# Solar-Powered Phone Screens Qualcomm Plans to Use Mirasol Display Screens On its Phones By Jen Chae | Published 2013-05-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qualcomm-plans References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/21/qualcomm-mirasol-display-eyes-on/) & [qualcomm](http://www.qualcomm.com/) [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisense-a9) plans to make smartphones with Mirasol display screens, which are perfect for outdoor usage. Unlike an LCD screen that uses a backlight source, the Mirasol feeds off an external light to illuminate its images. This technology is six times more power efficient than LCD and OLED screens, according to Qualcomm. Because [reflective display technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-nxtpaper-40) reacts to external light, a smartphone with Mirasol display will always be "on". Qualcomm's phone will produce sharper pictures than those of multiple [competing phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-moto-smartphones). The new Qualcomm phone is 2560 x 1440 in resolution, 5.1 inches diagonally at 576 pixels per inch. Qualcomm's smartphone display prototype is planning to be mass produced in a few years, but for now, it remains just a cool concept. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reflective Display Technology:** Reflective display technology could disrupt the smartphone industry by providing a more energy-efficient alternative to traditional LCD and OLED screens. - **Outdoor-friendly Screens:** The development of outdoor-friendly phone screens could create opportunities for businesses involved in the outdoor advertising and tourism industries. - **High-resolution Displays:** The trend towards high-resolution smartphone displays presents an opportunity for companies involved in the development of new display technologies or applications that require high-quality visuals. ### Where This Applies - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Companies involved in the manufacturing of smartphones could capitalize on reflective display technology to create more energy-efficient and versatile devices. - **Outdoor Advertising:** Reflective display technology could be used to create more effective and energy-efficient outdoor advertisements, providing opportunities for companies involved in the outdoor advertising industry. - **Tourism:** Outdoor-friendly phone screens could enhance the experience of tourists, providing opportunities for companies involved in the tourism industry to integrate this technology into their operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Like Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-50-nxtpaper-and-50-pro-nxtpaper.md) - [E-Ink Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisense-a9.md) - [Transparent LED-Accented Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-2.md) - [Long-Life E Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ink-4g-smartphone.md) - [Wrap-Around Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorolas-wraparound.md) - [Color-Changing Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realme-9-pro-series.md) - [Paper-Like Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-smartphones.md) - [Eye-Friendly E-Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigme-hibreak.md) - [Automatically-Expanding Phone Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollable-screen-smartphone.md)