Mobile World Congress is taking place in Barcelona this week, offering manufacturers an opportunity to show off new gear without needing to hold their own splashy event. So far, we've learned about some new laptops and phones, as well as upcoming AI updates to Android and an internet connectivity announcement from Meta. Here's a look at everything announced at Mobile World Congress that caught our eye. We'll update this story throughout the week. Among the bigger-name manufacturers, Lenovo has arguably had the busiest MWC so far.

The Pixel 9 Pro is a rare beast: a smaller phone that keeps the same bold design, specs and camera as Google's biggest and most expensive model. It makes it an instant contender for the best small phone going. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. At 999 ( 1,099/ 999/A 1,699), it is cheaper than its larger Pixel 9 Pro XL sibling but still firmly in the high-end bracket.

Google's new superphone goes all out on battery, camera and smarts, leading a new line of Android devices that can run the company's Gemini AI system with a next-generation conversational voice assistant that is a huge leap forward. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is the biggest normal phone Google makes, costing from 1,099 ( 1,199/ 1,099/A 1,849) and is joined for the first time this year by a smaller 9 Pro model with the same specs and camera costing 999 ( 1,099/ 999/A 1,699). The XL is therefore for people who want a huge screen and big battery.

For nearly a decade the Galaxy Note was the undisputed king of Android phones. But when the OG phablet line was retired in 2020, that title passed on to the Ultra. While the hardware inside the most expensive Galaxy S model is as dominant as ever, over the past few years, the software in Google phones has begun to outshine anything available from Samsung. But armed with a new suite of AI-powered features, the Galaxy S24 Ultra (S24U) got exactly what it needed to maintain its spot atop the Android battlefield. There are three main areas of improvement to the S24 Ultra: design, cameras and all of Samsung's new AI tools.

Samsung's big Unpacked event yesterday unashamedly focused on the company's annual flagship phone refresh. Just kidding: It's mostly just changes to cameras and screen size. Same as it's been since the Galaxy S20. While introducing the Galaxy S24, S24 and S24 Ultra, the company wheeled out streamer and YouTuber Pokimane to cheerlead the even brighter screens, while MrBeast -- who Samsung couldn't afford to have there in person? However, beyond the predictable spec bumps, Samsung went to town on AI features this year.

Google's top Pixel is back to outshoot, outsmart and outlast the competition, promising seven years of full software support. But whether the Pixel 8 Pro's high-end features justify a sharp price increase is open to debate. The phone features a refined aluminium and glass design. The excellent 6.7in OLED screen is now flat, not curved at the edges as was the case for previous Pixel Pros. It is super smooth for scrolling and can hit an exceptional 2,400nit peak brightness, though only for a few minutes in hot sunshine before dimming to still very readable levels.

I've long been a fan of Google's Pixel phones and the newest Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro don't disappoint. They're the first phones to use Google's new Tensor processor, which were custom designed to enhance the phone's features including its camera, voice recognition and current and future artificial intelligence applications. There are two models, which share much in common, but the Pro's 6.7-inch screen is noticeably larger than the Pixel 6's 6.4-inch display. The other major difference between the two models is that the Pro has both a 2x and 4x optical zoom while the Pixel 6's zoom is limited to 2x. The Pixel 6 sells for $599 while the 6 Pro costs $899.

The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are finally here, and they're the most promising phones from Google in years. We've already seen plenty of pictures and videos of the Pixel 6, but now we actually have devices to play with and detailed specs to share. One of the highlights of the Pixel 6s are the cameras, which not only received a processing boost thanks to Tensor, but also a serious hardware upgrade. Additionally, these handsets bring faster-refreshing screens, Android 12-exclusive features and significant voice recognition enhancements. But the best thing about the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro is the reasonable price.

As with the rest of the Zenmuse line, the camera's main functionality is integrated into the main DJI GO app, allowing you to swipe to to zoom in and out, for example. Previously, if you wanted to zoom in using a drone, you needed to fly it closer. And yes, it can still be used as a live video feed while you're flying. The Z3 uses the same camera sensor as in the Inspire 1 and Phantom 4, meaning it offers the same 12-megapixel still shots and Adobe DNG RAW support. Although it's not the primary purpose, the Zenmuse Z3 can be used for shooting video too -- 30fps at 4k resolution.