Edward Collins 
Feb 17, 2024
The commencement of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, on February 26 heralds the arrival of the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) nominees across various categories.
These encompass Mobile Tech, Digital Everything, Devices, Tech4Good, Government Leadership, and Outstanding Achievement. Now, let's delve into some of the awards and the contenders vying for them.
MWC 2024 nominees
To kick things off, let's explore the nominees for the esteemed Best Smartphone award. GLOMO has curated a select group comprising the
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro models,
- Google Pixel 8 series,
- OnePlus Open,
- OPPO Find N3,
- Samsung Galaxy S23 series, and
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.
It's intriguing to witness the inclusion of both foldable and conventional phones in this assortment. As a gentle reminder, the reigning champion from last year was the iPhone 14 Pro.
Turning our attention to the Breakthrough Device Innovation award, we encounter some prominent names among the contenders. Google garners attention for its AI imaging capabilities and commitment to delivering extended software support for Pixel phones. Furthermore, Honor, the Chinese entity, earns recognition for its groundbreaking silicon-carbon dual-battery technology featured in the Magic V2.
The OnePlus Open, boasting OxygenOS 13.2 Open Canvas, and the OPPO Find N3, equipped with ColorOS 13.2 Canvas Shift, also secure nominations for offering similar multitasking functionality on foldable devices. Lastly, Qualcomm earns a nod with its cutting-edge chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Within the Device category, another accolade beckons: the Best Connected Consumer Device. This category celebrates "an everyday consumer electronic device or gadget that brings new and smart applications, efficiencies, and functionality to the user." It encompasses cameras, household appliances, gaming consoles, music players, and more. A standout mention in this domain is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.
MWC dates
MWC Barcelona 2024 begins on February 26th and ends on February 29th.
This year introduces a fresh award, perhaps unsurprising given the recent surge in interest surrounding artificial intelligence in mobile technology. The inaugural addition is the Best AI Innovation award, spotlighting "the potential for using generative AI for positive improvements in the mobile sector."
Among the contenders are Qualcomm, lauded for its Qualcomm AI Engine, and Pangu-Weather, recognized for pioneering the first AI weather forecasting model to surpass traditional NWP methods.
