Coming up: Cool new phones being shown at MWC
Mobile World Congress has become the place for vendors to show off their upcoming smartphones. Here are some of the interesting new devices being introduced at this year's show.
Mobile World Congress shows us the future of phone
At the Mobile World Congress 2017 show taking place this week in Barcelona, the major (and minor) smartphone manufacturers are all competing to show the visiting press and professionals that they have the latest and greatest mobile tech.
This year, vendors are looking at various ways to distinguish their products from the crowd. Screens are becoming brighter, cameras more sophisticated and phone bodies more rugged. In addition, vendors are playing with the dimensions of the display and even adding back the long-dispensed-with physical keyboards.
What follows are the facts about the new phones being introduced at MWC. Want more details? We include links to more descriptive articles at the bottom of each slide.
Huawei P10 and P10 Plus
Huawei P10 and P10 Plus
Size: The P10 is 5.1-in. FHD 1920 x 1080; the P10 Plus is 5.5-in. FHD 2560 x 1440
Processor: 64-bit Korin 960 octa-core w/4GB RAM
Storage: 32GB/64GB/128GB
OS: Android 7
Cameras: 8mp front-facing; dual 12mp and 20mp rear-facing
Battery: The P10 has a large, non-removable 3,200 mAh battery, while the P10 Plus has a 3,750 mAh battery.
Selling points: Improved dual rear cameras and longer battery life
Where, when and how much: Starts at €650 euros for the P10 with 64GB storage. Expected to launch in March in 30 countries; no plans for a U.S. launch
More info: Huawei showcases new phones in Barcelona, gets mobbed by eager crowds
TCL BlackBerry KEYone
Display: 4.5-in. IPS LCD 1620 x 1080
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 w/3GB RAM
Storage: 32GB
OS: Android 7
Cameras: 8mp front-facing; 12mp back-facing
Battery: 3,505mAh
Selling points: Physical keyboard (remember those?)
Where, when and how much: On sale in April, including in U.S.; $549
More info: Back to the future: BlackBerry KEYone launches with physical keyboard
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Display: 5.5-in. 4K HDR
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 w/4GB RAM
Storage: 64GB
OS: Android 7
Cameras: 13mp front-facing; 19mp rear-facing Motion Eye
Battery: 3,230mAh
Selling points: Mirror finish; 4K HDR display; slow-motion video; capable of 4G LTE data transfer at up to 1Gbps
Where, when and how much: Not announced at press time
More info: Sony's Xperia XZ Premium has a 4K HDR screen, super slow-mo
LG G6
Display: 5.7-in. QHD+ (2880 x 1440)
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 w/4GB RAM
Storage: 32GB
OS: Android 7
Cameras: 5mp front-facing; dual 13mp rear-facing (one up to 125-degree range, the other up to 135-degree range)
Battery: 3,300mAh
Selling points: 18:9 aspect ratio offers slimmer, easy-to-hold body; water/dust resistant
Where, when and how much: Not announced at press time
More info: First look: The new LG G6 brings with it a new aspect (ratio)
HMD Nokia 3310
Display: 2.4-in. QVGA
Storage: 16GB
OS: Nokia Series 30+
Cameras: 2mp rear-facing
Battery: 1,200mAh (removable)
Selling points: A retro phone sorta brought up to date
Where, when and how much: On sale 2Q 2017 for €49
More info: HMD's new Nokia 3310 turns back the clock -- and turns heads
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