The news of the Mobile World Congress focuses on laptops
No one is unaware that the year 2022 also points to an atypical fair of the Mobile World Congress. The big mobile brands have decided not to present their best terminals in it. To compensate, Xiaomi has launched models of its second brand, POCO , while Samsung and Huawei have chosen to show office equipment. Both Samsung and Huawei sell that these devices – laptops and tablets – are geared towards a remote work environment, a trend that has exploded with the pandemic. There have been few exceptions. Realme has stepped out of the norm with the presentation of its GT 2 Pro, which points to the high end. At the same time, Honor has launched its most powerful smartphones, which also offer high performance. We review what the main mobile phone brands at the fair have presented.
Samsung bets on thinness and lightness in its Galaxy Book2 Pro
The Korean firm, which has recently launched its Galaxy S22 , has presented its Galaxy Book2 Pro series at MWC. It consists of two laptop models designed for times of flexibility in office environments. Both devices, available in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch versions, are powered by 12th-generation Intel Core processors and are designed for remote work. But there are still no prices or commercial launch date in Spain.
The largest model of the Galaxy Book2 Pro even has 5G, in an attempt to make it a device to take anywhere. Although, yes, you need a radio antenna with 5G connectivity nearby, something that is not usual to find yet. The Galaxy Book2 Pro 360, in return, work as convertibles. They fold up to be used as a tablet, which is only slightly bulkier than necessary.
The 13.3-inch versions —all the screens are full HD AMOLED— weigh around a kilogram, or even less in the case of the Galaxy2 Pro. Both models stand out for their thinness, one of Samsung's obsessions in this product line. . Lightness and portability are combined with functionalities intended for professional use.
The Book2 360 has a touch panel and includes the Samsung S Pen, to take notes directly on the screen or to draw. In this sense, the company approaches graphic design professionals, a demanding community in terms of image processing, and whose approval is sometimes a thermometer of product excellence.
Cameras built into video conferencing laptops have smart features such as automatic user recognition. It detects your face and zooms in to your position. It also identifies how many people are looking at the camera and zooms in to fit everyone.
Huawei: a battery of equipment aimed at professionals
The Chinese company, harassed by the United States veto , has also set its sights on telecommuting as an escape route in this edition of Mobile. In his case, he has announced a set of products ranging from laptops to an 'all-in-one' PC, passing through two tablets (one of them, electronic ink).
The MateBook X Pro is the pure laptop that Huawei has presented. Its 14.2-inch screen offers 3.1K resolution and a refresh rate of 90 Hz. It has powerful hardware, with 16 GB of RAM and can be purchased with up to 1 TB of storage. Its price is 1,899 euros and it goes on sale in mid-March.
In the presentation, Huawei has insisted that its devices are oriented towards creativity and connectivity. The MateBook E brings those two concepts together. It is a convertible with a 2560x1600 resolution OLED screen that weighs only 700 grams. It is compatible with the second generation of Huawei's M-Pencil, which allows you to work directly on the screen by drawing or taking notes. The device also shares and receives files by touch with other computers that are nearby.
For the office - in this case for a permanent position - Huawei has launched its MateStation X. It is the first 'all-in-one' computer, with an AMD Ryzen 5000H processor and integrated graphics card from the same manufacturer. It stands out for its stylish design and a 28.2-inch touch screen with 4K resolution. Its price will be 2,199 euros.