# Aerospace-Grade Smartphone Cases The Gray Advent Titanium iPhone X Case is Extravagant By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-iphone-x-case References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/titanium-iphone-x-case/) & [gray-international](https://gray-international.com/collections/advent-iphone-x) The Gray Advent Titanium iPhone X Case comes as an equally extravagant way to protect the premium smartphone that is set to be released later this year. Crafted from [aerospace-grade 5 titanium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerionn-forma), the case is separated into two pieces and intended to be affixed like a bumper to [protect the device from drops, bumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-protective-case) and scraps. The case is reported to have a strength that's two times stronger than stainless steel yet weighs in at half the weight to keep the aesthetic of the iPhone X as streamlined as possible. The high-end nature of the new iPhone X is pushing manufacturers to create accessories that are equally as premium to satisfy consumer demand for everyday luxury. The Gray Advent Titanium iPhone X Case is an example of this that features a hefty price tag of $645. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 96% | 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 - **Luxury Smartphone Accessories:** As high-end smartphones become more popular, there is an opportunity for designers to create luxurious accessories such as protective cases. - **Strong Yet Lightweight Materials:** With the demand for durability and aesthetic in modern devices, there is a trend for using strong yet lightweight materials such as aerospace-grade titanium in the manufacturing of phone cases. - **Affordable Premium Phone Cases:** A trend in the phone case industry is to produce high-quality protective cases for smartphones that are not only visually appealing, but also affordable for consumers who seek premium products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Accessories:** In the ever-growing smartphone market, designers and manufacturers can continue to innovate with high-quality accessories such as cases to meet the needs of consumers. - **Consumer Electronics Manufacturing:** As technology advances and users require more durable and aesthetically pleasing products, there is potential for manufacturers in the consumer electronics industry to explore new materials and designs in order to stay competitive in the market. - **Luxury Goods:** As consumers seek everyday luxury, there is a potential opportunity in the luxury goods industry to create high-end phone cases and other accessories to meet that demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Ultra-Durable Clear Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazingthing.md) - [Kevlar Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-iphone-case.md) - [Adaptive Vapor-Chamber-Cooling-System Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-airx.md) - [Sculptural Metallic Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aulumu-a01-apple-watch-ultra-case.md) - [Chic Skeletal Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dango-adapt-iphone-case.md) - [Luxurious Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-iphone-case1.md) - [Hyper-Cushioned Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercushionedsmartphone-case.md) - [Premium Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-tank-case.md)