Huawei, TCL, and Tecno, among other Chinese smartphone manufacturers, are unveiling innovative smartphone technologies ahead of the world's largest mobile exhibition, the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, to be held in Barcelona, Spain, in March. Their strategy aims to stimulate consumer curiosity while showcasing their technical expertise to promote their brand.
According to industry sources on the 27th, Tecno revealed a technology this month that applies 150 fine optical fibers, each 0.125 mm thick, to the back of its foldable smartphone, creating various lighting effects. The device allows users to customize the smartphone's rear cover with patterns like the Milky Way through device settings. Tecno noted that this technology has almost no impact on battery consumption and does not interfere with heat dissipation.
Huawei showcased technology in its update of the 'Harmony OS' last month that allows QR codes to be scanned from as far as 18 meters away. This technology can be used to scan QR codes located at a distance in situations where one is seated in the driver's seat or unable to move. It appears to target the growing demand for QR code payments in places such as parking lots or restaurants in China.
Realme introduced technology in its new smartphone, the Realme 14 Pro series, that detects temperature and changes color. Utilizing special fusion fabrics, the rear panel changes to white, gold, or blue when the ambient temperature drops below 16 degrees Celsius. This design was reportedly created in collaboration with a design studio in Denmark.
TCL launched the 'NXT Paper 5G' smartphone this month, which features eye protection technology. The film applied to the display blocks harmful blue light and reduces eye fatigue. At night, the night mode lighting activates automatically, allowing for reading without disturbing those nearby.
Kim Jong-ki, head of the Industrial Transition Strategy Research Division at the Korea Industrial Technology Association, said, 'China has been showcasing various technologies at the forefront of MWC booths, even if they are not immediately commercialized,' explaining this as a strategy to demonstrate technological prowess and attract visitors.