MWC 2026: The Best in Show Awards — TechRadar’s Top Picks

The Mobile World Congress has evolved far beyond its smartphone roots, now showcasing everything from revolutionary wearables to cutting-edge home networking solutions. Our expert panel has scoured the show floor to bring you the most innovative products that are set to define the tech landscape this year.

Honor Magic V6 — Best Foldable Phone

Honor continues its dominance in the foldable phone category with the Magic V6, delivering a masterclass in engineering that somehow manages to be both impossibly thin and incredibly durable. The device achieves the seemingly impossible IP69 water and dust resistance rating—better than almost any non-foldable phone on the market.

Underneath that sleek exterior lies Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Elite 8 Gen 5 processor, powering a generous 7.95-inch internal display with a crisp 2352×2172 resolution. The 6.5-inch cover display offers 2420×1080 resolution, while a massive 6,600mAh battery ensures all-day endurance. This isn’t just another foldable; it’s proof that the form factor has finally matured into something genuinely practical.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — Best Android Phone

When we say this is the best Android phone ever made, we mean it quite literally. Samsung’s special Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip provides unprecedented performance, while the stunning 6.9-inch 3120×1440 display includes the company’s innovative “Privacy Display” technology—allowing users to hide specific screen sections from prying eyes.

The camera system features wider apertures for superior low-light performance, complemented by advanced AI capabilities and seamless S Pen integration. This isn’t just a phone; it’s a portable powerhouse that redefines what’s possible in mobile computing.

Nothing Phone (4a) — Best Mid-Range Phone

Nothing has perfected the art of delivering premium features at accessible prices. The Phone (4a) maintains the brand’s distinctive design language with its Glyph interface while packing genuinely impressive specifications. The 6.8-inch OLED display offers 2800×1260 resolution with 120Hz refresh support, backed by the capable Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor and a generous 12GB of RAM.

The triple-camera system puts many flagship devices to shame, making even Apple’s new iPhone 17e look comparatively stingy. Available in four eye-catching colors, this device proves that affordable doesn’t have to mean compromised.

TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro — Best E-Reader Phone Hybrid

TCL’s NXTPAPER technology represents a genuine breakthrough in display innovation. These e-reader-like screens combine the eye comfort of matte, paper-like finishes with full-color performance and advanced features like 120Hz support. The NXTPAPER 70 Pro takes this further with three adjustable paper modes: Color Paper Mode, Ink Paper Mode, and Max Ink Mode.

The included stylus transforms this from mere smartphone to digital notebook, making it an ideal solution for students, professionals, and anyone who values both digital convenience and eye comfort. This could genuinely replace both your phone and e-reader.

MemoMind One — Best Smart Glasses

These smart glasses stand out through their intelligent flexibility. Each eye features its own display, complemented by Harman Kardon personal speakers for discreet audio feedback. The modular approach extends to both hardware and software—eight frame styles and five temple designs ensure a perfect fit, while the LLM support dynamically selects between OpenAI, Azure, or Qwen based on task requirements.

This isn’t just another pair of smart glasses; it’s a glimpse into how wearable technology should adapt to user needs rather than forcing users to adapt to technology.

Honor Magic Pad4 — Best Tablet

At just 4.8mm thick and weighing only 450g, the Magic Pad4 achieves what seems physically impossible. This 12-inch OLED tablet packs a 3000×1920 resolution display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, and up to 1TB of storage into a package lighter than the 11-inch iPad Air.

The desktop windowed mode and stylus support transform this from simple media consumption device to genuine productivity tool. This might be the most impressive tablet design we’ve ever seen.

Soundcore Space 2 — Best Headphones

Soundcore’s Space 2 headphones represent the brand’s most ambitious audio offering yet. The company promises its most advanced active noise cancellation technology combined with reengineered 30mm silk and ceramic drivers delivering “full, rich bass, clear vocals and crystal-clear highs.”

LDAC high-resolution audio support and personalized sound profiling—which tests your hearing and adjusts frequencies accordingly—make these genuinely adaptive headphones. With 70 hours of battery life and a launch price of $130/£130, they offer exceptional value.

Lenovo ThinkBook Modular PC Concept — Most Innovative Laptop

Lenovo’s ThinkBook Modular PC Concept genuinely reimagines what a laptop can be. The standout feature is the secondary display on the lid’s exterior, which can be popped off and used as a standalone external monitor. Alternatively, remove the keyboard entirely and replace it with this second screen for a dual-display laptop/tablet hybrid configuration.

The modular port system under the keyboard can be swapped out to customize connectivity options. While this might remain a niche product, it demonstrates genuine innovation in a category that often feels stagnant.

Biwin Mini SSD CL100 — Best Storage Innovation

For creative professionals and anyone requiring massive portable storage, Biwin’s Mini SSD CL100 is revolutionary. These coin-sized cards pack up to 2TB of flash storage with PCIe 4.0 pro SSD-level performance. Using the Biwin Mini SSD Reader RD510, data transfers reach up to 3.7GB/s read speeds and 3.4GB/s write speeds.

The implications are staggering—hundreds of terabytes of elite storage performance in a package the size and weight of a single regular external SSD. This could fundamentally change how we think about portable data.

TP-Link Aginet HB810 — Best Home Mesh System

TP-Link’s Aginet HB810 aims to be the ultimate ultra-fast home mesh Wi-Fi system, and largely succeeds. Offering tri-band Wi-Fi 7 across mesh devices, it promises 19-22Gbps of wireless speed. The 10 GbE/SFP+ combo WAN/LAN port, plus 10GbE and 2.5GbE ports, ensure wired connections keep pace.

Support for 12 spatial streams simultaneously, 320MHz channels, and Multi-Link Operation technology maintain performance even under heavy loads. Combined with comprehensive security and parental controls, this represents a significant home networking upgrade.

uCloudlink OmniFlex Pro — Best Portable Router

The OmniFlex Pro stands out for its eSIM-only approach to mobile connectivity. This pro-level Wi-Fi router can pull internet from broadband or mobile connections, with automatic failover between them. The eSIM capability means no physical SIM card is required—users can simply activate digital connections as needed.

This is particularly valuable for international travel or temporary deployments, eliminating the need to source local SIM cards. With 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi 7 for device connections, plus mesh expansion options, it offers comprehensive portable networking.

TP-Link Tapo C665G KIT — Best Outdoor Security Camera

TP-Link’s Tapo C665G KIT represents the evolution of outdoor security cameras into genuinely set-and-forget devices. Built to withstand any weather conditions, dust, and temperature extremes, it’s battery-powered with integrated solar charging for true independence.

The 4K sensor with enhanced night vision, combined with AI-based event recognition, ensures the camera can differentiate between genuine security events and false alarms like blowing leaves. The 4G support means placement flexibility without router proximity requirements, making this a comprehensive security solution.

TechRadar is on the show floor for this year’s MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona, Spain, bringing you the latest news from the biggest names in mobile, computing, fitness, and more.

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