From highly intuitive interfaces that boast next wave biometric identification to sleek and luxurious designer jewelry brand devices that offer opulence, there are plenty of smartphone innovations that offer forward-facing insights regarding a fast-evolving industry and shifting consumer values that influence product development.
One winning example of a smartphone innovation that highlights several over-arching patterns of opportunity in the Aeku M5 Micro Phone. The tiny, credit card-sized smartphone has an OLED screen and emits low levels of radiation. Perfect for travelling or for those looking for a phone with just "the basics," the Aeku M5 Micro Phone also speaks to the concerns of consumers who worry about the long-term effects of carrying a mobile device with them at all times.
35 Smartphone Innovations
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Luxury Jeweler Smartphones
The Cartier Millenaire is a Clamshell Phone Design with a Luxury Finish
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Impressive Low-Cost Smartphones
The Asus Live Android OS Smartphone is a Cost-Effective Device
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Credit Card-Sized Phones
The Aeku M5 Micro Phone Features Low Radiation Levels When Used
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Credit Card-Sized Cellphones
The cPhone is Designed to Increase Productivity and Simplicity
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Minimized Mobile Phones
This Slim and Compact Phone Actually Sheds the Most Hi-Tech Features
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Luxury Automotive Smartphones
The Signature Touch for Bentley Makes the Luxe Car Aesthetics Mobile
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Extreme Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS 'Z2 POSEIDON' is a Powerful Smartphone Concept for Gamers
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Dual-Screen Smartphones
The LG V10 Features a 2nd Display and a Durable Construction
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Hidden Button Smartphone Concepts
This Next-Gen iPhone 7 Concept Features a Bevy of New Additions
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Dual-SIM Smartphones
The Meizu Pro 5 mini Packs 32GB of Storage and 3GBs of RAM for Power
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Dual-Screen Smartphones
The Siam 7X Smartphone Features an E Ink Screen on the Backplate
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Kinetic Energy Smartphones
The 'Delta V' Smartphone Concept Converts Movements to Battery Power
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Reverse Charging Smartphones
The Oukitel K10000 Smartphone Last for Over Two Weeks on One Charge
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iPhone-Imitating Smartphones
The Meizu MX5 PRO Looks to Outshine the iPhone With Impressive Specs
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Disruptive Phone Operating Systems
CREO's Android Operating System Will Bridge Hardware & Software
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Enhanced Battery Smartphones
The ZTE Axon Max Features a Bigger Battery, Fingerprint ID and More
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E-Cigarette Smartphones
The Jupiter IO 3 is a 3G Smartphone with a Built-In Smoking Device
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Shatterproof Smartphones
The Moto X Force's Screen Can Survive Multiple Drops
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Ultra-Rapid Smartphones
The Lumia 950 Blends Speedy Functioning With Slick Design
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Replaceable Battery Speakers
The MAQE Soundjump Speaker is Designed to be Fixed and Repaired
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Budget-Friendly Smartphones
These Ecenomical LG 'K Series' Smartphones Were Unveiled at CES 2016
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Romantic Pink Smartphones
The Sony Xperia Z5 is Launching in a Pink Colorway for Valentine's Day
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360-Degree Fingerprint Phones
The Meizu Pro 5's Sensor Can Handle 360-Degree Finger Movements
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Biometric Smartphones
Nexus Imprint Simplifies Phone Security with a Built-In Fingerprint Scanner
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Optical Zoom Smartphones
The Asus ZenFone Zoom is Packed with an Optical Zoom Lens for Crisp Pics
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Sleep-Improving Smartphone Features
Apple's Upcoming iOS 9.3 Will Offer a Sleep-Enhancing Mode
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One-Handed Keyboards
This iPhone Keyboard Application Lets You Comfortably Type With One Hand
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Triple SIM Smartphones
The Bluboo Xfire 2 is the World's First 5-Inch with 3 Separate SIM Slots
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Image-Stabilizing Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy A 2016 Phones Feature Improved Cameras
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Shatter-Proof Smartphones
The Droid Turbo 2 Features the World's First Shatter-Proof Screen
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Selfie-Focused Smartphones
The Oppo F1 Selfie Smartphone Launch Adds a Selfie Stick to the Device
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Adblocking Smartphone Add-Ons
Samsung Smartphones Prevents Ads From Appearing On Web Browsers
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Brand-Specific Operating Systems
The 'Z3' Phone by Samsung Uses a Tizen-Powered Operating Platform
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Privacy-Focused Phones
