# $2,000 Watch Inspired Phones The Motorola AURA By TechnoGadget | Published 2008-10-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-aura References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/motorola-aura-mobile-phone/10234/) Great news for style-seeking tech geeks out there: the [Motorola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-plus-1) AURA has just been launched. This unique and fashionable cell phone acts as a strong entry for Motorola into the newly popular genre of fashion mobiles. It's stylish, highly-detailed, and made with top of the line materials that make it ooze with flair and elegance. Just take a look at its physical features. It has a 62-carat sapphire crystal lens that is scratch-resistant, 300 dpi resolution that is capable of incorporating a whopping 16 million colors, rotating blade mechanism that is made of [Rockwell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Full-Stack-Software) 50-55 steel gears and [Swiss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-light-therapies)-made main bearing, tungsten coated keypad, PVD coated housing, and so much more! The Motorola AURA also features an on board memory of 2GB, 2MP camera, hands-free Bluetooth connectivity, H.264 video capturing capability, as well as an open source browser. What sets it apart from other cell phones on the market is its uniquely designed liquid-crystal display in circular form. The makers of the Motorola AURA got their inspiration from a luxury watch design, which led to the creation of this innovative mobile phone. It really looks elegant, but it also costs a lot. The Motorola AURA reportedly costs around $2000 US a piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Fashion Mobiles:** The rise of fashion mobiles presents opportunities for innovative designs and premium materials. - **Luxury-inspired Design:** The trend of luxury-inspired designs in consumer electronics provides opportunities for high-end, aesthetically pleasing products. - **Circular Displays:** Circular displays in mobile phones offer a unique and elegant user experience, opening up possibilities for disruptive design innovations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can tap into the trend of fashion mobiles and luxury-inspired designs to create premium, stylish devices. - **Mobile Phones:** The mobile phone industry can explore circular displays and innovative designs to differentiate their product offerings and cater to style-conscious consumers. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods manufacturers can collaborate with technology companies to create high-end mobile phones with luxury-inspired designs and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gilded Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xt-ultimate-design-gold-dragon.md) - [Pink Socialite Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-plus-1.md) - [Luxe Gold-Plated Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldplated-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Opulent Alligator Leather Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertu-agent-q.md) - [Nostalgic Updated Flip Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-bundle.md) - [Luxury Watchmaker Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme-12-pro-rolex-edition.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Large-Screen Foldable Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razr-plus.md) - [Durable Luxury Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-luxury-watches-the-new-full-metal-gshock-models-are-rugged-but-eleg.md)