# Borderless Smartphone Concepts The Sharp Corner R Phone is Totally Devoid of Bezels By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Corner-R-smartphone-concept References: [gizmochina](http://www.gizmochina.com/2016/10/06/sharp-corner-r-stunning-curved-bezerless-display/) & [gizmochina](http://www.gizmochina.com/2016/10/06/sharp-corner-r-stunning-curved-bezerless-display/) Japanese consumer technology company [Sharp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-aquos-r9) has gone ahead and unveiled an innovative new smartphone concept that is truly riveting and unique in that it is completely free of a bezel. Dubbed 'Corner R', this particular concept phone was exhibited to a stunned audience at the CEATECH 2016 exhibition currently ongoing in Japan. While the Sharp Corner R isn't the company's first [bezel-free device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-zenfone-12-ultra), what makes it such an eye-catching device is the fact that its design also includes a curved display and rounded edges that give the phone a wonderfully curvaceous look and feel. Elsewhere, the device promises Full HD resolution, which is a handy bonus given that the display covers nearly 90 percent of the screen itself. This smartphone concept looks forward to a future where displays take up larger proportions of devices, giving phone users more screen real estate and more overall value. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Bezel-less Smartphones:** The trend of bezel-less smartphones is disrupting the traditional design of mobile devices, offering more screen real estate and a sleeker look. - **Curved Displays:** The adoption of curved displays in smartphones is opening up new design possibilities and creating a more immersive viewing experience. - **High Screen-to-body Ratio:** Manufacturers are striving for higher screen-to-body ratios in smartphones, pushing for innovative designs and more value for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has opportunities for disruptive innovation in the design and production of bezel-less smartphones and curved displays. - **Mobile Devices:** The mobile devices industry can benefit from the trend of higher screen-to-body ratios, with opportunities for new product development and market differentiation. - **Display Technology:** The display technology industry is poised for innovation in the production of high-resolution and curved displays for smartphones and other devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Minimalist Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-aquos-r9.md) - [Vibrant Sharp-Edged Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-brutal.md) - [Transparent Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-1-concept.md) - [Visible Component Smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-1.md) - [Folding Wrap-Around Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-series.md) - [Leica-Optimized Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-aquos-r7.md) - [Curved OLED Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-motorola-edge.md) - [Chinless Folding Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-2022.md) - [Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-vision.md)