# Luxuriously Appointed Smartphones The ZTE Axon Elite is Gold-Colored and Accented with Leather By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zte-axon-elite References: [liliputing](http://liliputing.com/2015/09/zte-axon-elite-its-like-an-axon-pro-but-with-a-fingerprint-sensor.html) For those that are looking for a touch of everyday luxury when it comes to their smartphone, the ZTE Axon Elite is definitely going to have you intrigued. Featuring a luxuriously gold-colored exterior, the ZTE Axon Elite is appointed with leather at the top and bottom of the device to both help with grip as well as give it a more sumptuous feeling in-hand. On the rear of the device, the ZTE Axon Elite features a fingerprint scanner placed right below the dual cameras for convenience when being held. The expansive screen features a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels while the internal RAM is 3GB. While other smartphones don't have much wiggle room with storage, the ZTE Axon Elite has a microSD slot for upgrading to 128GBs of storage if need be. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxurious Smartphone Design:** Opportunity to create high-end smartphones with gold-colored exteriors and leather accents for a touch of everyday luxury. - **Multifunctional Fingerprint Scanners:** Incorporate fingerprint scanners into smartphones in a convenient location for improved security and ease of use. - **Expandable Storage Capability:** Develop smartphones with microSD slots to provide users with the option to upgrade storage capacity up to 128GBs. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Electronics:** Luxury electronics brands can explore the creation of high-end smartphones with luxurious designs and materials. - **Biometric Technology:** Biometric technology companies can focus on creating multifunctional fingerprint scanners for integration into smartphones. - **Mobile Storage Solutions:** Mobile storage companies can offer expandable storage options, such as microSD cards, for smartphones with limited internal storage capacity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ornate Everyday Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zte-blade-v40-pro.md) - [Artistic Impressionist Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubia-z70-ultra.md) - [Camera-Inspired Sleek Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-15-ultra.md) - [Bezel-Free Flagship Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-zenfone-12-ultra.md) - [Gilded Folding Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xt-ultimate-design-gold-dragon.md) - [Opulent Alligator Leather Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertu-agent-q.md) - [Micro-Curved Finish Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-15-pro.md) - [Custom-Made Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubia-z50-ultra.md) - [Quad-Lens Liquid Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-14-ultra.md)