The smartphone industry is always evolving with new technological innovations and these are sure to be showcased at the 2012 CES (Consumer Electronics Association), as smartphone devices are consumer favorites. Who doesn't want to learn about what their cellular will be able to do in the future and how much smaller of a package it will come in?
In this cluster of smartphone innovations, new advancements in phone technologies, applications and even accessories are explored. Whether it be smartphones with more industrial, rugged designs that can be used while hiking or in extreme weather conditions, or phones that are optimized for social media applications, this list has a phone with the technical specs to meet anyone's needs. So if you're looking to find a phone that you might see at the 2012 CES, then first browse this list of ultra-cool smartphone innovations.
30 Smartphone Innovations
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Smartphone Timepieces
The Im Watch is a Super-Powered Android-Based Wrist Accessory
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Waterproof Smartphones
The Droid RAZR is a Phone Fit for a Marine
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Swiss Watchmaker Smartphones
The TAG Heuer Link Smartphone Raises the Bar for Luxury Mobiles
27
Handy Wristband Ringers
The Motorola Koleopt Mobile Never Leaves Your Side
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Social-Centric Smartphones
The INQ Cloud Touch Features a Facebook Home Screen
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Rugged Adventure Smartphones
Xperia active is Built Tough for Users
24
Unexpected Silhouette Smartphone Mounts
The Nendo Shadowstand Casts a Flower on the Wall
23
Pulsing Concept Cellphones
The Heartbeat Mobile Phone Pulpitates to Notify of Incoming Calls
22
Modular Mobiles
The Emobile Concept Phone Lets You Instantly Reconfigure Your Cellphone
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One-Handed Cellphones
Parker Kuncl Designs the Strata Saturn a Single-Hand Use Phone
20
Posh Industrial Smartphones
Porsche Design BlackBerry P9981 Gives the Mobile a Slick Makeover
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3D Mobile Phones
The Cobble Cellphone Concept is an Alternative Way to Communicate
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Sleek & Slender Smartphones
RIM Releases the Super Skinny Design for Its New BlackBerry Curve 9350
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Two-Faced Clamshell Smartphones
Samsung SCH-W999 Revamps a Classic Mobile Style
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Upgraded Throwback Smartphones
Motorola Droid RAZR Gives an Old Classic a Major Makeover
15
French Fashion Cell Phones
Dior Mobile Phone Brings Couture to Telecommunications
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Backside Smartphone Displays
This Phone Design by Victor Johannson is Futuristically Practical
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Malleable Mobile Boosters
PowerSkin Gaming Case Protects & Energizes Smartphones
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Posh Rawhide Smartphones
The Vertu Constellation Touchscreen Phone is Classy & Luxurious
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Facebook-Centric Smartphones
AT&T Launches the HTC Status for Diehard Social Media Users
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Affordable Modern Mobiles
Nokia 100 and 101 Phones Launched for Budget Consumers
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Ultrasound Smartphones
Mobisante MobiUS SP1 Offers Parents a Look at Their Baby in the Womb
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Haptic Smartphones
KDDI Labs Invent a Touchscreen With the Familiar Feel of Buttons
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Doubled-Up Smartphone Touchscreens
The LG DoublePlay is Designed for Extreme Multitaskers
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Dainty Water-Proof Phones
The Honey Bee Softbank 101K is Simply Irresistibly Cute
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Music-Loving Smartphones
The Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman Phone is Ideal for Audiophiles
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Cylindrical Landline Telephones
The Pophone Concept Brings Bulky Buzzers Back into Style
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Extreme Weather Mobiles
The Gresso Extreme X3 Takes a Beating Under All Conditions
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Violet Feline Smartphones
The Softbank Hello Kitty Android Brings Sanrio to High-Tech Mobiles
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Rugged Cycling Mobile Mounts
StormCruiser is Built to Handle Bumpy Terrains
Related Ideas
Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Micro Was Shown Off for April Fool's Day
Value-Conscious Low-Cost Smartphones
The itel S23+ Offers the Latest Features for Less
Futuristic Racer Smartphones
The Infinix NOTE 40 Series Racing Edition Honors Race Technology
