What to expect at MWC 2026: Best phones I'm anticipating from Xiaomi, Motorola, and more

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Mobile World Congress (MWC) is shaping up to be an exciting one this year. Off the heels of Samsung and Google's recent phone launches, the Barcelona trade show will shine a brighter spotlight on the trends and innovations we'll see for the rest of 2026.

As always, leading global brands, including Xiaomi, Honor, and TCL, will be present -- and they'll likely occupy a large part of the show floor. Google and Samsung are also expected to have a presence, but the likelihood of major announcements is slim. And there's almost always a showstopper that no one sees coming.

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