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MWC2018: These are the most brilliant smartphones in BarcelonaAnother edition of the Mobile World Congress, the mecca of news related to mobile devices, services and accessories, has come to an end. Sapo closely followed the conferences of leading manufacturers, witnessing the trends for the next generation of smartphones.If there is a big focus on multimedia systems, judging the bet on 6-inch 18: 9 widescreen displays, the introduction of technology around artificial intelligence has also been a constant in top-end devices. Not only the personal assistants, but also the ability of the cameras to recognize landscapes and objects, facilitating the work of those who photograph.This is the case of the Asus ZenFone 5 devices, which in addition to being powerful, feature the first terminal to offer a system of four high resolution cameras. Highlight also for its top of the range, the ZenFone 5Z with a price below 500 euros.

Asus

Wiko

Hisense

NOA was one of the manufacturers at the event to demonstrate that you do not have to make a big investment to get access to a quality smartphone. The three models revealed in Barcelona offer panoramic screens, 16MP cameras and ceramic finishes, with the top model not to exceed 300 euros. The warranty service is also a highlight in NOA's range of smartphones.
French manufacturer Wiko also thought of the multimedia consumers revealing different View models with large screens, with prices ranging between 79 and 299 euros. We highlight the Wiko View2 that has a camera with sensor Sony IMX499 able to simulate wide angles of 120º typical of the devices of adventure.

IKI

Iki Mobile represented Portugal in Barcelona with its cork-coated smartphones, highlighting the top of the range Bless Plus. The company guarantees that the material protects the equipment from the electromagnetic radiation of the batteries, in addition to thermal insulation.

Sony

In one way or another, all manufacturers tried to "pull the grit on their sardines" with unique technologies patented on their new models, and Sony was no exception. The Japanese manufacturer has bet on the possibility of users producing and consuming multimedia content in 4K, adding to their new Xperia equipment the technology present in their cameras to shoot and film. On the other hand, it introduces rumble features into your devices so they vibrate in tune with multimedia contente.

Samsung

If there were equipment that were in the sights of the participants in the contest were the Galaxy S9, serious candidates to win the preference of consumers. Samsung proves that "the team that wins does not move" and maintains the strategy of its predecessors, especially improving its camera and associated features. The goal is to give users professional effects in their photos, without a lot of effort, standing out especially in the Super Low Light functionality and the noise reduction in the images.
The manufacturer also unveiled the update of its Samsung Dex dock station, which allows it to fit the smartphone to charge, connecting it to a screen and keyboard to work documents as an alternative to a laptop. For those interested in purchasing the new models from Samsung, they can make their pre-reservation.

Nokia

Nokia continues its journey to regain ground in the segment it has been a leader for many years. After exchanging the failed ecosystem of Windows Phone, the Finnish manufacturer invested in the Android systems and presented in Barcelona different equipment where stands out its new crown jewel, the Nokia 8 Sirocco. And to appeal to the nostalgia of old-time brand users, Nokia unveiled the 8110, expecting the same success as the 3310 released last year.

Land Rover Explorer

The Bullit Group distances itself from the other proposals by focusing on ultra-resistant smartphones, ideal for use in more aggressive places, extreme sports or occupations of risk. That's why Land Rover chose the company as a partner to develop the Land Rover Explore, a modular smartphone where autonomy and navigation features come first. This equipment will be completed by different modules upon the necessity of their use.

Bullit further reinforces its CAT range with the S61 model, a smartphone also dustproof, waterproof and fall resistant, such as Explore, but especially for carpenters, contractors and engineers thanks to its tools such as the meter of laser distances and temperature spectra.

After the rumors and information that eventually emerged, Xiaomi officially announced, through a Tweet from Donovan Sung, product manager of the brand, the model Mi Mix 2S. The top-of-the-range will be equipped with the Snapdragon 845 processor, coming to market on March 27. Unfortunately the Chinese manufacturer did not take the equipment to Barcelona, ​​but it did rage with its new equipment Mi Laser Projector. As the name implies, it is a projector capable of broadcasting images on any surface, supporting 4K resolutions.Huawei chose to leave the expected P20 "saved" for a performance in Paris on March 27 - which will eventually have to divide the spotlight with rival "Mix" rival Xiaomi, released the same day. However, the leak of information on the device accounts for a large bet on three rear cameras and a display similar to the iPhone X. However, Huawei took to MWC its new MateBook X Pro, which seeks to compete with the Apple MacBook , MediaPad tablets and a 5G router.

Although Lenovo does not have smartphones in its offer portfolio, it has taken its new line of portable computers to Mobile World Congress. The emphasis goes to the introduction of personal assistants in the machines. Also HTC decided to start well 2018 with the introduction of Vive Pro, the update of their virtual reality headset. During the event, those who had the opportunity to test the new glasses experienced a virtual trip simulation in a hot air balloon.

LG was present in Barcelona with the stylish V30S, an update to the V30 smartphone equipped with ThinQ artificial intelligence technology, a Snapdragon 835 processor and the trend of 18: 9 screens. The device received an upgrade to RAM, now with 6 GB and increased internal memory options of 128 GB and 256 GB. LG wants to stay on the cutting edge of equipment supporting 5G connections, promising news for next year. However, it was curious that the LG G7 model was found in the show, as it had been canceled early in the year in an advanced state of production. Did he regret the decision?

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