Mobile World Congress 2012
Mobile World Congress 2012 is set to be a busy few days with (almost) all the world’s major smartphone manufacturers heading to Barcelona to show off their wares.
With the exception of Apple, we are set to see all the top phone manufacturers unveil their latest and greatest smartphones for the year ahead. This year is all about quad-core, with Tegra 3-powered smartphones due from the likes of HTC, LG and ZTE.
The other big feature is Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with most flagship devices announced expected to feature the latest version of Android. Of course Windows Phone 7 will also be a major player with new devices from Nokia, ZTE and Sony expected.
We’re on the ground in Barcelona to bring you all the latest news as well as hands-on previews of the latest and greatest phones on show. So make sure you check back regularly to find out what smartphones will be coming your way in 2012.
Mobile World Congress 2012: Reviews
Huawei Ascend D1
28 February 2012
First Look: We get hands on with the cheaper, dual-core sibling to the Ascend D Quad.
Huawei Ascend D Quad
28 February 2012
First Look: We get hands on with Huawei's impressive new quad core handset.
HTC One X
02 April 2012
HTC's new flagship packs in plenty of goodies but is it the one... to buy?
Read the full HTC One X review
- Our rating:
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9/10
Sony Xperia P
02 August 2012
Attractive, well built, and with a few neat features, this is a solid mid-range handset.
Read the full Sony Xperia P review
- Our rating:
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9/10
Asus Padfone
10 January 2012
First Look: We go hands-on with the elusive hybrid phonelet. Moblet. Tabular PC. Padfone.
HTC One V
19 April 2012
A surprise hit from HTC that looks set to ace the mid-range smartphone sector.
Read the full HTC One V review
- Our rating:
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9/10
Sony Xperia U
23 August 2012
Small, cute and available in funky colours. What's not to like?
Read the full Sony Xperia U review
- Our rating:
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9/10
HTC One S
16 April 2012
Fast and stylish, the One S should be a winner. But a few slipups dent its appeal.
Read the full HTC One S review
- Our rating:
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8/10
Samsung Galaxy Beam
29 February 2012
First Look: Projector, meet phone. Phone, meet projector. I'll leave you to it...
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
15 February 2013
Updated: A powerful and versatile Android tablet with a Wacom S Pen and unique Jelly Bean skin.
Read the full Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 review
- Our rating:
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8/10
Microsoft Windows 8
17 October 2012
The X86 version of Microsoft's new OS for your PC, laptop/netbook and non-ARM tablet.
Read the full Microsoft Windows 8 review
- Our rating:
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8/10
LG Optimus Vu
01 March 2012
Hands On: LG takes on the Samsung Galaxy Note with its 5in, stylus-packing monster phone.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
29 February 2012
Pictures and Video: Hands on pictures and video of Samsung's new affordable 10.1in Android tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
21 June 2012
An Android tablet available for under £200.
Read the full Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 review
- Our rating:
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8/10
Firefox for Android 11
01 March 2012
Pictures and Video: We get hands on with the latest version of Firefox for Android.
Boot to Gecko
01 March 2012
Photos and Video: We take a look at Mozilla's upcoming mobile platform that's set to take on Android, iOS and the rest.
Related News & Features
Huawei MediaPad 10 Features Full HD Screen
26 April 2012Huawei has unveiled a 10in tablet with a 1920 x 1200 screen powered by its own K3 quad-core processor.
Intel Outlines Smartphone Plan As Ivy Bridge Delayed
28 February 2012Intel has outlined its plans for smartphones including low cost Android devices which could cost less than £100
Orange Santa Clara Features Intel’s Medfield Chip
27 February 2012Orange has announced the launch of the mid-range Santa Clara Android smartphone featuring Intel’s Medfield chip.
Four New Tablets Unveiled By ViewSonic
27 February 2012New 7in and 10in tablets to be available in Ice Cream Sandwich and Windows 7 flavours.
Asus Transformer Pad Line-Up Refreshed
27 February 2012Asus has renamed its premium tablets as Transformer Pads adding the Infinity and 300 versions.
Mobile World Congress - Every New Smartphone Detailed
27 February 2012Specs, details, release dates and photos of almost every important phone of 2012. Samsung, HTC, LG, the lot...
