One of the most notable absences has been the Galaxy S8 and S8 +, for which Samsung will dedicate a presentation event on March 29, where they will have all the protagonism. It has not introduced smartphones, but it has shown the Galaxy Tab S3, it is the most powerful tablet that bets on the 4K and S-Pen, as well as Galaxy Book, a convertible for demanding professionals. In this MWC, we have also seen other important proposals, such as Oppo’s innovative optical zoom system, or the first demonstration of remote driving of a car thanks to 5G. Returning to the mobiles, in this edition, we have been able to find five really interesting devices in MWC:-
LG G6
The big bet of LG to recover after the disappointment that supposed the G5, whose modules were not used. But the G6 has undoubtedly been the best we’ve seen in this MWC. Just have a look at its ambitious specifications, plus the innovation that comes with its FullVision display, which has an aspect ratio of 18:9 (longer and narrower). With it, LG makes the difference.
Dimensions & Weight: 148.9 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm, 163 grams Body: Metal with glass back, water and dust resistance (IP68), Gorilla Glass 5 Screen: 5.7 inch LCD Resolution & density: FullVision QHD + (2,880 x 1,440 pixels), 564dpi Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 4-core 2.4 GHz GPU: Adreno 530 RAM: 4GB Storage: 32/64 GB expandable via microSD up to 2TB OS: Android 7.1 Nougat with new interface LG UX 6.0 and integrated Google Assistant Battery: 3,300 mAh with quick charge Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.1 and wireless charging Rear Camera: 13 Mp dual with an aperture angle up to 125 degrees, optical stabilization, flash, and laser focus Front Camera: 5 Mp with angular up to 100 degrees and f/2.2 aperture Video: 4K recording, HDR 10 and Dolby Vision playback Audio: High quality with 32-bit Quad DAC system, Hi-Fi recording with two high AOP microphones, mini-jack for headphones Sensors & Connectivity: Fingerprint Reader, USB Type C, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2 Price: $793
Moto G5 Plus
Lenovo has surprised with this mid-range device, especially in terms of design, because the Moto G5 Plus says goodbye to plastic and now features metal finishes that give it a more premium and water-resistant appearance.
Dimensions & Weight: 150.2 x 74 x 7.9 mm, 155 grams Body: Aluminum, water resistance (IP67), Gorilla Glass 3 Screen: IPS of 5.2 inches Resolution & density: Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels), 423dpi Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8-core 2.0 GHz GPU: Adreno 506 RAM: 2GB / 3GB Storage: 16 GB / 32 GB expandable via microSD up to 128 GB OS: Android 7.0 Nougat, support for Google Assistant Battery: 3,000 mAh with TurboPower Rapid Charge Rear Camera: 12 Mp with Dual Pixel focus system, f/1.7, dual LED flash Front Camera: 5 Mp with wide angle Sensors & Connectivity: Fingerprint reader, USB Type C, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, Dual SIM, 3.5mm headphone jack Price: $242 for 2 GB/16 GB version, $295 for 3 GB/32 GB version
Huawei P10 and P10 Plus
The successors of the successful P9 do not have it easy, but it seems that Huawei has worked to implement improvements. Both integrate the fingerprint sensor on the front, which is the first time the Chinese queen bet on this location instead of the back cover. In addition, the collaboration with the prestigious Leica in for the dual camera with a monochrome sensor and another for color, which works to obtain very good results, is maintained. The new P10 and P10 Plus are the premiere of Huawei with the curves since the panels have slight curvatures on the sides (2.5D crystal).
