Packed with new devices and even the odd April Fool's Day prank, this collection of April 2024 mobile trends showcase some of the best and brightest ways that brands are getting consumers ready for spring.
Mobile entertainment continues to dominate the market as consumers come to expect more ways to enjoy their favorite media and digital pastimes out of the house. This is seeing products like the GameSir X2s for mobile gaming and the projector-equipped TANK 3 Pro smartphone be introduced with portable entertainment in mind.
Another aspect of smartphone design that's changing is size, which is seeing mini, pocketable devices being pushed out by larger, more powerful flagship models. This was at the forefront of the Nothing Phone (2a) Micro campaign for April Fool's Day that imagined the brand's device in a shockingly small form factor.
Top 35 Mobile Trends in April
From Fun-Focused Festival Phones to Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones:
Michael Hemsworth — Apr 27, 2024 — Tech

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Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Micro Was Shown Off for April Fool's Day

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Minimalist Mid-Range Smartphones
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro Has an Elegant Construction
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Ultra-Slim Professional Power Banks
The Baseus Blade 2 Provides 12,000mAh of Power
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Long Battery-Life Smartphones
Motorola's 'Moto G Power 5G' is a Budget-Friendly Smartphone
31
Striking Red Device Skins
dbrand Released the 'Carnage' Pattern for its Entire Device Portfolio
30
Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones
The Caviar 'Vision' iPhone 15 Pro is Apple Vision Pro-Inspired
29
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
28
Cartoon-Inspired Phone Accessories
PopSockets Unveils its Whimsical Powerpuff Girls Collection
27
Athlete-Tracking Smartphone Mounts
The XbotGo Chameleon Sports Tracking Phone Mount is AI-Powered
26
AI-Powered Budgeting Apps
Cleo Helps Gen Z Get Their Finances in Order with Roast & Hype Modes
25
Slim Magnetic Smartphone Earbuds
The AIR TWS Earbuds Stay Securely Stowed on the iPhone
24
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
23
Fun-Focused Festival Phones
The Brahma Phone is a Pared-Back Device for a Worry-Free Experience
22
AI-Enhanced QR Codes
Mary Srl Has Introduced a Groundbreaking Update to Its QR Code Barcode App
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Off-Grid Projector-Packed Smartphones
The TANK 3 Pro Has a 120Hz DLP Projector Inside
20
Pro-Grade Aftermarket Smartphone Lenses
The SANDMARC Telephoto 6x Has an Adjustable Focus Wheel
19
All-in-One Gaming Laptops
XPG's Xenia 15G Features an Array of High-End Components
18
Stealthy Modern Luxe Smartphones
The Infinix Note 40 Smartphone Has Ultra-Fast Charging
17
Magnetic Smartphone Storage Drives
The HACRAY MagDrive Connects onto the Rear of the iPhone
16
Chicagoan Chatbot Services
This Chatbot Helps Users Navigate Chicago's Public Transit System
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Partnered Mobile Game Controllers
Backbone Partnered with Call of Duty on the 'Prestige Edition'
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Refined Marble-Like Smartphones
The Realme 12X is Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
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Calmness-Promoting Mindfulness Classes
Oseh Emerges as a Beacon of Tranquility
12
Magnetic Smartphone Cooling Units
The REDMAGIC VC Cooler 5 Pro is MagSafe-Compatible
11
Foldable Book-Style Smartphones
The vivo X Fold3 Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor
10
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
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Dedicated Mobile Fitness Apps
SilverSneakers GO Helps Older Consumers Stay Fit in 2024
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Business-Ready Hybrid Laptops
Microsoft Unveiled the 'Surface Pro 10' for Professional Use
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Protective Spring-Ready Cases
Otterbox Unveils its New Spring Symmetry Series for iPhone Users
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Mobile Privacy-Focused Browsers
The Brave Browser is Now Available on Android with 'Leo' AI
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Creativity-Supporting Art Apps
The 'Blank' App Uses AI to Create Custom Art Based on Prompts
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Extendable Mobile Gaming Controllers
GameSir's 'X2s' Fits Larger Phones and Tablets
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Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
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Productivity-Supporting Smartphones
The iQOO Z9 Has 8GB of RAM That Can be Doubled via Software
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Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
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Scented Back Panel Smartphones
The Infinix Note 50s 5G+ Features Energizing Scent-Tech
Futuristic Racer Smartphones
The Infinix NOTE 40 Series Racing Edition Honors Race Technology
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
