The Mobile World Congress is set to commence on March 3 in Barcelona, Spain. Although it may not be the premier event it once was, numerous key players in the smartphone industry still attend and frequently unveil new devices at the conference. Typically, companies such as Lenovo, Arm, Xiaomi, and Dell, as well as standards organizations like the GSMA, share developments in areas like 5G or SIM technology. According to the event agenda on the MWC website, we can expect to see some presence from Meta about Whatsapp, though it’s unlikely that any major announcements will be made at the event. Below, you’ll find a list of the more notable devices expected to be launched at MWC 2025.

Nothing Phone 3a series

In 2022, Nothing’s Carl Pei showcased a prototype of the company’s first handset, the Nothing Phone 1, behind closed doors. The following year, Nothing announced the Phone 2(a) at the event. This year, we’re expecting at least one new device from the company at MWC, with Nothing teasing something for March 4, the second day of the show.

I mention “at least one device” because Nothing’s invite reads “Phone 3a Series.” Additionally, recent reports suggest the company is preparing to announce a Phone (3a) Pro alongside a regular offering. The reasoning behind releasing a “Pro” version of a mid-range device is unclear, but this is Nothing we’re talking about, and the company has frequently done things differently from the rest of the pack.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

In 2024, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra made its global debut ahead of MWC, and it appears that history will repeat itself. Before the start of this month, there was evidence suggesting Xiaomi would launch its new flagship at MWC 2025, but more recent rumors suggest the company plans to announce the 15 Ultra on February 26. Nevertheless, Xiaomi is listed as an exhibitor at MWC 2025, so if the phone does debut before the end of this month, there’s a good chance it will be on the show floor for people to try out. Like the 14 Ultra before it, the 15 Ultra is expected to be a photography powerhouse, with the phone rumored to feature a 1-inch main sensor and 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens.

HMD Global

Since 2017, HMD Global has been a mainstay at MWC, first with its Nokia-branded phones, including retro throwbacks like the 8110 Reloaded, and more recently with devices carrying its own name. Given this history, it seems likely that the company will have something to announce at the show. What that could be is more of a mystery, though it’s possible the sub-$100 HMD Key could get a global release.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

After Samsung teased the Galaxy S25 Edge at Unpacked last month, one might think it would be fitting for the company to launch the phone in Barcelona next month. However, it doesn’t seem Samsung is feeling nostalgic for the sunny boulevards of Barcelona, with little in the way of rumors suggesting we could see the S25 Edge at MWC 2025. Still, never discount the chance Samsung may have a surprise up its sleeve.

Everything else

As Engadget’s resident AI reporter, I must mention that many companies will likely have AI-related announcements to share at MWC 2025. Don’t expect anything from the big players like OpenAI — the company isn’t registered as an exhibitor — but with artificial intelligence being the trendy thing in the industry right now, everyone will be trying to cash in on the hype; in fact, “AI+” is one of the main themes of MWC 2025.

Update, February 21 2025, 1:45PM ET: This story has been updated to add more context in the intro, calling out a few more companies that typically present at MWC, as well as some additional info pulled from the MWC agenda page.

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