# Sunny Cellphones The Umeox Solar Mobile Can Harness and Withstand Natural Forces By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umeox-solar-mobile References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/umeox_mobiles_solar_phone_chinese_cell_phone_designs_finally_striking_off_on_their_own_17530.asp) & [umeox](http://www.umeox.com/productshow.php?productID=84) Engineers and designers in Shenzhen, China have developed this Umeox Solar mobile phone that is built durably with a [rubber protective jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-smartphone-technology), making it additionally [dust and waterproof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-wp300). Marketed with the help of this [extreme commercial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation), the Umeox Solar mobile is reputedly able to withstand bullets and will survive being dropped on the road into a puddle, and subsequently endure being run over by a bus. Whoever said these things aren't built to last has been proven wrong with the Umeox Solar mobile phone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Durable Mobile Technology:** The trend of creating mobile devices that are rugged and weatherproof provides opportunities for innovation in industries such as outdoor and adventure gear. - **Solar-powered Electronics:** The trend of integrating solar panels into electronic devices opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in industries such as renewable energy and sustainability. - **Extreme-condition Products:** The trend of developing products that can withstand extreme conditions presents disruptive innovation opportunities in industries like military equipment and disaster relief supplies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** The outdoor and adventure gear industry can explore innovative solutions to create more durable mobile devices for customers who engage in rugged outdoor activities. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can capitalize on the integration of solar panels in electronic devices to develop more efficient and sustainable power solutions for various applications. - **Military Equipment:** The military equipment industry can leverage the trend of developing extreme-condition products to enhance the durability and resilience of their equipment in challenging operational environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Adventurous Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-xr21.md) - [Entry-Level Tactical Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doogee-s35.md) - [Protective Dual-Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oukitel-wp21.md) - [Stylish Waterproof Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-y31d.md) - [Projector-Embedded Rugged Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wp100-titan.md) - [Affordable Rugged Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-smartphone1.md) - [Durable Folding Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-razr-60-ultra.md) - [Off-Grid Projection Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8849-tank-x.md) - [Durable Multi-Day Usage Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energizer-hard-case-p28k.md)