Large-Screen Foldable Phones
Motrola's Razr Plus Features a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Processor
Nostalgic Colorful Flip Phones
HMD Global Introduces its New Nostalgic 2660 Flip Phone
Accessible Industrial Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Features the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
Folding Fashion-Forward Smartphones
The Honor Magic V3 Comes in Four Designer Color Options
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Affordable Brand-Name Smartphones
'Nothing' is Expected to Release the 'Nothing Phone 2a' Soon
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
Interactive Beauty Mirrors
The Samsung MICRO LED Beauty Mirror Debuted at CES 2025
AI Web3 Smartphones
Up Mobile Redefines the Mobile Experience with Integrated AI & Blockchain Tech
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Durable Color-Accurate Smartphones
The Oppo F27 Pro+ Displays a Billion Colors and More
Colorful Elevated Mid-Range Smartphones
Google Presents the New Pixel 9a Smartphone
Midrange Performance Smartphone Models
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro Premium Edition Arrives This Spring
Affordable Sleek Android Phones
The Nothing Phone (3a) Boasts a Premium Design Profile
Reimagined Smartphone Campaigns
The 'Pixel In The Clutch' Campaign Highlights AI Phone Features
Future-Proof Smartphone Models
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro Has the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
Durable 5G Business Smartphones
The ThinkPhone 25 Will Be Backed by Updates Through 2029
Smartphone-Powered Computing Systems
The Microsoft Surface Duo Workshop Concept is Mobile-Friendly
Millennium-Inspired Cellphones
These New Nokia Phones are Nostalgic with Modern Features
Flagship Gaming Smartphones
The POCO F4 GT is a Gaming-Focused Phone with Mechanical Triggers
Micro-Curved Finish Smartphones
The Xiaomi 15 Pro Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Modernized Millennium Cellphones
The Nokia 3210 is Back for the Cellphone's 25th Anniversary
Triple-Folding Smartphones
The Huawei Mate XT Has an LTPO OLED Screen That Works in Three Modes
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
Projector-Embedded Rugged Smartphones
Oukitel Debuted Its Revolutionary WP100 Titan at CES 2025
Camera-Inspired Sleek Smartphones
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the Latest Flagship Smartphone
Affordable Mobile Gaming Phones
Tecno Mobile's Pova 6 Pro has an Outspoken Gaming-Inspired Design
Folding AI-Enabled Smartphones
The TECNO Phantom V Fold2 is Slim, Lightweight and Productive
Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Shows Off a Premium Design at CES 2024
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
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
Artistic Impressionist Smartphones
The Nubia Z70 Ultra is the Brand's Latest Flagship
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
Anime-Inspired Smartphones
OnePlus & HoYoverse Unveil the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Curved OLED Smartphone Models
The New Motorola Edge Shows Off a New Endless Edge Display
Ultra-Bright Display Smartphones
These New Motorola Moto Smartphones Come in Four Models
Upcoming Flagship Smartphones
Samsung's S24 Lineup Features Qualcomm's 8 Gen 3 SoC
Elegant EV Brand Smartphones
The Polestar Phone Will Run the PoleStarOS
Sleek Automotive Design Smartphones
The Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Design is Coming to Europe
Expanded Chinese Technology Lines
Xiaomi Debuts a Range of Home and Tech Products for Consumers
Fan-Designed Glowing Smartphones
Nothing Introduces the Phone (2a) Plus Community Edition
Crimson-Tonal Foldable Phones
OnePlus Shares the Open Apex Edition in a Crimson Shadow Colorway
Miniature Triple-Camera Phones
Oppo is Releasing the Find X8 Mini for Consumers with Size Concerns
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
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
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
Triple-Folding Smartphones
The ZERO Series Mini Tri-Fold Transforms to Offer More Functionality
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Ultra-Affordable Android Smartphones
The HMD Key Combats Against Flagship Devices with a $75 Price
Interchangeable Lens Smartphones
The Realme Interchangeable Lens Concept is Advanced
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Fashion-Forward Flip Smartphones
The Huawei nova Flip Comes in Four Finish Options
Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts
The TECNO Phantom Ultimate 2 Imagines the Foldable Phone Future
Quad-Lens Liquid Display Smartphones
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra Was Co-Engineered with Leica
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Adaptable AI-Enabled Smartphones
The Conceptual Play T 1 Foldable Phone is ChatGPT-Connected
Fan-Created Smartphones
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus Community Edition Was Developed with Fans
Horizontal Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket MICRO is Android-Powered
Off-Grid Entertainment Smartphones
The 8849 Tank 3 Pro Has a 23,800mAh Battery
Micro-Sized Smartphone Models
The NanoPhone Has Dual-SIM, 4G LTE and WiFi Capabilities
