# PC-Packed Smartphones The Conceptual Surface Phone Follows the Footsteps of the Tablet Line By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-phone References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/05/09/the-ultimate-smartphone-for-creatives/) The smartphone is becoming more powerful each year and capable of running more processes than ever before, so the Surface Phone comes as a logical concept that we could see in the marketplace within the coming quarters. Designed by Casmis Valeri, the Surface smartphone packs all the necessary components to utilize the device as a traditional computer system when it's required. This eliminates the need for owning multiple devices and keeps files stored locally on a single device without having to resort to having files stored in multiple placed across your digital profile. The conceptual Surface Phone also packs the [Fusion Camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-modular-optical-system), which consists of a Xenon flask, a zoom lens, wide-angle lens and laser-tracking technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 54% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Powerful Smartphones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of more powerful components in smartphones to transform them into multi-functional devices capable of replacing traditional computers. - **Device Consolidation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smartphones that can serve as all-in-one devices, eliminating the need for owning multiple devices and streamlining digital storage. - **Enhanced Camera Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced camera features in smartphones to cater to professional photography needs and enhance user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smartphone Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in research and development to create more powerful and versatile smartphones that offer computing capabilities and enhanced storage options. - **Computer Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of developing hardware components tailored specifically for smartphone integration, enabling seamless device consolidation and improved performance. - **Photography Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Focus on improving camera technology in smartphones to rival dedicated cameras and create new possibilities for mobile photography and videography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triple Operating System Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nex-computing-nexphone.md) - [Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-infinity-pro.md) - [Compact 2-in-1 AI Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-pro-12.md) - [Smartphone-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-a.md) - [Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-vision.md) - [Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16s-concept.md) - [Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-mobile-device.md) - [Blockish Multipurpose Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-lumia-action-cam.md) - [Transforming Tablet Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-fold-mini-concept.md)