What to anticipate at Cell World Congress 2025

On March 3, Cell World Congress will kick off in Barcelona, Spain. Whereas it’s not the premier present it as soon as was, lots of the smartphone trade’s main gamers nonetheless attend the convention and continuously announce new gadgets there. Beneath, you’ll discover a record of the extra notable telephones we count on to be introduced at MWC 2025.

Nothing Cellphone 3a collection

At MWC 2022, Nothing’s Carl Pei confirmed off a prototype of what would change into the corporate’s first handset, the Nothing Cellphone 1, behind closed doorways, and finally yr’s occasion, Nothing introduced the Cellphone 2(a). This yr, we’re undoubtedly getting no less than one new system from the corporate at MWC, with Nothing teasing one thing for March 4, the second day of the present.

I say no less than one system as a result of Nothing’s invite says “Cellphone 3a Collection.” So as to add to that, latest experiences recommend the corporate is making ready to announce a Cellphone (3a) Professional alongside an everyday providing. Why would Nothing launch a “Professional” model of a midrange system, you ask? I’m undecided, however that is Nothing we're speaking about and the corporate has continuously completed issues a bit in another way from the remainder of the pack.

Cellphone (3a) Collection. Energy in perspective.
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— Nothing (@nothing) January 30, 2025

Xiaomi 15 Extremely

Xiaomi 14 UltraXiaomi

In 2024, the Xiaomi 14 Extremely made its world debut forward of MWC, and it’s wanting like historical past will repeat. Earlier than the beginning of this month, there was some proof to recommend Xiaomi would launch its new flagship at MWC 2025, however more moderen rumors recommend the corporate plans to announce the 15 Extremely on February 26. In any case, Xiaomi is listed as an exhibitor at MWC 2025, so if the cellphone does debut earlier than the top of this month, there’s probability it will likely be on the present flooring for individuals to check out. Just like the 14 Extremely earlier than it, it appears to be like just like the 15 Extremely shall be a pictures powerhouse, with the cellphone rumored to function a 1-inch fundamental sensor and 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens.

HMD International

Since 2017, HMD International has been a mainstay at MWC. First, with its Nokia-branded telephones, together with retro throwbacks just like the 8110 Reloaded, and now extra lately with gadgets carrying its personal identify. On condition that historical past, it appears a protected wager the corporate may have one thing to announce on the present. What that might be is extra of a thriller, although it’s attainable the sub-$100 HMD Key may get a world launch.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

A side view of a Galaxy S25 Edge cast in shadow.Samsung

After Samsung teased the Galaxy S25 Edge at Unpacked final month, you may assume it might be becoming for the corporate to launch the cellphone in Barcelona subsequent month. In any case, MWC was the venue the place, up till the Galaxy S10 in 2019, Samsung introduced each S collection cellphone starting with the S2 again in 2011, and the corporate’s presence at MWC was the spotlight of the occasion. Sadly, it doesn’t appear Samsung is feeling nostalgic for and the sunny boulevards of Barcelona, with little in the way in which of rumors suggesting we may see the S25 Edge at MWC 2025. Nonetheless, by no means low cost the prospect Samsung could have a shock up its sleeve.

Every little thing else

As Engadget’s resident AI reporter, I’m obligated to say quite a lot of firms will in all probability have AI-related bulletins to share at MWC 2025. Don’t count on something from the large gamers like OpenAI — the corporate isn’t registered as an exhibitor — however with synthetic intelligence being the stylish factor within the trade proper now, everybody shall be attempting to money in on the hype; in actual fact, “AI+” is likely one of the fundamental themes of MWC 2025.

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