It's that time of year again when mobile phone companies head to Barcelona to show their new devices for the first half of 2026. Mobile World Congress 2026 has opened its doors and we've already been treated to some major launches.
The world's biggest phone show is running from 2 to 5 March and T3 is there now to check out the best and hottest products. That includes new handsets, concepts and even a robot helper or two.
So, we'll be reporting live throughout in this round-up of all the latest news and announcements. Come back often to find out what's new and why you should care.
MWC 2026: the biggest news so far...
We'll be posting regular updates on the most exciting tech and goings-on during MWC 2026, which you can find out by scrolling down.
Here are some of the big stories we've also posted on T3 so far:
- Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra announced with enhanced Leica camera tech
- Honor's crazy Robot Phone will be available to buy this year
- Lenovo's folding gaming handheld could take the battle to Steam Deck
- Qualcomm outlines plans for 6G mobile connectivity already
- Honor Magic V6 could be the Samsung beater the foldable world needs
- Vivo's forthcoming handset is more camera than phone
- Lenovo wants to put a robot on your desk
- Motorola to take on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 with new flagship foldable
- On's new running shoes are sprayed on by robots
Hello from MWC 2026
After a weekend of press conferences, Mobile World Congress 2026 is fully underway. The doors have opened at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona and T3 is on the ground to report live on the biggest phone launches.
I'm news editor Rik Henderson and I'll be kicking us off shortly with some pictures and device details you won't want to miss.
Make sure you check back here shortly.
New Nothing Phone (4a) colour revealed
It's hardly a secret, but Nothing has shown a new colour for its forthcoming mid-range phone due to launch later this week.
We've previously seen a pink version of the Nothing Phone (4a), which was officially revealed last week, but the blue model is new – and we spotted it on Nothing's stand at MWC.
Few other official details have been revealed so far, although leaks suggest the phone will start at €349 (likely £349 in the UK). It is said to be coming with a 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor inside. We also expect to see a Pro model launch on 5 March, but there hasn't been a peek of that yet.
Lenovo wants Wall-E to watch you work
Whether it's CES, IFA or, in this case, MWC, Lenovo loves to debut a concept device. And this time it's something that's 90% cute and useful, 10% creepy.
The Lenovo AI Workmate Concept is an AI-powered, motorised robot arm that sits on your desktop and helps with everyday work tasks.
It is packed with sensors and can project interactive notifications and tools onto your desk. It also has a boggly pair of eyes to give it some character.
There's no word yet on whether the Workmate might become a consumer product (or how much it might cost) but it takes the Amazon Echo idea several steps further into science fiction.
Now that's what I call a camera phone
The Vivo X300 Ultra has been unveiled at MWC and promises to go further with phone photography than rival flagships from the likes of Samsung and Apple.
That's because, as well as a 200-megapixel sensor, when it fully launches later this year, there'll be pro-grade camera accessories available too – including a full camera rig.
We should hear more about the new phone in the coming months.
It's not just phones, you know!
There are always a few surprises during MWC, as evidenced by smart home brand Eufy.
Rather than a phone, table or wearable, it's used the show to launch a new robot lawnmower – the Eufy C15.
Using wire-free navigation, the C15 can zip around your lawn without the need for a physical boundary. It can mow an area of up to 500 m² and will start at €899 when it's available in the coming few months.
Apple arrives to spoil the party
While Apple hasn't attended MWC for many years, it does traditionally like to disrupt proceedings with an announcement of its own – or two.
This year promises to be its biggest lineup of new product launches yet, with two already unveiled – the iPhone 17e and iPad Air M4.
The new iPad comes in 11- and 13-inch screen sizes and has significant performance boosts, thanks to the M4 silicon and 12GB of RAM. While the new iPhone finally brings the A19 mobile chip to entry-level.
5G or not 5G is no longer the question... it's 6G now!
While we're still waiting for 5G coverage to be universal and stable (in the UK, at least), Qualcomm has turned its attention onto next-gen communications technology.
Yep, 6G is already being discussed in the halls of MWC and it'll come as no surprise that AI will be part of its makeup.
Indeed, AI could be the most significant factor as 6G won't really be about faster speeds, but data management – and more intelligent systems will need to be developed to ensure capacity can meet demand.
These are very early days, but we'll undoubtedly hear a lot more about 6G in the years to come.
You've got the whole World (Cup) in your hands
Motorola is the official phone brand of the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be held in the USA, Mexico and Canada this summer, and as well as a special edition of its Razr flip phone, the manufacturer is making two other licensed devices.
That includes World Cup-themed versions of the Motorola Edge 70 Fusion and the Motorola Razr Fold – both of which making their full, detailed debuts during MWC.
There's official branding on the phones, plus UI customisations and exclusive design elements.
It's all about the robots
As at CES in January, robots are gaining a lot of attention during MWC.
We've had the Lenovo AI Workmate Concept (as mentioned in this feed earlier) and a robot lawn mower, but Honor's Robot Phone is arguably the weirdest of them all.
First teased during CES, the phone comes with a miniature robot arm in control of the camera. And perhaps the most interesting thing is that the device will actually be available for consumers later this year.
You (don't) crease me up
Although it's yet to release full details, Oppo has reportedly shown the Find N6 to select press members behind closed doors. And the big deal about this foldable phone is it has barely any crease.
The teaser video for the device has leaked, which gives you an idea of what to expect. We also hope to get our own hands on it in the next few days.
MWC 2026 – day two
Hi, it's news editor Rik here again and we're back at the show this morning to hunt down some of the phones and devices that have so far eluded us.
Day one was an interesting one, not least for Qualcomm waxing lyrical about the future of wireless communications and Nothing cheekily showing its Phone (4a) before this Thursday's launch.
We'll bring you even more news and hands-on experiences from the show floor throughout today – make sure you come back often.
Samsung exclusives
Although Samsung held its own event before MWC, where it launched the new Samsung Galaxy S26 series phones and Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro in-ears, the company still has a stand at MWC.
It's also where we've had a chance to see a couple of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra colour options that are exclusive to Samsung.com. You can see exactly what the Silver Shadow and Pink Gold models look like in our picture above.
Pre-orders on the entire Samsung Galaxy S26 series are available now, for shipping next week, so check out the latest deals in our handy guide here.
Build your own phone
Like Lenovo, Chinese manufacturer Tecno likes to use trade shows to demonstrate proof of concept devices, alongside some of its more regular phones.
This year, it has debuted its modular phone concept, which allows you to magnetically attach all manner of accessories and add-ons, include a full camera shell. There are game controllers and battery extenders too.
It's best shown in influencer Abhishek Bhatnagar's video, as posted on X. You can see the sort of crazy customisable contraptions you could create.
A phone which can become anything you want 👀🔥😲 pic.twitter.com/qXcsejJ3yqMarch 3, 2026
Robot responses
I reported yesterday on the Honor Robot Phone, which will be released as a full consumer product later this year, but now we have more on it.
That's because T3's tech writer Max Freeman-Mills managed to get up close with the innovative device. It even waved back at him when he waved in its direction.
The camera unit can also respond to questions and even dance along with music. Neat.
We're all ears
You don't see as many other types of tech at Mobile World Congress these days (it used to be swimming in smartwatches, for example), but Anker has launched a pair of headphones during the show to keep things interesting.
The Soundcore Space 2 have Hi-Res certification and LDAC support, as well as up to 70 hours of battery life. You even get 50 hours with ANC switched on.
What's more, they are very reasonably priced at £129.99 / $129.99 / €129.99.
