If you follow tech news at all, you've probably noticed a bunch of new smartphones debuting over the past few days. That's because the Mobile World Congress is underway in Barcelona and the manufacturers are vying for your attention. The news is a lot to take in, so here’s a simple look at the new stuff that you actually need to know about from MWC 2019.

Samsung kicked things off with its folding phone

Last week marked the announcement of a whole gaggle of Samsung gadgets just before MWC got started. The most practical announcement was the Galaxy S10 with a nifty fingerprint sensor that's under the screen itself. The most exciting new device, however, was the Galaxy Fold, which flaps open to reveal a 7.3-inch screen that functions as a tablet.

Huawei Mate X is a skinnier folding phone with a bigger screen

While Huawei’s phone folds, it’s a lot different than Samsung’s. The Mate X has a 6.6-inch main screen on the front as well as a 6.38-inch display on the back. Flip the device open and it becomes an 8-inch screen with a total resolution of 2,480 x 2,000. It looks like a better experience than the Samsung when it’s closed, but of course, we’ll only know for sure once we’ve used them.

The Mate X will hit the market this summer with a price tag that checks in around $2,600. Yes, that’s a lot, but this one is more appealing to me than the Samsung, at least at this early stage.