Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 has begun in Barcelona, Spain. The event, which began yesterday, March 2, will continue until March 5. At this international technology fair organized by GSMA, the world’s top device manufacturers, telecommunications operators, chip manufacturers, and software companies are unveiling new products, showcasing innovative technologies, and discussing future trends in the technology sector.
Ahead of the official launch, companies including Lenovo, Xiaomi and Honor have sparked buzz in the tech arena by announcing new product and device concepts. Artificial intelligence, foldable screens, modular design and smart connectivity have been given special emphasis around this year’s event.
Honor has unveiled two new devices, a humanoid robot and a robotic smartphone, in a bid to solidify its position as an AI-based hardware manufacturer.
Humanoid robot: Honor’s humanoid robot is capable of remote control gestures and postures. However, details about its technical specifications, price, or commercial production plans have not yet been released. The company has said it plans to use it for customer service purposes.
Honor Robot Phone: The top of this phone has a robotic arm attached to it. It has a 200-megapixel camera attached to it. The arm can respond to the user’s voice commands and gestures. The camera is capable of moving while recording videos and also has the facility to respond to the rhythm of music. Honor claims that with the help of artificial intelligence, the device can follow the content and analyze the user’s movements. The company says that the three micro motors used in the arm are 70 percent smaller than conventional motors.
Lenovo Legion Go FoldPhoto: Lenovo
Lenovo
Lenovo has shown off a number of sample devices. The company said they are not yet finalised for commercial production and no release date has been set. These include
ThinkBook Modular AI PC Concept: The specialty of this laptop is that the user can open and rearrange its various parts as needed. The secondary display can be used as a separate monitor. It is also possible to connect it behind the main screen. In addition, the facility of opening the conventional HDMI connection port and adding other types of connectivity has also been kept.
Legion Go Fold Concept: A foldable gaming device. Its flexible screen can be expanded from 7.7 inches to 11.6 inches. The two controllers can be detached and the screen can be used both horizontally and vertically. When used vertically, there is the opportunity to play games on one side of the screen while watching videos or live broadcasts on the other side.
AI Work Companion: Designed in the style of a desk clock, the AI Work Companion device has been integrated with an artificial intelligence-based assistant. With a single touch, tasks and schedules can be coordinated across multiple devices. It also analyzes the user’s screen time and suggests necessary breaks, so that fatigue caused by long work hours can be reduced.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi has announced a slew of new products to showcase at this year’s MWC under the title ‘House of Xiaomi’. The list includes a variety of products, from smartphones with advanced photography features to tracking devices and electric vehicles.
Leica Lightphone: To celebrate Leica’s 100th anniversary, Xiaomi has announced the launch of the Leica Lightphone Special Edition. The smartphone, which has an aluminum alloy body and nickel anodized finish, features a rotating ring on the back that can be used as a camera zoom ring. The design aims to bring a professional camera experience to mobile photography.
Xiaomi Scooter 6 Ultra: The model’s electric scooter has a claimed maximum power of 1200 watts and a range of 75 kilometers on a single charge. It features 12-inch all-terrain tires, front and rear disc brakes, and a three-inch TFT screen for speed and distance.
Xiaomi's Leica LightphonePhoto: Xiaomi
Xiaomi Tag: The AirTag-style Xiaomi Tag tracker works on both Apple’s ‘Find My’ and Google’s ‘Android Find Hub’ platforms. This 10-gram device has a button cell battery. Which can last for more than a year. In addition to determining the location by playing a sound from a distance, information about the connection time is also known.
Power Bank: Xiaomi is also showcasing a magnetic power bank that is just 6 millimeters thick and weighs 98 grams. Its capacity is 5,000 mAh. It can charge at a speed of 22.5 watts with a wired connection and 15 watts wirelessly. It has the advantage of charging wirelessly by sticking to a compatible device.
Electric Hypercar: A concept electric hypercar called the ‘Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo’ is being showcased. It is being developed in collaboration with the popular racing game ‘Gran Turismo 7’ and Sony Entertainment subsidiary Polyphony Digital. It features an intelligence system called ‘Xiaomi Pulse’, which communicates with the driver through light and sound.
