 24 hours with the charging case. With active noise reduction turned on, users can expect around 4 hours of playback on a single charge, and 16 hours with the charging case.

The Honor Earbuds 3 Pro can be charged through its USB-C port or wirelessly (2.5W). The Earbuds are claimed to offer a 2 hour playback time with just 5 minutes of charge time and take around 30 minutes to charge completely. The case on the other hand takes about an hour to charge completely.

Honor Earbuds 3 Pro price and availability

Honor has released this product at a price tag of €199, however, the release dates will vary depending on the country and region. Talking about the color options, the Honor Earbuds 3 Pro comes in grey, black and white color options.

MWC 2022: TCL 30 5G, 30, 30+, 30 SE, and 30 E launched: specifications, features, and price

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:57:01 +0000

At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 tech trade show, TCL unveiled four new smartphones such as TCL 30 5G, 30+, 30 SE, and 30 E. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of these smartphones.

TCL 30 5G and TCL 30 specifications, price

The TCL 30 5G has a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ 60Hz display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It has a 13-megapixel selfie camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit on the back. It is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

TCL 30 5G

The Dimensity 700 chipset powers the device with 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage. It has a 5,010mAh battery that supports 18W charging. It is priced at €249 and comes in Dreamy Blue or Tech Black.

TCL 30+

The TCL 30+ has a 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ 60Hz 20:9 display. It features the same set of front and rear cameras that are available on the TCL 30 5G. The Helio G37 chipset powers the device with 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128 GB of eMMC storage. The device packs a 5,010mAh battery with 18W charging support.

TCL 30

The TCL 30 is an affordable variant of the TCL 30+. It packs the same specs as the Plus model, but packs in differences such as 64 GB of storage and an 8-megapixel front camera,. While it supports 18W charging, it comes with a 10W charger. The TCL 30 and 30+ are equipped with dual stereo speakers and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. All three phones come preinstalled with Android 12 OS. The TCL 30 and 30+ are priced at €199 and €179, respectively.

TCL 30 SE, 30 E specifications, price

TCL 30 SE

The TCL 30 SE has a 6.52-inch LCD FHD+ display, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The Helio G25 chip fuels the TCL 30 SE has 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB / 128 GB of storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It is priced at €149.

TCL 30 E

The TCL 30 E feature the same display, triple rear cameras, chipset, and battery as the TCL 30 SE. However, it ships with 3 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and a 10W charger. The handset is priced at €139.

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro, Pro 360 launched with AMOLED displays, Intel 12th gen CPU

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:02:51 +0000

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022 event is now live. Samsung is one of the first brands to announce new products at the MWC event. The South Korean tech giant has unveiled the Galaxy Book2 Pro and Galaxy Book2 Pro 360.

Galaxy Book2 Pro, Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 specifications

The Galaxy Book2 Pro has a 13.3-inch display, whereas the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 has a 15.6-inch screen. Both phones offer a 16:9 aspect ratio. Both devices are equipped with AMOLED displays that offer a Full HD resolution with 400 nits of brightness while regular viewing. The brightness can reach up to 500 nits while viewing HDR content. The 13.3-inch model weighs 1.04kg, whereas the 15.6-inch variant weighs 1.41kg.

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro

Both models run on Windows 11 OS and carry support for S Pen, which lacks support for Bluetooth connectivity. With reduced latency, the S Pen can be used for drawing and writing. The Samsung Notes app promises improvements in departments like handwriting recognition and hyperlink support. The app can instantly synch with respective apps running on Galaxy devices.

The Galaxy Book2 Pro and Book2 Pro 360 are powered by the 12^th generation Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage. The Book2 Pro has a 63Wh battery, while the Book2 Pro 360 packs a 68Wh battery. Both carry support for 65W fast charging through USB-C.

Both notebooks come with Dolby Atmos powered dual stereo 4 speakers. These devices are equipped with connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, and 5G (only on Pro). When it comes to ports, these devices offer a Thunderbolt 4, a USB-C port (two on 360), 2 x USB 3.2 Type-A ports, an HDMI port, a microSD card slot, a 3.5mm audio jack.

