What is MWC? Mobile World Congress is the biggest and most exciting event for the mobile industry. It's where the majority of big players like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Huawei show off their latest and greatest products every year.
When is MWC? MWC kicks off on Monday, Feb 26 and ends on Thursday, March 1. Many companies typically announce new devices at press events held a day or two before the show officially starts.
Where is MWC? As is the case every year, MWC will take place in Barcelona, Spain at two venues— Fira Gran Via and Fira Montjuïc.
What can we expect from MWC? MWC has always been about smartphones. We'll see a number of them announced in sunny Spain including what will likely be the star of the show, the Galaxy S9 series. Plenty of other devices like smartwatches, tablets, and more are also expected to be revealed.
Want to learn more? We've rounded up all the details about MWC 2018 we know so far, so read on!
Samsung
Samsung already announced the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus will make their debut at MWC. It didn't share any details regarding the devices, but we know a lot about them thanks to the many leaks and rumors we've come across.
The flagships won't be major upgrades over their predecessors. They are expected to feature the same 5.8- and 6.2-inch Super AMOLED displays with QHD+ resolution and an 18.5:9 aspect ratio. The Plus model could sport a dual-camera setup on the back and 6 GB of RAM, while its smaller brother may feature a single primary shooter and 4 GB of RAM. Both should be powered by the Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9810 chipset, depending on the region.
Samsung Galaxy S9 render
Samsung's upcoming handsets are also said to be IP68 rated for protection against water and dust, come with an improved iris scanner, and feature variable aperture. To learn more, check out our Galaxy S9 rumor roundup post.
The tech giant could also announce a new high-end tablet in Barcelona. It took the wraps off the Galaxy Tab S3 at MWC 2017, so it's possible we'll see its successors at this year's event.
LG
Many initially thought LG would take the wraps off the successor to the G6 at MWC in Barcelona, but it now looks like that may not happen.
According to the latest report, the company's CEO has ordered a complete rethink of the upcoming flagship, which could push its reveal date back to at least April. Additionally, LG confirmed it would move away from a traditional annual release strategy, instead retaining existing models over a longer lifespan.
Nothing has been confirmed yet; there's still a chance we'll see the G6's successor in Barcelona, but don't hold your breath.
LG could reveal a new version of the V30 at MWC.
It's more likely LG will reveal a new version of the V30 at MWC. According to a report from The Korea Herald, the smartphone could be called the "V30+'α'" and should come with enhanced AI features. These will likely be centered around Google Assistant, although there's no word on what they might be.
Huawei
Although unconfirmed, Huawei is expected to take the wraps off the successors to the P10 and P10 Plus smartphones in Spain — rumored to be called the P20 and P20 Plus.
Based on the latest rumors, the handsets might be powered by the Kirin 970 chipset that's also found in the Mate 10 series. According to Evan Blass, both could be equipped with a triple lens 40 MP rear camera setup with 5x hybrid zoom as well as a 24 MP selfie snapper.
Is the next Huawei P-series going to be an imaging powerhouse? A digital artist at one of the company's creative agencies added these "PCE Series" ads to their portfolio — claiming 40MP, 3 lens rear (5x hybrid zoom) + 24MP selfie, all Leica-co-developed. pic.twitter.com/t8w3VlL55L
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) December 6, 2017
They may also support facial recognition said to be safer and more accurate than Apple's Face ID. If you're interested in learning more about the smartphones, check out our Huawei P20 series rumor roundup post.
At MWC 2017, Huawei revealed the Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic. It's possible that the company could announce their successors in Barcelona, but we haven't come across any leaks or rumors that would support this assumption.
Alcatel
Alcatel gave us a sneak peek at three of its upcoming smartphones at CES, which will make their official debut at MWC. The company didn't reveal their names, but the devices will likely be called the Alcatel 5, 3v, and 1x.
All of them will feature an 18:9 display and the affordable price tag the Alcatel brand has become known for. You can learn more about the handsets in our hands-on video below.
Although Alcatel didn't share the specs of the devices with the public, we have a good idea of what one of them might bring to the table. According to Roland Quandt, the 3V is expected to come with a 6-inch Full HD+ display, the MediaTek MT6737 chipset, and 2 GB RAM. It could be equipped with a dual-camera setup on the back (16 MP + 2 MP), pack a 3000 mAh battery, and offer 16 GB of expandable storage. There's no word on what specs the other two smartphones will offer.
Alcatel 3V: 6in IPS 2160×1080, MT6737 1,45 GHz quadcore, 2/16GB, 16+2 MP rear cam, 8 MP front cam, Dual SIM+SD, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Cat.4 LTE, BT4.2, 3000mAh battery, MicroUSB, FP reader, 8,05mm thickness, 169g, ~179 Euro pic.twitter.com/d2liNED0g0
— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) January 16, 2018
It's possible Alcatel will announce a few more handsets in Barcelona. Based on the leak showing the company's 2018 lineup of smartphones, models 3 and 3x could also be revealed.
