Every year, phonemakers showcase the bold, the beautiful, and the bizarre at the Mobile World Congress. This year was no different, with some of the most "out there" offerings making headlines. Here's a quick look at them.

Motorola’s Wrist Phone

Think beyond the foldable—imagine a phone that wraps snugly around your wrist. Motorola's latest concept phone does something similar, albeit not in full production form just yet. Featuring a full HD OLED panel, the wrist-slappable device can encircle your wrist, either in its natural curved form or secured with a magnetic bracelet. Sporting a fabric back, while not every feature is fully functional in its C-shaped configuration, the phone can still operate select apps when bent.

Honor Magic V2

We were first introduced to this phone at IFA last year, and as we approach MWC 2024, it still holds the title of being the thinnest option in the realm of folding handsets, despite having a camera bump. The Magic V2 measures a mere 0.39 inches thick when folded— that's less than a centimetre. Additionally, according to Honor, it can withstand an impressive 400,000 folds throughout its lifespan. This translates to opening your phone 1,095 times per day, which we hope isn’t really the case with anyone. 

Xiaomi’s Leica camera smartphone

Is it a camera, or a phone? Xiaomi, previously the top smartphone brand in India for five consecutive years until last year, has revealed its latest in partnership with German camera expert, Leica. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra smartphone introduces a 1-inch image sensor, a feature previously exclusive to compact cameras, combined with a variable aperture lens. 

HMD’s Barbie flip phone

HMD Global seems to be moving its attention away from the Nokia brand, after years of attempting to rejuvenate the Finnish brand. During MWC 2024, HMD Global announced a collaboration with Mattel, the maker of Barbie, for a retro flip feature phone in Barbie's iconic pink hue, targeted towards consumers as a means of digital detoxification.

Honor's AI Eye-Tracking Smartphone

While the Honor Magic 6 Pro might appear to be your typical smartphone, it boasts what the former Huawei subsidiary claims is AI-powered "eye tracking," which uses sophisticated algorithms and an always-on camera that lets the device track eye movements and initiate app launches. However, it remains unclear whether the smartphone will be released in India, despite its listing on Honor's India website.