BARCELONA — On Monday, March 3, 2025, Lenovo turned heads at Mobile World Congress (MWC) with two groundbreaking laptop concepts: the ThinkBook “Flip” with a foldable screen and the Yoga Solar PC powered by sunlight. As the world’s top PC maker, Lenovo has a knack for teasing imaginative prototypes—some of which, like this year’s upcoming rollable laptop, evolve into real products. While these latest creations aren’t hitting shelves yet, they offer a tantalizing glimpse into the future of computing. Here’s what Lenovo showcased at MWC 2025 and why it’s worth watching.
ThinkBook ‘Flip’: A Foldable Screen Marvel
The star of Lenovo’s concept lineup is the ThinkBook “Flip,” a laptop with an 18-inch foldable display. Fully unfolded, it’s a towering vertical workspace—perfect for multitasking or creative projects. Fold it horizontally, and you get two screens: one facing you, one on the back, ideal for presentations or sharing. Collapse it entirely, and it morphs into a tablet-like slab. Posts on X are already buzzing about its potential, with some calling it “the ultimate hybrid device.”
Foldable screens aren’t new—Samsung and Honor have nailed them in smartphones, and Huawei’s trifold phone pushes the envelope further. But an 18-inch laptop foldable? That’s uncharted territory. Durability remains a hurdle—flexible OLEDs need to withstand thousands of bends without cracking. Lenovo’s got work ahead to make this a reality, but its rollable laptop precedent (debuted as a concept, now launching in 2025) suggests the “Flip” could follow suit.
Yoga Solar PC: Sunlight as Your Charger
The second standout is the Lenovo Yoga Solar PC, a concept that marries sustainability with practicality. Solar panels line the laptop’s lid, soaking up light—direct sunlight or ambient glow—to extend battery life. Lenovo claims it can squeeze out an extra hour of use after eight hours of ambient exposure, a lifeline when outlets are scarce. Imagine working outdoors, your Yoga PC sipping solar energy while you sip coffee—X users are already dreaming up park-side productivity hacks.
Unlike traditional chargers, this isn’t a full power solution—it’s a booster. The panels leverage advanced tech (likely Back Contact Cell, per other MWC reports) for efficiency, but it’s still a concept. Lenovo’s history of turning quirks into products—like the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 rollable—hints this solar dream could one day shine commercially.
Why These Concepts Matter in 2025
Lenovo’s MWC 2025 reveals aren’t just tech flexes—they’re a roadmap. The ThinkBook “Flip” pushes the boundaries of form factor, blending laptop, dual-screen, and tablet modes into one. The Yoga Solar PC taps into eco-conscious trends, offering a glimpse at renewable-powered gadgets. Both build on Lenovo’s legacy of bold ideas: its rollable laptop, once a pipe dream, hits stores this year. With Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra and Honor’s $10B AI pledge also rocking MWC, Lenovo’s concepts keep it in the innovation spotlight.
What’s Next for Lenovo’s Vision?
These aren’t buy-now devices—Lenovo’s playing the long game. The “Flip” needs ruggedizing, and the Solar PC’s real-world battery boost needs testing. But if history’s any guide, some version of these could land in your hands. Will foldables redefine laptops, or solar power become a PC staple? MWC 2025 has us hooked—stay tuned for Lenovo’s next move from Barcelona!