Foldable Crease-Free Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE Focuses on Precision Visuals
Action Button Smartphone Cases
The 'BANG!CASE' Expands Smartphone Productivity
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Branded Science Center Smartphones
The Infinix Note 30 Pro Celebrates Scientific History
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
E Ink-Integrated Phone Cases
The Reink Case C1 Case Transforms into a Digital Canvas
Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases
The 'Air Case 2' Offers Stylish Protection for the iPhone
Intelligent Notification Smartphone Models
The Realme C51 Comes in Two Color Options
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
Nostalgic Updated Flip Phones
Motorola Marks 95th Anniversary with Exclusive Razr+ Bundle
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Smartphone Standby Display Features
iPhone StandBy Mode Makes Use of the Device When Charging
Videography Smartphone Cases
The 90 Degree Instinct Case Transforms the Samsung Galaxy Flip
Digital Detox Phone Concepts
Andrea Mangone Boasts a Minimalist Foldable Phone
Ultra-Durable Clear Cases
AmazingThing Releases a New 'Titan' Case Series for the iPhone 15
Durable 5G Business Smartphones
The ThinkPhone 25 Will Be Backed by Updates Through 2029
Millennium-Inspired Cellphones
These New Nokia Phones are Nostalgic with Modern Features
Watch-Like Smart Phones
Fire-Boltt's WristPhone Offers Crystal-clear Calls and So Much More
LED Can Concepts
The Pepsi Smart Can Has a Flexible HD Display & Sound System
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Modernized Millennium Cellphones
The Nokia 3210 is Back for the Cellphone's 25th Anniversary
Triple Foldable Smartphones
Huawei's Mate XT Ultimate Design Folds Into itself Three Times
3D-Printed Modular Phone Cases
The Modular Sliding System Pushes Creative Boundaries
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Interchangeable Phone Charms
CASETiFY Launches a Series of Stylized Charms for the iPhone 16
Collectible Toy Smartphone Cases
The Sonny Angel x CASETiFY Collection is Ultra-Cutesy
Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Shows Off a Premium Design at CES 2024
Smartphone-Powered Telescopes
The Vaonis 'Hestia' Supports Advanced Stargazing at a Low Cost
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Wireless Transparent Oled TVs
LG is Unveiling the LG Signature OLED T at CES 2024
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Multifunctional Handheld Gaming Devices
The Unihertz Jelly Star is an Adorable Smartphone
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Fan-Designed Glowing Smartphones
Nothing Introduces the Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
Curved OLED Smartphone Models
The New Motorola Edge Shows Off a New Endless Edge Display
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Upcoming Flagship Smartphones
Samsung's S24 Lineup Features Qualcomm's 8 Gen 3 SoC
Chromatic Entry-Level Smartphones
The Tecno Spark 20C Comes in Three Color Options
Elegant EV Brand Smartphones
The Polestar Phone Will Run the PoleStarOS
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
AI-Powered Gaming Laptops
The 2024 Razer Blade 14 Showcases Gaming Excellence at CES 2024
Adjustable Clip Smartphone Stands
The 'PhoneCLIP' by Gokhan Cetinkaya is Small But Balanced
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Futuristic Rollable Smartphones
TECNO Mobile's 'Phantom Ultimate' Expands by Rolling Out
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
Refined Minimalist Smartphones
The Sharp AQUOS R9 Features On-Device Generative AI
Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones
The Caviar 'Vision' iPhone 15 Pro is Apple Vision Pro-Inspired
Bedazzled Crystalline Mobile Devices
These Samsung x Highsnobiety Products are Swarovski-Studded
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Ultra-Bright Display Smartphones
These New Motorola Moto Smartphones Come in Four Models
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts
The TECNO Phantom Ultimate 2 Imagines the Foldable Phone Future
Fashion-Forward Flip Smartphones
The Huawei nova Flip Comes in Four Finish Options
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Feature-Rich Jewel-Like Smartphones
The HONOR 90 Smartphone Has a 200MP Main Camera Lens
Flexible Folding Concept Phone
Samsung's Flex in & Out Flip is a Bending Phone Concept
Sustainable Future-Proof Smartphones
The Fairphone 5 is Backed By a Five-Year Warranty and More
Adaptable AI-Enabled Smartphones
The Conceptual Play T 1 Foldable Phone is ChatGPT-Connected
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Fan-Created Smartphones
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition Was Developed with Fans
Micro-Sized Smartphone Models
The NanoPhone Has Dual-SIM, 4G LTE and WiFi Capabilities
Compact Jelly Smartphones
Jelly Star is the World's Smallest Android 13 Smartphone
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Cross-Functional Device Tools
Motorola and Lenovo Present the Smart Connect Tool at MWC
