2024-03-02 16:45:00
During MWC 2024, several smartphones were presented. This is the case of the Honor Magic6 Pro, the most high-end conventional model (apart from the folding ones) of the brand. It highlights impressive specifications. Indeed, it is equipped with a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED screen, offering very high brightness benefiting from ultra-solid protection thanks to NanoCrystal Shield technology, making it 10 times more resistant to falls than standard glass. It runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, accompanied by 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. The operating system is MagicOS 8.0, based on Android 14.
When it comes to photography, the Magic6 Pro stands out with a triple camera setup on the back, including a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS (optical stabilization), a 180-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor. It also has a 50-megapixel front camera and a 3D ToF sensor with eye tracking. The smartphone is powered by a 5600 mAh battery, supporting 80W wired fast charging and 66W wireless charging, with the possibility of 5W wired reverse charging. The Honor Magic6 Pro smartphone has been announced at a price of €1,299, taking advantage of an attractive launch offer.
For its part, the Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design smartphone, whose technical characteristics were known, saw its price revealed during MWC 2024. It is distinguished by its elegant design inspired by the automobile, in particular by its resemblance to the hood of a Porsche 911. This folding model in book format is the result of a collaboration between Honor and the German studio Porsche Design, offering a premium user experience. Like its “classic” version, the Magic V2, it is the thinnest book-style folding phone on the market, sporting a characteristic Porsche Agate Gray color. It incorporates a folding LTPO OLED screen offering an exceptional visual experience, with increased protection thanks to Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield technology on its back cover. Its 5000 mAh silicon-carbon battery supports 66W fast charging.
Otherwise, it is equipped with a triple rear camera system, offering particularly good image quality for various shooting modes, including night photography, zoom and time-lapse. The Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and features 16GB of RAM as well as 1TB of internal storage, promising smooth performance for all uses.
The Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design is available for pre-order with a price of €2,699.
The two “new products” from Xiaomi
Xiaomi has unveiled its entire Xiaomi 14 series. Presented several months ago on the Chinese market, the Xiaomi 14 is finally a reality here. It sports a compact design with a glossy glass shell. Inside, it’s powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and offers cutting-edge connectivity, including Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The Xiaomi 14 stands out for its set of three cameras designed in collaboration with Leica, covering a focal range of 14mm to 75mm. It is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor. It is capable of filming in HDR Dolby Vision format. It packs 12GB of RAM with 256 or 512GB of storage and is powered by a 4610mAh battery supporting 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. Its screen is a 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED model with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. The Xiaomi 14 is available for €999 in the 12+256 GB version and €1099 for the 12+512 GB configuration.
A real novelty this time was the announcement of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, a model resolutely oriented towards photography. Note that it can be combined with a Photography Kit, consisting of a textured handle incorporating a battery, a trigger button for better grip as well as round blocks for attaching filters.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has an array of four rear cameras, all adjusted by Leica, providing exceptional image quality. It includes a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-900 main camera with variable aperture f/1.63 to f/4.0 and optically stabilized, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 telephoto lens with OIS, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 periscope camera with OIS, and a 50-megapixel Sony IMX 858 ultra-wide camera with autofocus. This setup provides unparalleled flexibility for any type of photography, from portrait to landscape, with Leica image quality and exclusive software filters. On the inside, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with 16GB of RAM. It has a very large 6.73-inch AMOLED screen curved on all 4 sides and can reach a record brightness of 3000 cd/m², according to the brand. Like the Xiaomi 14, it is IP68 certified. It has a battery with a capacity of 5300 mAh supporting charging at 90W wired and 80W wireless. The Xiaomi 14 is priced at €1,499.
Nubia Flip 5G, the affordable clamshell foldable
One of the most interesting new features of the show, in addition to the high-end models, was the presentation of the folding flip smartphone by the Nubia brand, the Nubia Flip 5G. In addition to its format which is similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, for example, it has the merit of being offered for less than €500. This does not prevent it from sporting a large 6.9-inch folding OLED screen offering a resolution of 1188×2790 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, supplemented by a 1.43-inch circular secondary screen on the top cover, allowing quickly access notifications and basic functions without having to unfold the phone.
The Nubia Flip 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage, ensuring solid performance for everyday tasks and multitasking. The smartphone runs Android 13 and includes a camera system consisting of a 50-megapixel main sensor, aided by a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portraits, and a 16-megapixel front camera for video calls and selfies. It has a battery with a capacity of 4310 mAh supporting 33W charging. It is available in purple with highlights or gold and will soon be available in France.
Energizer Ultimate U660S, the other folding mobile for less than €500
The Energizer Ultimate U660S folding smartphone was officially unveiled at MWC 2024, positioning itself as an affordable option in the folding phone category. The clamshell format device is equipped with a 6.67-inch vertical folding OLED screen with a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. It also has an external screen for viewing notifications and other quick controls. The U660S is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, accompanied by 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
In terms of cameras, it offers a 64-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor and a 25-megapixel front camera. Despite the Energizer brand, known for its large capacity batteries, the U660S only includes a 3,400 mAh battery. It runs Android 14, 4G compatible and will be available from November at a price of €499.
The TCL 50 series, from €59 to €149
The TCL brand took advantage of the MWC 2024 show in Barcelona to present its new entry-level smartphones. The TCL 50 series is thus made up of the TCL 501, TCL 505, TCL 50 SE and TCL 50 5G models. Prices range from €59 up to €149. It features large LCD screens with different chipsets depending on the model, the most powerful of which is the MediaTek Dimensity 6000+. They have a battery of at least 5000 mAh except for the TCL 501 which is limited to 3100 mAh. The TCL Serie 50 smartphones benefit from a completely modern design.
Motorola Rizr, a concept that suits all desires
Finally, Motorola presented to the MWC 2024 audience its concept unveiled at Lenovo Tech World at the end of October 2023. Called Motorola Rizr, it is unlikely that it will be marketed one day, but shows the know-how make a mark in terms of innovation in the mobility segment.
The device is a rollable smartphone that can be worn on the wrist offering a 5-inch screen that can expand to 6.5 inches. This advanced prototype, still in the experimental stage running Android, can also follow other shapes such as an easel to play a game together, for example, or be ideally positioned for video conversations.
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