Top 10 Smartphones That Caught Our Attention at MWC 2024
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) always showcases the most wild tech concepts and this year was no different. Talking about smartphones, from a Barbie-themed phone to a mobile packing an absurd 28,000mAh battery, many interesting ideas could very well see the light of day.
Here are our top picks from the event that caught our attention.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra commands attention due to its ultra-premium features. With a price tag of 1,499 euros, the device boasts a 6.73-inch OLED curved display, is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and supports rapid charging with both 90W wired and 80W wireless options.
However, the phone’s main highlight is its remarkable quad-camera arrangement on the rear, boasting four 50 MP sensors developed in collaboration with Leica experts. The primary camera utilizes a 1-inch type 50 MP Sony LYT-900 sensor equipped with Hyper OIS and a versatile f/1.63 – f/4.0 aperture. Paired with this, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra features a 50 MP Sony IMX858 ultrawide shooter boasting an f/1.8 aperture, and a 50 MP Sony IMX 858 telephoto unit with 3.2x optical zoom, an f/1.8 aperture, and OIS support.
Additionally, a 50 MP Sony IMX858 periscope sensor with 5x optical zoom, OIS, and an f/2.5 aperture completes the impressive camera setup. The camera system introduces a cutting-edge AI-powered 30x Ultra Zoom. Notably, the rear cameras are a result of collaboration with Leica experts. On the front, there’s a 32 MP OmniVision OV32B40 selfie camera featuring an f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 4K video at up to 60fps.
