# Palm-Sized Smartphone Concepts The Apple iPhone X Mini is 40% Smaller Than the XS Max By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-x-mini References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/12/11/enough-with-the-gigantic-smartphones-already/) Many smartphone manufacturers are making devices larger than ever and subsequently harder to hold, so the conceptual [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-iphone-fold-concept) iPhone X Mini has been designed to change this with a size that is intentionally compact. Designed by Krystofer Dongjae Kim, the smartphone is reportedly over 40% smaller than the iPhone XS Max that was released earlier this year and brings back the aesthetic of palm-sized devices of the past. The [compact size](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneplus-13s) of the device makes it perfect for children or the elderly to streamline the user experience and eliminate the occurrence of pain that can develop from overreaching with the thumbs. The conceptual Apple iPhone X Mini has been designed in [many vibrant color options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-brutal) and could become a reality as consumers become complacent to the traditional designs presently on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Compact Smartphone Design:** The trend of reducing smartphone size to improve user experience and accessibility for a wider age range, creating opportunities for new compact smartphone models. - **Colorful Device Aesthetics:** The trend of using vibrant colors to differentiate smartphones in the market, creating opportunities to explore new color options for smartphone designs. - **Ergonomic Smartphone Features:** The trend of designing smartphones with ergonomic features to reduce hand strain and improve user comfort, creating opportunities for innovative device designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Manufacturing Industry:** The industry that manufactures smartphones may explore compact designs and ergonomic features to improve user comfort and accessibility while creating unique aesthetics with colorful designs. - **Children and Elderly Care Industry:** The industry that caters to children and the elderly may find more opportunities to incorporate smartphones into their offerings with the introduction of compact smartphones that are easier to hold and use for their target demographic. - **Consumer Technology Retail Industry:** The industry that sells consumer technology may benefit from the trend of colorful smartphone aesthetics, allowing them to offer a wider range of smartphone options that stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Transparent Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-mini-phone.md) - [Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-2a-micro.md) - [Ultra-Slim Folding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-air-concept.md) - [Next-Generation Folding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-iphone-fold-concept.md) - [Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16s-concept.md) - [Micro-Sized Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanophone.md) - [Compact 5G Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-max.md) - [Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-vision.md) - [Co-Branded Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-x-galaxy.md)