# Secure Anti-Slip Smartphones The VIVO NEX V3 Smartphone Concept by Mladen Milic is Bezel-Free By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-nex-v3 References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/vivo-nex-v3-concept-phone-by-mladen-milic/) & [designedbyhege.wordpress](https://designedbyhege.wordpress.com/) The majority of smartphones presently on the market are characterized by a sleek aesthetic that is inherently slippery in the hand, so the conceptual VIVO NEX V3 features a design that aims to change this. Designed by Mladen Milic, the smartphone features an [anti-slip material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanopop-magsafe) on various parts of the device to enhance the grip, while the 6.6-inch display has a bezel-free design along with a built-in fingerprint scanner. The ultra-slim smartphone has a 5,000 mAh battery that's also removable for easy replacement, while the [dual-cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-x200-ultra), dual-LEDs and dual-speakers round it off as a photography and entertainment powerhouse. The conceptual VIVO NEX V3 smartphone also features a familiar [pop-up front-facing camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-phone) that helps to maximize screen space and enhanced everyday privacy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Anti-slip Smartphones:** Opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to develop devices with enhanced grip and anti-slip materials. - **Bezel-free Design:** Emerging trend of smartphones featuring edge-to-edge displays for an immersive viewing experience. - **Removable Battery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for smartphones with removable batteries, providing easy replacement and extended device lifespan. ### Where This Applies - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Potential for smartphone manufacturers to incorporate anti-slip materials and bezel-free designs into their product offerings. - **Consumer Electronics:** Ongoing demand for innovative smartphones with unique features like removable batteries and pop-up front-facing cameras. - **Mobile Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market anti-slip phone cases and grips to enhance the handling of smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Design Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-phone-1-concept.md) - [Curvaceous Color-Changing Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-v29e.md) - [Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-infinity-pro.md) - [Rugged DSLR-Like Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theia-imaging-smartphone-concept.md) - [Stylish Waterproof Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-y31d.md) - [Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-vision.md) - [Sliding Gamer Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-xperia-smartphone.md) - [Foldable Handheld Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vivo-x-fold.md) - [Oversized Camera Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-x80-pro.md)