Galaxy Book2 Pro, Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 pricing, availability

The Galaxy Book2 Pro is priced at $1,049 and it will be available in colors such as Silver and Graphite. On the other side, the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 costs $1,249 and comes in Burgundy, Graphite, and Silver colors. Both models will go on sale from April 1 in the U.S,

Lenovo to launch first Arm-based ThinkPad lineup at MWC 2022

Jed John Ikoba — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 15:13:10 +0000

The 2022 Mobile World Congress (MWC) will kick off on February 28 in Barcelona, Spain. MWC 2022 is a global platform to showcase new products and Lenovo seems to be well primed for the event. A pre-show conference is scheduled ahead of the MWC itself and this will draw several manufacturers to the mix. The focus will be mobile phones and notebook products and we could see the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s and ThinkPad T16 being unveiled.

Although an earlier press release relating to the launch of the two ThinkPad notebook products was quickly deleted, we know that the ThinkPad X13s will be the first of such with an Arm processor. The ThinkPad T16 has a 16-inch display and is powered by an Intel 12th-gen Core i7 processor and an AMD Ryzen chip.

Further details indicate that the ThinkPad X13s will have the Snapdragon 8cx Gen3 processor. Both the ThinkPad X13s and ThinkPad T16 offer 16:10 displays and improved performance from their predecessors. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 will have only two USB-C ports and a 3.5mm jack.

There are feelers that Lenovo could release the two notebooks before the main event of the mobile world congress. But with less than two days to the start of the main event, we should expect the formal unveiling of the two notebooks, otherwise, they will be formally unfurled in the main event in Barcelona from February 28.

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Russia Banned from Joining MWC 2022 and GSMA Events

Leo Wong De Quan — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 12:33:54 +0000

The MWC could not be held physically in the years 2020 and 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, in 2022, the pandemic concerns have relatively been slowing down and GSMA had great news that the world’s largest technology convention, Mobile World Congress, MWC 2022 will be held physically once again in Barcelona, Spain on February 28, 2022. This great news comes 2 years after its hiatus since 2019!

However, 2022 has its fair share of global issues to tackle, as of February 24, 2022, the Ukraine-Russian conflict has developed into an all-out war, with Russia first invading Ukraine. As condemnation towards the Russian leaders in charge of the war, many European countries have imposed sanctions and banned Russia from participating in global events such as the Eurovision Song Contest and the F1 Grand Prix.

And today, GSMA is the latest organisation added to the list of organisations against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as GSMA has officially announced that Russia is banned from joining MWC 2022 and its other related events this year.

Here’s the excerpt that GSMA has posted on its website:

“The GSMA strongly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The situation is fast-moving, and we understand that various governments are considering broader sanctions against Russia. In light of this emerging situation and considering the tragic loss of life, MWC seems immaterial under the circumstances. MWC is a unifying event with a vision to convene the mobile ecosystem to progress ways and means that connectivity can ensure people, industry, and society thrive.

The GSMA follows all government sanctions and policies resulting from this situation. There will be no Russian Pavilion at MWC 2022. Security for the event is constantly reviewed and adjusted as information emerges.”

In solidarity and support of the sanctions against Russia, GSMA has officially confirmed it has also blacklisted several Russian companies participating in the event along with other GSMA-related events. GSMA has no plans of delaying MWC 2022. Instead, GSMA views the congress as “a unifying event” that can bring countries that brings the people, industry and society as a whole to progress.

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[Exclusive] Here’s your first look at Realme 200W Charger

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:50:46 +0000

Earlier today, Realme announced that it will launch the world’s fastest smartphone charging technology on February 28 at MWC 2022. The new solution from the brand will be unveiled alongside the Realme GT2 Pro for international markets. Ahead of that, we bring to you an exclusive look at the charger that may be using this tech.

We managed to get an image of a yet-to-release Realme charger. Like previous power adapters from the company, this one also sports a white color paint job.

As the picture shows the plug side of the charger, we can clearly notice the regulatory text printed on the accessory. The first line reveals its model number to be VCK8HACH.

Most importantly, the power ratings say that the charger maxes at 200W output (20V-10A). This suggests that the world’s fastest smartphone charging solution from Realme could max at 200W.

