Overview
- Opening the show, Nokia CEO Justin Hotard said AI usage has reached about 1.3 trillion sessions a year with more than half on mobile networks, calling it an accelerating data burden.
- Xiaomi brought the 17 and 17 Ultra to European audiences, while reports differed on the Ultra’s price point (Computer Bild: €1,400; Stern: at least €1,499).
- Leica unveiled the Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi, a premium variant based largely on the 17 Ultra platform that outlets price at €1,999.
- Connectivity responses featured new Wi‑Fi 7 hardware from Fritz! including the FritzBox 6835 5G mobile router and FritzRepeater 6700 Pro.
- Show-floor highlights ranged from market-ready and near-term devices like Huawei’s MateBook Fold and Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra with an integrated Privacy Display to experimental concepts such as Tecno’s magnetic modular phone, Oukitel’s WP63 with an electric igniter, and RugOne/Ulefone hot‑swap battery handsets.