Every year, the biggest companies in mobile technology gather to show off their wares at MWC in Barcelona, and the 2026 event has been just as packed as all the other MWC shows that have gone before it – as this best gadgets guide will help show you.
The TechRadar team is still working its way around the event’s various meeting rooms and conference rooms, and these are the highlights from our second day in Spain. You can also follow our best MWC gadget picks from day one.
1. TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro
If you’ve been feeling rather uninspired by smartphone design and innovations in recent years, take a look at the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro: this handset uses the latest generation of TCL’s color e-paper display, providing a beautiful, reflection-free visual experience.
Cartoons are displayed very well, but all kinds of apps and experiences shine on the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and the display does not appear sluggish at all. You can even use a stylus with the handset and it is also available at a competitive price.
2. Xiaomi Watch 5
The Apple Watch and Pixel Watch have some serious competition in the form of the Xiaomi Watch 5, which packs plenty of power into a pretty nice case and strap combination — topped off by a 1.54-inch, 1,500-nit circular AMOLED display.
Now available globally, the Xiaomi Watch 5 made a strong impression on us when we checked it out at MWC because it runs Wear OS 6 instead of Xiaomi’s own HyperOS, which means you have access to Gemini smart AI on your wrist.
3. MemoMind One
We could have another contender for our best smart glasses list: the MemoMind One from XGIMI. There are integrated speakers here as well as dual-eye displays, and of course a sprinkling of AI, making them a complete pair of smart specs.
The MemoMind One glasses also score highly for customizability, with a number of different frame styles and goggle designs to choose from – although we’re not quite sure how many. However, we are still awaiting details on pricing and availability.
4. Biwin CL100 Mini SSD
The name tells you almost everything you need to know about this device: it’s an SSD made by Biwin, and it’s very small and thin. In fact, it measures just 15mm x 17mm x 1.4mm, so it’s not the size of a postage stamp – it’s smaller. We’re talking microSD card size.
Despite the very compact dimensions, you don’t have to make too many compromises when it comes to speed and capacity. You can buy this SSD with up to 2TB of built-in storage, and it also offers PCIe 3.0-like read and write speeds for fast data transfer.
5. Oukitel WP63
The Oukitel WP63 is not your ordinary smartphone, and will certainly appeal to those who want to break away from the standard formulas of Apple, Google and Samsung. It comes with a massive 20,000mAh battery for starters, which may explain its chunky looks.
You also get an integrated LED light to find your way in the dark, and even an electric igniter – how many phones do you know that can start a fire? If you’re a serious camper or an avid outdoor enthusiast, this might be a handset worth checking out.
6. Huawei Watch GT Runner 2
Without making too much of a fuss about it, Huawei actually releases some pretty impressive smartwatches, and the Huawei Watch GT Runner 2 is the latest to catch our attention here at MWC. We’ve actually already had some hands-on time with the wearable.
It’s light, it’s capable, and it’s reasonably priced — though of course you won’t be able to buy it outright in the US, what with the Huawei ban and all. It scores highly for waterproofing, boasts a 1.32-inch AMOLED display and supports contactless payments.
7. 6G
Don’t worry if you’re still struggling to get reliable access to 5G in your part of the world, because 6G is well on its way, and it’s going to offer even more advancements in upload and download speeds, and in how much capacity the networks have.
Several mobile companies have spoken about 6G in Barcelona, including Ericsson and Intel: The tech giants say they will pool their resources in a partnership that should see next-generation connectivity arrive faster and with a higher level of reliability.
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