Mobile World Congress 2024 gave us plenty of smartphone announcements. But which ones stood out the most? Here are the best phones we saw at MWC 2024.
Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 has come and gone, leaving us with a flood of smartphone announcements. From new devices launching soon to wild concepts that may never see the light of day, it’s the place to be if you’re a phone geek.
We got a look at some of the hottest new phones during the show, and these are our picks for the very best ones.Tecno Pova 6 Pro
If you love a phone with a crazy name and equally insane features, then the Tecno Pova 6 Pro is definitely one to check out.
The Tecno Pova 6 Pro has a truly unique design that reminds us of the Nothing Phone. Though it’s not transparent like Nothing’s devices, it has a fresh sense of style thanks to the distinctive pattern on the back and the very green Comet Green color that is sure to turn heads. There are even mini-LED lights on the back of the camera module, which will activate when a notification or call comes through (or you can link it with PUBG for extra flashiness).
There is a beastly 6,000mAh battery inside the Tecno Pova 6, which is one of the biggest we’ve seen in a smartphone ever. That means you get insane battery life, with a single charge lasting at least two full days of use. It has a 70-watt wired charger, so it isn’t a slouch when it comes to charging up either.
You get a 6.78-inch AMOLED Full HD resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but it is lacking in the automatic brightness department. Inside, you’ll find a MediaTek 6080 processor and 12GB RAM, which is decent. Tecno’s HiOS Android interface matches up with Android 14, and this time around, there is less bloatware and fewer pointless apps and widgets preloaded.
Lastly, don’t be fooled by what appears to be a triple-lens camera on the back. It only has a 108MP main lens, a 2MP fixed focus camera, and an “AI camera” that collects ambient light. They’re interesting choices, and the photo quality could vary wildly because of it.
The Tecno Pova 6 Pro is all over the place, but in a fun way that we don’t really see with phones anymore.Honor Magic 6 Pro
The Honor Magic 6 Pro will arrive globally. Honor is pushing AI capabilities, playing with impressive camera tech, and even letting you control your phone with your eyes. It’s a lot.
There’s a large 6.8-inch LTPO display with a quad-curve design. It has support for Dolby Vision, 4320Hz PWM dimming for better eye care, and can reach up to 5,000 nits of peak brightness, which surpasses even the OnePlus 12’s 4,500 nits. The screen also has Honor’s Nanocrystal Shield for improved durability.
The camera module on the Honor Magic 6 Pro features an interesting cushion-shaped bump, and the back has a leather finish that feels comfortable to hold. It has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. The camera features an impressive 180MP periscope telephoto sensor with 2.5x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. The main and ultrawide cameras are 50MP. A 50MP selfie camera is on the front, and it also has a 3D time of flight sensor for improved facial recognition.
Software-wise, the Honor Magic 6 Pro uses MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14, and it brings Magic Capsule and Magic Portal for a more personalized and intuitive experience. Magic Portal is an AI tool that is geared to “understand user messaging and behavior, streamlining complex tasks in a single-step process.” Magic Portal is eye-tracking tech that allows you to control your phone with your eyes.Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Xiaomi has launched its top-tier Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Unfortunately, this won’t be available in the U.S., but it will be available in Europe for 1,499 euros ($1,624), which is a pretty penny.
