# Custom-Backed Smartphones The NuAns NEO Reloaded Has Hundreds of Different Design Combinations By Joey Haar | Published 2017-07-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuans-neo-reloaded References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/7/19/15984970/nuans-neo-reloaded-android-windows-phone-modular-materials-cases-review) & [neo.nuans.jp](https://neo.nuans.jp/reloaded/?lang=en) The only item that virtually everyone carries around on a daily basis is their smartphone, and the NuAns NEO Reloaded is a new device that recognizes how important that is in terms of one's personal style. Most smartphone developers tend to emphasize software, processing power, and internal functionality. While the most popular phones do indeed come in different colors or styles, the majority of phones offer a handful of options at best — if you aren't a fan of white, black, silver, or pink, you're probably out of luck unless you opt for the NuAns NEO Reloaded. The new Japanese smartphone is still functional thanks to an [Android OS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-3a), but it also offers an [interchangeable design system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme-gt-8-pro) wherein the back panels can be swapped out with hundreds of different colors and materials. Consumers can select their perfect combination in-store when purchasing a NEO Reloaded, and that in-person experience is especially important when it comes to such a style-focused device. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 93% | 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 - **Customizable Smartphones:** Opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to offer a wide range of customizable design options to cater to individual style preferences. - **Interchangeable Back Panels:** Potential for creating a market of interchangeable back panels for smartphones, allowing users to easily change the design of their devices. - **Personalized In-store Experience:** The demand for in-store experiences where consumers can select and customize their smartphone design, highlighting the importance of physical retail presence. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the smartphone manufacturing industry lie in developing advanced customization options for consumers. - **Mobile Accessories:** Potential for the mobile accessories industry to capitalize on the demand for interchangeable back panels, offering a variety of options and designs. - **Brick-and-mortar Retail:** Opportunities for physical retail stores to offer personalized in-store experiences and cater to customers' desire for customization options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Budget Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmf-phone-1.md) - [Modular Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-phone-concept.md) - [Wacky Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation.md) - [Retro Repairable Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-skyline.md) - [Detachable Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-smartphone-design.md) - [3D-Printed Modular Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sliding-system.md) - [Adaptable Tech Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hone-pro.md) - [Swappable Keypad Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidephone-sp01.md) - [Artful Aluminum Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-1.md)