Additionally, the text also confirms support for USB PD (Power Delivery). But it is limited to 45W (15V-3A, 20V-2.25A).

Previously, we expected realme to debut a 150W charging solution as tipped by Digital Chat Station. But it looks like the company will be upping its game even higher.

Unfortunately, this is the only image we have of the charger. At the same time, we could only grasp the aforementioned details from it.

We are not sure how fast Realme’s 200W charging solution will be. Since the brand is claiming ‘world’s fastest’, its tech should take less time than the 8-minute record set by Xiaomi’s 200W charging technology to fill a 4,000mAh battery.

The current fastest charging solution from Realme is based on 125W. However, the company still only uses 65W charging commercially.

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Realme to launch world’s fastest smartphone charging technology on Feb 28

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:00:22 +0000

We are exactly a week away from Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2022. The trade show will kickstart on February 28. On the very same day, Realme will be holding its press conference to announce its latest flagship smartphone, Realme GT2 Pro, for international markets. Today, the brand has revealed that it will be also unveiling a new charging technology at this event.

In a press release sent to the media, Realme has revealed its plans to launch the ‘world’s fastest smartphone charging technology’ on February 28. Unfortunately, the brand hasn’t shared any details on this tech, except that under the go premium strategy, it will invest 70% of its R&D resources in innovation and charging technology.

Nonetheless, the company does hint that the new tech will be faster than its older 125W charging technology. But to know how fast, we will have to wait for a week.

According to rumors, realme will be debuting a 150W fast smartphone charging technology. Renowned tipster Digital Chat Station says that this tech is a rebadged version of OPPO’s upcoming 160W fast smartphone charging technology but at 10W slower. Despite being slightly slower, it will use the same charger.

We are not sure why Realme is calling its forthcoming 150W smartphone charging technology is ‘world’s fastest’ when Xiaomi had already debuted a 200W charging solution last year, which can fill a 4,000mAh battery in 8 minutes.

Perhaps, Realme’s tech will take less time despite using lower wattage. But then what about OPPO’s original solution, which is rumored to be even faster? Do let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Samsung confirmed to host its Mobile World Congress event on February 27

Jeet — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:42:40 +0000

Samsung has confirmed that the company will be hosting its next event on 27th February, which coincides with the Mobile World Congress 2022 which is set to kick-off in Barcelona, Spain, and run till 3rd March.

Making the announcement, Samsung revealed that the company will host a fully virtual keynote on 27th February at 1:00 PM ET. The event will be live-streamed by the company on its own website as well as on YouTube.

This will mark the company’s first event after the launch of the flagship Galaxy S22 series smartphones a few days ago. However, there’s no information about what the company is planning to launch at the event.

Given that the Galaxy S22 series smartphones as well as the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup have already been launched, there’s a possibility that the company could focus on its foldable smartphones and reveal details about the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold and Flip phones. There’s also a possibility of the South Korean giant announcing new laptops, including premium Chromebooks or Windows 11-powered devices.

A lot has changed for Samsung when it comes to Mobile World Congress. Till 2018, the company announced its flagship Galaxy S-series phones at MWC but then it shifted the launch to its own Galaxy Unpacked events. In 2020, GSMA canceled the MWC event because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and last year, the event was postponed to June but Samsung didn’t attend the event physically.

OPPO to showcase multiple industry-leading mobile technologies at MWC 2022

Zohaib Ahmed — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 07:34:38 +0000

OPPO yesterday announced its participation at MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2022 in Barcelona from February 28 to March 3 with the theme of “Shape the Future.” The company will showcase its latest connectivity products, mobile technologies, and achievements in augmented reality and 5G.

Five major exhibition areas will be set up at its booth titled “Brand”, “Flagship”, “Smartphone Technology”, “5G”, and “AR Ecosystem” during the exhibition. The company also says that these will contain several industry-leading mobile phone technologies that will “set new industry records.”

Additionally, OPPO will once again create a virtual playground where users who cannot be present in person will still be able to experience the latest tech from the company. OPPO’s INNO DAY held in December 2021 had a similar setup and people could join the event remotely using customized avatars.