Nokia
Juho Sarvikas, the CEO of HMD Global, has announced on Twitter to expect something "awesome" from the company at MWC 2018. Unfortunately, he didn't share what that might be.
— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) January 18, 2018
A recent leak suggests the company may announce the Nokia 1, 4, 7 Plus, and 9 sometime this year. It's possible a few of these models — or all of them — will be revealed at MWC, although nothing has been confirmed yet.
Nokia 9 render
The Nokia 9 stopped by the FCC in December, giving us a closer look at its specs. It might come with a 5.5-inch QHD OLED display, a dual-camera setup with 13 and 12 MP sensors, and the Snapdragon 835 chipset. Other features include a 3250 mAh battery, 128 GB of expandable storage, and a 5 MP selfie snapper.
The Nokia 7 Plus will likely be a small upgrade over the 7, which made its debut back in October 2017. The Nokia 4 is expected to offer mid-range specs, while the Nokia 1 should be an entry-level smartphone that could run Android Go and come with 1 GB of RAM.
Sony
According to a report from MyDrivers, Sony will reveal a flagship smartphone at MWC. Called the Xperia XZ Pro, it is expected to sport a 5.7-inch OLED display with 4K resolution, the Snapdragon 845 chipset, and 6 GB of RAM.
It could be Sony's first handsets with a dual-camera setup. The report claims it will feature an 18 MP sensor with 1.33μm pixel size and a 12 MP sensor at 1.38μm pixels at the back. Other specs and features include a 3420 mAh battery, 128 GB of storage, and an IP68 rating for protection against water and dust. Images of the Xperia XZ Pro haven't leaked yet, but you can check out a concept render of the device below.
In addition to the high-end XZ Premium and XZs, Sony announced two mid-rangers at MWC 2017. That story likely won't repeat this year, as the company already took the wraps off three mid-range devices — Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra, and L2 — a couple of weeks ago.
Lenovo/Motorola
Lenovo announced the Moto G5 and G5 Plus at MWC 2017. At this year's event, the company could unveil the G6 series of smartphones.
Images of the Moto G6, G6 Plus, and G6 Play have leaked, giving us a closer look at their designs. All three models look more or less the same, sporting glass backs and big camera bumps — check them out below.
- Moto G6
- Moto G6 Plus
- Moto G6 Play
When it comes to specs, the G6 is said to come with a 5.7-inch Full HD+ display, the Snapdragon 450 chipset, and a 3,000 mAh battery. The Plus model will reportedly feature a 5.93-inch display, the Snapdragon 630 processor, and a 3200 mAh battery.
Both devices might come with either 3 or 4 GB of RAM and 32 or 64 GB of storage, although the Plus model might also be offered with 6 GB of RAM. The smartphones are also expected to be equipped with a dual-camera setup sporting 12 and 5 MP sensors.
The G6 Play could have a 5.7-inch display and pack a massive 4,000 mAh battery. Other specs such as the chipset and RAM are unknown for now.
Additionally, images of the Moto Z3, Z3 Play, and X5 have also leaked. However, these three phones likely won't be revealed at MWC, although everything is possible.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi didn't attend MWC 2017 but will be at the show this year. The company hasn't confirmed which devices — if any — it will reveal in Barcelona, but rumors have it that we might see the Mi 7 make its debut.,
The successor to the Mi 6 will be a flagship smartphone said to be powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset. It might feature a 6-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a dual-camera setup on the back. In comparison, its predecessor sports a smaller 5.15-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and the Snapdragon 835 processor.
Rumors also claim Xiaomi could take a page out of Apple's playbook and ditch the fingerprint scanner, opting for facial recognition technology.
Xiaomi may also take the wraps off the Mi Mix 2s, a new variant of the Mi Mix 2 which launched in September 2017. Like the Mi 7, it's expected to come with the Snapdragon 845 processor under the hood and a dual-camera setup on the back. The device is also said to feature 6 GB of RAM, sport an iPhone X-like notch, and carry a price tag of 3000 yuan in China (around $470).
A few images claiming to show the device have appeared online in recent weeks but have turned out to be fake. Xiaomi also hasn't mentioned anything about the Mi Mix 2s, so take this rumor with a grain of salt.
There you have it — these are some of the products that might be revealed at MWC 2018.
A lot of other well-known brands like HTC, Acer, and Asus will also be present at the show, but there's no word on which devices they might announce. We'll update this page as soon as we hear more to keep you up to speed with all the latest.
Meanwhile, let us know which products are you most looking forward to in the comments below!
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