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# Smartphone-Propping Wallets
The Cobra Wallet Protects Your Money and Works Great with Your Phone

By Cody Turner | Published 2012-09-17 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobra-wallet
References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1210691057/cobra-wallet-a-modern-wallet-that-compliments-your?ref=category) & [cobrawallet](http://cobrawallet.com)

The Cobra Wallet is a modern wallet that allows for easy storage of your personal items in a [sleek and thin design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-wallet).

Designed by product designers Joshua Moore and Alex Kennberg, the Cobra Wallet is currently undergoing a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-wallet) campaign to raise funds for production. The wallet has a flat side and a curved side to allow for easy back pocket storage and can hold up to eight cards securely. It is made from two 316 stainless steel cores that have RFID protection, which prevents your cards from accidentally getting scanned. The wallet also comes with a hidden compartment to store your cash.

The best feature about the Cobra Wallet is that it also doubles as a [smartphone holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acestand-2) so you can watch videos, take pictures or hold video calls without the use of your hands.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 40% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Smartphone-prop Wallets:** The Cobra Wallet combines wallet storage with smartphone holding capabilities.
- **RFID Protection Wallets:** The Cobra Wallet uses RFID protection to prevent scanning of your card information.
- **Minimalist Wallets:** The Cobra Wallet features a sleek, thin design for easy storage in your back pocket.

### Where This Applies

- **Consumer Electronics:** There is an opportunity for smartphone case manufacturers to integrate wallet storage capabilities into their products.
- **Accessories:** The Cobra Wallet presents an opportunity for wallet manufacturers to adopt smartphone holding features in their products.
- **Payment Security:** The RFID protection used in the Cobra Wallet could have implications for the payment security industry, which could benefit from similar technology applied to credit cards and mobile payment systems.

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