The Blackphone 2 Ensures Valuable Data is Kept Private
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Regional Operating Systems
Indus OS Created the First Regional Smartphone for Emerging Markets
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Transparent Aluminum Smartphones
This Nothing Phone (2) Concept by 4RMD Imagines a Next-Gen Device
Premium Retro Mobile Phones
Nokia Presents the Nokia 150 and Nokia 130 as 'Dumb Phones'
Co-Branded Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone x Galaxy Concept by Michael Ma Combines Aesthetics
Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Micro Was Shown Off for April Fool's Day
Value-Conscious Low-Cost Smartphones
The itel S23+ Offers the Latest Features for Less
Gaming Console Smartphones
The Nintendo Switch Phone Concept by Ivan Llaneza Prioritizes Play
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
Folding Multi-Display Smartphones
The TECNO Phantom Vision V Expands to Reveal a 10.1-Inch Display
Sliding Gamer Smartphone Concepts
This Sony PlayStation XPERIA Smartphone is Built for Play
Accessible Flagship-Inspired Smartphones
The Infinix Zero 30 4G Has the Helio G99 and 45W Charging
Accessible Industrial Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Features the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Modular Magnet Game Controllers
The 'PhoCo' Pocket Gaming Controller by Aryan Vijay is Ultra-Thin
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Deluxe Dual-Screen Smartphones
The Google Pixel Fold Opens to Reveal a Tablet-Like Display
Minimalist Mid-Range Smartphones
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro Has an Elegant Construction
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Intelligent Notification Smartphone Models
The Realme C51 Comes in Two Color Options
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Digital Detox Phone Concepts
Andrea Mangone Boasts a Minimalist Foldable Phone
Productivity-Supporting Smartphone Models
The Realme C55 Features the Mini Capsule on the Display
Millennium-Inspired Cellphones
These New Nokia Phones are Nostalgic with Modern Features
Bypass-Charging Smartphones
This Mid-Range Smartphone Delivers Optimized Charging Capability
Dual-5G Fold-Out Smartphones
The TECNO Phantom V Fold Has the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
Watch-Like Smart Phones
Fire-Boltt's WristPhone Offers Crystal-clear Calls and So Much More
Expanded Chinese Technology Lines
Xiaomi Debuts a Range of Home and Tech Products for Consumers
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Shows Off a Premium Design at CES 2024
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Folding High-Power Smartphone Models
The Huawei Mate X5 Comes in Five Color Options
Multifunctional Handheld Gaming Devices
The Unihertz Jelly Star is an Adorable Smartphone
Palm Print Authentication Smartphones
The Realme GT5 Pro Offers a New Biometric Security Feature
Smartphone Interface Trial Apps
The Samsung 'Try Galaxy’ App Lets Users Experience a New UI
High-End Rugged Smartphone Models
This iPhone Ultra Concept by Jimmy Huynh Has a High-End Design
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
Upcoming Flagship Smartphones
Samsung's S24 Lineup Features Qualcomm's 8 Gen 3 SoC
Chromatic Entry-Level Smartphones
The Tecno Spark 20C Comes in Three Color Options
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Confidentiality-Centric Smartphones
This High-Tech Smartphone Helps Protect Your Privacy
Futuristic Rollable Smartphones
TECNO Mobile's 'Phantom Ultimate' Expands by Rolling Out
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
Elegant EV Brand Smartphones
The Polestar Phone Will Run the PoleStarOS
Bedazzled Crystalline Mobile Devices
These Samsung x Highsnobiety Products are Swarovski-Studded
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Photography-Focused Smartphone Accessories
These Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Accessories are Compact
Pocket-Friendly Flip Smartphones
The Find N2 Flip is OPPO's Flagship Flip Smartphone
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Chromatic Mid-Range Smartphone Models
The vivo Y36i Has a 6.56-Inch HD+ LCD Screen and More
Monochromatic Anti-Tracking Smartphones
The Punkt MC20 Runs the Apostrophy OS
Anniversary Smartphone Collections
The Meizu 20 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Quad-Lens Liquid Display Smartphones
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra Was Co-Engineered with Leica
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Feature-Rich Jewel-Like Smartphones
The HONOR 90 Smartphone Has a 200MP Main Camera Lens
Sustainable Future-Proof Smartphones
The Fairphone 5 is Backed By a Five-Year Warranty and More
Flexible Folding Concept Phone
Samsung's Flex in & Out Flip is a Bending Phone Concept
Durable Folding Flagship Smartphones
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Has an 8.02-Inch Foldable AMOLED
Flipping Multi-Display Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Puts the Flex Window in Focus
Compact Jelly Smartphones
Jelly Star is the World's Smallest Android 13 Smartphone
Angular Flagship Smartphone Models
The Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro Have the Latest Qualcomm Processor
Interstellar Special-Edition Smartphones
This Phone's Design is Inspired By the Surface Of Jupiter
Luxe Liquid-Cooled Smartphones
The Poco F5 and Poco F5 Pro are Arriving Soon
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
360-Degree Antenna Smartphones
The iQOO Neo9 Comes in Two Models with Wet Hand Control
Fashion-Branded Folding Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition is Elegant
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
Durable Adventurous Smartphone Models
The Nokia XR21 is Built to MIL-STD-810H Specifications
