# Contoured Designer Smartphones This 2019 iPhone Concept by Petar Trlajic is Notch-Free By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2019-iphone References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/future-vision-of-iphone-for-2019-by-petar-trlajic/) This 2019 [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-iphone-fold-concept) concept has been designed by Petar Trlajic as a vision of the near future for the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept)-branded smartphone that has been transformed into a supercharged solution for power users. Free of the iconic notch that is present on current iPhone models, the smartphone integrates all of the essential components on the front panel such as the camera and ear piece into the bezel. This creates a screen that is free of perceived imperfections to address the many consumers who show disdain for the notch that impedes a bezel-free display on the premium device. The 2019 iPhone concept also features a recessed camera on the rear to make the entire device sleek and sculpted with no physical impediments for a more premium feel in the hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Notch-free Smartphones:** The trend towards notch-free smartphone displays is creating opportunities for companies to design sleek, seamless devices that offer a more immersive user experience. - **Integrated Components:** The integration of essential components, such as cameras and speakers, into the bezel of smartphones is a trend that has the potential to create more screen real estate for better viewing and gaming experiences. - **Sculpted Smartphone Design:** The push towards more sculpted smartphone designs is creating opportunities for companies to differentiate themselves and offer a more unique user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** The smartphone manufacturing industry has the potential to capitalize on the notch-free trend by designing phones with more screen real estate and unique, sculpted designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** The trend towards integrated components in smartphones presents opportunities for the consumer electronics industry to create more seamless, streamlined devices that offer a better user experience. - **Mobile Gaming:** The trend towards notch-free smartphone displays and more screen real estate creates opportunities for the mobile gaming industry to innovate and create games that offer a more immersive experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept.md) - [Next-Generation Folding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-iphone-fold-concept.md) - [Immersive Titanium Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-14-ultra-concept.md) - [Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-vision.md) - [Sculpted Designer Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15-pro-max-concept.md) - [Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-concept.md) - [Scroll Wheel Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-phone-15.md) - [Co-Branded Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-x-galaxy.md) - [Vibrant Sharp-Edged Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-brutal.md)