Within the top September 2023 mobile trends, there’s a resurgence in retro-style designs reminiscent of simpler times, starkly contrasting the be-all, do-all devices dominating the market. Nokia is contributing to this movement with 2023 versions of the Nokia 130 and the Nokia 150, often referred to as "dumb phones," which harken back to a time when phones were primarily used for communication. Similarly, the pocket-sized OPPO Find N3 Flip fuses a nostalgic form with modern functionalities. Alongside these throwbacks, there's a revival of analog radios, alarm clocks, and even cassette-inspired power banks as consumers seek modern technology with a touch of vintage charm.
Conversely, those who want more from their mobile devices are turning to smart app-powered speakers, capable smartphone photography lenses and other add-ons that enhance the functionality of on-the-go devices.
Top 60 Mobile Trends in September

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Premium Retro Mobile Phones
Nokia Presents the Nokia 150 and Nokia 130 as 'Dumb Phones'

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Solar-Ready Portable Power Banks
The GoSun Power 266 Has a Highly Mobile Design

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Accessible Keyboard-Like Devices
Areum Gu's Matrix5 Offers Multi-Dimensional Communication
57
Mobile Operating System Updates
Nothing Released its OS 2.0 for its Original Phone 1
56
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
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High-Power Charging Smartphones
The Realme GT5 Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Processor
54
Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products
The Caviar #Barbiecore Collection is Opulently Pink
53
Off-Grid Connectivity Dongles
The 'Orange Dongle' Offers Free Voice Calls and Texting
52
AI-Enhanced Dating Apps
Tinder is Adding AI Photo Selection to Improve User Swipe Rates
51
High-Output Professional Battery Packs
The Anker Prime 27,650mAh Power Bank Supports 250W Charging
50
Artwork-Covered Smartphone Models
The TECNO CAMON 20 X Mr Doodle Edition Has a Whimsical Finish
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Major Mobile Web3 Titles
The Massive Mobile Publisher 'Zynga' is Entering Web3 with Sugartown
48
Pro-Grade Smartphone Photography Controls
The MIOPS 'SPARK' Maximizes Photographer Capabilities
47
Durable Folding Flagship Smartphones
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Has an 8.02-Inch Foldable AMOLED
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Low-Cost Telecom Smartphones
The T-Mobile REVVL 6x Smartphones Have 5G Connectivity and More
45
Large Screen Lapdocks
The NexDock XL is a 15.6-Inch Laptop Transformation Kit for Smartphones
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Partnership Gaming Handhelds
Ayaneo Partnered with Qualcomm on the 'Pocket S' Android Device
43
Motivational AI Health Apps
The Basys.ai Diabetes Control App Uses a Human Avatar for Motivation
42
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
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Thermoelectric Smartphone Coolers
The Cooler Master Cryo Phone Cooler is Gaming-Ready
40
120Hz AMOLED Smartphones
The Blackview A200 Pro is Available Now with a Special Discount
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Sleek Satellite Calling Smartphones
The Huawei Mate 60 Features the Kirin 900 Processor
38
Curvaceous Color-Changing Smartphones
The vivo V29e Has an Elegant, Dual-Tone Color Design
37
In-App Recommendation Features
Bumble Boasts the 'Recommend to a Friend' Feature
36
Omni-Compatible Magnetic Phone Grips
The Latest PopSockets MagSafe Phone Grips are Intuitive
35
Mobile AI Skin Tools
The Elemis AI Skin Experience Shares Product Education & Recommendations
34
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
33
Smart App-Powered Speakers
PSB's Alpha IQ Speakers Deliver Rich Sound and Fervent Customization
32
Hybrid Rugged Tablets
The RT7 Titan Rugged Tablet Doubles as a Massive Portable Power Bank
31
Mental Health-Focused Healthcare Tools
GOeVisit Launched a Mental Health Support Service
30
AI-Generated Messenger Stickers
WhatsApp is Testing Generative AI Stickers on its Platform
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Alternate ARM-Based Handhelds
AYANEO Announced a Qualcomm-Powered Pocket AIR Handheld
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Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
27
Affordable Emulation Consoles
Anbernic's RG353PS is a Lower-Priced Handheld Emulator with Power
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Downpour-Ready Smartphones
OnePlus Markets that its Ace 2 Pro will be Fully Functional when Wet
25
Engaging Political Update Apps
The 'GovSide' App Encourages Citizens to Get Involved
24
On-Demand Telehealth Subscriptions
'RelyMD' Launched a Subscription Service for Quick Healthcare
23
Anime-Themed Action Games
'BlazBlue Entropy Effect' is a Roguelike Sidescrolling Action Game
22
One-on-One Coaching Marketplaces
