# Life-Proof Smartphone Designs The Nokia 6 is a Durable Smartphone with Impressive Specs By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-smartphone References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/nokia-6-immersive-android-smartphone/) & [nokia](http://www.nokia.com/en_int/phones/nokia-6) The Nokia 6 is a new durable smartphone from the brand that aims to push the capabilities even further when it comes to offering a rugged design for users to make it one of the first life-proof products on the market. The Nokia 6 features a full metal exterior that is crafted from aluminum, while the display features [Corning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gorilla-glass-victus-2) [Gorilla Glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-victus-2) that makes it inherently resistant to scratches and damage. The durable smartphone is outfitted with a 16MP camera on the back and an 8MP camera on the front, while the HD display is capable of being perfectly visible even in direct sunlight. The Nokia 6 is rounded off with [Dolby Atmos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sennheiser-momentum-5) dual speakers that work to inhibit the need for a separate speaker when enjoying music. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Rugged Smartphone Design:** Opportunity for companies to create smartphones with enhanced durability features, such as waterproofing and shock resistance, to cater to consumers' active lifestyles. - **Scratch-resistant Materials:** Potential for innovative materials and coatings that can offer superior scratch resistance, increasing the lifespan of smartphones. - **Sunlight-readable Displays:** Emerging demand for displays that can provide clear visibility even in direct sunlight, driving the development of brighter and more efficient screen technologies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for consumer electronics companies to develop and market durable smartphones that prioritize ruggedness and resilience. - **Material Science:** Potential for material science researchers and companies to create advanced materials and coatings that offer enhanced scratch resistance for smartphones and other devices. - **Display Technology:** Opportunity for display technology companies to develop innovative screen technologies that are readable in direct sunlight, catering to the outdoor usage needs of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Adventurous Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-xr21.md) - [Hyper-Durable Chinese Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-durable-smartphone.md) - [Compact Durable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackview-n6000.md) - [Durable Folding Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-razr-60-ultra.md) - [Rugged Lifeproof Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duraforce-pro-3.md) - [Durable Field-Ready Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-xcover6-pro.md) - [Easily Repairable Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-g22.md) - [Easily Repairable Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-g42.md) - [Protective Dual-Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-wp21.md)