# Standalone Smartphone Watches The 'xWatch' Smartphone Watch Replaces Existing Phones By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-watch References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/xwatch-functional-smart-watch/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/xwatch-the-most-functional-and-smart-watch) There is no shortage of smartphones and smartwatches on the market, but the 'xWatch' smartphone watch looks to take a different approach. Rather than being a complimentary device to your smartphone, the 'xWatch' is your smartphone: the device can be used with a SIM card to take calls and much more. The 'xWatch' enables users to listen to music, take pictures and video, keep track of their [fitness levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafit-g12) and even help to [regulate blood pressure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-series-11) thanks to specialized magnets within. The 'xWatch' smartphone watch is currently being funded as part of a campaign on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogbid-z10) where the device is estimated to be delivered in December of this year. Additionally, the device can be purchased at low price points (under $100) to help make it accessible for many. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 22% | 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 - **Standalone Smartphone Devices:** Opportunity to disrupt the smartphone industry by creating more self-contained devices that eliminate the need for separate phones and watches. - **Integrated Health Tech:** Opportunity to integrate health monitoring technology, such as tracking fitness and regulating blood pressure, into everyday wearables like watches and phones. - **Affordable Wearables:** Opportunity to disrupt the wearables market by offering low-cost devices that have the functions of more expensive devices at accessible price points. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Devices:** This new technology in standalone smartphone watches could disrupt the mobile device industry as a whole. - **Smartwatch Industry:** Companies in the smartwatch industry could face disruption if standalone smartphone watches become more popular. - **Health and Fitness Industry:** Opportunity for health and fitness companies to incorporate wearable technology, like standalone smartphone watches, into their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Blockchain-Enabled Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phnix-x-watch.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Unibody Ceramic Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogbid-z10.md) - [Handheld Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elrow-industries-miniphone.md) - [Haute Hyper-Affordable Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-cmf-watch-3-pro.md) - [Cellular Synthetic Sapphire Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-watch-5.md) - [Magnetic Band Upgraded Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-x.md) - [Accessible LTE-Enabled Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch-fe-lte.md) - [Extreme Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-ultra.md)