# Flexible OLED Smartphone Cuffs The Nubia Alpha Wearable Smartphone is Advanced and Stylish By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubia-alpha-wearable-smartphone References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/nubia-alpha-wearable-smartphone/) & [nubia](https://www.nubia.com/en/) The introduction of [smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech) several years ago identified that the shift towards wearable solutions was picking up momentum and now the Nubia Alpha Wearable Smartphone has been unveiled to identify what our smartphones could look like in the near future. Engineered with a [flexible OLED screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-n5) on a metal band cuff, the smartphone is outfitted with all the essential functionalities of other devices on the market to keep users connected at all times. The device has been designed in two demure color options as of right now and looks to [merge the smartwatch with the smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-smartphone1) to put a distinct focus on efficiency for users seeking to simplify their lifestyle. The Nubia Alpha Wearable Smartphone is set to start being sold later this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 44% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Flexible OLED Screens:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new flexible screen applications across industries like fashion, healthcare, and automotive. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative wearable devices with multifunctional capabilities for improved user experience in various industries. - **Smartphone-smartwatch Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design seamless integration of smartphone and smartwatch technology for enhanced convenience and efficiency in communication and productivity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create cutting-edge consumer electronic devices that incorporate flexible OLED screens and wearable technology. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate flexible OLED screens in fashion and accessory products to enhance aesthetics and functionality. - **Healthcare and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable devices with flexible OLED screens for remote patient monitoring and personalized health tracking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Folding Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubia-flip-5g.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [Micro-Sized Finger-Friendly Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogbid-fusion.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Productive Dual-Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-n2-flip.md) - [Innovative Foldable Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-find-n.md) - [Productive Physically Flexible Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-fold4.md) - [Watch-Like Smart Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wristphone.md) - [Unibody Ceramic Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogbid-z10.md)