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.

By Barbara Krasnoff, Computerworld |

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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

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