Top 100 Mobile Trends in 2023

These top 2023 mobile trends embrace folding technology like we've never seen before as the smartphone undergoes a continued evolution that prioritizes flexibility, both figuratively and literally.

There are a number of folding mobile devices to delve into here including such options as the TECNO Phantom Vision V, the Google Pixel Fold and many more, which each showcase a new kind of user experience. The devices have physically moving components for a clamshell-styles construction that opens to reveal a larger display inside, a book-style form that opens into a tablet-like experience and much more. This comes as the industry continues to work out the kinks related to folding or flipping smartphones including durability and slenderness, while also helping to spur consumer adoption.

Finally, we're seeing an attention to texture as brands embrace chunky, retro and soft aesthetics to help give devices a more inviting form that doesn't hold back when it comes to the latest user interface features.

To keep abreast of the latest mobile trends for the year ahead, check out Trend Hunter's 2024 Trend Report.