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Innovative Size-Changing Phones
Motorola's 'Rizr' Dynamically Expands via a Rollable Screen
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
Affordable Flagship-Inspired Smartphones
The TCL 40 Series NXTVISION Includes Three Models
Rugged Mobile Device Collections
These Samsung Tactical Edition Products are Pro-Grade
High-Fashion Flip Phones
Samsung x Maison Margiela Collaborated on the Galaxy Z Flip 5s
Flip Phone-Inspired Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro is Limited-Edition
Compact Productivity Laptop Models
The MNT Pocket Reform Has a Mobile-Friendly Seven-Inch Design
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Speaker-Centric Smartphones
The Music Phone by Nubia has Two Headphone Jacks and a Large Speaker
Demure Specialty Smartphone Models
The Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design Comes in Two Finishes
Embossed Branding Smartphones
The Huawei nova 12 Series Smartphones Will Come in Three Models
Ultra-Bright Flagship Smartphones
The Meizu 21 Offers Support for 80W Fast Charging and More
Rollable Phone Screen Patents
Huawei has Filed Patents for an Upcoming Rollable Smartphone Display
35mm Camera Lens Smartphones
The nubia Z50S Pro Puts a Premium Camera Layout in the Spotlight
Minimalist Anti-Tracking 5G Smartphones
The Punkt. MCO2 5G Secure Phone Offers Total Control
Lipstick-Paired Smartphones
This Limited-Edition Huawei Pocket S 520 Comes with Guerlain Lipsticks
Power-Efficient Smartphone Ranges
The Nokia C22 and C32 Offer Three Days of Battery Life
Curvaceous Color-Changing Smartphones
The vivo V29e Has an Elegant, Dual-Tone Color Design
Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices
The 'Matrix5' Assistive Key Device by Aerum Gu is Tactile
Smartphone-Brand Electric Sedans
Xiaomi is Shaking Up the Electric Auto Industry With the 'SU7' EV
Stealthy Modern Luxe Smartphones
The Infinix Note 40 Smartphone Has Ultra-Fast Charging
Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones
Andrea Mangone Designs the Minimal 0/1 Phone
Next-Gen Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Foldable Flagship Smartphone Models
The OnePlus Open Prioritizes Mobile Productivity
Automatically-Expanding Phone Screens
Vivo and Transsion are Planning the First Rollable Phone
Vegan Leather Flagship Smartphones
This 'Huawei' Device is Sheathed In Sleek Black Leather
Designer Productivity Smartphones
The Oppo K11 Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G Processor
Compact Clamshell Smartphones
The 'X Flip' Offers a 3-Inch Cover Display & a Larger Main Display
Satellite Messaging-Enabled Smartphones
This Chinese Smartphone Offers a Network-Free SMS Function
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
Sleek Foldable Lightweight Smartphones
Huawei Unveils Its New Mate X3 Phone to Its Roster
Science Fiction Smartphone Models
The TECNO Pova 5 Has a MediaTek Helio G99 Processor
Mid-Range Next-Gen Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Boasts Flagship Performance
Textured Clamshell Flip Smartphones
The TECNO PHANTOM V Flip 5G Has a Circular Exterior Display
Transforming Productivity Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Has a 7.6-Inch Display
Accessible Folding Smartphone Models
The nubia Flip 5G Showed Off a Snappy Aesthetic at MWC 2024
Triple Camera-Packing Smartphones
The 'Magic5 Pro' Flagship Smartphone Has a Triple Camera Array
Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones
The Honor Magic 6 Will Feature the Magic Capsule Technology
Feature-Rich Budget-Conscious Smartphones
The Honor X6a Has the Smooth Eye-Comfort Display
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Tactical Smartphone Accessories
The PUI Series Creates a Unique Way to Interact with Phones
Transparent LED-Accented Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2) Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Foldable Smartphone Launches
OnePlus Confirms That It Will Be Releasing a New Foldable Device
Refined Elegance Flip Smartphones
The OPPO Find N3 Flip Has an Elegant and Intuitive Design
Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps
Researchers Develop the OneButtonPIN on the Side of a Phone
Four-Camera Integrated Smartphones
Xiaomi Launches 13 Ultra Smartphones with Leica Cameras
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Blue Lighting Smartphone Features
The New OnePLus 11 Concept has a New Blue Flow Back Feature
Edgeless Display Smartphones
The Motorola Edge 40 Neo Has a pOLED Display and More
Productive Dual-Display Smartphones
The OPPO Find N2 Flip Has a Well-Sized Secondary Display
Demure Design-Conscious Smartphones
The Huawei P60 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Micro Self-Service Checkout Kiosks
The 365 Retail Markets MM6 Mini Kiosk is Versatile
NFC-Enabled Business Cards
The Mobilo Smart Business Card Works with Any Smartphone
AI-Enhanced Smartphone Series
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Offers New Experiences with Galaxy AI
Collaboration Automotive Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra BMW M Edition is Powerful
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Entry-Level 5G Smartphones
The iQOO Z7i Smartphone Has a 6.51-Inch IPS LCD Screen
Thermally Efficient Gamer Smartphones
The Asus ROG Phone 7 Series Includes Two Models
Enterprise-Ready Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Enterprise Edition Smartphones are Secure
India-Based Refurbishing Brands
ReFit Global Sources Phones for Affordable Second-Hand Reselling
Masterful Photography Smartphones
The Sony Xperia 5 V Features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Premium Camera-Intact Smartphones
The Xperia 5 V Phone is Designed with a 52-Megapixel Sensor