MWC 2026 launches today, March 2, and runs through March 5, delivering a wave of new smartphones, laptops, tablets, robots, and AI innovations. Hands-on demos showcase standout devices amid the buzz.
Lenovo Showcases Foldable Gaming Handheld and AI Concepts
Lenovo steals the spotlight with the Legion Go Fold, a concept foldable gaming handheld featuring a flexible 11.6-inch display that folds to 7.7 inches. Detachable controllers offer versatile mounting for landscape or portrait play. Controllers merge into one unit via accessory, while a folio cover enables kickstand mode. A pogo pin strip supports wireless keyboard attachment for laptop configuration. The right controller doubles as a mouse with a scroll wheel, hidden sensor, and mini OLED display for widgets or touchpad use. Production remains uncertain and likely premium-priced if realized.
The Modular AI PC concept features dual displays and a detachable keyboard for adaptable setups. Hot-swappable ports, demonstrated with USB-C, USB-A, and HDMI, enhance flexibility, though it stays a prototype.
Production models include the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition Gen 11 (Canvas Mode, from $1,949), 15.3-inch Yoga Pro 7a (from $2,099), IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra ($799), and student-focused 13-inch Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 ($419) with Quira AI. All integrate Copilot+ features. ThinkPad and ThinkBook lines receive upgrades, plus a $499 industrial ThinkPad X11 tablet.
Honor’s Robot Phone and Slim Devices Impress
Honor’s Robot Phone features a 200-megapixel primary camera on a 4-degree-of-freedom gimbal that retracts into the back. The gimbal stabilizes with three axes, supports Super Steady Video, and AI Object Tracking. Demos highlight rhythmic movements and gestures like nodding. Launch planned later this year.
The Honor Robot targets industrial and home use, unveiled with dynamic performances including backflips and dances.
The Magic V6 foldable claims category-thinnest at 8.75mm folded (white) or 9mm (other colors), powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage. Cameras: dual 50MP, 64MP telephoto, 20MP selfie. Battery options: 6660mAh (global) or over 7000mAh (China). Pricing and availability pending.
The MagicPad 4 Android tablet measures 4.8mm thick (excluding bump), with 12.3-inch 165Hz OLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, up to 16GB RAM/512GB storage, 13MP rear/9MP front cameras, eight speakers for spatial audio, and 10100mAh battery with 66W charging. Runs MagicOS 10.
Xiaomi and Leica Debut Photography Powerhouses
Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra rolls out globally after China debut, boasting 1-inch 50MP main (f/1.67), 200MP 1/1.4-inch telephoto, 50MP ultrawide, manual zoom ring, 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED (3500 nits), 6000mAh silicon-carbon battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Starts at £1,299 ($1,750).
Leica’s Leitzphone by Xiaomi mirrors specs with 1-inch sensor, mechanical zoom ring, simplified interface, monochrome mode, Leica filters. Priced at €1,999 ($2,362).
New tablets: Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pro (5.75mm thick, 485g, 9200mAh battery). Pro uses Snapdragon 8 Elite; base model Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. Also unveiled: 6mm UltraThin Magnetic Power Bank 5000 15W (three colors) and Xiaomi Tag Bluetooth tracker compatible with Apple Find My and Google Find Hub, featuring keyring loop.
Tecno’s Modular Smartphone Concept
Tecno introduces a 4.9mm base modular smartphone using magnets for attachments like camera lenses, gaming modules, and power banks via Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology.
