# Conceptual Smartphone Facelifts Enrico Penello's iPhone 4S is an Unofficial Update By Michael Hines | Published 2011-09-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4s References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/09/23/get-real-with-the-iphone-4s/) & [gebox.it](http://www.gebox.it/cdesign2009/) Let me first say that Enrico Penello's iPhone 4S is an *unofficial* concept. Penello has redesigned the [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) to address some of the main concerns from fans such as a Wi-Fi antenna and a bigger camera. Penello's iPhone 4S seems to be slightly wider than the existing iPhone 4 and is designed to run iOS 5 with an [A5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker) processor. The iPhone 4S also comes with a texturized back case to improve grip and a removable battery. On the lower end of the iPhone 4S is a small WiFi antenna designed to help improve the speed of your Internet connection in a pinch. Penello hasn't forgotten the growing population of iPhone shutterbugs in his redesign, adding an 8 MP camera to the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 4S is of course just a concept, but it may not be too far from what [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16-pro-concept) is planning to announce in October. You can see conceptual images of Enrico Penello's vision for the future of the iPhone here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Smartphone Redesigns:** There is an opportunity for designers to produce smartphone redesign with new features like a texturized back case for improved grip and removable batteries. - **Improved Camera Features:** Designers should consider adding new features like an 8MP camera to phones, to give users more professional photo capability. - **Increased Wi-fi Connectivity:** Designers could consider incorporating small Wi-Fi antennas on the lower end of smartphones to enhance Internet speeds. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Design:** Opportunities exist to improve the design of smartphones by incorporating new features like the ones described above. - **Mobile Technology:** Innovative camera and Wi-Fi improvements in smartphone design may enhance user experience and establish a competitive advantage. - **Consumer Electronics:** Advanced smartphone features like improved camera capabilities and increased Wi-Fi connectivity may drive increased sales and revenue in the consumer electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sleek Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16-pro-concept.md) - [Immersive Titanium Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-14-ultra-concept.md) - [Sculpted Designer Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-15-pro-max-concept.md) - [Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16s-concept.md) - [Sleek Sliding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-iphone-14.md) - [Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-vision.md) - [High-End Rugged Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-ultra-concept.md) - [Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-concept.md) - [Ultra-Slim Folding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-air-concept.md)