This week was buzzing with activity in the tech world, coinciding with the Mobile World Congress (MWC). Nothing started the excitement by unveiling its latest Phone (3a), while Xiaomi impressed Europe with its flagship 15 and 15 Ultra models. Additionally, Apple revealed its new lineup of iPads and MacBooks, setting the stage for a vibrant tech market in the coming weeks.
Xiaomi's 15 Ultra garnered rave reviews, establishing itself as a top contender for the best camera flagship of 2025. While it comes at a premium price, Prime subscribers can enjoy a 10% discount, along with a free Xiaomi Smart Projector L1. For more details about the device, you can check out our video review.
While the Xiaomi 15 doesn’t boast the impressive main sensor found in its Ultra sibling, it remains a strong camera phone option in its category, slightly larger than the Galaxy S25. This model also comes with the free projector and a 10% discount for Prime members.
Nothing has cleverly decided to launch the more budget-friendly Phone (3a) before introducing its flagship (3a) Pro, expected soon. Interestingly, Amazon lists the Phone (3a) as available for pre-order despite its launch.
Customers can purchase the standard 8/128GB version for €330, or opt for the 12/256GB variant for an additional €50.
Nothing Phone (3a) - pre-order
coming March 11As the outgoing model, the Phone (2a) is now priced €80 lower than the (3a). However, notable improvements in the latter include a 50MP portrait lens and a faster Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, making it the recommended choice.
Apple also joined the fray with significant updates to its iPad lineup. The new vanilla iPad 2025 now sports the A16 chip, although it lacks Apple Intelligence support. A welcome change is the increased base storage to 128GB, alleviating some storage woes for users.
Apple iPad (2025) - pre-order
A16, Wi-Fi, coming March 12If AI features are essential for you, the 2022 iPad remains an option, particularly with its reduced price on the 256GB model. However, the new model is still worth considering given its performance improvements.
The iPad Air has also been refreshed, receiving the M3 chip, making the 2025 models faster than previous generations. This upgrade aims to attract users looking for a significant boost in performance.
Apple iPad Air 11 (2025) - pre-order
M3, Wi-Fi, coming March 12
Apple iPad Air 13 (2025) - pre-order
M3, Wi-Fi, coming March 12On the MacBook front, the newly launched 13” and 15.3” MacBook Air models with the M4 chip promise a remarkable performance upgrade. These models also feature new Center Stage cameras and come in an eye-catching Sky Blue color.
Apple MacBook Air 13" (2025) - pre-order
M4, coming March 12
Apple MacBook Air 15.3" (2025) - pre-order
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