FX.co ★ Top 6 stunning novelties at IFA 2024 tech exhibition

HONOR Magic V3

The new version of the highly anticipated "flip" phone, HONOR Magic V3, made a spectacular debut, becoming a hit at IFA 2024. When folded, the smartphone weighs just 226 g and its thickness does not exceed 9.2 mm, making it the thinnest foldable smartphone on the global market. However, its technical specifications deserve special attention. The device's body is made from a special fiber, and its ultra-light HONOR Super Steel hinge ensures reliability, allowing the device to withstand up to 500,000 folding cycles. The Magic V3 is equipped with two AMOLED displays: an external 6.43-inch screen and an internal 7.92-inch one. A unique feature of this model is the incredibly fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with 16 GB of RAM, powerful enough to handle any game or demanding application.

Huawei Mate XT

Huawei unveiled the exclusive Mate XT, the world's first smartphone that folds in three sections. When unfolded, its thickness does not exceed 3.6 mm. It is the world’s first mass-produced device with three screens in a foldable format. One of the displays serves as the external screen, featuring an OLED matrix and a resolution of 2232×1008 pixels. When paired with the second display, the screen expands to 7.9 inches, and all three form a total diagonal of 10.2 inches. The Mate XT features Huawei's Tiangong hinge system with internal and external folding. As a result, one device can replace several gadgets: a smartphone, a compact tablet, and a large tablet. The Huawei Mate XT is powered by the world’s thinnest silicon battery, at just 1.9 mm thick, supporting 66W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. The package includes a protective case, car charger, 88W power adapter, USB-C cable, and FreeBuds 5 wireless earbuds.

TECNO MEGA MINI Gaming G1

The brand TECNO showcased some unique innovations at IFA 2024, including the powerful mini-PC MEGA MINI Gaming G1. The computer features a compact 5.74L chassis with a metal frame and glass side panels. Its high performance is powered by an Intel i9-13900H processor paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card. The main feature of the MEGA MINI G1 is its water-cooling system, which ensures low noise even during long periods of heavy use. TECNO claims that every component has undergone reliability testing.

Acer Dual Play

Acer introduced its Dual Play laptop at the event, which replaces the traditional touchpad with a powerful game controller. The exclusive design allows gamers to easily switch between the keyboard and controller, greatly enhancing their gaming experience. The controller in Dual Play can split into two joysticks, and when removed from the laptop’s body, side speakers are activated. Currently, this device is still in the prototype stage, but it attracted public attention due to its originality and functionality.

TCL NxtPaper

TCL announced its unique smartphones—NxtPaper 50 and 50 Pro. These devices feature screens that mimic e-ink displays. A simple button allows users to disable all notifications and activate a monochrome mode, significantly extending battery life, according to TCL. Both devices have identical specifications, including a 6.8-inch IPS display and an eight-core Mediatek Dimensity 6300 processor. The differences between the base and Pro versions lie in the memory (up to 256 GB for the base version, up to 512 GB for the Pro) and the front camera resolution (8 MP for the base version, 32 MP for the Pro). According to the manufacturer, in e-ink mode, the smartphones can operate for up to seven days, which can be hardly achieved by gadgets with conventional screens.

Ugreen’s "Emotional Peripherals"

Ugreen amazed visitors at IFA 2024 with a new collection of chargers and power banks featuring built-in displays that can show emotions. Among the revolutionary innovations is the Ugreen Uno 6-in-1 USB hub, equipped with six ports, including USB-C and HDMI. The device also displays power and data transfer statuses on its built-in monochrome display. The Ugreen Uno Power Bank, with a standard capacity of 10,000 mAh, can display emotions—joy or sadness—depending on the current situation. Experts consider this model innovative and creative.