Skillest Launches New Sports to Its Roster of Coaching Offerings
21
Offline Platforming Games
Capcom Announced a Fully Offline Version of Mega Man Mobile
20
Social Reading Apps
Fable is a Social App for Readers That Goes Beyond Book Clubs
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Hybrid Game Console Sequels
Nintendo is Sending Out Developer Kits for the Switch 2
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New-Age Healthcare Plans
Kenko Health Offers Plans at Varying Price Points for Modern Consumers
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Colorful Cassette Power Banks
The Remax 10,000mAH Power Bank Comes in a New Green Colorway
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Comprehensive Online Healthcare Plans
Clinikk's Smart Plans Save Users Hundreds on Healthcare
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Refined Elegance Flip Smartphones
The OPPO Find N3 Flip Has an Elegant and Intuitive Design
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Religious AI Mobile Apps
The MetaMosque App Leverages Artificial Intelligence
13
Portable Clip-On Monitors
The 'CrowView' Monitor Attaches to the Side of a Laptop for Productivity
12
Gamified Productivity Goal Apps
The 'Rooster Day' App Takes a Fun Approach to Hitting Goals
11
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
10
Mobile App AI Assistants
Opera's Aria Ai Assistant Becomes Available on Mobile Platforms
9
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
8
Updated Sci-Fi Strategy Games
Hoyoverse Released the Third Major Update for Honkai: Star Rail
7
Short-Form Gaming Video Apps
'FreshCut' is TikTok for Video Games and Gaming News
6
Live Audio Streaming Platforms
The Amazon Amp Platform is Now Available to Access on Android
5
Mobile Artwork Purchasing Platforms
The 'Cohart' Platform Supports Modern Art Buyers and Sellers
4
Handheld Gaming Console Processors
The Qualcomm Snapdragon G Series Includes Three Chipsets
3
Stadium Battle Games
Nintendo Released the Classic Pokemon Stadium 2 on Nintendo Switch Online
2
In-App Subscription-Canceling Features
Mastercard and Subaio Streamline Subscription-Canceling
1
Branded Smartphone Gaming Controllers
The Turtle Beach iPhone Atom Controller is iOS-Ready
Related Ideas
Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Micro Was Shown Off for April Fool's Day
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
Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Affordable Android Smartwatches
OnePlus is Rolling Out the Watch 3 Alongside its New Flagships
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
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
Ring Light-Accented Smartphones
The OPPO F27 5G Has a 6.67-Inch OLED Screen and More
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
Gold-Rimmed Foldable Phones
Boost Mobile and Deion Sanders Design a Moto Razr Phone
Colorful Elevated Mid-Range Smartphones
Google Presents the New Pixel 9a Smartphone
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
Flagship Quad-Curved Smartphones
The OnePlus 13 Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Durable Color-Accurate Smartphones
The Oppo F27 Pro+ Displays a Billion Colors and More
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
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
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
Camera-Inspired Sleek Smartphones
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the Latest Flagship Smartphone
High-Power Dual-Display Smartphones
The DOOGEE S119 Has a 1.32-Inch Rear Screen
Broadcast TV Cellphones
The Lava and HMD Phones Offer Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) Streaming
Affordable Mobile Gaming Phones
Tecno Mobile's Pova 6 Pro has an Outspoken Gaming-Inspired Design
Rugged Multifunctional Phones
Outkitel Presents the WP33 Pro with Durable Design and Function
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch 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
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
Smartphone Addiction Meditation Lanterns
The Conceptual 'QUIES' Digital Detox Device is Calming
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
Retro Repairable Smartphone Models
The HMD Skyline Comes in Neon Pink and Twisted Black Finishes
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
Prismatic Productivity Smartphones
The Oppo K12s Features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
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
Future-Proof Smartphone Models
The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro Has the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
Refined Minimalist Smartphones
The Sharp AQUOS R9 Features On-Device Generative AI
Pared-Back OLED Phones
The Light Phone III Supports Texting But Not Email or Internet Access
Pager-Inspired Power Banks
The Conceptual Beeper Power Bank by PTPC is Vintage-Modern
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Sleek Smartphone Stylus
The Moto G Stylus 5G Features Upgraded Sensitivity and Software
