IN PICS | MWC 2024: The Most Weird & Wonderful Unveils At Mobile World Congress

Mobile World Congress (MWC) showcases both routine and innovative products. This year, seven standout products defied commercial norms with creativity.

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Tecno Pocket Go — Tecno unveiled an intriguing Windows gaming system, the Pocket Go, at MWC, featuring AR glasses and a standard gaming controller for immersive gaming experiences. With powerful hardware including an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor, 16GB RAM, and 1TB storage, the device offers a unique portable gaming solution, overcoming the limitations of small displays. However, details regarding pricing and release date are currently unavailable, leaving gamers curious about its potential impact on the gaming market.

TCL 50 XL Nxtpaper — TCL introduced the 50 XL Nxtpaper and the 50 XE Nxtpaper, featuring 6.8-inch and 6.6-inch displays respectively, designed to mimic a paper-like feel with matte finishes and no glare. With three viewing modes including a low contrast colour paper view and a black and white ink paper mode, these phones target readers and are priced at $229 and $99 respectively, making them affordable options in the market.

Xiaomi Watch S3 — Xiaomi's display at MWC showcased its flagship 14 series and electronic car, but tucked away was the innovative Xiaomi Watch S3, boasting a customizable appearance with interchangeable bezels and a unique operating system. With features like a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, 5 ATM water resistance, and a battery life of 15 days, priced at EUR 149, it's gaining attention despite the OnePlus Watch 2 hype, with hopes for an India launch.

Infinix E-Color Shift — Infinix has unveiled its innovative E-Color Shift technology, utilizing E-ink Prism 3 technology to enable the backs of phones to change colors, with potential for animations and notifications. While it may revolutionize phone aesthetics, its mainstream adoption is not anticipated for at least another year, posing a potential challenge to the phone cover industry.

Energizer HardCase P28K — The Energizer HardCase P28K smartphone boasts an enormous 28,000mAh battery, promising a week-long usage with 122 hours of talk time and over 90 days of standby time. Despite its hefty weight of 570 grams and considerable thickness at 27.8mm, it offers modest specs including a 6.78-inch LCD, MediaTek G99 chip, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage, along with a 60-megapixel main camera.

Samsung Cling Band — Motorola unveiled a rollable concept phone at MWC, drawing attention, but Samsung also showcased a similar device called Cling Band, blending smartphone, smartwatch, and fitness tracker features with a flexible OLED display. While the Cling Band's interface adapts to bending angles, prototypes at MWC revealed display creases, yet there's anticipation for Samsung to develop it further into a commercial product. [Photo credit: SamMobile]

Edible Moto Razr Ultra — Mediapersons at MWC discovered a unique treat at the Motorola stall: a special edition of the Moto Razr Ultra in Peach Fuzz, made entirely of chocolate. While it couldn't make calls, this delectable phone left a lasting impression on attendees, occupying space in both stomachs and memories alike. [Photo credit: Andrew Lanxon/CNET]