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
360-Degree Antenna Smartphones
The iQOO Neo9 Comes in Two Models with Wet Hand Control
Transparent Television Screens
Samsung Revealed a Transparent Microled Display at CES 2024
Cactus Leather Tech Accessories
At CES 2024, OtterBox Unveiled the Symmetry Series Cactus Leather
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 NxtPaper and 50 Pro NxtPaper are Easy on the Eyes
Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights
The Conceptual 'WHITT' Flashlight by Sihyun Choi is Compact
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Innovative Size-Changing Phones
Motorola's 'Rizr' Dynamically Expands via a Rollable Screen
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Tech Brand Vehicle Features
Sony and Honda's Collaborative 'Afeela' Car Boasts Entertainment Tech
Simple AI Assistants
The Rabbit R1 Offers a Non-Distracting Digital Alternative
Android-Powered Handheld Systems
AYANEO Debuts its Second Android Handheld, the Pocket S
Flip Phone-Inspired Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro is Limited-Edition
Inaugural Foldable Smartphone Designs
The Infinix ZERO Flip is Tech-Forward and Versatile
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Thermoelectric Smartphone Coolers
The Cooler Master Cryo Phone Cooler is Gaming-Ready
Mousse-Hued Smartphones
Pantone x Motorola Decked Devices Out in the 2025 Color of the Year
Embossed Branding Smartphones
The Huawei nova 12 Series Smartphones Will Come in Three Models
Ultra-Bright Flagship Smartphones
The Meizu 21 Offers Support for 80W Fast Charging and More
Rollable Phone Screen Patents
Huawei has Filed Patents for an Upcoming Rollable Smartphone Display
Futuristic Phone Accessories Stores
CASETiFY Taps Andre Fu for Its Retail Location in Osaka, Japan
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
35mm Camera Lens Smartphones
The nubia Z50S Pro Puts a Premium Camera Layout in the Spotlight
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Curvaceous Color-Changing Smartphones
The vivo V29e Has an Elegant, Dual-Tone Color Design
Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones
Andrea Mangone Designs the Minimal 0/1 Phone
Next-Gen Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Automatically-Expanding Phone Screens
Vivo and Transsion are Planning the First Rollable Phone
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
AI-Powered Appliance Cooling Technologies
Samsung AI Hybrid Cooling Technology Will Be at CES 2025
AI-Enhanced Foldable Smartphones
TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM V Flip 2 with New Features
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
Invisible Vehicle Antennas
LG is Unveiling a Next-Gen Transparent Antenna at CES 2024
Peach-Hued Smartphones
Pantone x Motorola Created Devices in the 2024 Color of the Year
Collaboration Artistic Smartphone Cases
These Samsung Galaxy Accessories Showcase Emerging Artists
Smartphone Keyboard Accessories
Clicks is a Physical Keyboard for the iPhone Debuting at CES 2024
Smartphone Filmmaker Accessories
The Beastcage 16 Transforms the iPhone 16 Pro Max
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Transforming Productivity Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Has a 7.6-Inch Display
Accessible Folding Smartphone Models
The nubia Flip 5G Showed Off a Snappy Aesthetic at MWC 2024
Advanced Camera-Inspired Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Plus Have the A18 Chip
Eye-Tracking Interface Smartphones
The Honor Magic 6 Will Feature the Magic Capsule Technology
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Modular Mobile Phones
The HMD Fusion Features Swappable Components with Different Features
Branded Technology Smartphone Cases
The Nothing x CASETiFY Collection Transforms the iPhone
Transparent LED-Accented Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2) Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Magenta-Hued Flip Phones
The Motorola razr+ Comes in Pantone's 2023 Color of the Year
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Slim Battery Smartphone Cases
The Mophie Juice Pack is iPhone 15-Compatible at CES 2024
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Hardware-Brand Gaming Handhelds
The Zotac Zone is Coming Soon from the Motherboard Manufacturer
AI-Enhanced Smartphone Series
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Offers New Experiences with Galaxy AI
Photo Editing Mobile Expansions
Capture One Launches its Platform on Mobile Devices
Stabilized Performance Smartphones
The Asus Zenfone 10 Comes in Five Color Options
Adaptable Wireless TVs
Displace is Bringing Two TV Innovations to CES 2024
Film-Type Vehicle Antennas
LG Electronics Launches an In-Vehicle Antenna for Easy Connectivity
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
Masterful Photography Smartphones
The Sony Xperia 5 V Features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Dynamic Creativity Support Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Comes in Three Models