# Port-Less Smartphone Designs This Meizu Smartphone Has a Multi-functional Screen & a Slick Design By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meizu-smartphone References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/23/meizu-zero-no-ports/) & [mf.meizu.cn](https://mf.meizu.cn/thread-10711290-1.html#/page/1) The upcoming [Meizu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alipay) smartphone might be the most minimalist yet when it comes to tech add-ons. Dubbed 'Zero,' the latest device by the company features absolutely no ports on its body. This entails no headphone jack, no charging port, no speaker grills, and even no SIM card slots. Although this might shock consumers, there is a hint of futurism here that points to the ever-evolving direction of mobile devices. In order to make up for its [port-less silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-phone-concept), the Meizu smartphone will support "Bluetooth 5.0 and a wireless USB connectivity." The device's [QHD OLED screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-light-phone-iii) will serve the function of "a giant speaker and earpiece replacement." The 'Zero' also features 12 MP and 20 MP front and rear cameras, as well as an on-screen fingerprint reader. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Port-less Smartphone Designs:** The Meizu 'Zero' smartphone represents a trend towards minimalist, port-less designs in the mobile device industry. - **Wireless Connectivity:** The adoption of Bluetooth 5.0 and wireless USB connectivity in the Meizu 'Zero' smartphone highlights the trend towards wireless solutions in the tech industry. - **Screen Functionality:** The integration of a QHD OLED screen as a speaker and earpiece replacement in the Meizu 'Zero' smartphone indicates a growing trend towards multi-functional screens in mobile devices. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Device Manufacturing:** Mobile device manufacturers can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating port-less smartphones like the Meizu 'Zero' to cater to the demand for minimalist designs. - **Wireless Connectivity Solutions:** Companies specializing in wireless connectivity technologies have the opportunity to innovate and provide products and services that support the growing trend towards wireless solutions in the tech industry. - **Screen Technology:** Screen technology companies can capitalize on the trend towards multi-functional screens in mobile devices by developing innovative solutions, such as OLED screens that can act as speakers and earpiece replacements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Transparent Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nothing-phone-1.md) - [Visible Component Smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-1.md) - [Transparent Aluminum Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-2-concept.md) - [Mini Transparent Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-mini-phone.md) - [Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/01-phone.md) - [Bold Industrial Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nothing-phone-3.md) - [Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-2a-micro.md) - [Power-Packed Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-2a-plus.md) - [Transparent LED-Accented Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-2.md)