Flagship Professional Camera Smartphones
The Honor X50 Pro Has the Matrix AI Vision Camera
AR Headset Handheld Consoles
The TECNO Pocket Go Works with the AR Pocket Vision Headset
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Compact 5G Smartphones
Unihertz's Jelly Max is a High-Performance, Palm-Sized Device
Fun-Focused Festival Phones
The Brahma Phone is a Pared-Back Device for a Worry-Free Experience
Flipping High-Power Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is Slimmer, Tougher and Lighter
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 NxtPaper and 50 Pro NxtPaper are Easy on the Eyes
Ultra-Durable Folding Smartphones
The Huawei Mate X6 is Engineered to Handle Intense Usage
Lunar New Year Smartphones
The ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra Comes in a New Orange Hue for the New Year
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
Multi-Year Esports Smartphone Deals
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Unveils a Partnership with Infinix
Game Console-Inspired Phones
Nothing Announced the Phone (2a) Special Edition with a Unique Design
Inaugural Foldable Smartphone Designs
The Infinix ZERO Flip is Tech-Forward and Versatile
Low-Budget Smartphone Models
The Moto G Play 2024 Will Launch for Just $150
Space-Themed Flip Phone Sets
POP MART x Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Cry Me a Galaxy Dropped in Thailand
Speaker-Centric Smartphones
The Music Phone by Nubia has Two Headphone Jacks and a Large Speaker
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Mousse-Hued Smartphones
Pantone x Motorola Decked Devices Out in the 2025 Color of the Year
Ultra-Affordable Smartphone Models
The Tecno Pop 9 Features the MediaTek Helio G50
Midrange AI Productivity Smartphones
The Google Pixel 8a is Powered by the Tensor G3 Processor
Pink-Hued Folding Socialite Smartphones
The motorola razr+ Paris Hilton Edition Has a Glam Finish
Rollable Phone Screen Patents
Huawei has Filed Patents for an Upcoming Rollable Smartphone Display
Embossed Branding Smartphones
The Huawei nova 12 Series Smartphones Will Come in Three Models
Mindful Low-Tech Smartphones
The Mudita Kompakt Reduces Distractions and Screen Time
Airy Pencil-Thin Smartphones
The TECNO SPARK Slim Measures in at 5.57mm in Thickness
Stealthy Modern Luxe Smartphones
The Infinix Note 40 Smartphone Has Ultra-Fast Charging
Next-Gen Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Silicone-Covered Leather-Like Smartphones
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier Has Gorilla Glass 5 and More
Automatically-Expanding Phone Screens
Vivo and Transsion are Planning the First Rollable Phone
Debut Finnish Mobile Phones
HMD Global, Formerly part of Nokia, Announced the 'HMD Pulse+' Android
Teen-Targeted Smartphone Models
The HMD X1 Offers Great Features with Parental Controls in Focus
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
High-Performance Smartphone Ranges
The iQOO Neo10 and Neo10 Pro Have 6.78-Inch LTO AMOLED Screens
Star-Studded Phone Campaigns
T-Mobile's Ad Features Snoop Dogg, Kai Cenat, and Patrick Mahomes
Pink Socialite Smartphones
Motorola and Paris Hilton Design a Limited Edition Pink Razr Plus
Realistic Photography Smartphones
The HTC U23 pro Has a 108MP Main Camera
AI-Enhanced Foldable Smartphones
TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM V Flip 2 with New Features
Refined Marble-Like Smartphones
The Realme 12X is Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Intricate Optical Phone Aesthetics
TECNO Debuts its Starry Optical Fiber Technology at CES 2025
Peach-Hued Smartphones
Pantone x Motorola Created Devices in the 2024 Color of the Year
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
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
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Modular Mobile Phones
The HMD Fusion Features Swappable Components with Different Features
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Practical Accessibility-Focused Tech Products
Lg Debuts a Suite of Accessibility-Focused Products
Iconic Doll-Inspired Pink Phones
Mattel is Joining HMD To Create a Real Barbie Flip Phone
Metallic Unibody Smartphones
The OnePlus Nord 4 Comes in Three Metal-Matching Colors
Collaborative Esports Events
Samsung and GIANTX are Hosting an Activation at EGX Comic Con
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
African Esports Phone Partnerships
Samsung Ghana Unites with PlayProvince’s Call of Duty Team
Smartphone-Focused Portrait Gallery Activations
Vivo Debuts the VLOVE Portrait Gallery in Bangkok
AI-Powered Smartphone Trios
Samsung Launches a New Line of 'Galaxy A' Smartphones
AI-Enhanced Smartphone Series
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Offers New Experiences with Galaxy AI
Power-Packed Smartphone Models
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Boasts an Updated Processor
Foldable Oversized Display Smartphones
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Has an Eight-Inch Main Display
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
Broadcast TV Cellphones
The Lava and HMD Phones Offer Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) Streaming
Long-Battery Budget Smartphones
The Vivo V50 was Developed in Collaboration with Zeiss