# Squeezable Selfie Smartphones The ZTE Nubia Z9 Takes Selfies When Squeezed By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zte-nubia-z9 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/nubia-z9-borderless-display-phone/37887/) & [gsmarena](http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_z9-7207.php) The [ZTE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-magic-8s-pro) Nubia Z9 is a smartphone that is only the latest in an increasingly long line of phones that seem to be doing their best to [minimize and even eliminate bezels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-zenfone-12-ultra). This phone has a 5.2-inch display that boasts a 1080p resolution, and seems to stretch very close to the very edge of the device. This phone features an array of high-end specs. It is equipped with a Snapdragon 810 processor, a 16-megapixel rear camera and a 2,900 mAh battery. It runs on the Android 5.0 Lollipop system and is available with either 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM, while its highest-end model even features a finger print sensor. The phone also features other differentiating features, such as the ability to activate the camera by tilting the phone sideways, as well as the ability to take a selfie by squeezing the phone. Seeing as how it can be difficult to hit the 'capture' button smartphone cameras while lining up a selfie, the squeeze option comes across as a useful feature and much more than just some gimmick. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Bezel-less Screens:** The trend towards bezel-less screens on smartphones continues, opening up opportunities for companies who can further push the boundaries of screen-to-body ratio. - **Gesture-based Interactions:** The option to activate the camera or take a selfie through gestures, like tilting the phone or squeezing it, is a growing trend that highlights the potential for more intuitive interactions on smartphones. - **Biometric Sensors:** The use of biometric sensors, such as the fingerprint sensor on the ZTE Nubia Z9, is an expanding trend that presents opportunities for innovative security, payment, and authentication applications. ### Where This Applies - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** The design of smartphone devices will continue to evolve to further reduce the physical boundaries of the screen and explore gestural and biometric interactions. - **Camera Technology:** Smartphone cameras are becoming increasingly advanced, meaning the development of new features like gesture and squeeze-based photo-taking is a growing area of research and innovation. - **Mobile Security:** As more smartphones feature biometric security, the opportunity for secure and convenient authentication presents itself across various industries like banking, travel, and e-commerce. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Flagship Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-zenfone-9.md) - [Artistic Impressionist Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubia-z70-ultra.md) - [Retro Photography Flagship Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubia-z80-ultra.md) - [35mm Camera Lens Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubia-z50s-pro.md) - [Under-Display Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-magic-8s-pro.md) - [Pro-Grade Selfie Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinix-zero-30-5g.md) - [Camera-Inspired Sleek Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-15-ultra.md) - [Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameracentric-chinese-smartphones.md) - [Photography-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ax-phone.md)