# Miniature Smartphone Microscopes The iMicro Magnification Microscope Offers 800x Functionality By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnification-microscope References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/imicro-800x-magnification-smartphone-microscope/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1289187249/fingertip-microscope-bring-a-800x-microscope-on-yo) The iMicro Magnification Microscope is a revolutionary piece of equipment for the [smartphone that will transform your device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-modular-optical-system) into a scientific powerhouse for capturing magnified images for professional or personal purposes. The small lens works by being installed overtop of your devices existing lens and snapping on or off as required to add an impressive [800x magnification](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-1) to your device, depending on the smartphone and settings being used. This will come as welcome news to science students who are constantly using microscopes for their studies to keep the equipment in their pocket at all times for impromptu work from anywhere. The iMicro Magnification Microscope also features an integrated light guide that harnesses the power of the [LED flash on your smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harlowe-sol-5) to achieve impressive results. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Smartphone Microscopes:** The trend of miniature smartphone microscopes allows users to transform their devices into powerful scientific tools. - **800x Magnification:** The trend of 800x magnification provides scientists and students with high-resolution imaging capabilities using their smartphones. - **Portable and Convenient Microscopy:** The trend of portable and convenient microscopy enables professionals to carry powerful microscopes in their pockets, allowing for impromptu work from anywhere. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** The education industry can leverage miniature smartphone microscopes to enhance science curriculum and enable students to perform microscopy experiments easily. - **Biotechnology:** The biotechnology industry can benefit from 800x magnification capabilities provided by smartphone microscopes, allowing for detailed analysis and research. - **Medical Research:** The medical research industry can utilize portable and convenient microscopy tools to conduct on-the-go analysis and capture high-resolution images for medical studies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Magnification Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macroscope-2.md) - [Transformational Cell Phone Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phone-tools.md) - [Connected Kid-Friendly Microscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaverlab-pro-microscope.md) - [Detachable Display Digital Microscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaverlab-darwin-m2.md) - [Pro-Grade Macro Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-75mm-macro-lens.md) - [Magnetic Detachable Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martvsen-magstack.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [All-in-One Digital Microscope Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darwin-mx-pro.md) - [Hyper-Zoom Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-tetraprism.md)