MWC 2025 (Mobile World Congress) concluded today, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of the global connectivity landscape. This year’s event, showcased groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the burgeoning development of 6G, and a strong emphasis on sustainable innovation, solidifying MWC’s position as the premier platform for the mobile and technology industry.

MWC 2025 highlights

Key Highlights of MWC 2025:

AI Everywhere

Intelligent Networks and Personalized Experiences: AI dominated discussions and demonstrations, with exhibitors showcasing its transformative potential across various sectors. From AI-powered network optimization and predictive maintenance to personalized customer experiences and advanced cybersecurity solutions, AI’s integration into core network infrastructure and consumer applications was a central theme. This focus on “AI Everywhere” highlighted its role in driving efficiency, automation, and enhanced user engagement.

Google unveiled advanced features for its Gemini AI, including real-time video analysis and screen-sharing capabilities. These updates promise to revolutionize user interaction by providing instant contextual insights.

Qualcomm introduced its eighth-generation 5G modem, incorporating AI-powered features for enhanced connectivity, gaming, and communication experiences.

Honor debuted its AI Agent, capable of reading and responding to mobile screen content, alongside the Porsche Design HONOR Magic7 RSR, blending luxury and technology.

6G Vision Takes Shape

Towards Hyperconnectivity and Immersive Experiences: While 5G continues its global rollout, MWC 2025 provided a glimpse into the future of 6G. Industry leaders and researchers presented their latest findings on 6G’s potential to deliver ultra-low latency, terabit-per-second speeds, and enhanced sensing capabilities. Demonstrations of holographic communication, tactile internet applications, and advanced digital twins showcased the immersive experiences that 6G promises.

Qualcomm revealed its plans to focus on standardizing 6G cellular technology this year, marking the official beginning of 6G standardization. The company emphasized its vision of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) across multiple layers of the network and within devices to enhance efficiency and user experience1. Qualcomm also announced its work on supporting the FR3 band, which is expected to play a crucial role in 6G networks by offering low latency and high-speed data transmission

Sustainability at the Forefront

Green Networks and Circular Economy: Recognizing the industry’s responsibility to address climate change, MWC 2025 placed a strong emphasis on sustainable innovation. Exhibitors presented solutions for energy-efficient networks, renewable energy integration, and circular economy practices. Discussions focused on reducing the environmental footprint of mobile technology and promoting responsible resource management.

Lenovo’s Yoga Solar PC Concept and TECNO’s ultra-slim SPARK Slim phone highlighted the industry’s commitment to sustainability with innovative solar-powered solutions.

The Metaverse and Extended Reality (XR) Evolution

The metaverse and XR technologies continued to evolve, with advancements in hardware, software, and content creation. Demonstrations showcased immersive gaming experiences, enterprise collaboration tools, and innovative applications for education and healthcare. The focus was on creating seamless and engaging XR experiences that bridge the physical and digital worlds.

TCL’s RayNeo X3 Pro AR glasses and HONOR Watch 5 Ultra showcased the latest in wearable technology, offering features like extended battery life, sports modes, and augmented reality capabilities.

Open RAN and Network Disaggregation

Driving Innovation and Flexibility: Open RAN and network disaggregation gained further momentum, with a growing ecosystem of vendors and operators embracing these technologies. Demonstrations highlighted the benefits of Open RAN in terms of increased flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and vendor diversity. This trend is expected to accelerate the deployment of next-generation networks and foster innovation in the telecommunications industry.

Qualcomm highlighted its Dragonwing Cellular Infrastructure platforms, which are gaining traction globally. Viettel deployed a live 5G Open RAN Massive MIMO network, while NTT DOCOMO utilized Qualcomm’s X100 Accelerator Cards for its nationwide 5G vRAN rollout.

Intel’s Xeon 6 Processors for Open RAN Intel introduced its Xeon 6 processors, designed to enhance Open RAN performance with integrated AI acceleration. These processors deliver up to 2.4x more RAN capacity and improved energy efficiency, making them a key component for modernizing network infrastructure

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) made several key announcements regarding Open RAN, emphasizing its commitment to advancing this transformative technology:

1. HPE showcased its ProLiant DL110 Telco server, optimized for Open RAN workloads. This server, powered by Intel Xeon processors, delivers high performance and reliability, ensuring efficient processing and low latency for demanding telecommunications environments.
2. HPE announced a collaboration with Nokia to optimize Nokia’s Cloud RAN stack. This partnership integrates Nokia’s new inline accelerator card with HPE’s DL110 server, enhancing performance and efficiency for Open RAN deployments.
3. HPE introduced AI-powered solutions for Open RAN, including zero-touch deployment and lifecycle management. These tools aim to simplify operations, improve network performance, and enable closed-loop automation in multi-vendor environments.

Enterprise Transformation

5G and IoT for Industry 4.0: The industrial applications of 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) were prominently featured, showcasing their role in driving Industry 4.0. Demonstrations highlighted the use of 5G and IoT for smart manufacturing, logistics, and transportation. These technologies are enabling businesses to optimize operations, improve efficiency, and enhance productivity.

MWC 2025 successfully convened industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers from around the globe, fostering collaboration and driving the future of connectivity. The event highlighted the transformative power of mobile technology and its potential to create a more connected, sustainable, and intelligent world.

About MWC

MWC is the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event. It brings together global mobile operators, device manufacturers, technology providers, vendors, and content owners.