Last but not least, OPPO at MWC 2022 will also be sharing its efforts in environmental protection as a corporate citizen and will delve into finer details concerning its strategy for environmental sustainability. The company in 2021 already managed to reduce 95% of plastic usage for its mobile phone packaging material.

In 2021, OPPO recorded a YoY growth of 22% and held the fourth position in the global smartphone market. More on that here.

New Honor Magic products to launch at Mobile World Congress on February 28

Jeet — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 01:01:04 +0000

Honor has officially announced that the company will be attending the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Not just that, the company has also teased the arrival of its new Magics series lineup.

A teaser image officially shared by the company reads “The Power of Magic,” hinting that the company will launch new Magic series smartphones. The event, titled “Honor Global Product Launch Event,” is scheduled to take place on 28th February at 1:00 pm CET.

While the company has not revealed the name of the lineup set to go official next month, it is expected to be the Honor Magic4 series. As the name indicates, it will be launched as the successor of the Magic3 series phones.

If we are to guess, then the upcoming Magic4 series smartphones will come powered by the newly launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, which is also powering the brand’s first foldable smartphone — Honor Magic V.

As of now, nothing is known about the Honor Magic4 series but as the company is set to launch the devices towards the end of next month, we expect to get details about the smartphones in the coming days or weeks.

The Honor Magic3 series included three models — Magic3, Magic3 Pro, and Magic3 Pro Plus and we expect the company to keep the lineup intact. To know for sure, we will have to wait for more details to surface online.

There’s also a possibility that the company could announce the global launch of the Honor Magic V foldable smartphone or some other device, like a MagicBook laptop or tablet.

Huawei officially announces participation at MWC 2022

Sean — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:43:25 +0000

Huawei has just officially announced its participation for this year’s Mobile World Congress. The company will announce its latest innovations and technologies during the conference, which is set to begin at the end of February 2022.

For those unaware, the MWC event is one of the largest event within the mobile communications industry. It is organized by GSMA and is held in Barcelona. This year, the major conference is set to kick off from February 28 to March 3. Now, the Chinese tech giant launched a page dedicated to MWC 2022 on its official website to support the development of the event, in which it will host its Day0 conference on 27th February 2022.

So for those interested, you can click here to register to Huawei MWC 2022, which will offer you more information about the upcoming event. Additionally, the company said that the global economy is recovering, with the industry digitization also playing its part to boost economic development. The brand is even focusing on eco development as well, stating that green and low carbon is the common vision of human society as well as ICT technology as well.

Huawei will be working with global operators and its partners to build a minimalist, green, and intelligent ICT infrastructure in the future. In other words, using its technologies for “good” and use innovative solutions to make life,business, and society, better and smarter as well. So stay tuned for more, as we will be covering the upcoming MWC 2022 event and Huawei’s conference as well.

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MWC 2022 scheduled to kick off despite rising Omicron cases

Sean — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:08:46 +0000

The MWC 2022 event in Barcelona is still scheduled to kick off later this year. This news arrives despite the rising concerns over the Omicron variant of COVID-19, as the number of cases for infections are rising all across the globe.

According to John Hoffman, CEO of the GSM Association (GSMA), the previous Mobile World Congress event will still be held, but with a higher health standard to ensure the safety of those attending. The executive shared the news on MWC’s official website and added that the event will bring in help from health experts, scientists, and the government as well to allow people to “convene safely” to the event this year.

As of right now, the major conference is expected to have more than 1,500 exhibitors arriving from around 150 different nations. For those unaware, the MWC Barcelona event is one of the biggest mobile tech expos, with various brands unveiling their latest innovations in smartphone technology to attendees. In the past, the event has brought in over 100,000 people. But while the event is popular with enthusiasts, it has raised concerns due to the rising cases of Coronavirus infections.

According to the New York Times daily tracker for Spain, the region’s COVID cases on 9th January 2022 was 124,309. Notably, the event is also the second major conference to continue its event with live attendees. Back in 2020, the GSMA had postponed the event and eventually canceled it due to the pandemic. So it remains to be seen if MWC 2022 is eventually cancelled later on. So stay tuned for more updates.