# Money-Holding Smartphone Cases This Functional Smartphone Case is Able to Double as a Small Wallet By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-09-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-smartphone-case References: [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Wallet-Case-Protective-Champagne/dp/B00SS4KBYK/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) This functional smartphone case comes in a variety of designs and was created for the [iPhone 6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-filter-kit) and 6s. The 'Q Card Case' was designed to be thin but still durable and as a result is made from rubber and leather. The smartphone case protects the iPhone from drops with its full-frame protection and also provides a screen guard. The most interesting component of the functional smartphone case is the small slip it has that allows the owner to fit up to three cards in it -- forgoing the need to take a wallet out every day. This iPhone case and its many colors are perfect for people who enjoy either playful or sophisticated phone protectors that also make life a little bit more convenient. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smartphone Wallet Cases:** Opportunity for smartphone case manufacturers to create innovative designs that combine phone protection and wallet functionality. - **Minimalist Phone Accessories:** Opportunity for accessory companies to develop sleek and slim cases that offer convenient features like card storage. - **Multi-functional Phone Cases:** Opportunity for phone case designers to create cases with additional functionalities, such as card storage or battery charging capabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Accessories:** Opportunity for mobile accessory manufacturers to tap into the growing market for smartphone cases that combine functionality and style. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to showcase and sell innovative phone cases that offer added value to customers. - **Fintech:** Opportunity for financial technology companies to partner with smartphone case manufacturers to develop secure and integrated payment solutions within phone cases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hidden Storage Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sd-card-phone-case.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphonecharging-smart-wallets.md) - [Multifunctional Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrs-design-origin.md) - [Photographer-Targeted Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-cases1.md) - [Smartphone Wallet Folio Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill-leathersafe-pocket-book.md) - [All-in-One Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magcardgrip.md) - [Multifunctional Magsafe Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mag-flip.md) - [Wallet-Paired Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15-wallet-case.md) - [Magsafe Phone Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duoflip.md)