ZTE Era Is High-End Tegra 3 Smartphone
27 February 2012ZTE has unveiled its most premium phone to date, the quad-core ZTE Era with a 4.3in screen and Android 4.0.
ZTE Orbit Is Budget Windows Phone
27 February 2012The updated Windows Phone 7.5 is allowing more budget-friendly phones and the ZTE Orbit is one.
Panasonic Eluga power Joins The 5in Bridgade
27 February 2012Panasonic’s latest smartphone will go head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy Note and LG Optimus Vu.
Nokia Extends Its Asha Range Of Feature Phones
27 February 2012The Nokia Asha 202, Asha 203 and Asha 302 will help Nokia “connect the next billion.”
Nokia Lumia 610 Arrives Costing Just €189
27 February 2012Nokia’s latest Windows Phone smartphone, the Lumia 610, could finally challenge budget Android smartphones.
Nokia 808 PureView packs 41MP camera
27 February 2012Yes you read that right, 41 megapixels in a phone camera
Nokia Lumia 900 worldwide edition announced
27 February 2012The Nokia Lumia 900 is set to grace much of the world with its big-screened Windows Phone goodness.
Sony unveils Xperia P and U phones
26 February 2012Sony broadens its Android smartphone lineup with two intriguing mid-range phones.
Huawei Ascend D quad Is Worlds Fastest Smartphone
26 February 2012The quad-core Huawei Ascend D quad smartphone is claiming to outperform all others in almost all respects.
HTC One X: Full Details Leaked
26 February 2012The full specs of the quad-core HTC One X have leaked ahead of its expected launch.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Announced
26 February 2012Second generation device swells Samsung's tablet ranks.
Samsung Galaxy Beam Features In-Built Projector
26 February 2012Samsung has unveiled its latest Android smartphone, the Galaxy Beam, which features a built-in HD projector.
Acer Liquid Glow Announced With Ice Cream Sandwich
24 February 2012Acer has joined the group of manufacturers launching smartphones ahead of Mobile World Congress, with the Liquid Glow.
LG Optimus 4X HD Quad-Core Phone Announced
23 February 2012LG’s latest smartphone will have a Tegra 3 processor, an HD IPS screen and Android 4.0.
Nokia Teases PureView Ahead Of Launch
22 February 2012Nokia has released a video which teases its new phone’s videoing capabilities.
Canonical Announces Ubuntu for Android
22 February 2012New software could turn your smartphone into a desktop PC.
LG Optimus 3D Max Keeping 3D Alive
22 February 2012LG will launch its second 3D smartphone at Mobile World Congress next week.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 & Galaxy mini 2 Announced
21 February 2012Samsung has unveiled a couple of budget smartphones ahead of Mobile World Congress next week.
Dual-core ZTE Mimosa X Announced
21 February 2012ZTE has announced a dual-core smartphone which will run Android 4.0.
Three LG L-Style Android Phones Launched
21 February 2012LG’s new phones all feature a thin, square, metallic design and the company's Floating Mass display technology.
Panasonic Eluga Launching In Europe This Spring
20 February 2012Panasonic will formally unveil its first smartphone for the European market in Germany tomorrow.
ZTE PF200 and N910 Phones Coming To MWC
20 February 2012Chinese company ZTE has announced the names of the two phones it will launch next week – but no pictures.
5in LG Optimus Vu Officially Revealed
20 February 2012Ready to take on the Samsung Galaxy Note in the phablet market is LG’s 5in Optimus Vu.
HTC One X To Be Unveiled At Mobile World Congress
16 February 2012The HTC One X, along with the HTC One S and HTC One V Android smartphones are set to be launched in Barcelona later this month.
HTC To Launch Beats Streaming Service
15 February 2012According to reports, HTC will pre-load new phones with access to a cloud music streaming service by Beats.
Nokia Smartphone Line-Up Revealed
15 February 2012Nokia is set to launch the budget Lumia 610 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this month.
Motorola Medfield Phone Surfaces
14 February 2012An image of a phone running Android Ice Cream Sandwich and powered by Intel’s low-power mobile chip has surfaced.