Huawei P10
Dimensions & Weight: 145.5 x 69.5 x 7.4 mm, 145 grams Body: Back and sides in metal, glass in the front and rear frames, water resistance, Gorilla Glass 5 Screen: IPS-NEO 5.15 inch LCD, 2.5D bending IPS-NEO 5.5-inch LCD, 2.5D bending Resolution & density: QHD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels), 432dpi Processor: Kirin 960 8-core 2.4 GHz GPU: Mali-G71 MP8 RAM: 4GB Storage: 64 GB expandable via microSD up to 256 GB OS: Android 7.1 Nougat under EMUI 5.1 Battery: 3,200 mAh with SuperCharge Rear Camera: Dual 20 Mp monochrome + 12 Mpx color (Leica) with optical stabilization, autofocus with phase detection, 27 mm focal length, Dual-LED flash Front Camera: 8 Mp with f/1.9 aperture and fixed focus Video: 4K Recording Sensors & Connectivity: Fingerprint reader, USB Type C (USB 2.0, OTG), 3.5mm jack for headphones, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, compatible with 4.5G Price: $687
Huawei P10 Plus
Dimensions & Weight: 153.5 x 74.2 x 7.2 mm, 165 grams Body: Back and sides in metal, glass in the front and rear frames, water resistance, Gorilla Glass 5 Screen: IPS-NEO 5.5-inch LCD, 2.5D bending Resolution & density: 2K (2,560 x 1,440 pixels), 539dpi Processor: Kirin 960 8-core 2.4 GHz GPU: Mali-G71 MP8 RAM: 6GB Storage: 128 GB expandable via microSD up to 256 GB OS: Android 7.1 Nougat under EMUI 5.1 Battery: 3,750 mAh with SuperCharge Rear Camera: Dual 20 Mp monochrome + 12 Mpx color (Leica) with optical stabilization, autofocus with phase detection, 27 mm focal length, Dual-LED flash Front Camera: 8 Mp with f/1.9 aperture and fixed focus Video: 4K Recording Sensors & Connectivity: Fingerprint reader, USB Type C (USB 2.0, OTG), 3.5mm jack for headphones, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, compatible with 4.5G Price: $740
Nokia 6
The return of Nokia with new Android phones is one of the highlights of this year. The firm has presented in this MWC the Nokia 6 along with its small brothers Nokia 5 and Nokia 3. They are the premiere of the Finnish with Google’s mobile system and offer a very close experience to pure Android. This mid-range has a premium design with premium aspects thanks to the presence of materials such as the 6000 series aluminum. However, in hardware, it is somewhat short, especially in regards to the processor. On the other hand, HMD Global, owner of the rights of commercialization of Finnish company is committed to keeping always updated the new Nokia.
Dimensions & Weight: 154 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm, 169 grams Body: Aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3, glossy black glass in Arte Black Edition Screen: IPS 5.5 inch LCD with 2.5D bending Resolution & density: Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels), 401dpi Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 8-core 1.4 GHz GPU: Adreno 505 RAM: 3GB / 4GB (Black Art) Storage: 32 GB / 64 GB (Black Art), expandable via microSD up to 256 GB OS: Android 7.1.1 Nougat without additions Battery: 3,000 mAh Rear Camera: 16 Mp with PDAF, Dual-LED flash and f / 2.0 Front Camera: 8 Mp with f/2.0 Audio: Stereo speakers up to 6 dB, Dolby Atmos, ambient noise canceling microphone, 3.5 mm headphone jack Sensors & Connectivity: Fingerprint reader, microUSB 2.0 Price: $242, $316 for Art Black
BlackBerry KEYone
Although the firm was very successful with its devices, the truth is that it needs to reinvent itself to compete in the current market. That is why in this MWC has introduced the model KEYone, the new mid-range Android device from BlackBerry. Of course, it incorporates a physical keyboard to maintain the unmistakable seal of the house. Among its characteristics, it stands out, without the doubt, the great autonomy that its battery provides. Because the physical keyboard can be used as a touchpad, this device can increase the productivity.
Dimensions & Weight: 149.1 x 72.4 x 9.4 mm, 180 grams Body: Aluminum with rubber trim on the back, Gorilla Glass 4 Screen: IPS 4.5 inch LCD Resolution & density: Full HD (1,080 x 1,620 pixels) with an aspect ratio of 3:2, 433 dpi Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8-core 2.0 GHz GPU: Adreno 506 RAM: 3GB Storage: 32 GB expandable via microSD up to 2 TB OS: Android 7.1 Nougat, apps like BlackBerry Hub or DTEK Battery: 3,505 mAh with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Rear Camera: 12 Mpx (Sony IMX378 sensor) with PDAF, f/2.0, Dual-LED flash Front Camera: 8 Mp with wide angle and HDR Sensors & Connectivity: Full physical 4-row QWERTY physical keyboard with backlit fingerprint reader in the spacebar and up to 52 customizable shortcuts, USB Type C (USB 3.1), NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, 3.5 mm headphone jack Price: $634
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