Ultra-Affordable Android Smartphones
The HMD Key Combats Against Flagship Devices with a $75 Price
Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones
The LoFone Has an E Ink Kaleido 3 Color Display
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Advanced Lifestyle-Focused Flip Phones
The TCL Flip 3 is Retro Yet Modernly Equipped
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
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
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Flexible Folding Concept Phone
Samsung's Flex in & Out Flip is a Bending Phone Concept
Off-Grid Entertainment Smartphones
The 8849 Tank 3 Pro Has a 23,800mAh Battery
Nostalgic Camera Designs
Polaroid Debuts the Polaroid Now and Now+ Generation 3
OLED Display Simplistic Phones
The Light Phone III Strips Down Distracting Elements
Micro-Sized Smartphone Models
The NanoPhone Has Dual-SIM, 4G LTE and WiFi Capabilities
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Mobile Professional Tablet Models
The DOOGEE Tab E3 Range Has Two Options
360-Degree Antenna Smartphones
The iQOO Neo9 Comes in Two Models with Wet Hand Control
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 NxtPaper and 50 Pro NxtPaper are Easy on the Eyes
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Off-Grid Projector-Packed Smartphones
The TANK 3 Pro Has a 120Hz DLP Projector Inside
Lunar New Year Smartphones
The ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra Comes in a New Orange Hue for the New Year
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
5G-Enabled 360-Degree Cameras
The Nokia 360 Camera Can Livestream 8K Video and More
Mobile Retro Gaming Handsets
The AYANEO Pocket ACE Supports Classic Console Games
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Minimalist Smartphone Apps
The Dumb Phone App Provides a Pared-Back Experience for iOS Users
Game Console-Inspired Phones
Nothing Announced the Phone (2a) Special Edition with a Unique Design
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
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
Screen-Equipped Power Banks
Ugreen Launches a New 'Uno' Charger Line with Emoji-Style Faces
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
Global Market Flip Phones
Xiaomi is Launching its 'MIX Flip' in Global Market after Exclusivity
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
Mindful Low-Tech Smartphones
The Mudita Kompakt Reduces Distractions and Screen Time
Painting-Inspired Premium Phones
The Realme 13 Pro is the Latest Flagship from the Chinese Brand
All-Aluminum Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Pocket Aluminum Comes in Four Colors
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
Longevity-Focused Budget Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Has Recycled Materials and More
Teen-Targeted Smartphone Models
The HMD X1 Offers Great Features with Parental Controls in Focus
High-Performance Smartphone Ranges
The iQOO Neo10 and Neo10 Pro Have 6.78-Inch LTO AMOLED Screens
AI-Enhanced Foldable Smartphones
TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM V Flip 2 with New Features
High-Performance Entry-Level Smartphones
The vivo V30 Lite Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
Flagship-Inspired Value Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 16e Has a 6.1-Inch OLED Screen
Durable Folding Smartphone Models
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Has an IP48 Rating for Durability
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Hourglass-Shaped Phone Concepts
Eduardo Gouffran and Andrea Fanelli Designs the METI Concept
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
Ultra-Thin Foldable Smartphones
Oppo World Present the New Find N5 Smartphone
Modular Mobile Phones
The HMD Fusion Features Swappable Components with Different Features
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Smartphone Detox Lockboxes
The Conceptual 'Back to Reality' Smartphone Lock Box Reclaims Time
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
Ultra Low-Cost Smartphones
Honor Debuted the 'Honor 200 Smart' as an Affordable Phone
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
Gamer-Centric Mobile Phones
The ROG Phone 9 is Designed to Offer a Lag-Free Experience
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
Nostalgic Cellular Power Banks
The Trozk RetroTalk Has a 72Wh Capacity and Three Charging Ports
Minimalist Phone Alternatives
tinyPod Turns Apple Watches into an Essentials-Only Phone
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Mobile Radio Players
Retro Radio is a Stylish, User-Friendly Radio Player with Vintage Design
AI-Powered Smartphone Trios
Samsung Launches a New Line of 'Galaxy A' Smartphones
Power-Packed Smartphone Models
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Boasts an Updated Processor
Nature-Inspired Smartphones
The Google Pixel 9a Will Offer More Than 30-Hours of Battery Life
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
Rugged Multimedia Smartphone Models
The TANK 3S Boasts a 100-Lumen 120Hz DLP Projector