January 2024 was an exciting month for the tech world, featuring events like CES 2024 and the launch of new smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the OnePlus 12 series. February is also turning out to be an exciting month with the upcoming MWC 2024. HONOR, Xiaomi, Tecno, HMD, and many other brands have already revealed their plans for the event, making this year’s MWC even more anticipated than before. Here’s our preview of MWC 2024, covering everything you can expect to see at one of the biggest tech shows of the year.
MWC 2024: Dates and Other Important Information
- What is MWC? MWC, or Mobile World Congress, is one of the biggest events for the mobile industry. It’s a trade show, similar to CES, wherein companies showcase new products and innovations. Team Pocketnow will be present at MWC 2024 to bring you the latest news from the show floor.
- MWC 2024 Dates: 26 – 29 Feb, 2024
- MWC 2024 Location: Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
- Which brands will make an appearance at MWC 2024?: So far, brands like HONOR, Tecno, Lenovo, HMD, Xiaomi, ZTE, and a few more have confirmed that they will be present at the MWC 2024. It’s worth noting that Apple does not participate or showcase its products during consumer tech shows.
MWC 2024: What to Expect
As mentioned earlier, several major brands like HONOR, Xiaomi, and Tecno have confirmed their events for MWC 2024. Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect from some of the biggest companies at the expo.
HONOR
Press Conference Date: February 25, 2:00 PM CET (8:00 AM ET)
HONOR has already confirmed that it will be hosting its MWC 2024 event on February 25 at 2:00 PM CET (8:00 AM ET). The company has also confirmed that it will showcase its upcoming flagship series, the Magic 6 series, as well as Magic V2 at the event. HONOR’s teaser page for the “Discover the Magic” event gives away that the upcoming Magic 6 smartphone will feature a new Falcon Camera System and a new Silicon-Carbon battery.
It’s also worth noting that HONOR Magic 6 Pro has already made its debut in China, and it comes with features like a big 6.8-inch curved OLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a 50MP primary camera, a 180MP periscope ultra-telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom, and a large 5600 mAh battery. It also runs on the company’s first Intent-based UI, the MagicOS 8.0, out of the box. The teaser hints that a global announcement for the device is on the way, possibly along with some other products.
HMD
Press Conference Date: February 25, 12:30 PM CET (6:30 AM ET)
HMD, famously known as the maker of Nokia-branded smartphones, revealed it’s hosting its MWC event on February 25 at 12:30 PM CET (6:30 AM ET). Their teaser for the event doesn’t give away a lot of information, but the latest leaks suggest that the brand could announce up to nine budget and mid-range segment smartphones at the show.
