Chinese technology companies showcasing a wide range of innovations.
The 2025 Mobile World Congress (MWC) wrapped up on Mar. 7 in Barcelona. Each year it’s a chance to see what’s next for mobile phones, laptops, and consumer tech, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI) this time around.
“MWC is where industries meet, and this year’s event showed just how fast technology is reshaping the world around us,” said GSMA CEO John Hoffman. He noted that discussions on AI-powered networks and smart mobility are set to drive industry trends in the coming year.
Chinese technology companies, including Huawei, China Mobile, ZTE, and Xiaomi, had a strong presence, showcasing a wide range of innovations, from robots and driverless vehicles to 5G and more.
Phones focus on photography
The Nubia Focus 2 Ultra, one of the latest designs from ZTE, has what they call an AI Photography System that “lets you take high-quality photos anytime and anywhere.” The phone’s unique rotating dial at the back lets users choose between five focal lengths that will help them take wide-angle, street photos, portraits, and long-focus shots.
Xiaomi and Germany’s Leica Camera released the 15 Ultra model, another photography-heavy phone at MWC. The phone offers “all focal lengths” with its Leica Summilux optical lens and gives users the option to shoot video in 4K resolution.
Skilled Humanoid Robots
While not focused on phones, the Chinese company Lenovo unveiled potential AI-powered laptops this year. Among the showing is the Yoga Solar PC, a proof of conceptlaptop with a solar panel built into the cover that could power itself for up to one hour of video streaming when left in direct sunlight for just 20 minutes.
China Mobile, Huawei and Leju Robot jointly unveiled the world’s first humanoid robot equipped with 5G-A technology. Leveraging 5G-A, the robot can achieve high-precision positioning in large environments without additional equipment. This design overcomes indoor Wi-Fi limitations, enabling real-time remote control of humanoid robots to execute complex tasks.
Humanoid robots produced by Chinese technology company Unitree also made an appearance. Under the control of staff, the robots showcased their skills, including playing soccer, shaking hands, and walking to a seat to sit down precisely, earning rounds of applause from the audience.
Written by Gu Yetao, additional reporting by Xinhua, Global Times and Euronews.
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